Innovation & Design Thinking

Learn and grow with Stanford Online from anywhere in the world, wherever you are in your life’s journey. We offer innovation and entrepreneurship programs at both the professional and graduate level. Choose the learning path that's right for you.
Need help deciding on a program? Contact us at scpd-information@stanford.edu.
Graduate Education
Our graduate education in innovation and entrepreneurship gives you the opportunity to watch and participate remotely in the same graduate-level courses that are offered on the Stanford campus. These courses and programs will enhance your technical skills so you can advance in your current industry, break into your desired field, or prepare for advanced study. Earn academic credit for each graduate course completed.

Time Commitment
90–120 hours per course

Achievement
Earn academic credit and a graduate certificate

Pace
Instructor-led

Platform
Online and in-person
Professional Education
Our innovation and entrepreneurship professional education consists of mostly online, self-paced courses that will prepare you to make an immediate impact on your career. Whether you’re looking to make a career move, reach that promotion, or just expand your knowledge, our professional education programs in innovation and entrepreneneurship are designed to help you reach your goals while still maintaining your career. Earn a certificate to make your resume standout from the crowd.

Time Commitment
10-12 hours per course

Achievement
Earn a professional certificate

Pace
Self-paced

Platform
Online and in-person

Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Discover new ways of thinking and acting so that you can solve your biggest business challenges and make real change.

Digital Transformation
Learn the necessary tools and techniques to ensure that your team and organization thrive in today's tech-driven markets.

Idea-to Market
Transform you business idea into reality and prepare an investor-ready pitch in this 10-week, cohort-based program.

Stanford LEAD Program
LEAD leverages Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty and curriculum to provide you with the tools and techniques to become a more effective change maker and leader.
Workshops
Our hands-on innovation workshops will teach you techniques for boosting creativity, sparking new ideas, and overcoming barriers. Apply these methods to your everyday work so that you can efficiently solve your business challenges and drive your company forward.

Time Commitment
Works range from 3 hours to 2.5 days

Achievement
Earn a Certificate of Completion

Pace
Instructor-led

Platform
Online and in-person