Information Session: Leading People, Culture, and Innovation Program
25 Apr 2024 (over 1 year ago)

Program Overview
- The Leading People, Culture, and Innovation program offers a certificate of achievement from Stanford University upon completion.
 - The program is online, self-paced, and can be completed in three months by dedicating five hours per week.
 - Participants can customize their learning experience by choosing two out of four optional courses, in addition to two required courses.
 - The program features accomplished Stanford faculty who are passionate educators and industry experts.
 - Each successfully completed course results in a record of completion, which can be printed, framed, or added to a LinkedIn profile.
 - The program takes 40 to 48 hours to complete and provides access to all six courses for one year with the all-access plan.
 
Program Structure
- The program consists of four courses:
- Leading People and Teams
 - Leading Organizational Culture
 - Leading Innovation
 - Getting Buy-in for Your Ideas
 
 - All courses except "Getting Buy-in for Your Ideas" are priced at $9.95, while "Getting Buy-in for Your Ideas" costs $765.
 - The all-access plan, which provides access to all six courses, costs $3,975.
 - The certificate course hours cannot be applied towards a degree as they are non-degree courses.
 
Program Benefits
- The program is designed for managers who want to become effective leaders by learning subtle skills that set them apart.
 - Examples of how peers have applied the learnings from the courses in their professional roles are shared.
 - The courses are research-based training from Stanford with industry examples baked in, featuring interviews with executives and professionals.
 - The program is applicable for managers in healthcare as the principles taught are foundational and can be applied across industries.
 - Flexibility is highlighted as a key factor in achieving goals, allowing learners to fit learning into their schedules with asynchronous materials and pre-recorded lectures.
 - People pursue the certificate for various reasons, such as acquiring new skills, showcasing their accomplishments to employers or on platforms like LinkedIn, and enhancing their professional development.
 
Program Delivery
- There is no direct interaction with the faculty members, as the courses are pre-recorded and self-paced.
 - The courses are entirely online, making them accessible to learners from anywhere in the world.
 - Group discounts are available for companies enrolling multiple employees.
 
Additional Information
- Stanford offers a wide range of online courses beyond the specific program discussed.
 - While the program itself is online, there is an in-person awarding ceremony held annually for certificate recipients.
 - The interviews featured in the courses come from a diverse range of industries, including startups, tech companies, and established organizations.