Lifelong Learning
Professional Development
Applied Compassion Training from Stanford Medicine
The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education offers programs that have had a profound and transformative impact on participants’ lives.
Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics
The Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics offers intensive programs where top educators and researchers from the fields of music, engineering, and computer science will present a detailed study of specialized subjects.
Center for Health Education
Learn and grow with the Stanford Center for Health Education from anywhere in the world, wherever you are in your life’s journey.
Center to Support Excellence in Teaching
CSET bridges research and practice by designing professional learning experiences and researching the effect of those experiences while keeping equity at the center of their work.
Climate Change Education
This collaborative project began in the fall of 2009 to support the teaching of scientifically accurate climate change curriculum in middle and high schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Continuing Medical Education
Stanford Medicine offers comprehensive continuing education activities for the healthcare team across the full spectrum of medicine and health, drawing on the interprofessional expertise of its institutions and partners.
Digital Medic
Explore free community health worker training, patient education tools, and more.
EdLEADers
The Stanford EdLEADers professional certificate program is designed to address the opportunities and challenges of K–12 education system leaders nationwide and equip them to effect innovation and systemic improvement in their districts.
Graduate School of Education Professional Learning
Professional learning at Stanford Graduate School of Education offers a variety of research-based learning opportunities for educators and school system leaders.
Resources for teachers from the Graduate School of Education
Research centers at Stanford Graduate School of Education develop a variety of free resources to support the work of PK–12 educators and teacher educators. Explore the resources listed here and visit our research center sites to learn more about their work.
Social Venture Planning Tools
These free resources from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business can help you navigate the Path to Launch a social venture.
Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE)
The Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) serves as a bridge between Stanford University and K–12 schools and community colleges by developing multidisciplinary curricular materials on international topics, conducting teacher professional development seminars, and teaching distance-learning courses.
Stanford Solar Center
A collection of multi-disciplinary, interactive exercises and activities based on the Sun and solar science, most geared to grades 4-12. Most of these have been aligned to science standards and approved by the NASA Product Review process.
Stanford Teacher Education Program
The Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) strives to prepare expert teachers for leadership within and beyond the classroom.
Virtual Field Trips
A collection of virtual field trip resources designed for instructors to lead online trips and to improve in-person field experiences.
Programs and Institutes of Interest
Cantor Arts Center Programs
The Cantor Arts Center offers tours and special classes for children, teens and families throughout the year.
Community Health Classes
Whether you are beginning a family or dealing with adolescent issues, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital offers Your Child’s Health University, a series of programs and classes that enhance the lives of parents and children. Get insights from clinical experts and participate in community health events to learn about how to keep your children safe and healthy.
Distinguished Careers Institute
An opportunity to transform and renew your purpose with social impact, building community and wellness.
Doerr School of Sustainability External Education
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability offers programs for individuals and organizations to gain new skills and knowledge for a more sustainable future.
GSB Executive Education
Developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change the world.
Insights by Stanford Business
An e-newsletter from the Graduate School of Business featuring research and ideas for thoughtful leaders.
Law School Executive Education
SLS Executive Education Programs feature pre-eminent faculty from Stanford Law and the broader university community, including the Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as members of the judicial, policy-making, corporate and legal communities.
Lifelong Learning
Whether your goal is career advancement, college readiness, or a more balanced life, learners of all ages can build knowledge and potential at Stanford.
Master of Liberal Arts
Stanford University's MLA part-time graduate degree program offers students the opportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study in the liberal arts. Designed with busy adults in mind, the program holds classes in the evenings and offers a flexible academic schedule.
Online Learning
Find out more about online learning, courses, and resources.
Prenatal, Infant, and Child classes
Stanford Medicine Children’s Health offers community classes and health education to guide your parenting journey and help you be the best parent you can be.
Pre-Teen, Teen, and Parent Classes
The Preteen, Teen, and Parent classes at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health are designed to help families learn about important topics during adolescence and prepare to address changes during adolescent years from early puberty to right before college send-offs.
Stanford Cancer Institute Continuing Education
These programs invite learners from all levels. Find out more.
Stanford Center on Longevity
Read more about the center in their online magazine.
Stanford Continuing Studies
Learn anytime, anywhere with hundreds of online courses or join an in-person course on campus.
Stanford Engineering Executive Education
The Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education (CGOE) is a leader in global, online, and extended education.
Stanford Health Library
The Stanford Health Library provides scientifically based medical information to help you make informed decisions about your health and health care.
Stanford Live: Masterclasses & Public Programs
Stanford Live provides a broad range of free and low-cost programs that increase community access to the arts and offer many ways to participate.
Alumni Learning
Alumni Groups and Events
Over 500 alumni clubs and groups make up the Stanford community. Take a moment to discover new groups, connections, and events that interest you.
Alumni Learn Podcasts
Enjoy conversations that connect our alumni community.
Stanford Alumni Learning
Keep your intellectual curiosity thriving with learning opportunities featuring renowned Stanford experts, the latest scholarship from the Farm, and our Food for Thought newsletter.
Travel/Study
The diverse lineup of educational adventures lets you learn and explore endlessly—whether you are venturing somewhere new or looking to gain a deeper appreciation of a familiar destination.
Tours for Visitors
Campus Walking Tours
The Stanford Visitor Center offers a range of no-cost tours, exploring the highlights of Stanford’s beautiful campus.
Stanford at the Tech
Since 2002, the Genetics Department has partnered with The Tech Interactive (The Tech) to run a suite of public outreach programs designed to educate, excite, and inform the general public about genetics and science. Every year, 12-16 program participants facilitate hands-on experiences for thousands of museum visitors, write articles for a website that reaches millions worldwide, receive training in science communication, and learn about alternative career paths.
Data and Research Resources
The searchable research databases below are what scholars have suggested and may be helpful learning resources for others.
- Big Local News offers free publicly available data, tools, and upon request, recorded training videos on how to work with the data. They are open to collaborations with journalists and community organizations. For questions, contact Cheryl Phillips.
- Google Scholar (search by topic with “Stanford University” to narrow down source)
- IEEE Xplore (engineering)
- JSTOR
- ProQuest
- PubMed (medicine/life sciences)
- SearchWorks Catalog (search in the different subject areas with “Stanford University” included in the advanced search options)
- Semantic Scholar