Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking

Learn and grow with Stanford Online from anywhere in the world, wherever you are in your life’s journey. We offer courses and programs in innovation, entrepreneurship, and design thinking at both the professional and graduate level. Choose the learning path that's right for you.
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Professional Education
Our innovation, entrepreneurship, and design thinking professional education consist of mostly online, self-paced courses that will prepare you to make an immediate impact on your career. Whether you’re looking to make a career move, reach that promotion, or expand your knowledge, our professional education courses and programs are designed to help you reach your goals while still maintaining your career. Earn a certificate to make your resume stand out from the crowd.

Time Commitment
10-12 hours per course

Achievement
Earn a professional certificate

Pace
Self-paced

Platform
Online and in-person
Graduate Education
Our graduate-level entrepreneurship courses and programs give you the opportunity to watch and participate remotely in the same graduate-level courses that are offered on the Stanford campus. These courses and programs will enhance your technical skills so you can advance in your current industry, break into your desired field, or prepare for advanced study. Earn academic credit for each graduate course completed.

Time Commitment
90–120 hours per course

Achievement
Earn academic credit and a graduate certificate

Pace
Instructor-led

Platform
Online and in-person

Entrepreneurial Leadership Graduate Certificate
Take a deep dive into the wide-ranging aspects of entrepreneurial success. Learn how to transform your organization and manage your entrepreneurial ideas.

Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Program: Venture Creation for the Real Economy Track
Gain the knowledge and network you need to launch impactful business ideas and initiatives. Learn how to identify opportunities, develop business plans, determine funding sources, develop products and services, and manage innovation.