Online Program Overview

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $149.00

This math program covers the principles of business and industrial math, from basic operations like addition and multiplication through formulas and algebra. Upon finishing the 6 lessons in the program students will understand key concepts including fractions, proportions and the metric system.

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $229.00

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $369.00 / 22 hours

Bookkeepers are important to an organization’s group of financial record keepers. Bookkeepers compute, classify, record, and verify numerical data to maintain a company’s financial records. Learn the basics of bookkeeping and the roles of a bookkeeper. As a successful bookkeeper, you’ll contribute greatly to large and small businesses, and you’ll use your bookkeeping skills in your own financial matters.

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $179.00

Career Readiness Bootcamp consists of 10 lessons and is focused on helping you sharpen nine soft skills employers value. This program is designed to keep you moving forward with fun and engaging curriculum.

Key skills covered:

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning & Organizing
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Working with Tools & Technology

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $629.00 / 135 hours

Accredited Individual College Course – Students will learn about PC applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software, as well as create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Students will also learn how to integrate the applications.

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $369.00 / 61 hours

• Learn about the digital tools applicable to office and online environments.
• Explore the functions of Microsoft® Word™, Excel®, and PowerPoint®, as well as their practical applications.
• Learn the use and management of social media in a business environment, including such marketing strategies as branding, promotions, SEO, analytics, and positive, appropriate communication.
• Study the tools that are available to assist with web-based collaboration.

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $629.00 / 135 hours

Accredited Individual College Course – This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the principles of Financial Accounting. 

Topics covered include:

• Analyzing Transactions
• Completing the Accounting Cycle
• Merchandising Businesses
• Inventories, Assets, and Liabilities
• Corporations, Stocks, Bonds, and Cash Flow

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $769.00 / 241 hours

Program Goal:

To provide students with a clear understanding of leadership and management responsibilities and the opportunity
to practice the broad range of skills required of a Frontline Supervisor. This program is designed to support the
development of a student with strong industry knowledge and experience into a top-performing leader.

• Develop communication, leadership, and performance management skills.
• Develop organizational skills, customer service skills, and the ability to measure results.
• Develop the mindset and problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and use conflict to stimulate growth.
• Identify and implement the best practices to be implemented for efficient and safe manufacturing.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of Production Supervisor, Warehouse Supervisor, and Maintenance Supervisor.

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster/Penn Foster High School.

Course Commitment: $1,189.00 / 6 Months

Your online high school diploma program consists of 16 core credits and you choose 5 elective credits, ranging from academic electives like American literature and algebra to career pathway electives, like a pharmacy technician, residential electrician, or vet assistant. The core curriculum is made up of English, math, social studies, science, arts and humanities, and health and physical education classes. 

Whether you’re a high school-aged student looking to finish your diploma online, a parent looking into at-home learning options for their student, or an adult who didn’t have the opportunity to earn their diploma, Penn Foster High School (through Gould Construction Institute) can help! Through flexible, online classes, you can earn your accredited high school diploma¹ on your schedule, from home.  

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $59.00 / 3 hours

1. Goals of Training – As a result of taking this class, participants will be able to
   • Understand the principles of Hot Work.
   • Explain the types of activities that are classified as Hot Work.
   • Explain how to keep a Hot Work site safe.
2. Objectives of Training – As a result of taking this class, participants will be able to
   • Identify relevant standards, regulations, and ordinances that are applicable to Hot Work.
   • Describe the different forms of Hot Work.
   • Describe the four-step protocol for Hot Work Safety.
   • Define Hot Work hazards.
   • Explain Hot Work safety team roles and responsibilities.
   • Describe Hot Work permit requirements.
   • Read and Understand a Hot Work Permit.
3. Essential Questions – At the conclusion of the training, participants will be able to answer
   • What is Hot Work?
   • What are the roles of a safety team at a Hot Work site?
   • What are the responsibilities of a safety team at a Hot Work site?
   • What is the difference between the different Hot Work Sites?
   • Who is tasked with issuing Hot Work permits.

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $369.00 / 40 hours

Secure your company’s future by ensuring safety standards are up to par with state law. Offer Penn Foster’s industrial safety training programs to all employees, including electrical workers, machine tool operators, laboratory personnel, and anyone handling hazardous chemicals or materials; equips your organization with learned associates.

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $149.00

This course introduces you to the various domains of the construction industry: carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, drywall work, general maintenance, and so on. You’ll learn the differences between construction and building trades and residential and commercial construction. The duties and tasks of the construction and building trades professional are also explained in this course. Finally, you’ll learn about the proper safety measures required in various areas of the construction industry. Securing a safe environment is crucial to ensuring individual workers’ safety.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Analyze the structure of work, safety measures, and fundamentals of the construction industry and building trades.

This non-degree online course is offered in partnership between Gould Construction Institute and Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Introduction to Project Management at Wentworth Institute of Technology is designed to give you the fundamentals of Project Management as it applies to industries within the built environment, including but not limited to, leading construction, electrical, engineering, and architecture projects. Through seven interactive online modules, you will gain the tools to plan, implement, and manage projects during the entire life cycle.

What you learn:
• Introduction to Project Management
• Phases of Project Management
• Project Planning, Budgets, and Risks
• Project Teamwork
• Project Monitoring and Control
• Project Close-out
• Project Presentations

Format:
Online | Self-Paced | Interactive
Students complete a sequence of online modules at their own pace, as their schedule permits. Each module may include assigned readings or media, online quizzes, discussion boards, and more. The instructor will guide you through the course, provide feedback, and assessments of your learning.

Time Commitment:
7-Weeks | 35 Hours
You can expect to commit up to approximately five (5) hours per week on readings, exercises, and assignments.

Credentials Awarded:
Upon completion of the course, you will earn 3.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a Wentworth verified digital credential/certificate of completion to showcase on their resume and online channels.

Instructor:
Cindy Stevens, Ph.D., Professor, Business Management, School of Management

Member Tuition & Enrollment:
$599 – ABC Member Tuition
$799 – Not-Yet a Member Tuition

Applications are being accepted continuously through April 2023. Learn more and enroll now via the Gould Construction Institute HERE.

View the course flyer here: Introduction to Project Management – ABC Member Flyer 2023.

Note: ABC Member discounts will automatically be applied at checkout. Attendees MUST register with ABC Member company information to redeem this discount.

Not an ABC Member? Learn more about how joining ABC could benefit your company here or contact Venus Williams, ABC MA’s Membership Director: venus@abcma.org

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $629.00 / 135 hours

Accredited Individual College Course – This course familiarizes the student with both the business environment and the manager’s role within it. It covers decision-making, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, as well as developing an ethical perspective.

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $499.00 / 153 hours

Our Starting Your Own Business curriculum consists of lessons in owning and operating an online business, understanding contract work, marketing, managing time effectively, and more to help you succeed as a business owner.

Program Goal:

To provide students with the skills necessary to start an online business, obtain clients, and build their business by providing a strong background in business practices, independent contractors, and management skills.

• Develop the skills necessary to start your own online business
• Demonstrate proficiency with a variety of computer and web‐based business applications
• Identify methods of individual and business marketing using the web and traditional means
• Develop effective strategies for building and managing a successful freelance career
• Discuss the elements, variables, and lifecycle of a contract and the roles and responsibilities of the signatories
• Describe how to use online and traditional job search tools and resources to locate and secure work

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $369.00 / 46 hours

An introductory course to prepare students for leadership/supervisory roles in workplace/jobsite environments.

Topics Covered:

• Supervision and Leadership (6 hours)
• Communication for Supervisors (9 hours)
• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills for Supervisors (10 hours)
• Personnel and Performance Management for Supervisors (12 hours)
• Team Building for Supervisors (9 hours)

An online, at-your-own-pace course, powered by Penn Foster.

Course Commitment: $539.00 / 241 hours

Program Goal:

To provide students with a clear understanding of leadership and management responsibilities in an industrial workplace. This certificate program is designed to support the development of a student with strong industry knowledge and experience into a top-performing leader.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Define the necessary skills for supervision and leadership.
• Develop communication, leadership, and performance management skills to direct a successful team.
• Develop organizational skills, customer service skills, and the ability to measure results.
• Develop the mindset and problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles and use conflict to stimulate growth.
• Identify and implement the best practices to be implemented for efficient and safe manufacturing.