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Business Management
Bachelor's Degree - Complete in as little as 2 months per semester*
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Business Management on your own time and at your own pace with Penn Foster College. Through online learning, you can earn your degree in Business Management quickly and conveniently.
The objective of the Penn Foster Business Management Degree Program is to teach you the advanced business skills, management philosophies, and operational proficiencies. Your studies include:
- Marketing
- Legal Environment of Business
- Corporate Finance
- Organizational Behavior
- Business Research Methods
- International Business
- Strategic Business Management
- ... and much more
Plus...your tuition includes:
- Digital textbooks and study guides are provided to you
- Instructional support
- Access to student services by website, phone, and mail
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! Enroll in the Penn Foster College Business Management Bachelor’s Degree program today and you can be working on your first lesson in a matter of minutes.
Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Bachelor of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College. is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in Washington, D.C. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Accounting
Associate Degree - Complete in as little as 5 months per semester*
Earn your Associate Degree in Accounting — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:
- Mathematics for Business and Finance
- Principles of Management
- Financial Management
Learn administrative skills that can help you while working in the field of Accounting and in other business environments. Whether you want to begin your Accounting career in a small business environment or a large corporation, Penn Foster College can help you learn skills such as:
- Examining financial statements for accuracy and making sure they comply with laws and regulations
- Inspecting account books and accounting systems for proper procedures
- Suggesting ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits
Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Bachelor of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Business Management
Associate Degree - Complete in as little as 5 months per semester*
Earn your Associate Degree in Business Management— at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster College. There are certain skills that can help you begin a career in Business Management. With Penn Foster distance learning, you can earn your Associate Degree in Business Management quickly and conveniently.
Learn valuable skills with these courses and more:
- Mathematics for Business and Finance
- Interpersonal Business Communications
- Principles of Management
- Business Law
And you’ll earn your Associate Degree in Business Management at home – no classroom needed!
The Associate Degree Program in Business Management is designed so even beginners can learn quickly. Gain management skills that can help you take the first step towards working in varied types of business environments. With Penn Foster College, you’ll cover business management topics such as:
- Planning marketing strategies
- Organizing a merger
- Managing new products to expand a company
Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Bachelor of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Human Resources Management
Associate Degree - Complete in as little as 4 months per semester*
Earn your Associate Degree in Human Resources Management — at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you begin a career in Human Resources Management. The Penn Foster Human Resources Management Program can help you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll learn about:
- Employee benefits
- Compensation management
- Labor relations
- Interpersonal communications
Earn your Associate Degree at home.
Earn your Associate Degree by studying in the comfort of your home and at your own convenience. You’ll cover topics relevant to the Human Resources field, including how to:
- Prepare an organization’s recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes
- Link an organization’s management with its employees by handling questions, administering employee services, and resolving work-related problems
- Advise managers on organizational policies, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Accounting
Undergraduate Certificate - Complete in as little as 16 months*
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Accounting (31 credits) — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
Accountants perform a wide variety of business functions that help to monitor the financial health of their organization. This program provides a blend of business and accounting principles.
Program Objective
This program is appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing accounting knowledge used in your current position, or improve the performance of your small business by better understanding the essentials of accounting and finance.
In addition, all of the course credits earned with this program are transferable to an Associate of Science Degree in Accounting at Penn Foster College.
Certification and/or Licensure
The accounting certificate program may also be beneficial preparation for elements of national certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Manager (CFM), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Business Management
Undergraduate Certificate - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management (31 credits) — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
The Penn Foster Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management provides the basic training that can help you be effective in the business world. Learn relevant skills – quickly and conveniently – with these courses:
- Mathematics for Business and Finance
- Principles of Management
- Human Resource Management
- Business Law 1
- …and more
Program Objective
This program is appropriate for adults seeking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing business management knowledge used in your current position, or improve the performance of your small business by better understanding the essentials of business and finance. The credits you’ll earn in the Penn Foster Business Certificate Program can be transferred to Penn Foster College toward an Associate Degree in Business Management, if you wish to continue your education.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Human Resources
Undergraduate Certificate - Complete in as little as 8 months*
Earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources (22 credits) — at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
The Penn Foster Undergraduate Certificate in Human Resources Program is comprised of courses designed to provide participants with exposure to business skills in the human resources area. Students will learn how to professionally hire, train, retain, and manage the type of employee talent for businesses in a variety of industries. In addition to a foundation in HR practice, students also complete courses in compensation management, training, benefits, and labor relations.
The course credits earned with this program are transferable to an Associate of Science Degree in Human Resources Management at Penn Foster College.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the business environment including planning; organizing; leading and controlling
- Reviewing the interaction of the personnel functions and the objectives of an organization
- Learning how to manage the training function in organizations with an examination of successful and unsuccessful training practices
- Designing benefit plans including understanding of insurance programs, employer-sponsored pension plans; and the integration of government and employer-sponsored retirement benefits into an individual’s retirement planning
- Engaging in labor relations through the interactions between organized labor unions and company management
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Veterinary Practice Management
Undergraduate Certificate - Complete in as little as 12 months*
There are certain skills that can help you successfully manage a veterinary practice or clinic. Penn Foster's Veterinary Practice Management Undergraduate Certificate program can help you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll receive training in:
- Managing a veterinary practice
- Principles of management
- Business ethics
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
With Penn Foster's Veterinary Practice Management Certificate, you'll earn 19 accredited college credits that can help prepare you for a career in the field. Positions in the veterinary field, whether clinical or administrative, can be highly competitive. Make your resume stand out from the others with a Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) approved program that you can study around a schedule packed with family, work, and responsibility.
Whether you're new to management or looking to build on your existing skills, the Penn Foster can help you gain the knowledge to be a successful member of the veterinary field!
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 11/2020 - 10/2021, excluding withdrawals.
Administrative Assistant
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 6 months*
Learn Administrative Assistant skills — at home and at your own pace with Penn Foster College.
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as an Administrative Assistant. The Penn Foster College Administrative Assistant Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You’ll get hands-on training with:
- Technologies in the Office
- Administrative Office Procedures
- PC Basics, Keyboarding, and Internet Basics
- Office Finances and Management
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! Enroll in the Penn Foster College Administrative Assistant distance learning program and learn skills that can help you take the first step forward towards a new career!
Pursue a rewarding career as an Administrative Assistant.
Why take an Administrative Assistant training program? With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Work as a Legal Secretary or Executive Secretary.
- Work assisting physicians with reports, speeches, and conference proceedings.
- Assist engineers or scientists with correspondence and technical material.
Whether working for a law firm, a large corporation, or a medical facility, as an Administrative Assistant, you’ll have a versatile set of skills that you can be proud of.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Bookkeeping
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 6 months*
There are certain skills that can help you begin a career as a Bookkeeper. The Penn Foster Bookkeeping Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll get hands-on training in:
- Preparing a balance sheet and income statement
- Assets, liabilities, and owner's equity
- The basics of the general journal, ledger, and the T account
- Revenue, expenses, and trial balance
- Payroll accounting, accounting systems, and wholesale accounting.
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Thousands of new businesses open each year and every organization, large or small, needs someone with the right training to maintain and update its financial records. Learn to prepare a balance sheet, create a profit and loss statement, and produce a financial report for any business. You'll learn about the skills others depend on in the business world. Earn your Career Diploma at home in as little as nine months, or take longer if you wish. Bookkeepers work for a variety of companies, large and small, and even own their own business and work from home!
You'll learn important skills to help you pursue a career in Bookkeeping. Learn to prepare the balance sheet and income statement, as well as accounting for cash and payroll. Gain practical experience in maintaining the accounting records and prepare financial statements for a model company. Learn valuable computer skills by mastering the first steps in using a computer and learning to create notes, documents, and drawings. Prepare for certification.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Guest Service Agent
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Earn your Guest Service Agent career diploma at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you begin your path towards a career as a guest service agent. With Penn Foster Career School, you can learn these skills quickly and conveniently.
Our courses include:
- The Hotel Industry
- Hotel Technology and Equipment
- Hospitality Accounting and Reporting
- Guest Service Agent Responsibilities
- The Guest Experience
- ... and much more
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Earn your career diploma in the comfort of your home and at your own convenience. At Penn Foster Career School, you’ll learn from expert faculty with real-life industry experience at Hyatt and MGM resorts. Plus, students in Penn Foster Career School’s Guest Service Agent program can choose to pursue a Work Experience Option, allowing you to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Hotel / Restaurant Management
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Learn the skills that can help you pursue a career as a Hotel/Restaurant Manager — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
There are certain skills specific to Hotel/Restaurant Management. The Penn Foster Hotel/Restaurant Management Program can help you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll learn:
- Marketing and Sales
- Hospitality Accounting, Cost Controls, and Legal Aspects and Insurance
- Menu Planning, Food Preparation, and Restaurant and Banquet Service
- Food Service Sanitation, Purchasing, and Storage
And you’ll learn it all at home — no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about food service set-ups, dining service, banquet and buffet catering, sales, advertising, and public relations.
Why take a Hotel/Restaurant Management training program? With the right credentials, you can:
- Work for an established hotel or restaurant.
- Work for a chain of hotels or restaurants and have the opportunity to travel.
- Enjoy the fringe benefits that come with such an exciting job.
Demand for Hotel/Restaurant Managers is on the rise. The more people travel, the greater the need for Hotel/Restaurant Managers. As operations become more complex, employers are putting more emphasis on specialized training. The Hotel/Restaurant Management Program can help you gain a competitive advantage.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Payroll Clerk
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Payroll clerks play a vital role in businesses in every industry.
You'll learn skills like:
- Payroll management
- Effective employee time-tracking
- How to use payroll software
- How to calculate compensation
- Understanding and explaining employee benefits
And you’ll learn at your own pace — from home!
The Penn Foster Payroll Clerk diploma program covers the foundational skills and knowledge that could help you prepare to be an effective, valued employee in a company’s accounting department. Through classes on topics from basic accounting practices to payroll deductions, you’ll also prepare to sit for the National Bookkeepers Association (NBA) Uniform Payroll Certification exam, leading to the Payroll Certification designation.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Retail Supervisor
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 2 months*
Earn your Retail Supervisor career diploma at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you advance in your career as a retail supervisor. With Penn Foster, you can learn these skills quickly and conveniently.
Our courses include:
- The Customer Experience
- Products and Services
- Leading and Managing People
- Retail Operations Management
- ... and much more
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Whether you are looking to advance in your current position within the retail industry or transition into business and retail management, Penn Foster Career School can help you take the first steps. With our Retail Supervisor program, you can earn your career diploma in the comfort of your home as you cover topics such as customer services, retail transactions, teambuilding, asset management, and more.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Small Business Management
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 6 months*
Learn small business management skills - at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you manage a small business. The Penn Foster Small Business Management Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
You'll get hands-on training in:
- The elements of marketing
- Creating effective advertising
- Using a computer to run the business smoothly and efficiently
- Customer service, budgeting time, and setting priorities
- Setting up personnel policies, wages, and benefits
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
With the right credentials you can open your own small business, or start your career managing the operation of a business such as a retail store, restaurant, apartment complex, or insurance agency — to name a few. Work with customers, executives, and other interesting people, making the decisions that result in growth and prosperity. Work part-time from home, or open a full-time enterprise of your own.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Tax Preparation
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 4 months*
Accurate tax preparation is essential for both businesses and individuals. Trained tax preparers can help clients maximize their returns and ensure accurate deductions are taken into account.
Penn Foster’s online tax preparation course covers topics like:
- Career opportunities for tax preparers
- Fundamentals of the US tax system
- Determining taxable and non-taxable income
- Taxability of income from social security and inheritance
And you can learn at your own pace — from home!
With Penn Foster’s self-paced Tax Preparation Career Diploma, you’ll develop an understanding of the tax system, filing taxes for individuals and businesses, and how to begin a career in the field. Around your own schedule, you’ll take classes that can prepare you to sit for the National Bookkeepers Association (NBA) Uniform Tax Certification exam, leading to the Tax Certification designation.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Travel Agent
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 8 months*
Learn how to become a Travel Agent — at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster.
The Penn Foster Travel Agent distance learning program can be your passport to an exciting future as a travel professional. Train quickly and conveniently, and learn skills such as:
- The key tourist destinations throughout the world
- About tour and vacation packages
- How to start your own travel agency
- How agents use computerized reservation systems
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Take the first steps towards a new career in the field of travel.
Why train to become a travel agent with distance learning? With the right credentials, you can learn how to:
- Enjoy the perks of a travel career — reduced rates and "working holidays."
- Work as a travel agent for an existing agency or start one of your own.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Virtual Assistant
Career Diploma - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Earn your Virtual Assistant career diploma at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you begin your path towards a career as a virtual assistant. With Penn Foster, you can learn these skills quickly and conveniently.
Our courses include:
- Starting a Virtual Assistant Business
- Written Communications and Presentations
- Using Social Media and Web Tools
- Managing Time and Clients
- ... and much more
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
Whether you are looking for a more flexible career path or want to start your own business, Penn Foster Career School can help you take the first steps towards a career as a virtual assistant. As a virtual assistant, you can design your own work schedule, work from home, operate your own business, or obtain freelance work. With Penn Foster Career School, you can earn your career diploma in the comfort of your home and at your own convenience.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Accounting Essentials
Certificate - Complete in as little as 10 months*
Earn your Accounting Essentials Certificate - at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School.
Penn Foster Career School’s Accounting Essentials Certificate provides the basic training to help you be effective in the financial world. Learn the principles of math for business and finance, financial accounting, managerial accounting, and more. With Penn Foster you can earn your Certificate at home and at your own pace.
Penn Foster’s Accounting Essentials Certificate Program provides basic training for finance in business, financial accounting, and managerial accounting. Take the first steps toward learning new job skills, refreshing or refining existing accounting knowledge, or improving the performance of small businesses through a better understanding of the essentials of accounting and finance.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Business Management Essentials
Certificate - Complete in as little as 5 months*
Earn your Certificate in Business Management. This provides the basic training you need to be effective in the business world.
Learn valuable skills quickly and conveniently with Penn Foster Career School’s Business Management Essentials Certificate Program! Your courses include:
- Principles of Management
- Math for Business and Finance
- Business and Technical Writing
- … and more
Program Objective
This program is appropriate for adults seeking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing business management knowledge used in your current position, or improve the performance of your small business by better understanding the essentials of business and finance. The credits you’ll earn in the Penn Foster Business Certificate program can be transferred to Penn Foster College toward an Undergraduate Certificate or Associate Degree in Business Management if you wish to continue your education.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
E-Business Management
Certificate - Complete in as little as 16 months*
Earn your Certificate in E-Business Management at home and at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School.
There are skills that can help you enhance your business career. The E-Business Management Certificate Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.
Your courses include:
- Internet Marketing and E-Commerce
- Website Project Management
- Internet Security
- Internet Business Models
- Customer Relationship Management
- ... and more
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Human Resource Management Essentials
Certificate - Complete in as little as 4 months*
The Penn Foster Human Resource Management Certificate is comprised of courses designed to help students take the first steps toward advancing in the human resources job market.
Students will learn how to professionally hire, retain and manage the type of employee talent that will help their businesses succeed. In addition to a foundation in HR practice, students also complete courses in compensation management, and benefits.
The course credits earned with this program are transferable to an Undergraduate Certificate or Associate of Science Degree in Human Resources Management at Penn Foster College.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding the basic components of a total compensation package (salary, bonus, and benefits).
- Reviewing the interaction of the personnel functions and the objectives of an organization.
- Designing benefit plans including understanding of insurance programs, employer-sponsored pension plans; and the integration of government and employer-sponsored retirement benefits into an individual’s retirement planning.
- Understanding the business environment; planning; organizing; leading and controlling
- …and more.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Property Management
Certificate - Complete in as little as 6 months*
Earn your Property Management Certificate with Penn Foster Career School.
The Property Management Certificate can help you improve your professional reputation. This program is a great option if you are looking to expand your understanding of property management or take the next step towards your career goals. Earn your certificate quickly and conveniently through online learning.
You’ll cover topics like:
- Tenant relations
- Financial accounting and property valuations
- Real estate law
- Risk management and fair housing
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
Starting Your Own Business
Certificate - Complete in as little as 3 months*
Earn your Starting Your Own Business certificate at home, at your own pace. There are certain skills that can help you open your own online business. With Penn Foster, you can learn these skills quickly and conveniently.
Our courses include:
- Owning a Business
- Managing Time and Clients
- Working as Your Own Boss
- ... and much more
And you'll learn it all at home — no classroom needed!
If you are interesting in starting your own business, Penn Foster Career School can help you take the first steps. With our Starting Your Own Business certificate program, you can learn in the comfort of your home as you cover topics such as understanding contract work, marketing, managing time effectively, and more.
*The estimated completion time for this program is based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from 5/2021 – 4/2022, excluding withdrawals.
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