Stanford University courses

Negotiating well is critical to success in any field. We negotiate on a daily basis at work, at home, and elsewhere. Yet, too often, people lacking strong negotiation skills damage relationships and reach suboptimal outcomes. This interactive course will…

How do you deliver a presentation or a short pitch in an assertive, convincing, and captivating way? Would you like to improve the impact of your message, whether you’re raising money for a startup or pitching an idea, product, or service to clients,…

Are you ready to strengthen your communication skills and speak with greater confidence? Communication is shaped by our identities, life experiences, and the social contexts we inhabit. While effective communication comes easily to some, for many it is a…

In this course, students will explore cadaver specimens and digital technologies used by Stanford medical students as they prepare for careers in the health sciences and by surgeons in the treatment and care of patients. Though cadaver specimens are the…

Recipes matter, but this course invites you to cook intuitively, letting ingredients lead the way. Discover confidence and joy in the kitchen using a simple framework built on seven core elements that form the foundation of cooking—fat, acid, salt, heat,…

Creativity is an invaluable tool. It enriches our lives, sharpens curiosity, fosters mindfulness, and deepens our engagement with the world. Every one of us can harness it, yet so many of us have been taught to push it aside to make room for things deemed…

The most innovative thinkers in business and life don’t wait for inspiration—they create the conditions for original ideas to thrive. This interactive, research-informed course introduces improvisation techniques used to fuel creativity at places like IDEO,…

What story is more consequential than your own life? As we move quickly through daily routines, we rarely pause to recognize their significance. This course invites you to photograph your life with intention, framing the moments that give it meaning. By…

Creating a video is a powerful artistic expression of your passion—who doesn’t want their videos to shine and captivate an audience? Geared toward novices, this course will guide you through the essentials of planning your video, including crafting a script,…

This intensive, hands-on bootcamp equips professionals and aspiring project leaders with the skills and frameworks to plan, execute, and deliver projects with confidence. Participants gain a clear understanding of the project lifecycle and learn to translate…

A product fails. Confidential data leaks. A leader comes under public scrutiny. In moments like these, how leaders communicate determines whether trust is lost or earned. This interactive workshop examines the strategy and practice of crisis communication and…

Thinking on your feet is now mandatory in the workplace. In this interactive, improvisation-based communication course, you will learn skills for handling the unexpected with calm, grace, inclusiveness, and humor. You will increase your agility and grow your…

Engaging in creative activity lightens our hearts, helps us make peace with our experiences, and reminds us how to play. Creative writing is especially accessible; it requires no special equipment and can be done anytime. But many of us either internalize…

While stress may seem unavoidable, understanding its nuances can empower you to leverage it for success rather than let it sabotage your well-being. This course teaches you to examine stress as a "double agent" that sometimes acts as a motivator to enhance…