Ashworth College
Correspondence & Online School
Would you like to gain the competitive edge you need to succeed while training in the comfort of your own home? This is what you can do with Ashworth College, a nationally accredited online and distance learning school.
The innovative benefits offered by Ashworth College can allow you to:
- Work toward your diploma at the time and place most convenient to you
- Enroll at any time, without having to wait for set start dates
- Train at your own pace with no deadlines
- Have all instructional materials, including textbooks and supplements sent straight to your front door
- Submit assignments and take exams online, eliminating the need to ever step inside a classroom
- Enjoy support from tutors who are only a phone call away
- Interact with instructors and fellow students online
In addition, Ashworth College can help put education within your financial reach through a variety of generous offers, including:
- Interest-free tuition loans
- Monthly payment options
- No finance charges
- Low down payments
Ashworth College is committed to delivering high quality programs that can prepare you for an exceptional career. You will find that there is no greater flexibility than a correspondence or online career diploma. Start earning yours today!
Ashworth College Career Training and Diploma Programs
Business Program
Travel Agent
Can you imagine a rewarding career within the travel industry? If so, Ashworth College's online or correspondence Travel Agent program can provide you with the training you need to prepare for a future in a field full of exciting perks.
This program can teach you about the various aspects of North American and international travel. You can become familiar with cruises, as well as road and rail travel. You can also gain an understanding of itineraries, the hospitality industry, and computer reservation systems.
You can graduate equipped with extensive travel knowledge, which could allow you to land a position with a travel agency, cruise line, resort, hotel, tourism company, or travel club. Find out how you can start working toward your travel-related career goals. Begin by requesting more information from Ashworth College today!
Computers & Information Technology Programs
Computer Programming
Does computer software intrigue you because you want to understand how it works? Would you like to learn how to write your own software? You are steps away from gaining these skills; you simply need to enroll in Ashworth College's correspondence or online Computer Programming course. You can learn how to handle a wide range of tasks, from creating your own software applications to training other software users.
This program can also allow you to learn the fundamentals of computer programming. Some of the topics you will study include:
- Visual Basic programming
- OOED applications
- Coding and debugging
- Static variables
- Control arrays
Once you acquire programming knowledge, you could begin your career as an entry-level Programmer or Windows Application Programmer. You could succeed on your own or within a team, working with existing programs or creating new solutions. Explore your opportunities further today!
Computer Service/Repair Hardware
Everywhere you look, there is a computer. Most people cannot go through an entire day without using a computer; they are an important part of people's personal and professional lives. So, what does this tell you? It tells you that there is an excellent market for PC maintenance and repair professionals. You can join this in-demand field by taking Ashworth College's correspondence or online Computer Service/Repair Hardware program.
This program will introduce you to microprocessors, RAMS, motherboards, and hard drives. You will also learn about Windows operating systems and different media devices. Your distance or online learning package also includes a section on networking and the Internet. This will provide you with a balanced skill set needed to maintain and repair a variety of PC problems.
Once you complete your training, you could work in many different areas. You can begin your career in the business, government, or education sector. You could find employment with one business or work on a contract basis, and maybe you could start your own computer service/repair business!
Creative & Design Programs
Floral Design
Do you want to turn your love of flowers into a career? Floral design is a multi-billion dollar industry, and you can become a part of it by enrolling in Ashworth College's correspondence or online Floral Design program. You can learn how to create floral arrangements for weddings, parties, birthday gifts, and much more!
This program will introduce you to the concepts of composition, harmony, color, proportion, and focal point. You will also study specific areas such as wedding flowers, as well as oriental and contemporary design. Once you finish the program, you could be prepared to pursue a number of exciting positions, including Specialty Florist, Wedding Specialist, Nursery Grower, or Freelance Floral Designer.
Request more information from Ashworth College today to find out how you can get started!
Jewelry Design and Repair
Do you love how jewelry can be both beautiful, as well as sentimental? If so, you likely understand how important a treasured piece, such as a ring or necklace, can be. With help from Ashworth College's correspondence or online Jewelry Design and Repair program, you can learn how to design, craft, repair, and size jewelry, leading you to a career you will love!
You will learn everything you need to know about jewelry tools and equipment, casting, fabricating, and forging. You will also take a detailed look at the fundamentals of design theory. In addition, you can complete the program armed with an extensive knowledge of various gems, stones, and metals.
Find out how you can graduate ready to work for jewelry stores, manufacturing companies, private studios, or even as an independent artisan or repair shop owner. Begin by requesting more information from Ashworth College today!
Landscape Design
Is there anything better than the beauty of the outdoors? Do you think it is a tragedy when people don't maintain their yards or gardens? How would you like a career where you could help make the outdoors more beautiful and livable? This can be within your reach once you complete the correspondence or online Landscape Design program from Ashworth College.
This distance learning program will introduce you to the landscape industry, the design process, and site analysis. You will learn about plant selection, flowers, and xeriscapes. You can become proficient with installations, calculations, contracts, specifications, and maintenance. You will even learn how to start your own landscaping business.
By acquiring specialized landscape training, you can prepare to work for a variety of establishments, including retail garden centers, greenhouses, nurseries, and public gardens. Request more information from Ashworth College to find out how you can get started today!
Health Care Program
Massage Techniques
You will learn the ultimate healing art in the Massage Techniques program offered at Ashworth College. Massage is one of the oldest and most natural ways to promote muscular health, whether the recipient needs to reduce stress or relieve muscle pain. This program will teach you about massage practices right from the eastern to western world. You will learn about the body from head-to-toe, including the various applications, advantages, and cautions related to massage therapy. Before you know it, you will be able to share the benefits of massage with others.
Specialized Programs
Gourmet Catering and Cooking
Do you want to learn how to create dishes that taste as good as they look? Whether you are interested in entertaining your own guests or serving customers in a restaurant, Ashworth College's Gourmet Cooking and Catering online or correspondence program can provide you with the knowledge you require. Along with an exceptional learning package, you will also receive hundreds of recipes from which you can create stunning meals.
You will learn a variety of culinary skills, abilities, and techniques. The topics you will study include nutrition, tools, equipment, stocks, sauces, soups, appetizers, and pastries. You will take a detailed look at banquets, including service, booking, and management. The program also addresses the field of catering, focusing on how to begin a catering company and remain successful.
By acquiring such a broad culinary skill set, you can find ample career opportunities. You could work for a restaurant, resort, catering company, bakery, hotel, or cruise line. You might also feel adventurous and begin a culinary business of your very own!
Veterinary Assisting
By enrolling in the correspondence or online Veterinary Assisting program from Ashworth College, you can prepare for a rewarding career working with animals in need. As a Veterinary Assistant, you could be responsible for providing vital animal care within vet offices, animal hospitals, shelters, and more.
This program can help you develop many valuable skills related to animal care. You can acquire knowledge of emergency medicine, physical exams, anatomy, physiology, blood chemistry, dentistry, and nutrition, preparing you to care for all types of animals, including cats, dogs, horses, cattle, birds, fish, and reptiles.
Upon completion of this program, you could be qualified for many career positions, such as Veterinary Assistant, Obedience Trainer, Stable Manager, Conservationist, or Animal Control Specialist. Get started today, because there are animals in need that require your special care and attention!
Writing Children's Books
Are you creative and imaginative? Do you have a passion for children's literature? If so, the online or correspondence Writing Children's Books program from Ashworth College could help you prepare for a career in the rewarding and exciting field of professional writing. Not only can you have the opportunity to take children on great adventures through your stories, but you could also work from home and define your own hours.
You will learn about the different types of books, from easy reading and picture books to chapter, non-fiction, and specialty books. You will also be able to fine-tune your writing, editing, and proofreading skills. In addition, Ashworth College will show you how to submit manuscripts, and prepare for publication. Before you know it, your stories could become childhood favorites.
If you're ready to start working toward becoming a Children's Author, begin by requesting more information from Ashworth College today!
Trades & Technical Programs
Auto Mechanics
If your ultimate dream is to work in the automotive industry, Ashworth College's correspondence or online Auto Mechanics program could be the ideal choice for your career training.
This comprehensive course is made up of 51 detailed, step-by-step lessons which are designed to meet the requirements of the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The lessons can help you obtain skills and knowledge related to:
- Automotive components
- Common workshop and automotive tools
- Power tools and diagnostic equipment
- Engine layouts and body designs
- Vehicle inspection, repair, and maintenance procedures
You can also benefit from interactive online lessons which include lab simulations and animations, as well as unlimited tutoring, and open-book online exams. In addition, Ashworth College can provide you with a 10-piece wrench set upon enrollment, as well as a socket wrench set as a graduation gift.
Request more information today to find out how you could graduate ready to pursue a variety of entry-level positions, including Auto Mechanic, Auto Parts Specialist, Emissions Inspector, and Specialty Shop Technician!
Carpentry
Are you interested in pursuing a hands-on career in the skilled trades industry? If so, the online or correspondence Carpentry program from Ashworth College could be your ideal first step.
You will study everything from wood and lumber to power and hand tools. Ashworth College will also provide you with training related to:
- Concrete and concrete forms
- Floor and exterior wall framing
- Roofing
- Windows and exterior doors
- Porches, decks, and fences
- Drywall
- Cabinets
As a graduate, you can be prepared to pursue entry-level carpentry positions, helping to repair, renovate, and build houses and commercial buildings. Find out how to get started by requesting more information from Ashworth College today!
Motorcycle Mechanics
Are you passionate about motorcycles? Do you love everything from vintage Harleys to modern Kawasaki street racers? If so, Ashworth College's online or correspondence Motorcycle Mechanics program can help you prepare to pursue a career maintaining and repairing these very motorcycles.
This program can help you develop specialized motorcycle technology skills, plus allow you to learn about motorcycles, from front to rear wheel. You will also study two- and four-stroke engines, drive trains, frames, and suspension systems. In addition, this program can teach you about cooling, fuel, ignition, brake systems, and much more.
These skills can lead you to a position as a Line Technician, Assembler, Service Manager, Parts Manager, or Racing Pit Crew Member. You could even take it a step further and open your own motorcycle repair shop. Request more information from Ashworth College today to find out how you can get started!
Accreditation
Ashworth College is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a globally recognized accrediting agency, for distance learning schools and distance education. As such, Ashworth College's lifestyle-friendly curricula, their FasTrackTM Learning System and their administrative policies are frequently reviewed to ensure they continue to meet the DETC's exacting standards of excellence.
Ashworth College programs are comprehensive and challenging, focusing on career-level skills. Learn more about the program of your choice by selecting one of the categories to the right!
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