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University IT Technology Training sessions are available to a wide range of participants, including Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and employees of Stanford Hospitals & Clinics, such as Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
Additionally, some of these programs are open to interested individuals not affiliated with Stanford, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.
Design Thinking Reimagined: Creativity Meets AI
Starting on Feb 18 | 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.Canva: Creating Visual Content for Beginners
Starting on Feb 18 | Live Online | $450
This introductory course introduces beginning graphic designers to Canva, covering flyer creation, document branding, social media posts, and presentations. You will also delve into Canva's photo editing capabilities, and experiment with making videos.
Advancing into Data Analytics from Excel to Python
Starting on Feb 18 | Live Online | $450
This six-hour session will review the foundations of data analytics using Excel and then transfer and advance that knowledge to perform a complete data analysis using the Python programming language.Prerequisite: Learners should have an understanding of Basic Programming and Excel.
PMP Certification Exam Prep Bootcamp
Starting on Feb 24 | Live Online | $1800
Be ready to conquer the PMP exam with our 5-week, 35-hour, instructor-led PMP certification bootcamp.
Data Storytelling With Intuitive Visualization
Starting on Feb 24 | Live Online | $450
This course is designed to help you understand best practices for data visualization and storytelling, even without prior experience. Learn tips to engage your audience to help them remember the key points of your data.Audience:
ChatGPT for Data Analysis: Advanced Prompt Techniques
Starting on Feb 24 | Live Online | $450
Design efficient prompts that deliver results with fewer steps in data science projects. Build a solid understanding of prompt engineering principles and recognize their impact on workflows and outcomes in the data science field.
Beginning Excel: From Basics to Practical Data Skills (Excel Bootcamp Series)
Starting on Feb 25 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
This course will introduce the basics of the Excel user interface including spreadsheet terminology, navigation techniques, formatting best practices, and commonly-used formulas and functions to assist with efficient and effective data transformation.
Beginning Excel: From Basics to Practical Data Skills (Excel Bootcamp Series)
Starting on Feb 25 | Live Online | $300
This course will introduce the basics of the Excel user interface including spreadsheet terminology, navigation techniques, formatting best practices, and commonly-used formulas and functions to assist with efficient and effective data transformation.
Essential Excel Functions and Formula Techniques (Excel Bootcamp Series)
Starting on Feb 25 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
This course will cover advanced formulas and functions including VLOOKUP, showcase the benefits and use of conditional formatting, and introduce the best practices for arranging the page layout and printer settings for various spreadsheets.
Essential Excel Functions and Formula Techniques (Excel Bootcamp Series)
Starting on Feb 25 | Live Online | $300
This course will cover advanced formulas and functions including VLOOKUP, showcase the benefits and use of conditional formatting, and introduce the best practices for arranging the page layout and printer settings for various spreadsheets.
Effectively Write and Manage Professional Emails and Leverage AI Tools
Starting on Feb 26 | Live Online | $220
This workshop offers cutting-edge techniques to elevate your email game. Dive into effective writing strategies, inbox management, mastering email etiquette, and utilizing tools like ChatGPT to revolutionize your messaging.
Smartsheet: Working Smarter with Reports and Dashboards
Starting on Feb 26 | Live Online | $300
This class explores the ways to use Smartsheet for filtering your data and making it viewable for stakeholders. You will be introduced to creating reports and dashboards to maximize how data is presented or shared.
Smartsheet: Working Smarter with Reports and Dashboards
Starting on Feb 26 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
This class explores the ways to use Smartsheet for filtering your data and making it viewable for stakeholders. You will be introduced to creating reports and dashboards to maximize how data is presented or shared.
Introduction to R Programming
Starting on Mar 3 | Live Online | $800
In this hands-on course, the R programming language is taught with the objectives to collect, analyze, and visualize datasets from various sources, and apply practical statistical data analysis.
Demystify Outlook Mail and Calendar (PC)
Starting on Mar 5 | Live Online | $450
Discover the true power of Microsoft Outlook. Boost your productivity when managing your time and email with this popular tool. Learn tips and tricks of Outlook scheduling and communication work flow.
Unlocking Generative AI: Practical Applications for Daily Workflow
Starting on Mar 5 | Live Online | $300
This workshop is tailored specifically for beginners eager to harness the power of artificial intelligence. It will guide you through the world of AI, show you practical applications, and empower your skills to integrate AI into your everyday routines.
How to Use AI With Excel for Easier Data Analysis
Starting on Mar 5 | Live Online | $300
Explore the integration of AI in Excel to enhance data analysis efficiency. This class covers generative AI tools, formula optimization, task automation, and data insights, empowering participants to work smarter and make informed decisions.How to Produce Outstanding Digital Photos
Starting on Mar 9 | Live Online | $300
This class will teach you about your Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera and mirrorless camera. Learn how to use manual settings, aperture, and correctly expose your photographs. Other subjects covered shutter priority, focal points, aperture priority and why the automatic setting should be the last option. The class will also cover file options, editing software options and storage.
Charting with Excel: Basic Chart Creation and Customization (Excel Bootcamp Series)
Starting on Mar 10 | Live Online | $300
This course will dive into the creation and management of Excel charts to transform data into visual elements. It will address the basic concepts and terminology, editing capabilities, and working with the formatting panel.This is the third session of the Stanford University Technology Training Excel Proficiency Certificate program. The program includes four half-day training sessions and a final exam challenge. In order to obtain your certificate of completion, you must attend at least three of the four sessions and successfully pass the final exam challenge.
Charting with Excel: Basic Chart Creation and Customization (Excel Bootcamp Series)
Starting on Mar 10 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
This course will dive into the creation and management of Excel charts to transform data into visual elements. It will address the basic concepts and terminology, editing capabilities, and working with the formatting panel.This is the third session of the Stanford University Technology Training Excel Proficiency Certificate program. The program includes four half-day training sessions and a final exam challenge. In order to obtain your certificate of completion, you must attend at least three of the four sessions and successfully pass the final exam challenge.
Project Management: Practices and Tools
Starting on Mar 10 | Live Online | $300
Learn how to enhance your project management skills and better manage projects of all kinds. This session focuses on bringing innovative insights and practical techniques to revolutionize managing projects of all sizes.
Excel Data Sets and Reporting (Excel Bootcamp Series)
Starting on Mar 10 | Live Online | $300
This course will introduce the creation and management of Excel tables to organize data sets. It will also cover the basic and advanced sorting and filtering of datasets and introduce the use and generation of Pivot Tables for reporting.This is the fourth session of the Stanford University Technology Training Excel Proficiency Certificate program. The program includes four half-day training sessions and a final exam challenge. In order to obtain your certificate of completion, you must attend at least three of the four sessions and successfully pass the final exam challenge.
Excel Data Sets and Reporting (Excel Bootcamp Series)
Starting on Mar 10 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
This course will introduce the creation and management of Excel tables to organize data sets. It will also cover the basic and advanced sorting and filtering of datasets and introduce the use and generation of Pivot Tables for reporting.This is the fourth session of the Stanford University Technology Training Excel Proficiency Certificate program. The program includes four half-day training sessions and a final exam challenge. In order to obtain your certificate of completion, you must attend at least three of the four sessions and successfully pass the final exam challenge.
Getting Started with Image Processing and Generation with Photoshop, ChatGPT and AI
Starting on Mar 10 | Live Online | $450
Explore the power of Generative AI in image processing and generation across platforms like Photoshop, ChatGPT, and MidJourney, enhancing and creating artwork with advanced tools.Excel Efficiency Unleashed: Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts and Time-Saving Techniques
Starting on Mar 12 | Live Online | $300
This class introduces a comprehensive collection of Excel keyboard shortcuts and time-saving techniques to enhance speed and efficiency.
Precision Prompts: Unlocking AI for Creative Writing, Problem-Solving, and Innovative Solutions
Starting on Mar 12 | Live Online | $300
This intermediate course builds on foundational generative AI knowledge, focusing on advanced prompt engineering techniques. Participants will refine their ability to fine-tune AI outputs across multiple platforms for more precise and impactful results.Tableau Desktop - Beginner
Starting on Mar 16 | Live Online | $625
Working in conjunction with Stanford users and the Stanford Data Visualization Community of Practice, Technology Training is pleased to offer a new series of Tableau Desktop training courses designed to help you leverage the full power of Tableau Desktop against use cases relevant to Stanford. This is the first course in the series.Excel: Essential Skills and Tools to Manage Financial Data
Starting on Mar 17 | Live Online | $450
This class provides you with the essential skills and tools to manage financial data in Excel.Topics covered in this session include basic financial functions, shortcuts and time-saving techniques, and best practices for forecasting data.Prerequisites: Intermediate Excel knowledgeGoal: To become better acquainted with the financial capabilities of ExcelObjectives:
Project Management: Smartsheet Practical Applications
Starting on Mar 17 | Live Online | $450
Discover how you can create a collaborative working hub that facilitates communication among various team members, and learn effective techniques to keep your team current on the status of all project activities and tasks.
Getting Started with ChatGPT
Starting on Mar 18 | Live Online | $300
Students will learn how to use ChatGPT in a practical way to work faster and more efficiently. We will cover the technology behind Chat GPT, prompt engineering, and how to leverage its capabilities for various use cases.Google Apps 101: Docs and Sheets
Starting on Mar 19 | Live Online | $300
Note: Make sure you are able to access Google Drive via http://webdocs.stanford.edu.
Exploring AI Platforms: Choosing the Right Tool for the Task
Starting on Mar 19 | 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.
Getting Started with ChatGPT
Starting on Mar 21 | Live Online | $300
Students will learn how to use ChatGPT in a practical way to work faster and more efficiently. We will cover the technology behind Chat GPT, prompt engineering, and how to leverage its capabilities for various use cases.Beginner's SQL Workshop
Starting on Mar 23 | Live Online | $450
This course covers basic database setup and writing SQL queries to select, filter, and aggregate data and combine multiple data tables. As a workshop, there will be a heavy emphasis on practice and interactive exercises.Prerequisites:Adobe Illustrator Essentials: Creating Impactful Digital Art and Designs
Starting on Mar 24 | Live Online | $800
Learn all the tools and functions of Adobe Illustrator. From navigating to drawing, working with type to templates, and brushes to blending modes, we will cover everything you will need to know to create digital illustrations and impactful layouts.
Generative AI Prompting Basics for Beginners
Starting on Mar 24 | Live Online | $300
This course covers essential skills for crafting effective prompts across various AI text-generation tools. Participants gain practical insights into prompt engineering, ethical usage, and real-world applications on diverse generative AI platforms.Excel Data Analysis: From Data Management to Dynamic Reporting
Starting on Mar 24 | Live Online | $800
It is hardly a secret that Excel conceals powerful tools that, when discovered, can immediately ramp up productivity and prowess of a savvy data analyst. You can find these incredible tools right in Excel - straight at your fingertips. Here’s what you need to get ahead of the game with these powerful tools:Become aware of what is possible,Invest time to wrap your mind around the superior techniques,
Using Smartsheet for Financial Tracking and Managing Budgets
Starting on Mar 26 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
In this session, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on working with your project budget and actual expenses, along with adding an approval status of each line item, with all information in a central location.
Using Smartsheet for Financial Tracking and Managing Budgets
Starting on Mar 26 | Live Online | $300
In this session, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on working with your project budget and actual expenses, along with adding an approval status of each line item, with all information in a central location.
Level Up Your ChatGPT Skills: From Basics to Advanced Techniques
Starting on Mar 31 | 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.
AI-Powered Project Management: Certificate Workshop
Starting on Apr 1 | 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.
Effectively Write and Manage Professional Emails and Leverage AI Tools
Starting on Apr 1 | Live Online | $220
This workshop offers cutting-edge techniques to elevate your email game. Dive into effective writing strategies, inbox management, mastering email etiquette, and utilizing tools like ChatGPT to revolutionize your messaging.
Beginning ChatGPT for Data Analysis
Starting on Apr 2 | Live Online | $300
This course teaches professionals how to use large language models like ChatGPT for data analysis, visualization, and processing across formats such as Excel, PDFs, and PowerPoints, highlighting various tool capabilities.Getting Started with Google Sheets
Starting on Apr 3 | Live Online | $300
Learn the basics of Google's spreadsheet application and see how it implements equivalent Excel features and offers more by being hosted in the cloud.By the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to learn how to create Google Sheets and work with formulas, functions, filtering data, and creating a pivot table.
Creating and Managing Smartsheet Forms
Starting on Apr 3 | Live Online | $300
This class explores how to intake data into a Smartsheet using a form.
Creating and Managing Smartsheet Forms
Starting on Apr 3 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
This class explores how to intake data into a Smartsheet using a form.
Using Technology for Innovative Storytelling
Starting on Apr 7 | Live Online | $220
This workshop equips technical professionals with the tools to craft and deliver compelling stories, ensuring their messages resonate effectively in business settings. The session enhances skills in storytelling, presentation, and audience engagement.
Project Management: Practices and Tools
Starting on Apr 9 | Live Online | $300
Learn how to enhance your project management skills and better manage projects of all kinds. This session focuses on bringing innovative insights and practical techniques to revolutionize managing projects of all sizes.
Using Qualtrics to Produce Effective Surveys
Starting on Apr 14 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
Qualtrics is an easy-to-use survey tool available to all Stanford users. It allows users to build, distribute, and analyze simple or complex surveys. In this class learn the basics of creating, customizing, distributing, and analyzing Qualtrics surveys.
Microsoft Power BI Bootcamp: Transforming Data to Dashboards
Starting on Apr 14 | Live Online | $450
Most Technology Training classes will be delivered online until further notice. Before each sesson, Tech Training will provide a Zoom link for live online classes, along with any required class materials.
Using Qualtrics to Produce Effective Surveys
Starting on Apr 14 | Live Online | $300
Qualtrics is an easy-to-use survey tool available to all Stanford users. It allows users to build, distribute, and analyze simple or complex surveys. In this class learn the basics of creating, customizing, distributing, and analyzing Qualtrics surveys.
Python I Workshop: Introduction to Programming with AI
Starting on Apr 14 | Live Online | $800
Using a structured step-by-step approach, each session will present learners with the knowledge and skills to guide them towards becoming Python programmers.
Accomplishing More with Less Stress: Managing the Digital Overload
Starting on Apr 14 | Live Online | $300
This instructor-led, interactive workshop deals with today's most pressing issues in the workplace, covering topics relating to managing time, priorities, interruptions, email and calendar, and to-do lists, as well as organizing electronic and paper documents, and most importantly being invigorated and re-energized in the workplace.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) Workshop
Starting on Apr 14 | Live Online | $1200
The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is a professional certification intended for new and aspiring project managers who are looking to develop their project management skills and expand their knowledge of the field.
Getting Started with ChatGPT
Starting on Apr 14 | Live Online | $300
Students will learn how to use ChatGPT in a practical way to work faster and more efficiently. We will cover the technology behind Chat GPT, prompt engineering, and how to leverage its capabilities for various use cases.
The Remarkable Remote and Hybrid Worker
Starting on Apr 15 | Live Online | $300
This live online training is designed to help you successfully navigate today's work environment, including challenges with changing priorities, working in distributed environments, and communicating effectively. Many are asked to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office and collaborate with others in a hybrid environment.
Smartsheet Essentials: From Creation to Collaboration for Enhanced Productivity
Starting on Apr 16 | In-person (Stanford Campus) | $300
Discover how Smartsheets can help increase work agility and collaboration by providing a powerful platform for planning, organizing, managing, reporting, and automating work.
Smartsheet Essentials: From Creation to Collaboration for Enhanced Productivity
Starting on Apr 16 | Live Online | $300
Discover how Smartsheets can help increase work agility and collaboration by providing a powerful platform for planning, organizing, managing, reporting, and automating work.The Perfect 15-Minute Day Method: From Scattered to Accomplished and Happy
Starting on Apr 16 | Live Online | $220
This workshop tackles workplace challenges by introducing mindfulness and translating it to techniques you can incorporate into your work life using a journal, a timer, and a method, to help you manage through the most demanding work environments.
Exploring AI Platforms: Choosing the Right Tool for the Task
Starting on Apr 16 | 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.
Project Management Professional Fast Track: Weekend Certification Prep
Starting on Apr 17 | Live Online | $1800
This accelerated weekend course is designed to introduce participants to the key concepts, topics, and guidance provided by PMI for the PMP certification. The course also helps participants prepare and study for successful exam completion. Before the session, Tech Training will provide a Zoom link for live online classes, along with any required class materials.
Tableau Desktop: Beyond the Basics
Starting on Apr 20 | Live Online | $625
This class teaches advanced concepts of LOD calculations, Mapping, Complex chart types and reference lines, dashboard interactivity and performance best practices for creating efficient workbooks.
Python for Healthcare
Starting on Apr 21 | Live Online | $450
This six-hour course provides a better understanding of how Python can be leveraged to assist Healthcare professionals in the practice of medicine, encompassing Clinical Research, Patient Care, and Hospital Management.
Precision Prompts: Unlocking AI for Creative Writing, Problem-Solving, and Innovative Solutions
Starting on Apr 21 | Live Online | $300
This intermediate course builds on foundational generative AI knowledge, focusing on advanced prompt engineering techniques. Participants will refine their ability to fine-tune AI outputs across multiple platforms for more precise and impactful results.
Generative AI Prompting Basics for Beginners
Starting on Apr 23 | Live Online | $300
This course covers essential skills for crafting effective prompts across various AI text-generation tools. Participants gain practical insights into prompt engineering, ethical usage, and real-world applications on diverse generative AI platforms.Gentle Introduction to Google Drive
Starting on Apr 24 | Live Online | $220
This session will start from the beginning by introducing an overview of Google Drive. You will have the opportunity to learn the basic features and functionality of Google Drive including creating, managing, editing, and sharing.This session will help bring you up to speed in understanding this cloud-based document sharing application. This gentle introduction is a great starting place for those who have had Google Docs (documents) shared with them but they are unsure where to go from there.
Introduction to R Programming
Starting on Apr 30 | Live Online | $800
In this hands-on course, the R programming language is taught with the objectives to collect, analyze, and visualize datasets from various sources, and apply practical statistical data analysis.
PMP Certification Exam Prep Bootcamp
Starting on May 12 | Live Online | $1800
Be ready to conquer the PMP exam with our 5-week, 35-hour, instructor-led PMP certification bootcamp.Excel Efficiency Unleashed: Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts and Time-Saving Techniques
Starting on Jun 25 | Live Online | $200
This class introduces a comprehensive collection of Excel keyboard shortcuts and time-saving techniques to enhance speed and efficiency.
Python II: Prep for Associate in Python Programming Certification
Starting on Jul 7 | Live Online | $800
This workshop is designed to take beginners to the next level beyond the basics, to help them gain more confidence in their Python programming skills, become more proficient in Python and also prepare for the PCAP certification should they decide to pursue it.Tableau Desktop - Beginner
Starting on Jul 13 | Live Online | $625
Working in conjunction with Stanford users and the Stanford Data Visualization Community of Practice, Technology Training is pleased to offer a new series of Tableau Desktop training courses designed to help you leverage the full power of Tableau Desktop against use cases relevant to Stanford. This is the first course in the series.
AI-Powered Project Management: Certificate Workshop
Starting on Jul 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.Excel Efficiency Unleashed: Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts and Time-Saving Techniques
Starting on Jul 22 | Live Online | $200
This class introduces a comprehensive collection of Excel keyboard shortcuts and time-saving techniques to enhance speed and efficiency.
Level Up Your ChatGPT Skills: From Basics to Advanced Techniques
Starting on Aug 4 | 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.Excel: Essential Skills and Tools to Manage Financial Data
Starting on Aug 11 | Live Online | $450
This class provides you with the essential skills and tools to manage financial data in Excel.Topics covered in this session include basic financial functions, shortcuts and time-saving techniques, and best practices for forecasting data.Prerequisites: Intermediate Excel knowledgeGoal: To become better acquainted with the financial capabilities of ExcelObjectives:
Tableau Desktop: Beyond the Basics
Starting on Aug 17 | Live Online | $625
This class teaches advanced concepts of LOD calculations, Mapping, Complex chart types and reference lines, dashboard interactivity and performance best practices for creating efficient workbooks.Excel Efficiency Unleashed: Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts and Time-Saving Techniques
Starting on Aug 19 | Live Online | $200
This class introduces a comprehensive collection of Excel keyboard shortcuts and time-saving techniques to enhance speed and efficiency.
PMP Certification Exam Prep Bootcamp
Starting on Aug 25 | Live Online | $1800
Be ready to conquer the PMP exam with our 5-week, 35-hour, instructor-led PMP certification bootcamp.Custom Training (1:1 or Team)Full list of Technology Training Classes
