Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education
Browse our courses below or view our latest 2023 catalog of offerings.
Summer Camps and Youth Programs
Give your children and teens the chance to have a summer they’ll remember. Summer Education Camps for grades 2-12 and Pre-College Programs for high school students will let your child experience Temple firsthand.
Professional Development
Gain access to a network of students and instructors to support you in your professional journey. Our professional development certificate programs provide the tools and strategies you need to advance in your career.
Lifelong Learning
Join a wonderful community of learners ages 50 and older and attend classes in a wide variety of subjects. Pursue the joy of learning without the traditional academic requirements of tests and grades.
Personal Enrichment
Explore a topic of interest, pursue a new hobby, or develop a new skill with non-credit courses and certificates. Topics range from graphic design, computer programming, art, gardening, interior design, and much more.
Test Prep
Learn test-taking tips and strategies from instructors who have experience writing the test questions themselves. Test prep courses and workshops are available for GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT exams.
Ambler Rentals
Plan your next meeting or event at the spacious 187-acre Ambler Campus. With a 300-seat auditorium, smart classrooms, beautiful gardens and outdoor facilities, the Ambler Campus will make the perfect place for your event.
Ambler Retreat Experiences
Join a wonderful community of learners ages 50 and older and attend classes in a wide variety of subjects. Pursue the joy of learning without the traditional academic requirements of tests and grades.
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. Check out just some of the courses currently being offered:
- Beginning Writer's Workshop
- Write Your Life Story
- Introduction to Journaling
- Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
- Discover Sign Language
- Speed Spanish
- Discover Digital Photography
- Introduction to Digital Scrapbooking
- Start Your Own Edible Garden
- Medical Administration and Medical Billing and Coding
- Freight Broker / Agent Training
And much more! Browse all of the ed2go courses and register online!
In addition, we offer the UGotClass series of online courses in partnership with LERN (Learning Resources Network). Higher learning is an ongoing process in our modern lives, but it doesn’t need to be expensive, stressful or time-consuming. Designed with your busy lifestyle in mind, online courses offer flexibility of scheduling and ease of communication with your instructors and classmates. Develop skills for the 21st century, demonstrate your knowledge and boost your productivity! Some programs include:
- Certificate in Data Analysis
- Bookkeeping Certificate
- Certificate in Web Design
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
And much more! 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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Our Mission
The Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education (ONCE) of Temple University is committed to providing quality, professional and accessible education, lifelong learning and training opportunities to empower adult learners, youth, businesses and organizations to achieve their professional performance and development goals and to provide valuable personal enrichment learning experiences.
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.
Join our email list to receive our emails and latest information.From the Director
I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well, safe, and healthy. As our nation, our community and our University continue to navigate the uncertainties in this pandemic world, we have planned our non-credit course offerings to be primarily online with live, synchronous sessions for the Summer 2022 semester. Pursue your educational and personal goals by taking a non-credit course. They can provide personal development and intellectual growth for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Take this opportunity to expand your mind, discover more about yourself, and learn new information about areas of interest. Lifelong learning is more important to our lives and our community now more than ever. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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 ncce@temple.edu or (267) 468-8500.
ONCE Staff
Rhonda Geyer, Non-Credit Programs Director
Antony DiBruno, Conference Services and Business Development
Contact Information
| Email Address: | ncce@temple.edu |
| Telephone Number: | (267) 468-8500 |
| Fax Number: | (267) 468-8506 |
COVID-19
Due to the pandemic, most of what we do has had to change dramatically. Presently we are not offering rentals to outside groups until further notice. Please feel free to contact the Conference Services department at (267) 468-8503 or email at rentambler@temple.edu for questions and information regarding our COVID procedures and future rentals.
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 |
