Graduate Education
Online courses that enhance your technical skills so you can advance in your current industry, break into your desired field, or prepare for advanced study.
Bring a Stanford classroom to your laptop
- Use the latest technology to view classes live in real time or on demand
- Employ chat and video conferencing to ask questions and get feedback in instructors’ virtual office hours
- Collaborate virtually on group projects or join study groups
Pursue your passion
- Learn from Stanford faculty and industry professionals with deep knowledge and experience in their fields
- Learn from faculty who are passionate about sharing the results of their pioneering research and real-world insights
- Prepare for advanced study by transferring up to 18 units of graduate coursework to an applicable graduate degree
Catapult your career
- Enroll in a program that’s designed for working professionals like you
- Spend an average of 8-10 hours/week per course, including class time
- Earn a graduate certificate in as little as 1-2 years
Winter Quarter 2020 Enrollment Information
Preregistration for winter courses opens November 2 at 9 a.m. PT, only for SCPD students. If you’re a new SCPD learner, please submit your application at mystanfordconnection in advance. Visit our FAQ page.
Resources
- Course advisors—get help deciding which courses are right for you
- The value of a graduate certificate—learn how a certificate can benefit you
- Technical requirements—ensure that your systems can support our online courses
Featured Graduate Programs
Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
The Cybersecurity graduate certificate provides a professional, technical and policy view of the challenges created by rapid advancements in…
Mining Massive Data Sets Graduate Certificate
Experienced data miners are needed now more than ever! With the rise of user-web interaction and networking, as well as technological advances…
Artificial Intelligence Graduate Certificate
"Artificial intelligence is the new electricity." - Andrew Ng, Stanford Adjunct Professor Take advantage of the opportunity to virtually step…
Entrepreneurial Leadership Graduate Certificate
Entrepreneurship is a challenging, rewarding endeavor rooted in creativity and realized through practical decisions and strategies. This…
Epidemiology and Clinical Research Graduate Certificate
“From providers and patients developing treatment plans to governments creating policies affecting the lives of millions, we depend on evidence…
Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Certificate: Venture Creation for the Real Economy Track
Silicon Valley is synonymous with a culture of IT-focused startups, venture capital, viral products, and billion-dollar “unicorn” valuations.…
