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Kaplan Higher Education - Thompson Institute
Are you interested in studying at Kaplan Higher Education - Thompson Institute? Find out more about Kaplan Higher Education - Thompson Institute, then request an information pack.
If you are looking for comprehensive vocational training that prepares you for the career and life you desire, Thompson Institute is right for you.

Thompson Institute has been helping students achieve their dreams since 1918. With nearly a century of success, they have built a reputation for quality and high standards in education. It is no wonder students like you continue to rely on them for help in achieving their career goals. If you want a great education that can give you a competitive edge in today’s employment market, you have come to the right place.
Thompson Institute was founded in 1918 as Beckley College, a business school offering vocational training to students in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Although the name and ownership of the school has changed over the years, their focus on quality education remains strong. In October 1982, Thompson Institute opened a branch campus in Philadelphia, offering many of the same programs as the Harrisburg campus.
Thompson Institute is owned by Kaplan Higher Education Corporation. Kaplan, Inc., is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company and one of the nation’s premier providers of educational and career services for individuals, schools, and businesses.
Thompson Institute programs focus on helping you develop job skills employers are seeking. You will interact one on one with their dedicated instructors—many of whom have worked in the fields they teach and are prepared to share their real-world experience with you. In addition to classroom instruction, you will have the opportunity to practice your career skills in their training labs, which are designed to simulate real work environments.
Thompson Institute offers the following programs:
Health Care
Dental Assistant (Diploma)
Medical Assisting (Diploma)
Medical Office Management (Diploma)
Professional
Electrician (Diploma)
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With small class sizes and experienced instructors, you will receive personalized attention, granting you the competitive edge needed to succeed. Thompson Institute emphasizes hands-on training while teaching skills relevant to current needs of employers, focusing on areas with strong employment opportunities. Thompson Institute is committed to supporting you every step of the way, from the time you enroll until the day you graduate and start job hunting.
Job Search Assistance for Graduates
If you need assistance searching for jobs, writing your resume, or preparing for an interview, Thompson Institute Career Services Department is here to help. Professionalism, phone skills, and customer service are important in nearly every career field, and their dedicated staff will help you polish your skills to make a favorable impression on potential employers.
Accreditation
Thompson Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as a branch of Kaplan Career Institute–Harrisburg. The Thompson Institute Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).
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Thompson Institute
3010 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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