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Most Classes Begin Sep 26
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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 25 W Abstract Drawing FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart
ART 98 W Explorations in Mixed Media: Unleashing Creativity through Daily Practice FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Science
BIO 105 W Introduction to Autoimmune Diseases FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Wellness & Health
BIO 105 W Introduction to Autoimmune Diseases FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Online Courses: Creative Writing

Online Certificate Program in Novel Writing
OWC 101 A The Writing Life: Form and Theory of the Novel FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 101 B The Writing Life: Form and Theory of the Novel FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 101 C The Writing Life: Form and Theory of the Novel FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 101 D The Writing Life: Form and Theory of the Novel FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 101 E The Writing Life: Form and Theory of the Novel FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
OWC 305 A Novel III: Subtext, Theme, and Language FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 305 B Novel III: Subtext, Theme, and Language FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 305 C Novel III: Subtext, Theme, and Language FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart
OWC 305 D Novel III: Subtext, Theme, and Language FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
OWC 310 One-on-One Tutorial: Novel FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me

Creative Nonfiction & Memoir
CNF 42 W Memoir Workshop: Making the Skeletons Dance FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
CW 85 W Personal Essay Workshop: How to Land in The New York Times "Modern Love" Column FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List

Genre
FICT 88 W Speculative Fiction: Writing Beyond Reality FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List

Narrative Craft
FICT 90 W Writing the Literary Page-Turner: How to Cultivate Suspense in Fiction FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

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

Short Story
FICT 54 W Short Fiction Workshop: Build a Story from the Ground Up FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
FICT 68 W Short Fiction Workshop: Write a Riveting, Stylish, Singular Short Story FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List

Online Courses: Professional & Personal Development

Business
BUS 160 W Leadership Skills for Women in the Workplace: Aim High and Achieve Impact FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart
BUS 57 W UX Design for Beginners: Creating Unique Products and Services FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart
BUS 62 W Fundamentals of Product Management FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart
TECH 113 W Ethical Data and AI: Concepts and Tools for Responsible Decision-Making FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Design
BUS 57 W UX Design for Beginners: Creating Unique Products and Services FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Technology & Data Science
CS 46 W Beginning Programming in Python FA Flex Online ClosedJoin Wait List
CS 65 W Data Analysis with Python FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart
TECH 113 W Ethical Data and AI: Concepts and Tools for Responsible Decision-Making FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart