Our Enduring History With Online Learning

PCDI Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ashworth College. Ashworth College evolved from a humble start in 1987, when it was a family-owned school operating under the name of Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI) and offering a single course in real estate appraisal.

A Pioneer in Distance Learning

New distance online learning courses were added and enrollments increased rapidly. In 1996, James Madison High School, a SACS-accredited online high school, became a part of the PCDI family.

In 2004, Ashworth College brought its unique distance education model to Canada when it opened PCDI Canada, headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. PCDI Canada is proud to acknowledge that we have more than 8,000 alumni across Canada.

In 2012, Ashworth and PCDI Canada recognized that professional certifications and professional memberships could offer students a unique opportunity to get connected to employers and careers and began offering integrated training programs, which include a professional certification or professional membership at no extra cost.

Distance Learning Courses For Everyone

On March 17, 2012 Ashworth College celebrated its 25th anniversary.

In 2014, PCDI Canada celebrated its 10th anniversary.

We continue to grow our program choices, offering career education on your terms, many of which include a professional certification or professional membership, at no extra cost.

PCDI Canada offers affordable online learning. Call 1-800-535-1613 or enroll online now!

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Why Choose Penn Foster?

 

130+

Years of
experience

 

100+

Online training
programs

 

97%

Learner
satisfaction*

What is Penn Foster?

Penn Foster has been on a mission to help people like you launch, accelerate, and thrive in their careers for more than 130 years. We provide students with a quality education that fits their busy lifestyle and budget, offering over 100 self-paced, career-relevant programs across our College, Career School, and High School.

The program you choose is structured to fit your learning needs so you can achieve your goals, and is designed to work with your schedule, anytime, anywhere you want to study. With a focus on relevant skills and career preparation for the in-demand job you’re after, Penn Foster can help you graduate with confidence and help provide a pathway towards your career goals. View featured programs below.

*Based on data from a 2024 Penn Foster Group End of Program Survey.