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University of Phoenix
Continuing Teacher Education ( Know More)
Earn the continuing education credits you need for potential recertification, endorsements or professional growth in the most efficient and convenient way possible—via the Internet. These courses are graduate level and based on semester hours.
With University of Phoenix continuing teacher education courses, you can complete 100 percent of your education via the Internet. All interaction is conducted through electronic forums, so you can participate any time you want, day or night. You will be required to participate at least four days a week, but you choose the days. You go online to retrieve course materials, questions and assignments from your instructor then review this material at your convenience.
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Human Resource Management (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Certificate Program in Human Resource Management addresses issues that the human resource employee faces daily, from legal matters to staff recruitment and development. This program series is designed for those who have functional responsibility to carry out the duties of an organization's human resource department; seasoned human resource staff members wishing to keep current; newcomers to the field requiring new knowledge and skills; or specialists wanting to broaden their knowledge. Major topic areas that are covered include the role of human resources; employment practices; employment law; compensation; benefits, safety, and health; and employee development. Students acquire knowledge and skills that are essential in order to face the challenges of the human resource profession.
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Nursing/Health Care Education (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Nursing/Health Care Education certificate is designed for health care and nursing professionals interested in pursuing careers in educational or service settings. Current educators can update or expand their knowledge in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and revitalize their teaching and learning strategies. Combining your current professional expertise with the knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, assessment and evaluation and curriculum, and program design will expand and enhance your role as a health care educator.
Content can be applied to patient teaching, continuing education or in-service education, community health education, as well as to the role and delivery of academic education. The certificate program is open to post baccalaureate students and these graduate level credits will also apply toward the completion of a graduate degree in Nursing. Coursework will provide a foundation of knowledge for the novice educator, as well as providing current faculty with new applications and practical skills.
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Nursing/Health Care Education (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Nursing/Health Care Education certificate is designed for health care and nursing professionals interested in pursuing careers in educational or service settings. Current educators can update or expand their knowledge in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and revitalize their teaching and learning strategies. Combining your current professional expertise with the knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, assessment and evaluation and curriculum, and program design will expand and enhance your role as a health care educator.
Content can be applied to patient teaching, continuing education or in-service education, community health education, as well as to the role and delivery of academic education. The certificate program is open to post baccalaureate students and these graduate level credits will also apply toward the completion of a graduate degree in Nursing. Coursework will provide a foundation of knowledge for the novice educator, as well as providing current faculty with new applications and practical skills.
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Nursing/Health Care Education (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Nursing/Health Care Education certificate is designed for health care and nursing professionals interested in pursuing careers in educational or service settings. Current educators can update or expand their knowledge in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and revitalize their teaching and learning strategies. Combining your current professional expertise with the knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, assessment and evaluation and curriculum, and program design will expand and enhance your role as a health care educator.
Content can be applied to patient teaching, continuing education or in-service education, community health education, as well as to the role and delivery of academic education. The certificate program is open to post baccalaureate students and these graduate level credits will also apply toward the completion of a graduate degree in Nursing. Coursework will provide a foundation of knowledge for the novice educator, as well as providing current faculty with new applications and practical skills.
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Project Management (Certificate) ( Know More)
Project management is becoming a leading career choice for professionals who manage and implement projects and systems changes within an organization. To accommodate this emerging career path, the University of Phoenix provides a comprehensive project management program that equips professionals with the skills necessary to manage projects of varying sizes and degrees of complexity through successful team and project leadership.
The courses are designed to provide outcomes that translate into improved performance. Course instructors are also practitioners in the field who integrate real-world experiences. Their experiences, combined with theoretical knowledge and Microsoft® Project software instruction, provide thorough expertise in this complex field. The program curriculum will help prepare students for the nationally-recognized Project Manager Professional (PMP) certifying examination granted by the Project Management Institute.
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Visual Communication (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Visual Communication Certificate is available to undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who wish to expand their technical knowledge using software tools for Visual Communication. Students enrolling in the Visual Communication Certificate will learn the graphic design and technology tools to create visual communications that are relevant to organizations. Students in the Visual Communication Certificate will develop a diverse portfolio of rich media that can be used in Web sites, advertising, corporate reports, business presentations, instructional materials, animated movies and electronic publications that fulfill business and training needs.
Courses include Computers and Information Processing, Image Editing, Web Design, Electronic Publishing, Instructional Design and Multimedia Development.
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Visual Communication (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Visual Communication Certificate is available to undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who wish to expand their technical knowledge using software tools for Visual Communication. Students enrolling in the Visual Communication Certificate will learn the graphic design and technology tools to create visual communications that are relevant to organizations. Students in the Visual Communication Certificate will develop a diverse portfolio of rich media that can be used in Web sites, advertising, corporate reports, business presentations, instructional materials, animated movies and electronic publications that fulfill business and training needs.
Courses include Computers and Information Processing, Image Editing, Web Design, Electronic Publishing, Instructional Design and Multimedia Development.
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Graduate Human Resources Management (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Graduate Certificate Program in Human Resources Management was created in response to the important role of human resources (HR) management in any organization. This certificate program has been designed for experience human resources professionals who seek to expand competencies within this field. This certificate program trains the student to become a full-service generalist who can provide leading-edge solutions in all facets of HR functionality, from benefits design and administration to employee and labor relations, training, and educational development of employees, and leadership in change management for the entire business organization.
Students who complete the Graduate Human Resources Management Certificate Program will acquire the skills and knowledge used by directors of human resources, employee relations managers, EEO officers, and compensation and benefits managers. Today's human resources managers consult top executives regarding strategic planning. They have moved from behind-the-scenes staff work to leading organizations in suggesting and changing human resources policies. Senior management is recognizing the importance of the human resources department to their bottom line.
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Graduate Marketing (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Graduate Marketing Certificate Program has been developed in response to the important role played by marketing managers within an organization, particularly as organizations diversify to capitalize upon Internet opportunities to expand their markets. This program is designed for students who are new to the field of marketing and want to learn about the fundamentals of marketing and for those who already work within a marketing department, but seek to broaden their knowledge of the marketing concepts and how to apply them. Students will be introduced to the marketing theories and principles that frame a wide range of issues and challenges faced by today's marketer. Students will have opportunities to practice making decisions to solve a wide range of problems by applying these marketing theories and principles.
Students who complete the Graduate Marketing Certificate Program will acquire the skills and knowledge used by promotion managers, marketing managers, and public relations managers.
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Health Care Informatics (Certificate) ( Know More)
Regardless of which health care program you pursue, you will learn from faculty members with substantial experience in the health care field. These faculty members focus on facilitating instruction rather than providing passive lectures. They are dedicated to providing a quality education and helping you achieve your educational goals.
The Certificate in Health Care Informatics is designed for health care and nurse professionals interested in pursuing or advancing in careers associated with health care informatics and technology. Individuals with little or no background in Informatics receive an overview of informatics as it relates to delivery within a health care facility. The program is designed to provide the learner with current knowledge in concepts of health care informatics, systems life cycle, and data management. The 10 credit-bearing specialization is available as a certificate program for postbaccalaureate students. The four courses in the informatics specialization certificate program are available at campuses offering nursing or health care degree programs using a variety of delivery methods.
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Gerontology Health Care (Certificate) ( Know More)
This is a new certificate that is available to anyone looking to increase their understanding of Gerontology. The changing demographics of the population requiring gerontology health care services are growing at a rapid rate with the Baby Boomers entering retirement age. Career potential is enhanced by the students' work experience and their application of education within the certificate.
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Gerontology Health Care (Certificate) ( Know More)
This is a new certificate that is available to anyone looking to increase their understanding of Gerontology. The changing demographics of the population requiring gerontology health care services are growing at a rapid rate with the Baby Boomers entering retirement age. Career potential is enhanced by the students' work experience and their application of education within the certificate.
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Information Systems Security (Certificate) ( Know More)
Technology programs at University of Phoenix are designed to prepare students with the competencies and skills needed to function effectively in the information technology arena. Students can explore specific technology areas while learning to address real-world business opportunities and challenges. Our bachelor's and master's degree programs focus on the application of information technology in business and have several primary content areas including business systems, programming, database and networking technologies, web multimedia and visual communication.
The Information Systems Security Certificate is available to undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who wish to expand their technical knowledge using software tools for Information Systems Security.
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Graduate Accounting (Certificate) ( Know More)
The Graduate Accounting Certificate Program has been designed to develop or enhance the accounting and financial management skills necessary to function effectively within private businesses, non-profit organizations, and public agencies. This program also has been designed for people who seek to develop and apply their skills in the areas of auditing, taxation, information systems, and financial analysis, among other subjects. The program concentrates on managing fiscal resources within the structure, culture, and mission of any organization.
Students who complete the Accounting Certificate Program will acquire the skills and knowledge used by budget analysts, accountants, and auditors. For example, budget analysts have many responsibilities in their organizations, such as providing advice and technical assistance in the preparation of annual budgets and examining budget estimates or proposals for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
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Early Childhood Education Endorsement (Certificate) ( Know More)
*Bachelor's Degree Required*
This endorsement program is designed for already certified/licensed elementary and/or special education teachers who wish to teach in early childhood settings (birth-grade 3). The curriculum is based on state and national standards for early childhood education. It includes theories of early childhood growth and development, the significance of family and cultural diversity for learning, the use of developmentally appropriate practices, assessment techniques, and technology to promote learning. Coursework, field experiences, and required student teaching will provide teachers with the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective early childhood educators. (34 credits)
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California Teachers of English Learners (Certificate) ( Know More)
This certificate program is aligned directly to the Candidate Competency Standards and the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL). The curriculum is designed around the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL), and provides candidates with a depth of knowledge regarding current research-based theories and research in the specialized instruction of English language development (ELD).
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Visual Communication (Certificate) ( Know More)
 The Visual Communication Certificate is available to undergraduate students not enrolled in the BSIT program who wish to expand their technical knowledge using software tools for Visual Communication. Students enrolling in the Visual Communication Certificate will learn the graphic design and technology tools to create visual communications that are relevant to organizations. Students in the Visual Communication Certificate will develop a diverse portfolio of rich media that can be used in Web sites, advertising, corporate reports, business presentations, instructional materials, animated movies and electronic publications that fulfill business and training needs.
Courses include Computers and Information Processing, Image Editing, Web Design, Electronic Publishing, Instructional Design and Multimedia Development.
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Kaplan University Online
Pathway to Paralegal (Certificate) ( Know More)
If you've earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, Kaplan University's certificate program could help you pursue a career in the paralegal profession. It will also provide you with foundational coursework to pursue employment as a certified legal assistant.§ Study how to communicate effectively in a legal environment, conduct legal research, and evaluate legal sources. Review how to apply concepts to relevant legal arguments and examine ethics in legal environments.
§Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all. Paralegals are not lawyers and cannot practice law or give legal advice.
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Legal Secretary (Certificate) ( Know More)
Kaplan University's Legal Secretary Certificate program is designed to help enhance job skills and prepare you to pursue employment as a legal secretary or legal administrative assistant.* The program offers an introduction to both legal secretarial skills and basic legal knowledge. Study to gain a greater understanding of the civil litigation process and the skills necessary for effective legal writing, document processing, and use of software applications.
*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
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Le Cordon Bleu
Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking (Diploma) ( Know More)
Our school is proud to offer a Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking. These programs are the crème de la crème of pastry and baking education.
The 36-week Diploma program offers a comprehensive sequential course of study of the baking and pastry arts fundamentals,
Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking Program Objectives
Students in the Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking Program receive intensive training in baking and pastry arts fundamentals. The goal is to prepare graduates with the high level of expertise necessary to become a professional baker or pastry chef.
The programs include hands-on teaching of fundamental baking skills as well as the theoretical knowledge that underlies competency in the field. They emphasize practical training in baking and pastry preparation with elements of plated desserts, international creations, and centerpieces.
Courses are taught by experienced teaching professionals in this specialized field. Along with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of pâtisserie and baking techniques, students can develop the skills necessary to create magnificent show pieces and displays. Decorating cakes range from simple royal icing to decoration of wedding cakes.
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Le Cordon Bleu Patisserie and Baking (Associate) ( Know More)
Our school is proud to offer an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking. These programs are the crème de la crème of pastry and baking education.
The 60-week Associate of Occupational Studies Degree program includes general-education courses in addition to hands-on kitchen classes.
Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking Program Objectives
Students in the Le Cordon Bleu Pâtisserie & Baking Program receive intensive training in baking and pastry arts fundamentals. The goal is to prepare graduates with the high level of expertise necessary to become a professional baker or pastry chef.
The programs include hands-on teaching of fundamental baking skills as well as the theoretical knowledge that underlies competency in the field. They emphasize practical training in baking and pastry preparation with elements of plated desserts, international creations, and centerpieces.
Courses are taught by experienced teaching professionals in this specialized field. Along with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of pâtisserie and baking techniques, students can develop the skills necessary to create magnificent show pieces and displays. Decorating cakes range from simple royal icing to decoration of wedding cakes.
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Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts (Diploma) ( Know More)
Our Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts also provides the prestige of Le Cordon Bleu training coupled with practical hands-on kitchen skills development.
Program Objectives – Diploma/Cert Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
The Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts provides a solid foundation for students who are interested in a career in Culinary Arts. The curriculum is designed to focus specifically on hands-on training in a kitchen setting.
The curriculum for the program is structured to provide a solid culinary arts education for students training to become cooks and apprentice chefs. Our courses give you the opportunity to:
• Acquire the qualities of a professional, entry-level cook, including stamina, dexterity, hand-eye coordination, the ability to work with others, timing, and the artistry of food preparation
• Learn and effectively practice advanced technical skills in food preparation and service
• Understand the principles of food identification
• Gain an appreciation for the history, evolution, and international diversity of the culinary arts
• Develop a sense of professionalism necessary for working successfully in the food-service and hospitality industry
Students must successfully complete all program requirements in order to graduate from the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program. Students completing the diploma program will receive a Diploma in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts.
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Walden University Online
Clinical Child Psychology (Post-Doc. Cert.) ( Know More)
Already have your Ph.D. in Psychology but want to continue to grow your expertise? Walden offers one of the nation's only post-doctoral online certificate programs in psychology. Through this program you can further your knowledge in your current area or focus on a new area of interest.
The Clinical Child Psychology specialization provides a holistic approach to working with children and families, and features fieldwork experience to integrate theory with actual practice. Clinicians can gain a greater understanding of diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual, family, and group therapy. Graduates will be prepared to work in clinical child and pediatric psychology.
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Clinical Child Psychology (Post-Doc. Cert.) ( Know More)
Already have your Ph.D. in Psychology but want to continue to grow your expertise? Walden offers one of the nation's only post-doctoral online certificate programs in psychology. Through this program you can further your knowledge in your current area or focus on a new area of interest.
The Clinical Child Psychology specialization provides a holistic approach to working with children and families, and features fieldwork experience to integrate theory with actual practice. Clinicians can gain a greater understanding of diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual, family, and group therapy. Graduates will be prepared to work in clinical child and pediatric psychology.
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Online Teaching (Post-Doc. Cert.) ( Know More)
 Walden offers one of the nation's only post-doctoral online certificate programs in psychology, providing doctoral graduates the opportunity to further their knowledge in their chosen area or focus on a new area of interest.
This specialization combines the theory behind online learning, including principles of instructional design, with practical teaching strategies and best practices for teaching a diverse student body in an online environment. Actual experience in teaching an online course provides the capstone of the certificate program. Graduates will be prepared to teach online at the university level or work with an online learning organization.
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Clinical Child Psychology (Post-Doc. Cert.) ( Know More)
Already have your Ph.D. in Psychology but want to continue to grow your expertise? Walden offers one of the nation's only post-doctoral online certificate programs in psychology. Through this program you can further your knowledge in your current area or focus on a new area of interest.
The Clinical Child Psychology specialization provides a holistic approach to working with children and families, and features fieldwork experience to integrate theory with actual practice. Clinicians can gain a greater understanding of diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and individual, family, and group therapy. Graduates will be prepared to work in clinical child and pediatric psychology.
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Online Teaching (Post-Doc. Cert.) ( Know More)
Walden offers one of the nation's only post-doctoral online certificate programs in psychology, providing doctoral graduates the opportunity to further their knowledge in their chosen area or focus on a new area of interest.
This specialization combines the theory behind online learning, including principles of instructional design, with practical teaching strategies and best practices for teaching a diverse student body in an online environment. Actual experience in teaching an online course provides the capstone of the certificate program. Graduates will be prepared to teach online at the university level or work with an online learning organization.
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Online Teaching (Post-Doc. Cert.) ( Know More)
Walden offers one of the nation's only post-doctoral online certificate programs in psychology, providing doctoral graduates the opportunity to further their knowledge in their chosen area or focus on a new area of interest.
This specialization combines the theory behind online learning, including principles of instructional design, with practical teaching strategies and best practices for teaching a diverse student body in an online environment. Actual experience in teaching an online course provides the capstone of the certificate program. Graduates will be prepared to teach online at the university level or work with an online learning organization.
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Penn Foster Career School
Caterer ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to succeed in Catering/Gourmet Cooking at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Develop your natural talent for Catering and Gourmet Cooking with the Penn Foster Career School Catering and Gourmet Cooking distance learning program. Your customers, neighbors, and friends will respect your skills and admire the exquisite meals you prepare and serve. Train quickly and conveniently with our "Quick Learn" method. Learn about:
* Food styles involved in catering
* The gourmet kitchen and the culinary professional
* Preparing poultry, fish, game, and shellfish
* Baking and pastry
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about different cuts of meat and how to prepare them, as well as basic and advanced presentation. It's like having your own personal Catering and Gourmet Cooking school.
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Artist: Oil and Acrylics Certificate ( Know More)
 The Penn Foster Oils & Acrylics Certificate Program is a fun and interactive collection of lessons that will teach the fundamentals of drawing, plus detailed coverage of how to handle still life, landscapes, and portraits. In addition, the student will learn how to plan and execute a complete painting. You will learn:
· Two-Dimensional Design and Perspective
· Color Theory
· Oils and Acrylics
· Glazing, Scumbling, and Underpainting
· Matting and Framing
· Professional Presentation
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Artist: Watercolors Certificate ( Know More)
The Penn Foster Watercolors Certificate Program at Penn Foster Career School is a collection of lessons that will teach the fundamentals of drawing, plus detailed coverage of watercolor techniques. Students will also learn how to apply various types of washes and control the amount of blending that occurs between two colors. This course also describes the process for special effects such as scratching, scraping, blotting, drybrushing, lifting out, scrubbing out, spattering, applying opaque paint, and masking. You will learn:
· Two-Dimensional Design and Perspective
· Using Watercolor and Color Theory
· Tools and Materials
· Brush Handling
· Special Effects
· Matting and Framing Your Work
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Interior Decorator (Career Diploma) ( Know More)
Become an Interior Decorator with at home training from Penn Foster Career School. Develop your natural talent for interior design with the Penn Foster's Interior Decorator Program and work for homebuilders, retailers, hotels, corporate clients or even start your own business. It's convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll learn to:
* Determine your client's needs and priorities.
* Use the elements and principles of design and color.
* Choose the best treatments for floors, walls, and windows.
* Start and operate your own business as an Interior Decorator.
Become Certified! Receive a paid six-month Certified Interior Decorator® (CID) professional membership upon successful completion of the certification exam and the Penn Foster Interior Decorator program.
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Jewelry Design and Repair ( Know More)
Learn Jewelry Repair at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Jewelry Repair Technician program. Whether you wish to work for established jewelers or start your own business, the Jewelry Repair Technician program from Penn Foster will provide the skills you need to succeed. You'll learn about:
* Tools used by jewelers
* Common repairs done by jewelers
* Colored gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry design
* Home-based businesses and other forms of jewelry retailing
Tools and Supplies Included! The Penn Foster Jewelry Repair Technician program provides you with a broad range of tools and supplies to provide you hands-on training in jewelry repair.
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Dressmaking & Design ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to succeed in Dressmaking and Design at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School. Develop your natural talent for Dressmaking and Design with the Penn Foster Career School Dressmaking and Design distance learning program. Your customers, neighbors, and friends will respect your skills and admire the clothes you create. Train quickly and conveniently with our Quick Learn method. Learn how to:
* Identify fibers and fabrics and care for them
* Select the right material for a project
* Mark, cut, and tack fabric for a proper fit
* Finish garments and alter patterns
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about alterations and fitting, drafting patterns, and designing by draping. It's like having your own personal Dressmaking and Design school.
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Web Page Designer ( Know More)
Learn Web Design at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace with the Penn Foster Web Page Designer program. Learn the skills you need to begin a career in web design by completing the Web Page Designer training program at home. It's convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll get hands-on web design training in:
* Essential web-publishing skills
* Elements of design, computer graphics, and HTML fundamentals
* Internet basics, Macromedia® Dreamweaver® MX software
* Security, E-commerce, and much more Software and Supplies Included!
The Penn Foster Web Page Designer training program includes textbooks, videos and a copy of Macromedia® Dreamweaver® MX software to provide you with hands-on training.
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Computer Graphic Artist ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need for an exciting, new career in graphic design at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Put your creativity to work for you as a graphic designer. With the Penn Foster Career School Computer Graphic Artist Program, you can learn the graphic design skills you need quickly and conveniently. You'll learn:
* Page layout techniques
* Illustration and painting
* Photo retouching and image editing
* Preparing your graphic design portfolio
* How to start your own graphic design business
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! Get industry-standard graphic design software and all the latest information on the techniques used by Computer Graphic Artists today.
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Graphic Design 1-Year Certificate ( Know More)
The Graphic Design Certificate program from Penn Foster will teach you the essential knowledge and skills needed to use commercial software packages for graphic design in print and web-based applications. You'll learn the basics of graphic design theory and how to apply that theory using industry accepted software packages such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Your certificate program consists of courses designed to take you step-by-step toward understanding and mastering graphic design. Courses will include:
· Photo Image Editing 1 & 2
· Transforming Objects & Working with Layers and Patterns
· Perception, Dynamic Balance, and Gestalt Principals
· Special Effects and Enhancements
· Corporate Design and Brand Strategy
· Color, Production tools and Procedures, and Web Design
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Artist: Cartooning Certificate ( Know More)
The Cartooning Certificate Program at Penn Foster Career School is a fun and interactive collection of lessons that will teach the fundamentals of drawing, plus detailed coverage of pen and ink and cartooning techniques. You will learn about:
· Two-dimensional design and perspective
· Basic drawing techniques and figure drawing
· In-depth coverage of pen and ink drawing techniques
· How to render tones and values with pen and ink
· How to draw facial features for cartoons
· How to age cartoon characters, show motion
· The difference between gag cartoons and comic strips
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Photography Certificate ( Know More)
The Photography Certificate Program from Penn Foster Career School helps you learn the fundamentals of photography quickly and conveniently. Through this program you will learn:
· Camera basics, lighting for photography
· Photographic image design
· Digital and video photography techniques
· Printing color and black and white photographs and slides
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Floral Design ( Know More)
Become a Floral Designer with at home training from Penn Foster Career School. If you want to design floral arrangements, consult with wedding planners, work in a florist shop or even start your own business, the Floral Design program from Penn Foster Career School is for you. You'll learn:
* Basics and tools of Floral Design
* Design techniques and styles
* Plant care
* Coordination and design of arrangements for weddings
* Promotion and planning of arrangements for holidays and theme parties
* Creation of artificial and dried flower displays
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced! There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the right time and place to complete your coursework. And you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back.While you'll work independently you won't be alone. Expert instructors and support staff dedicated to helping you complete your coursework are just a phone call or e-mail away.
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Furniture & Cabinet Maker ( Know More)
Train for a career in Furniture and Cabinet Making at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Furniture and Cabinet Making.The Penn Foster Career School Furniture and Cabinet Maker Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. Learn woodworking techniques and create beautiful pieces of furniture in just a few months! You'll learn about:
* Fine woodworking, woodworking specialties, and wood processing
* Setting up your workplace, woodworking tools and materials.
* Joinery, box making basics, hardware fasteners, finishing wood
* Cabinet design, construction, refinishing and refacing.
* Marketing your woodworking shop
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! This Penn Foster Career School distance learning program is like having your own personal Furniture and Cabinet Making school at your fingertips!
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Paralegal ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Paralegal at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Paralegal. The Penn Foster Career School Paralegal Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently! You will learn:
* Legal terminology and the U.S. Court System
* How to conduct legal investigations and interviews
* Legal writing and legal research
* Paralegal ethics and professional responsibility
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about the Paralegal's role in civil vs. criminal litigation, the federal and state court system, case investigation, and evidence and evaluation. It's like having your own personal Paralegal school.
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Legal Secretary ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Legal Secretary at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Legal Secretary. The Penn Foster Career School Legal Secretary Program helps you learn them at home, quickly and conveniently! You'll learn:
* Technologies in the office
* Filing techniques and records management
* PC basics, keyboarding, and Internet basics
* Ethics, professionalism, and risk management
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about written communication, time and stress management, and administrative office procedures. It's like having your own personal Legal Secretary school.
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Legal Transciptionist ( Know More)
In today's litigious world, Legal Transcriptionists are called upon to draft pleadings, discovery documents, and appellate procedures, use legal libraries to perform legal research, and revise completed transcriptions. The Penn Foster Career School Legal Transcriptionist Program helps you learn the skills needed to become a Legal Transcriptionist quickly and conveniently!
Besides courses like Law and the Legal System, Legal Research and Documentation Preparation, Basic Legal Terminology, and Legal Transcription, you will develop personal skills needed for a career as a Legal Transcriptionist. Such skills include handling problems, setting up a time-management program, handling work overload, and effective stress management strategies.
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Freelance Writer ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to begin a career as a Freelance Writer at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. You need certain skills to begin a career in Freelance Writing. The Penn Foster Career School Freelance Writer Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You will learn about:
* The business of writing and getting in the writing habit
* Reference sources for writers, types of fiction and nonfiction
* Using the Writer's Market
* Submitting manuscripts and working with agents and editors
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about how to set up your own home office and begin your Freelance Writing business. It's like having your own personal Freelance Writing school!
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Child Development Associate Certificate ( Know More)
The Child Development Associate Certificate program at Penn Foster Career School teaches the essential components of quality early childhood education and the role of the professional early childhood educator. Your program includes a well-balanced view of a child's developmental process as well as information on the importance of health safety and nutrition. Your learning objectives will include:
· Recognizing the similarities and differences in young children
· Early childhood education programs
· Understanding a child's developmental process
· Learning current studies and research on the topics of child psychology and socially relevant problems .
· Understand the importance of health safety and nutrition as crucial factors in the development of young children
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Child Day Care Management ( Know More)
Prepare for a career in Child Day Care Management at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Turn your love for children into an exciting career with the Penn Foster Career School Child Day Care Management Program. Train quickly and conveniently. Learn to:
* Organize educational activities
* Start and operate your own child care facility
* Set up and maintain a safe, clean, well-organized child care environment
* Use computers to help children learn and play
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! Get the latest information on licensing, accreditation and certification, working with parents, and financing and budgeting your child care center exactly what you need to start your career in Child Day Care Management.
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Teacher Aide ( Know More)
Becoming a Teacher Aide is easy with distance learning from Penn Foster Career School. Learn the skills necessary for becoming a Teacher Aide at home, at your own pace. Train quickly and conveniently for this rewarding career. You'll learn:
* Classroom communication skills
* Major instructional techniques
* Technology's role in the classroom
* How to assist students with special needs
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! Get the latest information on how to help children learn and grow by becoming a Teacher Aide.
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Forensic Computer Examiner Certificate ( Know More)
The Forensic Computer Examiner Certificate was designed to teach the skills needed to conduct a high-tech investigation, from acquiring digital evidence to reporting their findings. Your studies cover security and the privacy of information as well as criminal threats, cybercrime, and hackers -- based on actual cases. This program can help you achieve your goals of a more productive career and the satisfaction that comes with doing a needed and respected job. Earn your certificate quickly and conveniently through online learning.
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Crime Scene Investigation Basics Certificate ( Know More)
Through the Crime Scene Investigation Basics Certificate at Penn Foster Career School, students learn how crime scene professionals protect themselves and preserve evidence at a crime scene. They also learn techniques law enforcement professionals execute at the scene of a crime. The course describes the many types of evidence and how evidence is collected and secured before being processed by a crime lab. Computer simulation software and traditional educational methods are used to provide an understanding of the scientific theory as well as the actual practices and techniques used to process a crime scene.
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Private Investigator ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Private Investigator at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. As a Private Investigator, you'll have an exciting and challenging career. Private Investigators conduct investigations involving missing persons, corporate intelligence, or other fascinating areas. Enjoy the special satisfaction that comes with working as a Private Investigator on an important case. Train quickly and conveniently! You will learn about:
* Investigation and reporting techniques
* Sources of information and background investigations
* Surveillance equipment and techniques
* Ethics and professional responsibility for private investigators
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about the private investigator's role in civil and criminal litigation, corporate intelligence gathering and espionage, and professional development and employment. It's like having your own personal Private Investigator school.
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Visual Basic .NET Programmer ( Know More)
Now you can train for a career as a Visual Basic® .NET Programmer, at home in your spare time, with Penn Foster Career School and you need no previous computer experience. From the basics of working with Windows® to practical programming exercises, you'll learn everything you need to begin your career. The Penn Foster Visual Basic® .NET Programmer Program was designed with your needs in mind. Like all of our programs, it allows you to train for a new career from the comfort of your own home, without attending classes or quitting your job. Here are just some of the benefits of the Visual Basic® .NET Programmer Program:
* Hands-on training. You receive professional-quality software, so you can learn by doing.
* Books, lessons, learning aids, special supplements, and software included at no additional cost.
* Unlimited instructional support.
* Access to student services by website, phone, and mail.
* Earn your Career Diploma in as little as six months, or take longer if you wish.
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PC Maintenance and Repair ( Know More)
Learn PC Repair at home with training from Penn Foster Career School. Receive comprehensive training to begin your career as a PC Repair Technician with training from Penn Foster Career School. You'll learn:
* Hardware, including printers, notebooks and PDAs.
* Software, including operating systems and data recovery.
* Networking protocols and topology.
* PC troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced! The Penn Foster PC Repair program allows you to study online, in print, or a combination of each. You decide which method best suites your learning style. There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the right time and place to complete your coursework. And you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back. While you'll work independently you won't be alone. Expert instructors and support staff - dedicated to helping you complete your coursework -- are just a phone call or e-mail away.
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PC Maintenance and Repair ( Know More)
Learn PC Repair at home with training from Penn Foster Career School. Receive comprehensive training to begin your career as a PC Repair Technician with training from Penn Foster Career School. You'll learn:
* Hardware, including printers, notebooks and PDAs.
* Software, including operating systems and data recovery.
* Networking protocols and topology.
* PC troubleshooting and repair techniques.
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced! The Penn Foster PC Repair program allows you to study online, in print, or a combination of each. You decide which method best suites your learning style. There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the right time and place to complete your coursework. And you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back. While you'll work independently you won't be alone. Expert instructors and support staff - dedicated to helping you complete your coursework -- are just a phone call or e-mail away.
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PC Fundamentals Certificate ( Know More)
The PC Fundamentals Certificate Program at Penn Foster Career School will help you develop the essential computer skills you need to succeed at work. Through this program you will learn to:
· Use Windows®, Microsoft® Excel, and Microsoft Word.
· Install software and maintain your computer system.
· Manage printers, scanners, joysticks, and other add-ons.
· Explore the Internet.
As more companies rely on computer systems to do business, more employees with computer training and experience are needed. With the PC Fundaments Certificate you will gain computer skills that will make you more marketable when searching for employment, you will be able to apply for a promotion feeling confident that you have the required computer training, and you will also be able to work for any business that requires employees to have computer training and skills.
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Sports Nutrition Certificate ( Know More)
The Sports Nutrition Certificate from Penn Foster Career School will teach you the essential knowledge and skills needed to create and manage a dietetic regiment for optimizing performance. Your courses include the latest research and information on:
· Caloric Needs
· Micronutrients
· Ergogenic aids
· Thermoregulation
· Nutrition for Optimal Training
· Metabolism and Body Systems
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Certified Personal Trainer ( Know More)
The Penn Foster Career School Certified Personal Trainer Program can help you achieve your goals — a new career, higher salary, and the satisfaction that comes with helping your clients look and feel better. Train quickly and conveniently through our online distance learning program.
Your courses include:
* Exercise Science Terminology
* Fitness Anatomy and Physiology
* Nutrition
* Strengthening Upper and Lower Body
* Flexibility Training and Injury Prevention
* ...and so much more.
And you'll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! You'll get information about important fitness issues from designing conditioning programs to exercise testing and fitness evaluation.
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Certified Personal Trainer ( Know More)
The Penn Foster Career School Certified Personal Trainer Program can help you achieve your goals — a new career, higher salary, and the satisfaction that comes with helping your clients look and feel better. Train quickly and conveniently through our online distance learning program.
Your courses include:
* Exercise Science Terminology
* Fitness Anatomy and Physiology
* Nutrition
* Strengthening Upper and Lower Body
* Flexibility Training and Injury Prevention
* ...and so much more.
And you'll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! You'll get information about important fitness issues from designing conditioning programs to exercise testing and fitness evaluation.
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Fitness and Nutrition Certificate ( Know More)
The Fitness and Nutrition Certificate through Penn Foster Career School will help you achieve your goals of a more productive career and the satisfaction that comes with doing a job you love. Learn the skills you need to become a Fitness and Nutrition expert at home, at your own pace.
Your program consists of seven Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll need to complete your Fitness and Nutrition Certificate Program. With the right credentials, you can become a fitness trainer, be an important part of a fitness and nutrition staff or work at a health club or gym.
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Occupational Therapy Aide ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become an Occupational Therapy Aide at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Start a satisfying career as an Occupational Therapy Aide. With Penn Foster Career School, the world's leader in distance learning, you can learn the Occupational Therapy Aide skills you need quickly and conveniently. You'll learn all about:
* Medical terminology, including anatomical positioning and therapeutic terms
* Activities of Daily Living (ADL) therapy
* Adaptive equipment
* Workplace health and safety
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! Get all the latest information on the techniques used today in the field of Occupational Therapy.
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Fitness & Nutrition ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Fitness and Nutrition professional at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. The Penn Foster Career School Fitness and Nutrition program can help you achieve your dreams new career, better salary, and the satisfaction that comes with helping your clients look and feel better. Train quickly and conveniently through distance learning. Cover these topics and more: * Managing personal health and injury prevention * Sports nutrition * Promoting lifestyle changes * Stress management and reduction And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about important fitness issues from designing conditioning programs to exercise testing and fitness evaluation. It's like having your own personal Fitness and Nutrition school.
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Medical Office Assistant ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Medical Office Assistant at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. As a Medical Office Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. The Penn Foster Career School Medical Office Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more. Train quickly and conveniently! You'll get training in:
* Law, Ethics, and Medicine
* Administrative Procedures and Practices
* Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
* Word Processing
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about interpersonal communication, task management, and an introduction to medical terminology.
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Dental Assistant ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Dental Assistant at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster Career School. As a Dental Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments, and update patient records. The Penn Foster Career School Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more. Train quickly and conveniently! You'll learn valuable skills with these courses and more:
* Dental Terminology and Anatomy
* Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition
* Disease Transmission, Pathology, and Dental Emergencies
* Radiology and pharmacology, and Anesthesiology
And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about finding a job. It's like having your own personal Dental Assistant school.
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Medical Coding and Billing Certificate ( Know More)
The Medical Coding and Billing Certificate from Penn Foster Career School can save you time and money if you are seeking to enhance your health care skills. This Certificate will verify you have been formally trained in billing, medical codes, creating paper records, generating billing statements, researching and auditing claims, and more. This Certificate program provides the experience you may need to find new opportunities in the fast-growing field of health care. Your Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing from Penn Foster can be earned in as little as six months.
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Medical Coding and Billing ( Know More)
Learn medical billing at home with the Medical Coding and Billing training program from Penn Foster Career School. As a Medical Coding and Billing Professional, you'll need to know how to manage records and file claims, prepare insurance forms, and handle billing. The Penn Foster Medical Coding and Billing Program can help you develop these skills. Whether you work for a clinic, doctor's office, hospital or private billing service you'll have a career you can be proud of! You'll get hands-on training in:
* Law and Ethics in Medicine
* Reimbursement Methodologies
* Medical Terminology
* Anatomy and Physiology
* Medical Information Management and Office Practice
Career Services Included! Graduates of the Penn Foster Medical Coding and Billing training program can take advantage of the Penn Foster Career Services which includes access to information on how to search for and find that great job, tips on interviewing, preparing a cover letter we'll even have a Certified Professional Resume Writer help you create your resume.
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Medical Information Management Certificate ( Know More)
The Medical Information Management Certificate program at Penn Foster Career School provides skills needed to securely and professionally manage health care records. You'll learn organization, record storage, effective communication methods, and ethical and legal rules concerning the confidentiality of health information as covered in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
This program is appropriate for adults seeking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing health care management knowledge used in your current position, or improve your office performance.
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Medical Terminology Certificate ( Know More)
The Medical Terminology Certificate at Penn Foster Career School is appropriate for adults looking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing healthcare knowledge, or improve occupational performance by possessing a better understanding of medical terms. Common medical terminology is a critical part of the language used by health care practitioners. It is essentially a vocabulary that requires a uniform pronunciation, definition, and spelling of terms used by professionals. Individuals with medical terminology training are capable of analyzing and interpreting medical reports related to specific body systems.
This course discusses word construction and meanings that together characterize medical language. At the end of this course, you'll be able to:
• Identify medical terms and words by their component parts
• Define the body structure and its systems, cavities, planes, and positions
• Explain the importance of medical terminology in healthcare professions
• Define and build the medical terms associated with the body systems
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Medical Transcriptionist ( Know More)
Learn medical transcription at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace, with the Penn Foster Medical Transcriptionist Training program. Work for a doctor's office, hospital, or clinic by completing your medical transcription training at home. You can study online, in print, or a combination of each. You decide which method best suites your learning style. Penn Foster's Medical Transcriptionist training program is convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll study:
* Medical Terminology
* Anatomy and Physiology
* Law and Ethics in Medicine
* Computer Literacy and Applications
Career Services Included! Graduates of the Penn Foster Medical Transcriptionist training program can take advantage of the Penn Foster Career Services which includes access to information on how to search for and find that great job, tips on interviewing, preparing a cover letter.we'll even have a Certified Professional Resume Writer help you create your resume.
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Pharmacy Technician ( Know More)
Become a Pharmacy Technician with at home training from Penn Foster Career School. You'll get the training you need to work closely with pharmacists in providing medication and health care products to patients. Whether you'll work for a retail pharmacy, local druggist, grocery store, or hospital, you'll be an important part of a rewarding profession. Our Pharmacy Technician training program provides you the skills you need to succeed and even offers a Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam Review. You'll learn how to:
* Receive prescriptions from doctors and hospitals.
* Prepare prescriptions for patients.
* Verify insurance and prescription information.
* Assist the pharmacist with everyday duties.
Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced! There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the right time and place to complete your coursework. And you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back. While you'll work independently you won't be alone. Expert instructors and support staff dedicated to helping you complete your coursework are just a phone call or e-mail away.
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Veterinary Assistant ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Veterinary Assistant at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. Work with animals! The Penn Foster Career School Veterinary Assistant Program can help you make a difference. Your abilities can keep animals healthy, nurse themwhen ill even save their lives! Train quickly and conveniently. Learn how to:
* Obtain animal health histories and records.
* Provide specialized nursing care.
* Assist in surgical procedures.
* Wash, feed, and care for animals, and much more.
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! You'll get valuable information about animal-related issues from care and handling to veterinary practice and administration. It's like having your own personal Veterinary Assistant school.
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Travel/Tourism Specialist ( Know More)
Learn how to become a Travel/Tourism Specialist at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School.
The Penn Foster Career School Travel/Tourism Specialist distance learning program can be your passport to an exciting future as a Travel/Tourism Specialist. Train quickly and conveniently and learn the skills you need to succeed. You'll learn:* How Travel/Tourism Specialists use Computerized Reservation Systems
* The key tourist destinations throughout the world
* About tour and vacation packages
* How to start your own travel agency
* And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed!
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Hotel/Restaurant Management ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need for a career as a Hotel/Restaurant Manager at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career in Hotel/Restaurant Management. The Penn Foster Career School Hotel/Restaurant Management Program helps 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. It's like having your own personal Hotel/Restaurant Management school.
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Small Business Management ( Know More)
Learn Small Business Owner skills at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to own a small business. The Penn Foster Career School Small Business Owner Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You'll get hands-on training in:
* Preparing for Business Success and Market Research
* Writing a Business Plan and Financing Your Business
* Legal Requirements and Resources
* Putting Your Business Online and Preparing a Budget
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! This Penn Foster Career School distance learning program is like having your own personal Small Business Owner school!
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Small Business Management ( Know More)
Learn Small Business Owner skills at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to own a small business. The Penn Foster Career School Small Business Owner Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You'll get hands-on training in:
* Preparing for Business Success and Market Research
* Writing a Business Plan and Financing Your Business
* Legal Requirements and Resources
* Putting Your Business Online and Preparing a Budget
And you'll learn it all at home no classroom needed! This Penn Foster Career School distance learning program is like having your own personal Small Business Owner school!
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Bookkeeping ( Know More)
Receive bookkeeping training at home. You'll get the support you need while learning at your own pace with the Penn Foster Bookkeeping program. Learn the skills you need to become a Professional Bookkeeper while studying bookkeeping at home. It's convenient, affordable and accredited. You'll get hands-on bookkeeping training in:
* Assets, liabilities, and owner's equity.
* Preparing a balance sheet and income statement.
* The basics of the general journal, ledger, and the T account.
* Revenue, expenses, and trial balance.
* Payroll accounting, accounting systems, and wholesale accounting.
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Public Relations Certificate ( Know More)
The Penn Foster Public Relations Certificate Program is designed for communications-related professionals who want to enhance their PR skills. Topics include the varieties of public relations writing, ethics, and legal responsibilities, PR strategies and tactics, crisis management, as well as global, nonprofit, and advocacy PR. Through this program you will cover themes such as:
· Writing styles in emails, memos, letters, reports, proposals, news releases, broadcasts, ad copy, material for the Internet, speeches, newsletters, brochures, magazines, and annual reports
· Crisis communications, conflict management, public opinion, corporate public relations
· Public relations and the government and non-profit organizations
The objective of the Public Relations program also includes research skill development, how to write clearly and simply, and using proper grammar. General topics include the art of persuasion and public relations planning. Students should have some writing experience before enrolling in the program. Writing assignments will include press releases, speeches, reports, and PR campaign proposals.
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Administrative Assistant ( Know More)
Learn the skills you need to become a Professional Secretary at home, at your own pace, with Penn Foster Career School. There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Professional Secretary. The Penn Foster Career School Professional Secretary 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 Career School Professional Secretary distance learning program and learn what you need to know to be indispensable to your supervisor!
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We'll teach you how to use color, select type, work with artistic images, manage the design process, collaborate with clients and take advantage of the enhanced capabilities of three of today's most popular graphic software applications – Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe® Illustrator® and InDesign®. You'll download these programs to your own PC, and learn ‘hands-on' with our comprehensive instruction.
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Nutrition, Diet and Health Science ( Know More)
Are you tired of food fads? Would you like to know the what, the how, and the why of eating and preparing foods for a more energetic, less illness-prone lifestyle? Are you interested in helping others lead longer, healthier lives? If so, our home study course in nutrition is right for you! The Professional Nutrition Specialist Program is designed to give you the information you need. We'll give you thorough, solid training in nutrition with a scientific approach. In fascinating detail, you'll explore the food pyramid, diet planning, the digestive system, and how nutrients affect energy, wellness, and disease. We're sure you can use what you learn in our distance learning course right away, in the real world. Help yourself, your friends, your family, and others achieve better health! Remember; there are no educational prerequisites and no experience requirements to enroll. Enjoyable home study training from Ashworth Career School makes learning nutrition easy and fun!
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Physical Therapy Aide ( Know More)
Do you know how to steer a wheelchair up a curb? Could you safely transfer a patient from wheelchair to bed? Can you predict how osteoarthritis of the hip affects gait? How does an ultrasound machine work? Would you recommend using cold or heat therapy to reduce swelling and inflammation? This course will give you the answers to these and much more, in step-by-step detail. We'll show you how to assist patients with a variety of problems, from minor sprains or strains to auto accident injuries or arthritis requiring lengthy rehabilitation.
Physical therapy is among the fastest growing of the health care professions. This is your chance to get in on it! You'll work under the supervision of a physical therapist doing important work that's meaningful and worthwhile.
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Sports Psychology for Peak Performance ( Know More)
Our comprehensive curriculum begins with courses in leadership, human relations and personnel issues, conflict resolution, inter-personal and marketing communications, and more. Then, you'll learn about personality development, behavioral problems, abnormal behavior, socialization, psychometric testing and evaluation, genetic influences, approaches to mental therapy, treatment methods, and much more. You'll get an in-depth look at the causes and therapy methods for emotional disturbances, mental illness, deviancy and other disorders. Excellent preparation for psychology-related careers in such fields as social service, healthcare, human resources, sales, community action, research, sales, education, and more. Our nationally accredited program will show you the way.
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Sports Psychology for Peak Performance ( Know More)
Our comprehensive curriculum begins with courses in leadership, human relations and personnel issues, conflict resolution, inter-personal and marketing communications, and more. Then, you'll learn about personality development, behavioral problems, abnormal behavior, socialization, psychometric testing and evaluation, genetic influences, approaches to mental therapy, treatment methods, and much more. You'll get an in-depth look at the causes and therapy methods for emotional disturbances, mental illness, deviancy and other disorders. Excellent preparation for psychology-related careers in such fields as social service, healthcare, human resources, sales, community action, research, sales, education, and more. Our nationally accredited program will show you the way.
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Health Records Management ( Know More)
Train for this fast-growing career. Start with medical terminology, then move on to organizing the patient chart, complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), working with health insurance carriers and claims and using electronic medical records systems in hospitals and physician offices. Then discover how to collect, assemble and file the contents of the medical record; analyze records for proper physician notations and more.
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Medical Office Assisting ( Know More)
If you enjoy helping others and want to train for a high-growth career in a booming field, this course is for you. You'll learn how to assist doctors, dentists and nurses with a variety of tests, procedures and treatments; greet and direct patients; schedule and manage appointments; prepare and update charts and handle other important administrative duties. You'll also acquire broad knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including terminology for parts of the body, treatments, diagnoses and prescriptions.
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Dental Office Assisting ( Know More)
The health care field is booming right now. Medical assistants and dental assistants in medical and dental offices are staying busy because of it! With Ashworth Career School's convenient home study course in medical and dental office assisting, you can prepare for an exciting clerical or administrative career in a private medical or dental practice, hospital, or clinic. We'll give you solid, comprehensive training in medical assisting and dental assisting techniques. We'll show you how to schedule appointments, organize charts and records, complete insurance forms, interact with patients, and assist in medical treatments. Remember: there are no educational prerequisites or experience requirements to enroll. Enjoyable home study training from Ashworth Career School makes learning medical and dental office assisting easy and fun!
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Health Care Management ( Know More)
Our comprehensive curriculum begins with courses in business principles, business communications, psychology, and medical office management. Then, you'll learn about medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, managing health records, medical billing and coding procedures, basic accounting, personnel management, Microsoft Office XP applications, and much more. At graduation, you should have the skills necessary to coordinate the activities of an entire medical office, work closely with both physicians and patients, and make important decisions that contribute in a big way to the quality of care received by people in need. Excellent preparation for professional career opportunities in doctors' offices, hospitals, clinics, convalescent centers. They need trained professionals to manage billing, patient services, personnel, records, and operations. Our nationally accredited program will show you the way.
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Health Records Management ( Know More)
Train for this fast-growing career. Start with medical terminology, then move on to organizing the patient chart, complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), working with health insurance carriers and claims and using electronic medical records systems in hospitals and physician offices. Then discover how to collect, assemble and file the contents of the medical record; analyze records for proper physician notations and more.
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Medical Transcription ( Know More)
In The School of Medical Transcription, you'll ‘learn by listening.' First, we'll teach you basic medical procedures and terminology. You'll come to understand the human body, how it works, its disorders and how it is examined and treated. Next, you'll get started on Ashworth Career School's unique ‘learning through listening' instruction process. Using the CD-ROMs that we supply, you'll prepare medical reports from realistic audio notes of actual patient cases. These cases give you a real-world look at the reporting of diagnoses, treatments, prescriptions and other aspects of care for a variety of medical situations. You'll learn the transcription techniques that are applicable in doctors' and dentists' offices, clinics, hospitals and transcription services. Ashworth Career School puts you on the path to success in the most convenient way possible. You'll enjoy an interactive, web-based curriculum that enhances the quality of instruction and adds quality and depth to the learning process. Tuition includes a beautifully illustrated textbook; learning guides; and a career search manual – all yours to keep. Complete the course at your own comfortable pace. There are no educational prerequisites and no experience requirements to enroll. It's easy! All you need is an e-mail address and you're on your way. Choose our Correspondence (Print-based) study option . Or choose our Online (Web-enhanced) study option for fast-track training at your PC. It's the smart way to learn – and you'll still receive reading assignments and study materials by mail!
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Medical Billing/Claims ( Know More)
The practical way to gain the power to succeed! In today's competitive job market, getting ahead means getting a good education. But busy personal schedules don't leave much time to go to school. Now, with self-paced home study from Ashworth Career School, you can prepare for the career of your dreams without stepping foot in a classroom. Or, earn your college degree or high school diploma… all in the comfort of home. The Ashworth Career School Advantage:
* Choose from more than 50 career-focused programs
* Learn in your spare time
* No commuting, no campus attendance, no pressure!
* Self-paced, open-book exams
* Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council
* Affordable, interest-free tuition
There's no waiting for a new semester or class to begin. School starts when YOU do! Our career diploma courses are designed to be completed in as little as six months. You may earn your associate's degree or finish a year of high school in as little as six months, or earn a master's degree in as little as one year. Take the next step to a better life. Request your FREE LITERATURE now!
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