Extended Education
Resources
The School of Engineering offers several resources to help alumni, companies, and the community sustain the learning process:
Stanford Engineering Everywhere (SEE) | View SEE »
SEE is a pilot program in which 10 complete classes in computer science and electrical engineering are now available online for free in a variety of formats. The courses include video lectures as well as class handouts, homework sets and exams. Included is Stanford's well-loved introduction to computer science sequence.
Stanford Center for Professional Development (SCPD) | View SCPD »
Offers both on-campus and distance learning education for professionals in engineering, science, and technology including:
Flexible learning options | View options»
Each year SCPD delivers hundreds of Stanford courses to industry professionals worldwide. Coursework is presented online, by local television broadcast, on campus, or on-site, and may be customized to fit each company's needs.
Academic programs | View programs »
Graduate courses are offered in engineering including computer science, management science, and related scientific and policy areas for credit. Working professionals may pursue a graduate degree on a part-time basis through the Honors Cooperative Program (HCP) or take individual courses for enrichment or toward a graduate certificate through the Non-Degree Option.
Professional education | View professional »
Short courses, seminars, certificate programs, and workshops cover traditional and emerging engineering, technical and management fields, including bioengineering, nanotechnology, project management and more.
Research seminars, archived lectures and presentations | View free seminars »
SCPD presents a free series of thought-provoking public seminars on a broad ranage of topics. They are available for viewing online via streaming video. Also available are archived seminars by world-renowned experts.
AeA/Stanford Executive Institute | View AeA»
This intensive 10-day program for senior executives has been described as "high-tech's most renowned executive experience." Co-sponsored by the American Electronics Association, the Department of Management Science and Engineering, and the Graduate School of Business, the institute gives participants a unique understanding of the business issues facing technology companies.
Stanford Continuing Education
Stanford offers a host of educational opportunities including:
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GSB Executive Education programs | View GSB »
The Graduate School of Business provides research-based, globally relevant curricula to help senior executives manage the challenges of an evolving world economy.
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Continuing Studies at Stanford | View continuing studies »
This community-oriented program offers an extensive schedule of courses, workshops, and events covering a vast range of topics.
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Stanford Travel/Study | View travel »
Join fellow alumni and expert faculty guides on a travel adventure anywhere in the world.
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Stanford libraries | View libraries »
Twenty-three libraries and collections across the campus hold more than eight million volumes, and millions more documents and records.
Stanford professional publishing courses | View publishing»
Learn the business of managing and publishing content, online and off, through this unique professional education program.
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Juan Wu
"I chose Stanford because of its great reputation and the unique and interesting courses available."
Juan Wu, Senior Software Engineer/Architect, Sybase
MS&E; Certificate More about Wu»
Amit Aggarwal
"Being able to work for Cisco and take classes at Stanford was like a dream come true for me."
Amit Aggarwal, Software Engineer, Cisco Systems
Graduate Certificate, Computer Architecture; Professional Certificate, Computer Science More about Aggarwal»
Nancy Cheng
"My degree gives me more than textbook knowledge; a Stanford degree teaches you a lot about time management, which is an invaluable skill. "
Nancy Cheng, Senior Validation Engineer, Intel
MS Electrical Engineering More about Cheng»