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Ivy League excellence that meets you where you are

Welcome to Penn LPS Online, where the transformative power of a Penn education is available to busy adults with big ambitions—anywhere in the world. Take a single course to learn a new skill, enhance your resume in just one year with a certificate, or earn a world-class education through our fully online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS).

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Katie Shelburn, Certificate in Professional Writing ’23

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Katie Shelburn, Certificate in Professional Writing ’23

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Cultivate fluency in storytelling and communication
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Develop data and digital literacy
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Explore research and methods across scientific fields
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Take the lead on workplace collaboration and communication
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Study the complex systems that influence global issues
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Unlock your powers of expression and persuasion
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WHY PENN LPS

Built for working adults

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Serving nontraditional students for 130+ years
Penn LPS has always put working students first
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More than 50% of our students are seeking professional growth
Approximately 25% plan to pivot to a different industry
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First fully online Ivy League bachelor's degree
Accredited through the University of Pennsylvania
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65% of BAAS students work full time
and complete their degree without interrupting their careers
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87% of certificate students leveraged their program for career advancement
Students also pursue certificates for personal, creative, and academic goals
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OUR STUDENTS

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Caroline Lasersohn
Caroline Lasersohn
Certificate in Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania ’26

Years after studying cognitive science as an undergraduate, returning student Caroline chose the Penn LPS Online Neuroscience Certificate to prepare for grad school. The Penn program provided her with the academic rigor, personalized career advice, and faculty recommendations she needed to secure a spot in a graduate neuroscience program.

Caitlin Vaughn, DVM, CCFP
Caitlin Vaughn, DVM, CCFP
Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania ’26

After stepping away from clinical work for several years due to burnout, Caitlin returned to veterinary practice empowered with practical lessons on well-being and human flourishing, ready to improve her vocation’s workplace culture and help herself and her teammates thrive.

Tia R. Tropea
Tia R. Tropea
Certificate in Data Analytics, University of Pennsylvania ’26

The Certificate in Data Analytics helped Tia R. Tropea bridge her professional experience in behavioral health research to the advanced data skills she would need for a PhD in clinical psychology.