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Upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) Sessions
University IT Technology Training sessions are open to Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and employees of Stanford Hospitals & Clinics. In addition, these programs welcome individuals outside the Stanford community, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.
If there are no dates for an upcoming class, check back to this page for updates or submit a custom training request.
Building an AI Knowledge and Search Assistant
Starting on Oct 7 | Live Online | $300
Explore how to build a personal AI assistant that helps you search, synthesize, and surface information from your own documents and knowledge sources. Practice with tools designed to make your knowledge work smarter.
Innovative Storytelling Techniques and Technologies for Technical Professionals
Starting on Oct 7 | Live Online | $220
Important note: This training may demonstrate AI tools that are not approved for use with Stanford data. Inclusion in this session does not imply institutional approval. Participants should refrain from entering Stanford data into unapproved tools. An up-to-date list of approved and reviewed tools is available on the GenAI Evaluation Matrix page.
Practical AI Tools and Applications for Healthcare Professionals - Certificate Workshop
Starting on Oct 12 | Live Online | $800
Explore Generative and Agentic AI in healthcare. Build intelligent workflows, address ethics and safety, and complete a capstone plus exam to earn a Stanford Technology Training Certificate in Generative and Agentic AI in Healthcare.
Design Thinking Reimagined: Creativity Meets AI
Starting on Oct 13 | Live Online | $450
In this workshop, participants will explore how design thinking, combined with the power of AI, can unlock fresh approaches to problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity in the workplace.
Take Your ChatGPT Skills to the Next Level
Starting on Oct 13 | Live Online | $450
Learn how best to utilize ChatGPT, a cutting-edge language model trained by OpenAI. ChatGPT can assist you in various tasks, such as generating content, answering questions, and completing tasks.
Practical AI Techniques to Enhance Negotiation Skills: A Hands-On Interactive Certificate Workshop
Starting on Oct 13 | Live Online | $1200
Negotiation is one of the most practical and transferable skills you can develop. Whether you're discussing a project scope with a colleague, navigating a contract with a vendor, advocating for resources, or resolving a disagreement, your ability to negotiate effectively shapes your outcomes and your relationships.
Intro to Claude: Getting Things Done with Anthropic AI
Starting on Oct 14 | Live Online | $325
Anthropic's Claude is your new brainstorming partner, data wrangler, writing sidekick, and thinking companion. In this class, explore its unique capabilities, from Extended Thinking to its powerful Deep Research and Web Search tools.
AI-Powered Project Scheduling with Claude
Starting on Oct 15 | Live Online | $325
This workshop explores Claude prompting fundamentals, Projects for construction schedule analysis, reports and presentations, Skills and Cowork for scheduling and trend analysis, and portfolio dashboard creation.
AI for Building Engaging UI: Prototyping with Claude Artifacts & Tailwind
Starting on Oct 20 | Live Online | $450
This workshop covers using Claude's Artifacts feature to prototype user interfaces quickly. Explore AI techniques for building landing pages, dashboards, and interactive components using natural language, ideal for visualizing ideas without design tools.
AI Prompting Skills for Better Results
Starting on Oct 21 | Live Online | $300
Discover foundational skills for effective prompt engineering with ChatGPT, which helps elicit more accurate, relevant, and useful responses from AI models.
Claude Artifacts Workshop: Tools for Your Real Work
Starting on Oct 22 | Live Online | $325
Bring a real work problem and spend three hours building toward a solution. This application-focused workshop covers two structured builds, then offers extended time to work on a personal project with instructor support.
Navigating Stanford's AI Toolkit: Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini
Starting on Oct 22 | Live Online | $300
This session covers which AI tools are approved for university work, what data classifications each one can handle, and hands-on practice with Claude for Education, ChatGPT, and Gemini Enterprise.
Stanford AI Playground: The Next Level
Starting on Oct 22 | Live Online | $200
Use the Stanford AI Playground to approach real-world challenges. This session explores prompt strategies, model parameters and presets, the Prompt Library, Memories, Artifacts, and File Search through structured problem-solving activities.
ChatGPT for Data Analysis: Level 1
Starting on Oct 26 | Live Online | $300
This course explores how to use large language models like ChatGPT for data analysis, visualization, and processing across formats such as Excel, PDFs, and PowerPoint, highlighting the capabilities of these tools.
7 Amazing Things You Can Do with Anthropic Claude
Starting on Oct 27 | Live Online | $325
Discover seven powerful ways to put Anthropic's Claude to work. Explore prompting, deep research, document analysis, Extended Thinking, data visualization, Projects, and more in this hands-on introduction to one of AI's most capable assistants.
Fast-Track Power BI Reports with Claude
Starting on Oct 28 | Live Online | $450
Explore how to build Power BI reports faster with Claude AI. Get up to speed on Power Query, data modeling, DAX, and visuals with real public data, then use Claude Cowork to edit Power BI project files: add measures, fix errors, and polish the design.
ChatGPT Astra - Explore the Exciting Capabilities
Starting on Oct 28 | Live Online | $325
Explore ChatGPT's newest model, GPT-6 Astra, and its expanded reasoning and agentic capabilities, with hands-on time to try key features.
Effectively Write and Manage Professional Emails and Leverage AI Tools
Starting on Oct 28 | Live Online | $220
Write clear, high-impact emails and use AI tools to streamline your workflow. This practical session focuses on structuring messages for faster responses, refining professional tone, and using AI to draft or summarize while keeping your judgment central.
Intro to Claude: Getting Things Done with Anthropic AI
Starting on Oct 29 | Live Online | $325
Anthropic's Claude is your new brainstorming partner, data wrangler, writing sidekick, and thinking companion. In this class, explore its unique capabilities, from Extended Thinking to its powerful Deep Research and Web Search tools.
Explore the Future of Clinical Education with AI-Powered Simulation: Advancing Clinical Reasoning with Clinical Mind AI
Starting on Nov 4 | Live Online | $850
Participants will receive access to Clinical Mind for three months.Explore how AI-powered virtual patient simulations can support clinical reasoning training. Practice navigating the Clinical Mind AI platform, designing customized cases, and using analytics to inform feedback and learner development.
Power Up Your PowerPoint Presentations with AI
Starting on Nov 9 | Live Online | $350
Explore how ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) approach PowerPoint creation differently. Build the same deck across three AI ecosystems to compare their strengths and practice identifying which tool fits specific presentation workflows.
Stanford AI Playground 101: Practice and Exploration
Starting on Nov 10 | Live Online | $200
Discover the features of the Stanford AI Playground in this interactive, beginner-friendly session. Learn key GenAI concepts, effective prompting, responsible AI use, and explore AI tools through hands-on activities.
Accomplishing More with Less Stress: Focus, AI, and Vibe Writing
Starting on Nov 11 | Live Online | $300
Discover practical strategies for reducing stress, improving focus, and managing competing priorities while using AI to support planning, writing, and productivity. Includes live demonstrations of conversational “vibe writing” workflows with AI.
Intro to Claude: Getting Things Done with Anthropic AI
Starting on Nov 12 | Live Online | $325
Anthropic's Claude is your new brainstorming partner, data wrangler, writing sidekick, and thinking companion. In this class, explore its unique capabilities, from Extended Thinking to its powerful Deep Research and Web Search tools.
AI-Powered Instructional Design: Build, Evaluate, and Improve Learning Content (Certificate Program)
Starting on Nov 16 | Live Online | $800
Explore AI tools for instructional design across four hands-on sessions, progressing from prompt engineering to content studios, grounded course support, agentic grading pipelines, and responsible AI governance for learning and development work.
Intro to Claude: Getting Things Done with Anthropic AI
Starting on Nov 24 | Live Online | $325
Anthropic's Claude is your new brainstorming partner, data wrangler, writing sidekick, and thinking companion. In this class, explore its unique capabilities, from Extended Thinking to its powerful Deep Research and Web Search tools.
AI-Powered Project Management: Certificate Interactive Workshop
Starting on Dec 2 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $1550
Smarter, Faster, Better: The AI-Powered Roadmap for Project ExcellenceEnhance project outcomes with AI-driven tools and techniques. This certificate workshop focuses on applying artificial intelligence to streamline planning, improve decision-making, automate tasks, and boost overall project efficiency.
Effectively Write and Manage Professional Emails and Leverage AI Tools
Starting on Dec 2 | Live Online | $220
Write clear, high-impact emails and use AI tools to streamline your workflow. This practical session focuses on structuring messages for faster responses, refining professional tone, and using AI to draft or summarize while keeping your judgment central.
Innovative Storytelling Techniques and Technologies for Technical Professionals
Starting on Dec 2 | Live Online | $220
Important note: This training may demonstrate AI tools that are not approved for use with Stanford data. Inclusion in this session does not imply institutional approval. Participants should refrain from entering Stanford data into unapproved tools. An up-to-date list of approved and reviewed tools is available on the GenAI Evaluation Matrix page.
ChatGPT Astra - Explore the Exciting Capabilities
Starting on Dec 10 | Live Online | $325
Explore ChatGPT's newest model, GPT-6 Astra, and its expanded reasoning and agentic capabilities, with hands-on time to try key features.
7 Amazing Things You Can Do with Anthropic Claude
Starting on Dec 15 | Live Online | $325
Discover seven powerful ways to put Anthropic's Claude to work. Explore prompting, deep research, document analysis, Extended Thinking, data visualization, Projects, and more in this hands-on introduction to one of AI's most capable assistants.
Practical AI Tools and Applications for Healthcare Professionals - Certificate Workshop
Starting on Jan 25 | Live Online | $800
Explore Generative and Agentic AI in healthcare. Build intelligent workflows, address ethics and safety, and complete a capstone plus exam to earn a Stanford Technology Training Certificate in Generative and Agentic AI in Healthcare.
AI-Powered Project Management: Certificate Interactive Workshop
Starting on Feb 9 | Live Online | $1200
Smarter, Faster, Better: The AI-Powered Roadmap for Project ExcellenceEnhance project outcomes with AI-driven tools and techniques. This certificate workshop focuses on applying artificial intelligence to streamline planning, improve decision-making, automate tasks, and boost overall project efficiency.
Practical AI Tools and Applications for Healthcare Professionals - Certificate Workshop
Starting on Apr 19 | Live Online | $800
Explore Generative and Agentic AI in healthcare. Build intelligent workflows, address ethics and safety, and complete a capstone plus exam to earn a Stanford Technology Training Certificate in Generative and Agentic AI in Healthcare.
AI-Powered Project Management: Certificate Interactive Workshop
Starting on Apr 21 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $1550
Smarter, Faster, Better: The AI-Powered Roadmap for Project ExcellenceEnhance project outcomes with AI-driven tools and techniques. This certificate workshop focuses on applying artificial intelligence to streamline planning, improve decision-making, automate tasks, and boost overall project efficiency.
Practical AI Tools and Applications for Healthcare Professionals - Certificate Workshop
Starting on Jul 12 | Live Online | $800
Explore Generative and Agentic AI in healthcare. Build intelligent workflows, address ethics and safety, and complete a capstone plus exam to earn a Stanford Technology Training Certificate in Generative and Agentic AI in Healthcare.
AI-Powered Project Management: Certificate Interactive Workshop
Starting on Aug 24 | Live Online | $1200
Smarter, Faster, Better: The AI-Powered Roadmap for Project ExcellenceEnhance project outcomes with AI-driven tools and techniques. This certificate workshop focuses on applying artificial intelligence to streamline planning, improve decision-making, automate tasks, and boost overall project efficiency.Custom Training (1:1 or Team)Full list of Technology Training Classes
