Business

Browse a list of online business courses offered by Penn Foster, from a Business Management Associate Degree to a Human Resources Management Certificate.

Popular Business Programs

Business Management

Associate Degree

Learn business fundamentals to take the next steps toward a new career with our online Business Management Associate Degree.

5 months per semester As low as $65/mo

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Bookkeeping

Career Diploma

Prepare for a career in bookkeeping by learning bookkeeping basics and how to use QuickBooks to create financial reports in this online program.

6 months As low as $59/mo

Administrative Assistant

Career Diploma

Take the first step toward a job as an administrative assistant with our online training program.

6 months As low as $59/mo

All Business Programs

22 Programs

Accounting

Associate Degree 5 months per semester As low as $65/mo

Accounting Essentials

Certificate 10 months As low as $59/mo

Accounting

Undergrad. Cert. 16 months As low as $89/mo

Administrative Assistant

Career Diploma 6 months As low as $59/mo

Bookkeeping

Career Diploma 6 months As low as $59/mo

Business Management

Associate Degree 5 months per semester As low as $65/mo

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Business Management

Bachelor's Degree 2 months per semester As low as $65/mo

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Business Management Essentials

Certificate 5 months As low as $59/mo

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Business Management

Undergrad. Cert. 10 months As low as $89/mo

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Career Readiness Bootcamp

Certificate <1 month As low as $50/mo

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E-Business Management

Certificate 16 months As low as $59/mo

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Human Resources Management

Associate Degree 4 months per semester As low as $65/mo

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Human Resources Management Essentials

Certificate 4 months As low as $59/mo

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Human Resources

Undergrad. Cert. 8 months As low as $89/mo

Microsoft^® Office

Certificate 4 months As low as $50/mo

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Payroll Clerk

Career Diploma 2 months As low as $59/mo

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Property Management

Certificate 6 months As low as $50/mo

Retail Supervisor

Career Diploma 2 months As low as $59/mo

Small Business Management

Career Diploma 6 months As low as $59/mo

Starting Your Own Business

Certificate 3 months As low as $50/mo

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Tax Preparation

Career Diploma 4 months As low as $59/mo

Virtual Assistant

Career Diploma 5 months As low as $59/mo

Our Proven Business Learning Model

Empowering students to reach their professional goals

Flexible

Self-paced
Online
Start anytime

Interactive

Digital study guides
Dynamic online practice
Video and audio content

Supportive

Credentialed Instructor assistance
Student Services
Learning Resource Center

Connected

Career services
Live support
Academic guidance

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Which is right for you?

Need help deciding which level of program to pursue?

Career Certificate

Typically takes less than 6 months to complete
Focus on job-specific skills needed for success in certain occupations
For people looking to update their skills or pursue an interest in a field

Career Diploma

Time to complete can vary depending on the program
Provides the skills to prepare an individual to move to a new career path
Help you prepare for industry recognized certifications

Undergraduate Certificate

Typically takes less than a year to complete
College credits may be applied to a future Penn Foster degree program
Learn occupation specific skills for a new field

Associate Degree

Multi-semester, long form college program
Includes general education courses plus occupation specific curriculum
Helps prepare people for occupations that require a degree

Bachelor's Degree

Multi-semester, long form college program
Includes general education course plush occupation specific curriculum
Helps prepare people for occupations that require a degree

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Business Student Success Stories

Penn Foster’s business training programs help students prepare for the next step in their business or management career path. These programs have helped recent graduates learn at their own pace, find new jobs, and qualify for promotions. Learn more about their experiences and how Penn Foster worked for them.

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Darci E.

Administrative Assistant Graduate, 2023

“Earning this education with Penn Foster has created a higher level of confidence and helped to create a system at work that is 100% more productive and efficient.”

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Disclaimer:

*Start for $20 offer applies to select programs.

Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.