The time required to complete a professional course or program may vary depending on your familiarity with the topic, or experience with online learning.
Professional Courses
- Courses range from 4 to 20 hours in length
- Courses consist of videos or live lectures, readings, exercises, written answers, and an online exam for online courses
- Readings vary by course and may increase or decrease the time commitment depending on your speed of review
- Estimated time commitment for courses in each professional program:
| Professional Certificate | Time Commitment |
|---|---|
| Stanford Advanced Computer Security | 6-13 hours/online course |
| Stanford Advanced Project Management | 20 hours/online course or 2.5 days /course at Stanford |
| Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies | 3-4 hours/online course |
| Stanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 10-12 hours/online course |
Stanford Strategic Decision and Risk Management | 20 hours/online course or 2.5 days /course at Stanford |
| Stanford Genetics and Genomics | 6-12 hours/online course |
| Innovation Masters Series | 2.5 days/course at Stanford |
Professional Certificates
- Most certificates can be earned within 6 months to 2 years
- With self-paced online courses, you may complete a certificate on an accelerated timeline