Penn Foster Career Diploma question

Can anyone tell me exactly what a career diploma is, and what it means, career-wise?

Thanks!

 

Penn Foster's career diploma programs are basically vocational/technical programs, rather than degree programs. I would compare them to local vocational/technical schools which would ordinarily teach things like medical coding and billing, computer classes, etc. My wife is enrolled in the catering career diploma program at Penn Foster, and she has enjoyed it quite a bit. Although she has worked in the restaurant industry for years, she said she did learn a lot of new information, and eventually she plans to start her own catering business.

If you are going to use the knowledge to gain an entry-level job or start your own business, the career diploma should suit your needs. If you are looking to change careers or are looking to advance in your current field, I would opt for a degree program.

 

Agreed, but some of the certifications are going to get you further than others. For example, if you already have a BA, regardless of the field, the paralegal certification will qualify you to sit for the NALA CLA/CP exam.

Pug

 

Thanks for the replies, that does clear it up pretty well!

 

I called Penn Foster yesterday and was told that the diploma programs are for people looking to gain knowledge, and the certificate programs are for people that have knowledge and needs to brush up on their skills.

 

Its a fine option I have two employees that have their bookkeeping diploma I find their skills more than satisfactory and for my high standards that means a great deal.

I never understood why this sort of thing is not taught in high school my father in the 1940's left high school fully educated in various office skills, accounting and related areas and could go right into office employment. Why schools stopped is beyond me I would prefer hiring a High School Graduate for some positions if they just had two years of accounting classes and necessary other skills to be trainable. Its sad.