The Stanford Center for Professional Development makes it possible for today's best and brightest professionals to enroll in Stanford University courses and programs while they maintain their full-time careers. Courses and programs from the School of Engineering and other Stanford schools are delivered online, on campus, and at company work sites-providing students with flexibility and convenience and allowing them to immediately implement what they learn.

It is the goal of the Stanford Center for Professional Development to support industry professionals at the leading edge of their fields and to provide them with access to the world-class community at Stanford University. Whether you are a professional, manager, or executive seeking knowledge to maintain your career vitality or an employer looking to retain a competitive edge through staff education, we invite you to explore the learning opportunities offered by the Stanford Center for Professional Development.

"The Stanford Center for Professional Development upholds the mission of Stanford Engineering to encourage life-long learning and forge the future by educating tomorrow's leaders in industry. Emerging learning technologies open new opportunities in how we teach and the ways in which students learn."

James D. Plummer
Dean, School of Engineering
Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering