December 10, 2019

As the construction industry is rapidly evolving, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is being increasingly used to effectively translate client building performance objectives into measurable project and production plans. In this course, you'll gain knowledge in workflow, design planning and...

Growth requires getting people to do more and do it better. If you’re a senior executive, manager, or frontline employee, you need to spread existing pockets of excellence to more people in more places. This course is based on the premise that scaling is a crucial skill for building vibrant and...

What are the key ingredients that drive success in companies? How do entrepreneurs capitalize on new ideas and bring them to market? In this course, you will gain valuable insight into the best practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. You’ll learn tools and techniques to...

Effective leaders and change-makers are effective negotiators. They negotiate on behalf of their team, their ideas, and their own careers to reach agreements, achieve objectives, and strengthen their relationships. In this course, you will learn how to be an effective negotiator and secure more...

A big idea isn’t enough. You need people to believe in your idea. You need to build a connection between your idea and your audience to inspire action. Your big idea needs a story. In this innovation course, you’ll learn how to craft compelling stories that take listeners on a journey that...

Move beyond theory and dive into hands-on practice in the art of innovation. In this course, you’ll be introduced to the key concepts and tools of design thinking by two of the Stanford d.school’s top design thinking practitioners. Through a series of application-based exercises, you’ll learn...

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program teaches you essential skills and effective strategies for leading innovation in organizations - and for starting new ones. In these online innovation courses designed to engage and inspire, you will learn by doing from some of Stanford’s best in the...

To succeed in today’s global economy, companies often rely on a geographically dispersed and cross-functional workforce. Many of us work with colleagues in different cities and countries that are varied in language and culture. Leading a team with a range of perspectives requires a unique set of...

Think you’ve got a revolutionary product idea? Unless you understand your target customers’ fundamental needs and wants, even the best idea won’t get off the ground. By identifying factors that motivate your customers’ behaviors, you can position your product so that it meets their needs. In this...

Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by the Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by the Center for Advanced Pediatric and Perinatal Education (CAPE) at Stanford University School of Medicine. Healthcare professionals work in complex, high-risk environments where safety is paramount...

Customer expectations are evolving. Market segments are becoming crowded and new technology is disrupting the way you’ve always done business. With all this change, how do you build and maintain a competitive advantage? By investing in innovation—but not just product innovation. You need...

Fossil fuels have been used throughout the world for more than 200 years. Their high energy density, low cost and transportability have led to their increasing use as a primary source of energy. But, as these fuels accelerate global warming at an increasingly alarming rate, we need to find viable...