University College at Temple University, through its Office of Non-Credit and Continuing Education (ONCE), has partnered with Ziplines Education, a national career accelerator focused on upskilling professionals at all stages of their careers. Through this collaboration, ONCE is introducing a new portfolio of online certificate programs designed to provide students and professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with timely, industry-aligned skills relevant to today’s technology-driven workforce.
Furthering Temple’s mission to serve our community through accessible, high-impact education, these new programs deliver practical training in Product Management, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Salesforce Administration, AI Prompting and Advanced AI Workflows. Designed with flexibility and relevance in mind, the programs help learners build job-ready skills through hands-on assignments, expert-led instruction and industry-recognized certifications.
“Philadelphia’s workforce is facing a skills shift—and we need to meet that moment,” says Kim Celano, Director, Non-Credit and Continuing Education. “These programs are built for our city’s professionals: they’re flexible, fast-paced and directly aligned with the digital skills employers are hiring for today.”
Recent labor market data underscores the need for expanded professional development opportunities. In the past six months, job postings in the Philadelphia region requiring generative AI and ChatGPT skills have increased by 46%. Similarly, demand for professionals in business analysis is up 25%, and product management continues to grow. In response, University College has pursued this partnership with Ziplines to offer accessible, job-aligned learning pathways that support lifelong learning and career resilience.
Together with Ziplines, University College and ONCE are reimagining what continuing education can be: flexible, career-relevant and deeply aligned with industry needs. Learners will benefit from monthly cohort launches, hands-on assignments, expert-led instruction and personalized support designed to turn potential into real career momentum.
“Upskilling isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity,” says Sara Leoni, CEO of Ziplines Education. “In this moment of rapid transformation, our partnership with Temple is about building the kind of educational infrastructure that keeps people and communities economically resilient. It’s about unlocking opportunity, one skill—and one learner—at a time.”
Ziplines Education has partnered with leading universities nationwide to develop flexible, cohort-based online certificate courses that blend live instruction, interactive learning and real-world application. Participants in their courses gain hands-on experience and have access to career support resources designed to help them achieve their professional goals.
Enrollment in our new courses is now open, with cohorts beginning in June 2025. To learn more and sign up, visit noncredit.temple.edu/professionaldevelopment.