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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 98 W Explorations in Mixed Media: Unleashing Creativity through Daily Practice FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Food & Drink
FD 02 W The History, Culture, and Science of Cheese: A Tasting Journey FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Science
SCI 103 W Diet and Gene Expression: You Are What You Eat FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Wellness & Health: Nutrition
SCI 103 W Diet and Gene Expression: You Are What You Eat FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Online Courses: Creative Writing

Creative Nonfiction & Memoir
CNF 11 W Creative Nonfiction Workshop: Crafting a Narrative Voice FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
CW 79 W Manuscript Makeover: Copyediting Essentials for Authors and Editors FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
CW 85 W Personal Essay Workshop: How to Land in The New York Times Modern Love Column FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me

Memoir Writing Certificate
OWC 201 A Finding Your Narrative: The Fundamentals of Memoir FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
OWC 201 B Finding Your Narrative: The Fundamentals of Memoir FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me

Narrative Craft
CW 79 W Manuscript Makeover: Copyediting Essentials for Authors and Editors FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
FICT 104 W Fiction Workshop: Elevate Your Craft FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me

Novel
CW 79 W Manuscript Makeover: Copyediting Essentials for Authors and Editors FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
FICT 104 W Fiction Workshop: Elevate Your Craft FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
NVL 42 W Novel Workshop for Absolute Beginners FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
NVL 45 W Novel Workshop for Manuscripts in Progress: Going the Distance FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me

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

Poetry
POET 43 W Poetry Workshop: Locating the Language of Your Life FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me

Prompt-Driven Writing
CW 19 WA The Creative Habit: Cultivate a Daily Writing Practice FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
CW 19 WB The Creative Habit: Cultivate a Daily Writing Practice FA Flex Online OpenAdd to cart

Publishing
CW 79 W Manuscript Makeover: Copyediting Essentials for Authors and Editors FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me

Short Story
FICT 104 W Fiction Workshop: Elevate Your Craft FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me
FICT 54 W Short Fiction Workshop: Build a Story from the Ground Up FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me

Online Courses: Professional & Personal Development

Business: Leadership & Management
BUS 126 W Navigate the Workplace: Managing Up, Down, and Across FA Flex Online ClosedNotify Me