Curriculum

Pharmacy Technician School Curriculum

In Penn Foster’s Pharmacy Technician Training courses, you will study the duties of a pharmacy technician and prepare to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). Our program consists of twelve courses designed to help you reach your career goals.

Pharmacy Technician

Career Diploma

4 months

As low as $59/mo

1-800-275-4410 (10AM - 6:30PM ET)

Pharmacy Technician School Curriculum

  • 30 exams
  • 12 courses 
  • 49.4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)


Estimated completion time:

  • Fast track = 4 months
  • Average time = 10 months

With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework. The estimated completion times are based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from May 2021 - April 2022, excluding withdrawals.

Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

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