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Most Classes Begin Mar 31
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Online Courses

ONLINE COURSES

Stanford Continuing Studies offers select online courses in the Liberal Arts & Sciences, Creative Writing, and Professional & Personal Development. Thanks to the flexibility of the online format, these courses can be taken anywhere, anytime to fit into your busy schedule.

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Summer registration opens May 22 and most classes begin June 26. 
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Liberal Arts & Sciences
FEATURED WINTER COURSES:
Drawing Flowers: An Introduction to Botanical Art
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Professional Development
 
Designing Change: Learn to Lead Transitions in Any Organization 
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Code Course Title Qtr Days Format Status

Online Courses: Liberal Arts & Sciences

Art Studio: Drawing, Painting & Other Media
ART 119 W Drawing Inspiration: Develop a Creative Practice SP F Online OpenAdd to cart
ART 98 W Explorations in Mixed Media: Unleashing Creativity Through Daily Practice SP T Online OpenAdd to cart

Online Courses: Creative Writing

Creative Nonfiction & Memoir
CNF 109 W Memoir Workshop: Balancing Intimacy with Objectivity SP T Online OpenAdd to cart

Genre
FICT 110 W Science Fiction and Fantasy Workshop: The Art of Speculative Storytelling SP W Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 161 W Mystery and Thriller Workshop: Misdirection, Mayhem, and More SP Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Memoir Writing Certificate
OWC 204 A Memoir II: Plotting Your Life SP T Online OpenAdd to cart
OWC 204 B Memoir II: Plotting Your Life SP Th Online OpenAdd to cart

Narrative Craft
CW 50 W From Synopsis to Success: Foolproof Story Development SP M Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 104 W Fiction Workshop: Elevate Your Craft SP T Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 56 W Fiction Workshop: Inhabiting Character SP W Online OpenAdd to cart

Novel
FICT 104 W Fiction Workshop: Elevate Your Craft SP T Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 110 W Science Fiction and Fantasy Workshop: The Art of Speculative Storytelling SP W Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 161 W Mystery and Thriller Workshop: Misdirection, Mayhem, and More SP Th Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 56 W Fiction Workshop: Inhabiting Character SP W Online OpenAdd to cart
NVL 46 W Novel Workshop: Build Your Novel's Narrative Engine SP W Online OpenAdd to cart
NVL 51 W Novel Workshop for Manuscripts in Progress: Maintaining Tension SP T Online OpenAdd to cart

Novel Writing Certificate
OWC 304 A Novel II: Plot and Structure SP T Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 304 B Novel II: Plot and Structure SP F Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 304 C Novel II: Plot and Structure SP W Online OpenAdd to cart
OWC 304 D Novel II: Plot and Structure SP Th Online OpenAdd to cart
OWC 304 E Novel II: Plot and Structure SP F Online OpenAdd to cart
OWC 310 A One-on-One Tutorial: Novel SP Online ClosedNotify Me
OWC 310 B One-on-One Tutorial: Novel SP Online ClosedNotify Me
OWC 310 C One-on-One Tutorial: Novel SP Online ClosedNotify Me
OWC 310 D One-on-One Tutorial: Novel SP Online ClosedNotify Me
OWC 310 E One-on-One Tutorial: Novel SP Online OpenAdd to cart
OWC 310 F One-on-One Tutorial: Novel SP Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 310 G One-on-One Tutorial: Novel SP Online ClosedNotify Me

Poetry
POET 23 W Poetry Workshop: Craft and Vision SP Th Online ClosedJoin Wait List
POET 28 W Poetry Workshop: Creating Poems of Beauty and Power SP T Online ClosedJoin Wait List

Prompt-Driven Writing
CW 19 WC The Creative Habit: Cultivate a Daily Writing Practice SP W Online OpenAdd to cart
CW 19 WD The Creative Habit: Cultivate a Daily Writing Practice SP W Online OpenAdd to cart

Short Story
FICT 104 W Fiction Workshop: Elevate Your Craft SP T Online OpenAdd to cart
FICT 56 W Fiction Workshop: Inhabiting Character SP W Online OpenAdd to cart

Online Courses: Professional & Personal Development

Business: Leadership & Management
BUS 160 W Leadership Skills for Women in the Workplace: Aim High and Achieve Impact SP W Online OpenAdd to cart