Carpentry, construction, and welding involve building and renovating buildings, boats, furniture, and other structures. Of course, careers in these hands-on industries demand expert skill and require live apprenticeships. However, it’s still possible to further your education in construction or a related field through online learning. For example, lessons in workplace safety and reading blueprints can easily be taught online. In addition, some career colleges provide students with power tools and other materials so they can practice new skills at home.

Explore the links below for programs offering online training in carpentry, construction, and related fields.

• Allied Schools allows students to earn a California contractor’s license, a home inspector’s license, and related certifications in the realty industry through online training.
• Ashworth College offers online career diplomas in home carpentry, construction management, electricity, and plumbing.
• ITT Tech offers a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program online.
• Penn Foster Career School offers online vocational training in carpentry, electricity, home inspection, and related fields.
• Southern Polytechnic State University offers an undergraduate certificate program in construction management through distance education. The program includes courses in: building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing loads; cost estimation; energy conservation; and project management.