Professional Programming

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) helps individuals and organizations meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving global society by connecting you to leading experts in the arts and sciences. Professional programming at LPS includes applied learning designed to help you advance individual skills, build stronger teams, and energize company performance, as well as services to support your organization in navigating challenges and assessing its impact.

Empower your workplace with Penn expertise

Whatever your organization's goals, our experts can provide your workforce with the tools and knowledge they need for sustainable, measurable success.

Professional and Organizational Development

Work with LPS' Professional and Organizational Development team to design the educational opportunity best suited to your business.

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ImpactED

Bridging the worlds of research and practice, ImpactED equips organizations and their leaders with the skills and knowledge to increase and measure impact.

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Massive open online courses (MOOCs)

Learn from expert Penn faculty members and earn a certificate of completion in online, non-credit-bearing courses.

Culture-Driven Team Building Specialization

Complete self-directed online courses in team-building and conflict-management skills.

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Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

Complete self-directed online courses on the science of well-being and resilience.

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English for Career Development

Designed for non-native English speakers, this course walks through the job search, application, and interview process in the United States.

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English for Journalism

Designed for non-native English speakers, this course develops the vocabulary and expertise for a career in modern journalism.

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English for Media Literacy

Designed for non-native English speakers, this course equips you with skills needed to consume and analyze newspapers, television, social media, and more.

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English Learning Programs

Professional Communication

Improve your ability to communicate clearly and effectively across cultures by focusing on professional English language skills and strategies.

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Intercultural and Interpersonal Interactions

Focus on the professional English language skills and strategies necessary for managing conflicts, negotiating effectively, and navigating cultural differences.

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