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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.
AI-Powered Project Management: Certificate Interactive Workshop
Starting on Sep 15 | 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.
Canva AI 2.0: Create, Automate, and Scale Content from Prompt to Publish
Starting on Sep 17 | Live Online | $300
This session introduces Canva AI 2.0, a new generation of intelligent design tools that unify creation, automation, and collaboration. Explore generative design, connected data, and brand intelligence to move from idea to polished output faster.
Intro to Claude: Getting Things Done with Anthropic AI
Starting on Sep 18 | 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.
Code Your Own AI: Generate Text, Images, and Audio with Python
Starting on Sep 21 | Live Online | $450
Master GPT-4 API for natural language processing, including text generation, summarization, and translation. Learn how to generate visual images based on text prompts using DALL-E, an OpenAI image generation. Apply Whisper API to transcribe audio files.
Effectively Write and Manage Professional Emails and Leverage AI Tools
Starting on Sep 22 | 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.
Building Specialized AI Assistants with Claude Projects & Analysis
Starting on Sep 28 | Live Online | $450
Explore how to build smarter AI assistants with Claude Projects that remember your business context and work seamlessly across chats.
Exploring AI Platforms: Choosing the Right Tool for the Task
Starting on Sep 30 | Live Online | $300
Learn how to choose the best AI solutions for your needs by exploring the strengths, limitations, and real-world applications of top platforms like OpenAI’s GPT, MidJourney, and DALL·E.
Power Up Your PowerPoint Presentations: Leveraging ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) for Outstanding Next-Gen Presentations
Starting on Oct 2 | 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.
Accomplishing More with Less Stress: Focus, AI, and Vibe Writing
Starting on Oct 6 | 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.
Stanford AI Playground 101: Practice and Exploration
Starting on Oct 6 | 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.
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.
AI in Medical Education: From Foundations to Practice
Starting on Oct 8 | Live Online | $1500
A practical four-session introduction to AI in medical education. Explore AI foundations, AI tutors, AI-powered simulation, and AI-supported assessment while building teaching activities with responsible use built in.
The Future is Now: AI Tools and Applications for Healthcare Professionals - Certificate Workshop
Starting on Oct 12 | Live Online | $1200
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.
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 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.
Better AI Prompts for a Better Response
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.Custom Training (1:1 or Team)Full list of Technology Training Classes
