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Design and Creative Services

If you have an interest in design and you want to work in a creative industry, take the first step toward a new career with one of Penn Foster's design and creative services training programs. These affordable programs are all offered online, and can be taken at your own pace. From graphic design to wedding planning, browse which training option is right for you.

AVG SALARY**

$51,660/yr

NUMBER OF JOBS

87,900 openings per year for next 10 years

Popular Design and Creative Services Programs

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Interior Design
Associate Degree

Learn the interior design essentials, from color theory to design elements, to prepare for a job in the industry.

7 months per semester As low as $65/mo
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Dressmaking and Design
Career Diploma

Learn how to sew and design garments in our flexible online Dressmaking and Design Career Diploma Program.

10 months As low as $59/mo
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Graphic Design
Associate Degree

Through online graphic design classes, you'll learn how to use Adobe products, design for different brands, and more in our Graphic Design A.S. Degree.

7 months per semester As low as $65/mo

All Design and Creative Services Programs

8 Programs

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Computer Graphic Artist

Career Diploma 10 months As low as $59/mo
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Dressmaking and Design

Career Diploma 10 months As low as $59/mo
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Event Planning

Career Diploma 2 months As low as $59/mo
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Floral Design

Career Diploma 7 months As low as $59/mo
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Graphic Design

Associate Degree 7 months per semester As low as $65/mo
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Graphic Design

Undergrad. Cert. 14 months As low as $89/mo
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Interior Decorator

Career Diploma 9 months As low as $59/mo
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Interior Design

Associate Degree 7 months per semester As low as $65/mo

Learn More with the Penn Foster Network

Through the Penn Foster Network, you can build job-relevant skills on your schedule with online classes from the New York Institute of Art and Design (NYIAD). You can stack skills to build the career you want or advance in your current role with courses like
3d modeling design.

3D Modeling Course Online

ux designer.

Online User Experience Design Course

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Online Front-End Web Development Course


NYIAD is part of the Penn Foster Network. Whether you’re looking to start your own business, advance your career, or retrain in a new field, our partner schools can help you prepare for the next step in your journey.

Our Proven Design and Creative Services Learning Model

Empowering students to reach their professional goals

Flexible

  • Self-paced
  • Online
  • Start anytime

Interactive

  • Digital study guides
  • Web-based activities
  • Live support

Supportive

  • Career Services
  • Counseling
  • Academic Guidance

Connected

  • Credentialed Instructor Assistance
  • Student Services
  • Learning Resource Center
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Your Goals, Your Timeline

Find study tips, career advice, and motivation - on your time, at your pace.

See Our Learner Resources

Which is right for you?

Need help deciding which level of program to pursue?

Career Diploma

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

Undergraduate Certificate

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

Associate Degree

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

Interested in Individual Courses?

Jump-start your college education, earn credits toward a degree, or learn new skill.

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Looking for training for your workers?

Penn Foster currently works with hundreds of leading employers to meet their unique organizational needs.
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Student Success Stories

Penn Foster’s design and creative services training programs help students prepare for the next step in their 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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Catina M.

Jewelry Design and Repair Career Diploma Graduate, 2023

“I am in my mid-forties and decided to pursue my dream of becoming a Jeweler after I was laid off from my job. It’s never too late right?! I worked hard and knocked the schoolwork portion out within months with all A’s. I then started dealing with a illness that put a halt in my studies. Once I was able to complete the hands-on portion, I did and graduated! I recently started my own jewelry business and I can’t wait to see where it goes!”

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Disclaimer:

*Start for $20 offer applies to select programs.

Sources:

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, "Arts and Design Occupations." Accessed December 2, 2024.

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.