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Learning to paint involves two main endeavors: knowing how to manipulate the medium and knowing what subjects to paint. These are best learned together, whether the approach is realism or abstraction. In this course, we will paint from still lifes, interior…
Business leaders often must make high-stakes decisions in conditions of uncertainty, balancing financial realities, market dynamics, and long-term strategic goals. Building on the foundations of financial literacy, this course equips managers and leaders with…
Mysteries, thrillers, and horror stories trace back to the dawn of storytelling, and they’ve never been more popular. This workshop explores the psychological and narrative techniques that make these stories so compelling, with a focus on creating suspense…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . It is time to envision your memoir’s ending, which will provide a clear sense of…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . In this course, we will continue to build on the foundational elements of…
What is the meaning of life? The question invites religious and spiritual answers. But it’s also a problem that philosophers try to approach systematically. Søren Kierkegaard finds meaning in the self’s ability to connect the temporal to the eternal, while…
Welcome to "An Introduction to Birding," a comprehensive course designed to ignite your passion for the avian world and equip you with the essential skills to become an avid birdwatcher. This course is perfect for nature enthusiasts, bird lovers, and anyone…
While plot may be the engine of prose, character is its beating heart. Long after we’ve forgotten the details of a story, we remember Olive Kitteridge’s severity, Arthur Less’s shyness, or the keenly observant protagonists of Katie Kitamura. In this…
From a few huts on seven hills in the 8th century BCE, Rome grew into an empire spanning Western Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Black Sea. Over a millennium, it evolved from a modest city-state into a vast power whose influence on law,…
Yale surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland often referred to medicine as the “Uncertain Art." This course explores how physicians, writers, and philosophers have grappled with the ambiguities at the heart of medical practice—and how narrative can illuminate what…
As the 1950s dawned, a very different world greeted the moviegoing public, one shadowed by Cold War anxieties, existential dread, and a growing sense of national uncertainty. Film noir entered its final classic phase with a wave of highly stylized, violent…
Designed for students with little to no knowledge of French, this course focuses on acquiring basic communication skills using a creative, all-in-French conversational approach in a fun and relaxed class atmosphere. By the end of the course, students will be…
Few figures have shaped the modern world as decisively as Vladimir Lenin, architect of the first communist state and inspiration for revolutionary movements across the globe. This course offers an in-depth examination of his life, thought, and lasting impact.…
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are recorded daily by talented photographers around the globe who have elevated sports photography to an art form rather than merely a record of an event. This course covers the basic principles of how to create…
Machine learning has evolved from a technical specialty into an essential decision-making tool for business leaders. This course uses Python to equip professionals with both technical skills and strategic frameworks for effective decision-making. Through…
ABOUT THIS MLA-STYLE COURSE: This course is open to students who have not previously enrolled in an MLA-style course through Stanford Continuing Studies. The course aims to introduce those interested in pursuing a degree in the Stanford Master of Liberal Arts…
Project management is more than managing schedules and budgets—it's about transforming a team's vision into actionable goals that lead to tangible results. This hands-on course begins with case studies from leading organizations across multiple industries,…
The barrier to building has never been lower. AI can draft your pitch, prototype your idea, and generate your landing page in minutes. So why do 9 out of 10 startups still fail? Because the hard part was never the build—it was always finding a real problem…
Whether you’ve long meant to make time for writing in your life or have only recently begun considering it, this course will offer a supportive environment where we’ll set perfectionism aside and focus on writing without constraining expectations. You’ll…
At a time when public discourse is increasingly polarized, learning to disagree thoughtfully and engage across differences from a young age has become an essential civic skill. This course examines how the principles of deliberative democracy can be applied…
This is a course for word lovers (philologists) of all kinds. More than half of all English words trace their roots to Latin or Greek, and even a small knowledge of these ancient languages can transform the way we understand modern English. Words belong to…
“The everlasting universe of things flows through the mind, and rolls its rapid waves, now dark—now glittering—now reflecting gloom—now lending splendour, where from secret springs the source of human thought its tribute brings…” The sublime opening of Percy…
William Dement, known as the “father of sleep medicine,” offered the world’s first “Sleep and Dreams” course at Stanford in 1971. Upon his death, the course was renamed “Dement’s Sleep and Dreams” by Rafael Pelayo. The content of that course serves as the…
Once a novel is underway, new craft challenges emerge. After the story launches, authors must sustain narrative momentum, manage subplots, deepen character arcs, and shape the larger architecture of the story. Whether you're 20 or 200 pages into your novel,…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . In this course, we will continue to build on the foundational elements of…
From love and friendship to art and food, this course will make interesting topics accessible to students with a basic background in Spanish. Aided by scaffolded instruction, which progresses from more familiar to newer material, students will discuss…
AI tools are changing how software gets built, making the process faster and accessible to people without a coding background. This course introduces vibe coding, a concept-first approach where you create applications and websites by guiding AI tools instead…
This course is not open to the public, but rather by admission only. For more information on the Writing Certificate Program and its application process, please click here . It is time to envision your memoir’s ending, which will provide a clear sense of…
Ever since Sarah Koenig’s breakout investigative podcast Serial demonstrated the power and reach of the medium, everyone from Rachel Maddow and Michelle Obama to Rich Roll and DJ Akademiks has joined the podcast bandwagon. Podcasting is a democratic art…
Euripides was the 5th-century BCE tragedian most beloved by the Athenians, yet they rebuffed him again and again. He was invited to compete for the annual prize for tragedy on more than 20 occasions but won the prize a mere handful of times. His plays…
The fine art market is a fascinating $1.7 trillion industry where economics, culture, and perception intersect in unusual ways. Prices are often secretive, regulation is limited, and questions of authenticity and cultural prestige shape value. This course…
Our health hinges on the functioning of factors invisible to the human eye. Just one change to our genetic code or one virus thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair can mean the difference between health and sickness. In this course, we will…
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Americans are navigating a rapidly changing political and technological landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, global instability, shifting media ecosystems, and growing generational divides. This timely speaker…
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Americans are navigating a rapidly changing political and technological landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, global instability, shifting media ecosystems, and growing generational divides. This timely speaker…
Whether you're curious about the basics of AI or eager to understand why it's becoming essential across every industry, this hands-on introduction will give you the knowledge and confidence to engage with AI meaningfully. You’ll explore foundational…
Whether you're curious about the basics of AI or eager to understand why it's becoming essential across every industry, this hands-on introduction will give you the knowledge and confidence to engage with AI meaningfully. You’ll explore foundational…
Being a great communicator opens doors to opportunities and empowers success in all aspects of life. Different situations, however, require different skills. The way you build rapport with a new colleague differs from how you persuade someone to see your…
How does Grace Paley write dinner table chatter in which we seem to hear every voice simultaneously? How do playwrights like David Mamet and Sarah Ruhl create distinctive styles of spoken English that still sound like people we know? What can we learn from…
Have you ever wanted to try hip hop dance but felt nervous to give it a go? Here’s a chance to learn one of the world’s most popular dance forms effortlessly with a renowned teacher and choreographer. Hip hop dance is not just a form of movement; it is deeply…
Few writers capture the exhilaration and irrationality of young love better than William Shakespeare. In the mid-1590s, he wrote two plays that explore the same emotional terrain in strikingly different ways: the tragic passion of Romeo and Juliet , with its…
Imagine having the ability to turn “good” genes on and “bad” genes off through simple, science-based lifestyle choices. The emerging field of epigenetics reveals that genes aren't a fixed destiny—you have the power to influence them. This course is a study of…
At 17, Bob Weir dropped out of high school to join a band. He began as its least accomplished musician; within a decade, he had become one of its central creative forces. Often overshadowed by Jerry Garcia, Weir shaped the sound and evolution of the Grateful…
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly across many domains, including science, business, and public policy. This course offers a data-driven introduction to how AI is evolving globally, grounded in insights from the AI Index report, Stanford HAI’s…
Generative AI is evolving from a tool that responds to prompts into systems that can pursue goals, make plans, use tools, and act across workflows. This introductory course examines the ideas behind this shift and what it means for the future of professional…
Have you tried to meditate but haven’t found a practice that works for you? Meditation is widely recommended for its ability to sharpen attention, ease stress, and support mental clarity. Yet figuring it out and fitting it in can feel harder than it sounds.…
Most startup ideas don't fail in the market—they fail long before, in the gap between initial excitement and honest scrutiny. This course closes that gap. Drawing on behavioral research, innovation theory, and battle-tested startup methodology, you’ll build a…
Generative AI is transforming how information is created, discovered, and consumed. As search engines evolve into conversational assistants and answer engines, traditional search engine optimization (SEO) is expanding into generative engine optimization…
At its heart, ballet is movement, music, and joy in motion. This course offers an introduction to one of the most elegant and time-honored forms of dance. Designed for beginners and taught by a lecturer from Stanford’s Department of Theater & Performance…
Coordinating nutrition with exercise dramatically improves weight loss, health (including immune strength), and fitness. This course examines how nutrition for performance addresses delaying fatigue, driving adaptation, and speeding recovery. Delaying fatigue…
Across a career of 65 years, Paul Simon has taken American popular music outside of its traditional confines and set it in dialogue with other musical traditions from around the world. In this course, we will study Simon’s work and development, beginning with…