Courses by Competency
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Competencies reflect the way we achieve work success, as they define the key knowledge, skills, and behaviors. The primary and secondary competencies associated with each course are defined below, and the link to enroll using STARS is provided. View the course catalog for full course descriptions.
The competencies have been identified by our leaders as crucial to Stanford. View a recent article about professional development that helps describe the importance of competencies.
Primary Competency/ies |
Secondary Competency/ies |
Course Name |
Enrollment Link in STARS |
| Accountability Composure Develops Self and Others |
Collaboration Communication Drives Results with Quality and Excellence |
Accomplishing More Leadership Program (5 sessions) | TOD-4128 |
| Develops Self & Others Empathy and Compassion Positive Work Environment |
Creativity and Innovation Problem Solving Collaboration |
Design Thinking in Action: Boost Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace (3 sessions) | TOD-4275 |
| Positive Work Environment Empathy and Compassion Positivity and Resilience |
Creativity and Innovation Emotional Intelligence Inspires Trust |
21 Practices for Happiness and Accomplishment @Work© | TOD-4226 |
| Develops Self & Others Empathy and Compassion Positive Work Environment |
Creativity and Innovation Problem Solving Collaboration |
Introduction to Design Thinking | TOD-4280 |
| Courage Positivity and Resilience Positive Work Environment |
Collaboration Emotional Intelligence Creativity and Innovation |
The Mindfulness Meditation to Reduce Stress & Anxiety @Work© (7 sessions) | TOD-7940 |
| Positivity and Resilience Positive Work Environment Collaboration |
Leading Change Problem Solving Creativity and Innovation |
Process Improvement Basics | TOD-4240 |
| Develops Self & Others Positive Work Environment Empathy and Compassion |
Customer Focus Creativity and Innovation Emotional Intelligence |
Introduction to Service Design Workshop (3 sessions) | TOD-4281 |
| Courage Develops Self & Others Empathy and Compassion |
Adaptability Decision Making Drives Results with Quality and Excellence |
Exercising Influence (2 sessions) | TOD-7510 |
| Positive Work Environment Positivity and Resilience |
Creativity and Innovation Decision Making Leading Change |
Managing Innovation (3 sessions) | TOD-7950 |
| Accountability Courage Develops Self & Others |
Business Acumen Vision and Strategy Customer Focus |
Strategic Thinking (3 sessions) | TOD-7960 |
| Courage Positive Work Environment Positivity and Resilience |
Creativity and Innovation Decision Making Leading Change |
Intelligent Risk-Taking (2 sessions) | TOD-7970 |
| Develops Self & Others Accountability Positive Work Environment |
Leading Teams Adaptability Drives Results with Quality and Excellence |
The Power of Habit© (Live Online) (3 sessions) | TOD-4235 |
| Positive Work Environment Develops Self & Others Empathy and Compassion |
Communication Inspires Trust Collaboration |
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue (Live Online) (3 sessions) | TOD-2203 |
| Accountability Composure Courage |
Leading Change Leading Teams Problem Solving |
Crucial Conversations for Accountability (3 sessions) | TOD-7980 |
| Composure Courage University Citizenship |
Adaptability Communication Drives Results with Quality and Excellence |
Thrive at Work (2 sessions) | TOD-7930 |
| Accountability Composure Develops Self & Others |
Communication Inspires Trust Leading Teams |
Better Conversations Every Day Accelerate (without coaches) | Coming soon |
| Develops Self & Others Diversity & Inclusion Empathy and Compassion |
Emotional Intelligence Inspires Trust Leading Change |
Emotional Intelligence | Coming soon |
| Composure Empathy and Compassion Positivity and Resilience |
Leading Change Leading Teams Vision and Strategy |
Resilience/Burn Bright | Coming soon |
| Develops Self & Others Accountability Positive Work Environment |
Inspires Trust Leading Change Leading Teams |
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® Foundations© | TOD-7991 |
| Develops Self & Others Accountability Positive Work Environment |
Inspires Trust Leading Change Leading Teams |
Speed of Trust® Foundations© | TOD-7992 |
| Positive Work Environment Positivity and Resilience Empathy and Compassion |
Inspires Trust Collaboration Communication |
Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager© | TOD-7993 |