What is a Career Diploma?

Question

Has anyone ever heard of PennFoster? They offer Career Diplomas. I wanted to know what a Career Diploma is. Thank you.

Answer 1

Penn Foster has quite a few issues.  A Career diploma may or may not help you in the job market.  You are better off going through an accredited program or an on the job training program in the field that you desire.  I have seen the material for the dog obedience course, the veterinary assistant course, and the veterinary technology course.  The material appeared to be very basic and redundant.  I know that they were on Probation by the AVMA for their veterinary technology course.  Time will tell if they can maintain their AVMA provisional certification.  They don't tell you that anyone can be endorsed by NADOI (National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors) by apprenticing under a trainer.  There course is not needed to be endorsed.  My recommendation is to be careful where you spend your money.

Answer 2

PennFoster appears more like a technical school.  They will certify you in dog obedience training if you so desire.  They are not a "university" accredited nationally.  So, essentially a worthless degree.  (college prof)