Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education
The Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education (ONCE) offers a wide variety of non-credit courses and certificate programs at the Ambler and Center City campuses that may help you to prepare for a new job, get ahead in your current job or explore new directions.
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Business and Executive Education
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Health, Wellness, and Medical Professionals
Liberal Arts
Test and Exam Preparation
Visual Arts
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The list of available courses is below. You can sort the list by the Course Number, Course Name, or Campus. To sort the list, simply click on the table heading (i.e. "Course Number", "Course Name", "Campus").
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Learn new skills! Enrich your life!
Looking to be more marketable in today's economy? Considering a second or even a third career? Exploring your passions for your own enjoyment? Temple University's Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education (ONCE) offers a wide variety of non-credit courses and certificate programs at the Ambler and Center City campuses that may help you to prepare for a new job, get ahead in your current job or explore new directions.
Non-Credit programs can provide you with learning opportunities at all phases of your life. With a variety of options to choose from, there's bound to be something of interest to you. In addition to our professional development and personal enrichment courses for adults, we also offer these additional programs:
- Lifelong Learning Society at the Ambler Campus
- Summer Education Camps at the Ambler Campus
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP) at the Center City Campus
- GRE, GMAT, and LSAT Preparation
Current Non-Credit Offerings
To view all of the non-credit courses and certificate programs, download a copy of our latest catalog. Questions? Contact us at ncregistrar@temple.edu or call (267) 468-8500. We look forward to seeing you in class soon!
Download a paper registration form to register by mail
Teach a Non-Credit Course
Do you have a dynamic personality, expertise in a particular topic and the ability to teach? If you have a suggestion and are interested in teaching a new course, let us know. Please complete the online Non-Credit Course Proposal Form. Questions? Contact our office at ncregistrar@temple.edu or (267) 468-8500.
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Meeting and Training Space at Temple University Ambler
Our 187 acre Temple University Ambler campus features a well-appointed smart auditorium & classrooms, computer labs, and many other indoor and outdoor spaces and facilities.
Many of our facilities and grounds are available to companies and organizations large or small for educational meetings, trainings, and conferences for reasonable fees.
Learn more about booking meeting/training space.Contact Information
| Email Address: | rentambler@temple.edu |
| Telephone Number: | (267) 468-8503 |
| Office Address: | Temple
University Ambler 580 Meetinghouse Road Ambler, PA 19002 |
Online Learning Resources
Think you don't have time to take a course? Think again! We can help you learn online - anytime and anywhere!
Temple University partners with providers such as ed2go to provide online courses and career training programs that can help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
In addition, we offer the UGotClass series of online courses in partnership with LERN (Learning Resources Network). Develop skills for the 21st century, demonstrate your knowledge and boost your productivity! View the current UGotClass online course offerings.
Courses
The list of available courses is below. You can sort the list by the Course Number, Course Name, or Campus. To sort the list, simply click on the table heading (i.e. "Course Number", "Course Name", "Campus").
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| Senior Scholars | Lifelong Learning Society | Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning (OLLI) | |
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| Website | https://noncredit.temple.edu/seniorscholars | https://ambler.temple.edu/academics/lifelong-learning-society | https://noncredit.temple.edu/olli |
| Program Description | A program for Temple alumni, spouses/partners, and friends age 50+. Audit select undergraduate courses alongside current Temple students. Typically 1-3 Senior Scholars enrolled in each course, and the rest of the students are undergraduates age 18-24. | A membership program designed for active, older adults, age 50+, who are available to take classes during the daytime at the Temple Univeristy Ambler campus. | A program for people 50 years of age and older that offers day-time courses, at Temple University's Center City campus. OLLI offers approximately 100 courses a week. In addition, it engages its members in volunteerism, as advisors on policy issues, developers of curriculum, trips and special events planners, librarians of our own in-house library, and more. |
| Campus | Most courses offered at Main Campus, but some each semester at Center City, Ambler, and Harrisburg | University Ambler (TUA) 580 Meetinghouse Road Ambler, PA 19002 | University Center City, 1515 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
| Length of Courses | 16 weeks in fall or spring, 6 weeks in summer | 6 weeks in fall; 6 weeks in spring; 4 weeks in summer | Most courses typically last the whole semester, 10 weeks long. A small number are 4-6 weeks long. |
| Semester Dates | Fall: August - December Spring: January - April Summer: May-June or July-August |
Fall: Mid-October to Mid-November Spring: Mid-March to Mid-April Summer: June |
Fall: late September though early December Spring: late January through mid April Summer: late May through early August |
| Frequency of Class Meetings | Most courses meet 2 or 3 times per week for 50-80 minutes | Courses are held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Each class meets once each day for 1 hour and 20 minutes. | Courses are offered on weekdays, 5-days a week. |
| Subjects Offered | American studies, anthropology, art history, criminal justice, economics, English literature, Greek and Roman classics, history, horticulture, Jewish studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, sociology. Specific courses change each semester along with the undergraduate course schedule. | Art Appreciation, Drawing, History, Current Events, Book Discussion, Music, Play Reading, Psychology, creative writing, geograhic locations, and more. | Languages, literature, philosophy, religion, political science, science and technology, history, humanities, economics, finance, law, art, music, health and wellness, theater and film. |
| Program Fees | $250 per course | $109 fall $109 spring $69 summer |
$290 for full year (fall, spring and summer) $195 for spring and summer |
| Registration Period | Fall: July-August Spring: November-December Summer: April-May |
Fall: August to October Spring: January to March Summer: April to May |
Fall: July & August Spring: November & December Summer: April & May |
| How to Register | Online | Online: temple.edu/lifelonglearning Phone: 267-468-8500 |
Online: noncredit.temple.edu/olli
Online with hands-on assistance in our computer lab |
| Technology Required | All classes meet in person. However, Senior Scholars must have some comfort with using a computer, accessing the internet, checking email, downloading files, etc. Many professors communicate with their class only via email. | All classes meet in person at the TUA campus. For the most part, there is no technology required for the LLS courses, however we sometimes offer technology courses that assist students in learning how to use technology and mobile devices. | All classes meet in person at Temple's Center City campus. Some of our classes involve regular field trips. |
| Parking | Parking garages/lots available on all campuses, but there may be a cost to park and you will likely need to walk to your class building. | Free parking is available to all LLS members in Lots 1 and 3 at the TUA campus. We provide a shuttle service to transport members between parking lot #3 and the Learning Center building, which is about an 8 to 10 minute walk. We also provide handi-capped/easy access parking for members who require additional assistance in parking lot #2 which is adjacent to the Learning Center building. | Discounted parking is available at Parkway Garage, on 16th Street, on the corner of Ranstead. |
Certificates
Professional certifications are a great way to continue your education and set yourself apart in the workplace.
Build Your Own Certificate Program
Introducing our newly redesigned Certificate Programs! Choose your area of focus and build a Certificate program customized to your personal learning goals and objectives.
Our certificates are broken down into categories, or “tracks,” allowing you to customize your program of study by selecting your preferred course from each track. Our certificates also include a final project/portfolio, so that you’ll come away from the program with a concrete demonstration of your newly-acquired skills.
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Featured Certificate:
Digital Advertising Certificate Program
This non-credit certificate program will provide you with the opportunity to expand your digital skill set, build your career, and enhance your personal brand. This online program is taught by well-respected professors with real-world experience. This program will be offered in the Spring 2019 semester. Contact our office at ncregistrar@temple.edu or (267) 468-8500 to receive more information.
Certificates
The list of available certificates is below. You can sort the list by the Cert Number, Cert Name, or Campus. To sort the list, simply click on the table heading (i.e. "Cert Number", "Cert Name", "Campus").
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