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Lifelong Learning

Whether you're interested in taking a course for personal enrichment, professional development or want to pursue a degree, Penn has a program to suit your needs.

Programs for working professionals

Master's degree, undergraduate degree and professional development programs.

Continuing education and personal development

• College of General Studies
  Credit and non-credit courses for personal enrichment, professional development or pursuit of a degree.

• Graduate School of Education

  • Executive education and professional development
    Courses in higher education management, Penn teacher certification, programs for aspiring principals and more.

  • General Admission Program
    For students who are interested in education courses but do not seek a degree.

• School of Dental Medicine Continuing Education
  Dental education seminars, online courses, training center.

• School of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Program
  Educational programs for physicians.

• School of Nursing Center for Professional Development
  Learning opportunities for alumni of the School of Nursing and nurses in the professional workforce.

• School of Social Policy & Practice Continuing Education
  Educational growth and development opportunities for social workers and other human service professionals.

• Wharton School

  • Executive Education (Aresty Institute)
    Business programs for executives, includes on-campus courses, distance learning, videos and more.

  • Programs for Working Professionals
    Post-baccalaureate certificate programs designed for working adults who do not have previous coursework in business. Certificate programs include business essentials, marketing, finance, accounting and human resource management.