There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Residential Electrician. The Penn Foster program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. You’ll get hands-on training in:

• The classifications and categories of electricity
  
• Conduit fittings and supports
  
• Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installation
  
• Heating and lighting practices
  
• Conductor properties and characteristics
  

And you’ll get your electronics training at home – no classroom needed! This Penn Foster distance learning program is like having your own personal Electronics School!

Start a challenging, new career as an Electrician.

Why complete an Electrician training program? With the right credentials, you can:

• Work for a construction firm or start your own business.
  
• Install and maintain electrical devices and wiring in homes, factories, and offices.
  

The U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts a 12% increase in new job opportunities for Electricians by 2018.* Electricians enjoy challenging, varied assignments, and flexible working hours.