Our Courses

Stanford employees work in an environment that values continuous learning and growth.

Courses are open to benefits-eligible University employees; Stanford Hospital employees may take courses on a space-available basis. Minimum class enrollment is 12, except where stated otherwise. If the minimum number is not met one week prior to the course, it will be cancelled. For more information, call us at (650) 723-4635, or visit us at 215 Panama Street, Poplar Modular.

"No Show" Policy: If you register for a workshop or webinar but then cannot attend, please cancel by Dropping the course in STARS or contacting the L&D Training Coordinator, Keith Chrestman at kchrestman@stanford.edu or 723-4635. If you are a "No Show," you prevent someone else from attending and will be charged a $75 No Show fee (STAP funds will be charged; if not available, departmental funds will be charged). We want you in class, and so do your colleagues, so please Drop your enrollment if you aren't able to attend. Thank you!

Calendar of L&D Training Classes

New Employee Effectiveness

Get information and raise your awareness about resources that support new employees. Check out the training intended for anyone newly hired at Stanford.

Professional Effectiveness

Courses and workshops that would be useful to any staff member in any type of position. Focus of training is on developing skills and relationships helpful in the work place.

Managerial Effectiveness

Information, courses, and workshops to support those who manage others. Focus of training is on developing or enhancing people management skills.