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The AI-Powered Organization

Starts August 9, 2026

In-Person

Executives who are building AI-powered organizations today will lead the most successful organizations of the future. Are you ready?

For an enterprise to become AI-powered, you must reimagine it from end to end, rethinking how it is led, structured, and operated. Stanford GSB faculty will share the considerations, possibilities, and frameworks you need to lead your organization with clarity and confidence in the age of AI.

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Black Leadership Program

Apply by August 7, 2026 | Starts September 20, 2026

In-Person

Transform your leadership, build community, and explore the complexities of showing up authentically in the Black Leadership Program.

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Stanford Business Essentials

Register by March 25, 2026 | Starts April 15, 2026

Online

Gain the practical knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic insights needed to navigate today’s dynamic business landscape.

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Leading Change and Organizational Renewal

Apply by July 31, 2026 | Starts September 13, 2026

In-Person

Leverage diverse research, proven methodologies, and design thinking for change management in this collaboration between Stanford and Harvard.

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Directors' Consortium: Private Company Board Members

Apply by September 4, 2026 | Starts October 19, 2026

In-Person

Learn leading-edge strategies, frameworks, and best practices for making complex board decisions — with customized cohorts for public and private company board members.

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Directors’ Consortium: Public Company Board Members

Apply by September 4, 2026 | Starts October 19, 2026

In-Person

Learn leading-edge strategies, frameworks, and best practices for making complex board decisions — with customized cohorts for public and private company board members.

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Flagship Program for Senior-Level Leaders and Executives

Stanford Executive Program

Apply by December 8, 2025 | Starts June 19, 2026

In-Person Hybrid

Reinvigorate your professional journey and evolve as a person and a leader with our flagship program for senior executives. Stanford Executive Program is offered in two formats to meet your needs: in-person begins in June, and hybrid (in-person and live online) begins in October.

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Influence and Negotiation Strategies Program

Apply by August 14, 2026 | Starts September 27, 2026

In-Person

Develop powerful negotiating skills in a rigorous, highly interactive program combining hands-on simulations with research-based discussions.

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Executive Program in Leadership: The Effective Use of Power

Apply by April 3, 2026 | Starts May 17, 2026

In-Person

Develop your leadership style, create an action plan, and inspire innovation in your team, your company, and the world.

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Stanford Ignite – Part-Time

Apply by October 22, 2026 | Starts January 10, 2027

In-Person

Acquire the business fundamentals and the hands-on experience needed to turn your ideas into ventures in an eight-week, part-time program.

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Digital Transformation: Leading Organizational Change in the Age of AI

Apply by December 5, 2025 | Starts January 18, 2026

In-Person

Lead and implement digital transformation initiatives empowered by a deeper understanding of the technologies, opportunities, and strategies you need to succeed.

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The Emerging COO: Driving Innovation and Operational Excellence

Apply by December 12, 2025 | Starts January 26, 2026

Hybrid

Drive and sustain innovation and operational excellence. Strengthen collaboration with C-suite leaders to translate strategies into actionable plans. Delivered in three distinct yet connected modules, this program offers schedule and travel flexibility to develop, deepen, and apply your learning.

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Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive

Apply by December 12, 2025 | Starts January 25, 2026

In-Person

Learn how to make better financial management decisions to increase the value of your company in the marketplace.

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High-Potential Women Leaders Program

Apply by December 26, 2025 | Starts February 9, 2026

Live Online

Act with power, strengthen negotiating skills, learn to manage teams, and lead with impact in this unique leadership program for women on the rise.

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The Emerging CFO: Strategic Financial Leadership Program

Apply by January 9, 2026 | Starts February 22, 2026

In-Person

Guide your organization through growth with innovative CFO training that blends financial expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills during two, non-consecutive, one-week modules on Stanford’s campus.

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Flagship Program for Mid- to Senior-Level Leaders and Professionals

Stanford LEAD Online Business Program

Apply by February 4, 2026 | Starts March 18, 2026

Online

Elevate your leadership with Stanford LEAD, our flagship online program. Gain the skills and mindset to thrive in today’s complex world. Join a growing network of thousands of global participants that has been cultivated over the course of 10 years.... Learn More

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Executive Leadership Development

Apply by February 13, 2026 | Starts March 29, 2026

In-Person

Learn to lead with confidence in this rigorous, general management program for executives on the verge of achieving even greater things. 

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Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact

Apply by February 20, 2026 | Starts April 5, 2026

In-Person

Make more informed and strategic decisions for your organization with a deeper understanding of the artificial intelligence landscape and its real-world applications.

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Driving Innovation and New Ventures in Established Organizations

Apply by March 6, 2026 | Starts April 19, 2026

In-Person

Develop best practices to drive innovation your organization by exploring the critical role and impact of AI, and then apply your knowledge through real-world projects.

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Executive Program in Women’s Leadership

Apply by March 13, 2026 | Starts April 26, 2026

In-Person

Act with power, navigate the workplace, and take the lead with new strategies and tactics in this unique women’s leadership program.

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The Strategic Sustainability Leader Program

Apply by March 27, 2026 | Starts May 12, 2026

Hybrid

Make the business case for sustainability with strategic and financial frameworks, personal leadership skills, and a deeper knowledge of today’s sustainability landscape.

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Stanford Ignite – Full-Time

Apply by April 9, 2026 | Starts June 21, 2026

In-Person

Learn business fundamentals and get hands-on, practical experience to turn your ideas into successful ventures with this four-week, full-time program.

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Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders

Apply by January 9, 2026 | Starts February 22, 2026

In-Person

Gain general management training, combining conceptual knowledge with individual experiences, and increase your impact in the nonprofit sector.

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Interpersonal Dynamics for High-Performance Executives

Apply by May 8, 2026 | Starts June 21, 2026

In-Person

Hone your interpersonal skills and transition from being a good leader to a remarkable leader in six emotionally charged, academically rigorous days.

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The Innovative Technology Leader

Apply by May 29, 2026 | Starts June 21, 2026

In-Person

Explore the intersection of innovation, technology, and business, and learn to drive strategic change across your organization.

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Apply by May 29, 2026 | Starts July 12, 2026

In-Person

Tackle the entire M&A process through an interdisciplinary curriculum and a hands-on, weeklong team simulation project.

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Executive Program for Growing Companies

Apply by June 19, 2026 | Starts August 2, 2026

In-Person

Discover business growth strategies and build a stronger company designed to sustain progress, scale management, and facilitate market expansion.

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Asian Leadership Program

Apply by June 19, 2026 | Starts August 2, 2026

In-Person

Advance your skills, career, and network with the Asian Leadership Program, the first program of its kind from a leading business school.

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Executive Program in Strategy and Organization

Apply by June 26, 2026 | Starts August 9, 2026

In-Person

Effectively diagnose and solve problems using proven frameworks for executing change in this multidisciplinary strategic management course.

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Culture as a Competitive Advantage

Apply by June 26, 2026 | Starts August 9, 2026

In-Person

Transform your organizational culture into a powerful, strategic advantage using proven insights and frameworks.

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The Emerging CMO: Strategic Marketing Leadership

Apply by July 3, 2026 | Starts August 16, 2026

In-Person

Transform marketing in your organization with strategic frameworks, customer-centric innovation, and persuasive communication and leadership skills.

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People, Culture, and Performance: Strategies from Silicon Valley

Apply by June 26, 2026 | Starts August 9, 2026

In-Person

Gain a competitive advantage using Silicon Valley models and mindsets to recruit, retain, and inspire people for performance and growth.

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Innovative Product Leadership: The Emerging Chief Product Officer

Apply by July 10, 2026 | Starts August 23, 2026

In-Person

Develop strategic frameworks, customer empathy, and communication and leadership skills to help you move from product management to the C-suite.

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Stanford Ignite – Post-9/11 Veterans

Apply by July 23, 2026 | Starts October 4, 2026

Live Online

Stanford Ignite – Post-9/11 Veterans is tailored to recent U.S. veterans who want to bolster their know-how about innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Agile Leadership: Building Adaptability and Embracing Creativity

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Adaptability is key to innovation. Learn how to respond flexibly and creatively to constantly changing and oftentimes unpredictable environments.

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Amplify Your Persuasive Impact

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Understand the psychology of persuasion to influence meaningful organizational and behavioral change. Learn persuasive techniques for optimal outcomes.

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Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Gain essential coaching skills to support employee development, motivate employees and improve retention, culture, and results in this practical course for managers and leaders.

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Create a Happy and Meaningful Life

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Pursue your coveted goal of creating a happy and meaningful life. Enhance your well-being through reflection, analysis, and suggested action steps.

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Demystify Decision Making

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Learn the elements of sound decision making. Gain tools to systematically evaluate all possible risks and opportunities to make better decisions with greater certainty.

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Discover the Paths to Power

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Learn how to diagnose and react to organizational dynamics, build power, and increase your influence to amplify your impact.

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Disrupt Your Business

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Learn to identify the difference between disruption and an incremental change or a fad. Gain the tools to drive disruption and defend your space.

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Leverage Diversity and Inclusion for Organizational Excellence

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Inclusion stimulates productivity and growth. Learn to recognize and remove barriers in order to design a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace.

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Master Storytelling for Authentic Leadership

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Discover why storytelling works; learn a simple framework for crafting, collecting, and iterating on stories; and develop best practices from CEOs and world leaders.

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Sharpen Your Communication Skills

Self-Paced Online

Register today for same-day access. Communication is key to compelling leadership. Learn effective communication practices that increase your impact.

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Digital Transformation and AI Playbook: Leverage Technology to Innovate Your Business

Online

Develop a first-hand understanding of the technology available to solve business problems and establish a reliable way to assess the technology’s usefulness in achieving business goals.

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Launching a Startup

Online

Aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators will learn to research, craft, test, and transform their ideas into viable business concepts.

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Sustainability Strategies: Develop Initiatives to Transform Your Business

Online

Learn to analyze, develop, and manage a sustainability-driven strategy with the aim of mitigating, and ultimately reversing, the impacts of your organization’s climate footprint.

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