The Stanford Center for Professional Development connects a global community of learners to the research and teaching of Stanford University faculty in the School of Engineering and related academic departments.
- Take graduate and professional courses
- Earn graduate and professional certificates
- Pursue a master of science degree on a part-time basis
- View free online seminars and webinars
Courses and certificates may be completed online, and in some cases, at Stanford or at your work site.
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Courses
Learn from world-class Stanford faculty from the School of Engineering as well as the schools of medicine, law, business, and humanities and sciences.![](https://swap.stanford.edu/was/20140911222256im_/http://scpdweb.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/styles/browse_courses/public/pa042191_w3900_q10.jpg?itok=pGavehF0)
Graduate Certificates
Tailor your education to advance your career and get all the advantages of a Stanford University credential.![](https://swap.stanford.edu/was/20140911222256im_/http://scpdweb.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/styles/browse_courses/public/p9172029.jpg?itok=V9fPRVXG)
Professional Certificates
Engage in self-paced learning opportunities and acquire tools and techniques that you can apply immediately to your work.![](https://swap.stanford.edu/was/20140911222256im_/http://scpdweb.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/styles/browse_courses/public/mastersdegree.jpg?itok=dTq1lwzB)
Master's Degrees
Pursue a Stanford University Master of Science degree on a part-time basis through the Honors Cooperative Program.![](https://swap.stanford.edu/was/20140911222256im_/http://scpdweb.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/styles/browse_courses/public/sei_strategicinnovation.jpg?itok=kEigndRl)