Dressmaking and Design

• You learn at home, at your convenience.
• You don't have to quit your job.
• You don't have to spend your time in classrooms or driving to and from school.
• You can earn your Career Diploma in as little as nine months, or take longer if you wish.
• You can learn online or through the mail, whichever you prefer.
• You can choose to take your open-book exams online, by telephone, or mail.
  

• Step-by-step lessons written in plain English
• Plenty of illustrations, photos, and diagrams to make each concept perfectly clear
• Dressmaking supplies - to use in your lessons and keep for your new career
• Special supplements to make learning fun and interesting

Instructor Support
Even though you're learning at home, our instructors are available if you need help. With Penn Foster Student Support Services, you can get help from instructors by e-mail, phone, fax, and mail.

YOUR DIPLOMA

When you complete your program with an overall average of 70% or above and fulfill your financial obligation, you'll receive your diploma.

Your diploma is a symbol of your achievement and your ticket to success proving you've graduated from an accredited school. Your diploma gives you the credentials you need to succeed in today's competitive job market.

THE GRADING SYSTEM

At the end of each study unit, you'll take an open-book exam. You can now take exams online, by phone, or by mail. Your examinations and projects will be graded on the following scale:

An overall average of 70% or above is required to graduate and earn your Career Diploma.