Online Courses
Flexible online learning for your next step
Build new skills, prepare for a career change, or grow in your current field—on a schedule that works for you. Penta Career Center Adult Education offers two online learning options through ed2go: in-depth career training programs and short-term instructor-led courses.
Online Short-Term Courses
Looking for a flexible way to build a skill, explore a new interest, or meet professional-development goals? Short-term online courses are instructor-led and designed to fit around work, family, and other commitments.
- New sessions begin every month
- Each course runs for six weeks
- Plan on approximately two to four hours of work each week
- Choose from a wide variety of personal and professional topics
- Instructors are available to answer questions and support your progress
- Speed Spanish (opens in a new tab)
- Accounting Fundamentals (opens in a new tab)
- Introduction to QuickBooks Online (opens in a new tab)
- Discover Sign Language (opens in a new tab)
- Speed Spanish II (opens in a new tab)
- A to Z Grant Writing (opens in a new tab)
- Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My! (opens in a new tab)
- Introduction to Microsoft Excel 365 (opens in a new tab)
- Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach (opens in a new tab)
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)
- Project Management Fundamentals (opens in a new tab)
Online Career Training Programs
Penta Career Center partners with ed2go to offer online, open-enrollment career training programs. These programs are designed to help you prepare for industry certification, build job-ready skills, or move into a new career.
- Prepare for industry certification or a new career
- Start anytime
- Study online at your own pace
- Many programs can be completed in six months or less
Featured Online Career Training Programs
Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)
Prepare for medical billing and coding certification pathways, including CPC, CCA, or CBCS credentials. Choose the certification path that best fits your career goals.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (Voucher Included)
Prepare for work as a certified medical administrative assistant and for the National Healthcareer Association’s CMAA certification exam.
Veterinary Assistant
Do you love animals? Have you ever thought about a career as a veterinary assistant? Taught by a practicing veterinarian and college instructor, ed2go’s intensive program provides the information you need to become a productive member of a veterinary team. Our complete veterinary training is designed for people who want to work as veterinary assistants at veterinary hospitals and for those already employed in related positions.
Freight Broker/Agent Training
Learn the foundational knowledge needed to enter the freight-brokerage industry, including FMCSA registration, surety-bond requirements, and business operations.
Human Resources Professional
Build entry-level human resources knowledge and prepare for certification exams such as aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP.
CompTIA A+ Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Prepare for the CompTIA A+ certification exams and build foundational IT skills for roles such as technical support specialist, help desk technician, or field service technician.