Stanford Center for Professional Development

The Stanford Center for Professional Development connects working professionals worldwide to the research and teaching

of Stanford University faculty in the School of Engineering and related academic departments. Qualified individuals may

study for master of science degrees on a part-time basis, pursue graduate and professional certificates, take individual

graduate and professional courses, participate in workshops, view free online seminars and more. Courses are delivered

online, on the Stanford campus in the heart of the Silicon Valley, and at the work site.

practical approaches scpd.stanford.edu

proven results IP Solutions, LLC

IP Solutions enables organizations to build their capabilities in project, program, and

portfolio management. The company works with clients in Fortune 500and other
The Stanford Advanced Project Management
organizations worldwide, providing a full range of education and consulting solutions
program is a unique blend of cutting-edge Stanford
including courses, custom workshops, project office and portfolio management services,
University research and proven techniques from
capability assessments, mentoring, and other support services.
leading-practice companies that provides crucial
www.ipslearning.com
insights and practical tools for managing projects,

portfolios, and complex systems.

Stanford Advanced
Stanford Advanced Project Management
Learn powerful approaches to:
ERemain competitive and manage change in a multi-dimensional
Project Management
environment
E Lead cross-functional teams in a global context
Certificate Program
E Improve productivity and profitability

Who should enroll

Free Seminars and Webinars Providing professionals with advanced tools
Whether you manage small projects or large-scale initiatives, the Stanford and techniques to strategically execute
Advanced Project Management program will benefit you. Participants come Register to view at no charge presentations by
from diverse organizations such as: projects, programs, and portfolios
E Adobe Systems E BAE Systems E Google E Intel
Stanford faculty and industry experts such as:

stanford
E Cisco Systems E Genentech E Oracle E Visa
E The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation E Challenges with Complex, Cross-Functional, and Geographical Program Teams

E Executing Strategy in Challenging Times: Tools and Insights that Deliver Results

O
PMP® certified project managers are encouraged to apply as they will o n l i n e a t S t a n f o r d a t w o r k
acquire new skills that go beyond the Project Management Body of

F Need more?
Knowledge (PMBOK®).

N
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three to five

I
years of experience managing projects, and may need to complete
the Project Management Mastery course online to satisfy admission
E apm.stanford.edu/info
requirements.
scpd.stanford.edu
courses “I am still amazed at the daily use I get from SAPM principles and how they are helping me to
Competency Model

re-establish project professionalism in my plant. Both my superiors and management peers

have expressed surprise at the progress that has been made in a short time.” Market
Analysis Research Sense Risk
Alignment Foresight
—Thomas Ryba, Cargill-Hammond
Policy Creativity
Required Courses
Planning Make critical Design Thinking
Converting Strategy into Action* Leadership for Strategic Execution decisions in
Insight view of conflicting Prototyping
Understand the framework for strategic execution that incorporates a Explore the key leadership challenges facing those responsible for executing Use foresight and
full range of proven approaches and emerging concepts to align project their company’s strategies through organizational change and portfolio,
goals and tolerance
unconventional thinking Become a Stanford Certified
Develop long term for risk.
initiatives with strategic objectives. program, and project implementation. Communication to create, analyze, and Project Portfolio
goals to inform policy assess new ideas Project Manager
It is recommended that you take this course first. and action. and opportunities.
Mastering the Project Portfolio Teams Culture and Organizations Complete the three required courses and three electives to receive the credential
*This course counts as an elective in the Strategic Decision and Risk Management
certificate program. strategicdecisions.stanford.edu Learn how to ensure that project work and assigned resources consistently
contribute to the realization of business strategies. of Stanford Certified Project Manager. The certificate demonstrates mastery of
Change Guide and motivate Implement strategy Negotiation
others to work together through effective advanced project management methods and techniques.
Elective Courses toward a common goal. management of resources.
Vision Operations
Build Winning Stakeholder Commitments Managing Global Initiatives: Strategy and Execution Record of Completion
Cultivate trustworthy relationships with project stakeholders across Anticipate and navigate the challenges that arise in planning, staffing, and
generational, gender, and cultural boundaries within your organization structuring a complex, capital-intensive project in an international market context. Upon completion of each course, you will receive via email a certified pdf that
and beyond. (Formerly Leveraging the Customer Relationship) (Online Only)
contains your course history. Continuing Education Units are available upon request.

Designing the Organization for Execution Managing Without Authority

Align structure, culture, and incentives to achieve business goals at the Acquire the skills to get people to work together more effectively, negotiate Are you a PMP®?
project, program, and portfolio level. (Online Only) priorities, and resolve performance problems in a project-based environment.
Leadership Strategy Decision-Making Innovation Execution Earn professional development units (PDUs) towards maintaining your PMI
Executing Complex Programs New! Mastering the Integrated Program
Build Winning Stakeholder Commitments 3 3 credential. All Stanford Advanced Project Management courses are pre-approved
Explore predictive versus empirical strategies for managing complex Explore best practice solutions to the many challenges of managing complex,
programs that ensure results from senior management, key stakeholders, fast-paced, interdependent projects. (Online Only) Converting Strategy into Action 3 3 3 for PDUs.
and project teams internal and external to the organization.
Designing the Organization for Execution 3 3 3
Project Management Mastery*
Financial Mastery for Projects Streamline an approach to planning and managing projects of any size and Executing Complex Programs New! 3 3 3 Program Directors
Communicate confidently about the economic value of projects throughout learn the project management skills essential for success in today’s tough
Financial Mastery for Projects 3 3 3
their lifecycles by showing how their performance affects corporate revenue business environment. Raymond Levitt
recognition, profit, and cash flow. Leadership for Strategic Execution 3 3 3 3 3
*This course does not count toward certification. Applicants may need to complete Academic Director and Founder, Stanford
this course online to satisfy admission requirements. Leading Change from the Middle 3 3 3 Advanced Project Management
Leading Change from the Middle Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Learn how to effect change from within your team or business unit and Leading Effective Teams 3 3
Project Risk Management Director, Collaboratory for Research on Global Projects
acquire proven communication tools for all stakeholders. Learn tools and techniques for tracking and mitigating the broad range of Managing Global Initiatives: Strategy and Execution 3 3 3
risks and uncertainty inherent in the management of complex projects. Managing Without Authority 3 3
Leading Effective Teams Tim Wasserman
(Online Only)
Hone the team management skills necessary for today’s environment, Mastering the Integrated Program 3 3 3 Chief Learning Officer and Stanford Advanced Project
where team members may be geographically distributed, working across Management Program Director, IP Solutions, LLC
The Strategic PMO: Projects to Enterprise Mastering the Project Portfolio 3 3 3 3
time zones, cultures, and organizational boundaries. Define, implement, and manage the ideal project management support
function for your organization. Project Risk Management 3 3

apm.stanford.edu/info The Strategic PMO: Projects to Enterprise 3 3 3

courses “I am still amazed at the daily use I get from SAPM principles and how they are helping me to
Competency Model

re-establish project professionalism in my plant. Both my superiors and management peers

have expressed surprise at the progress that has been made in a short time.” Market
Analysis Research Sense Risk
Alignment Foresight
—Thomas Ryba, Cargill-Hammond
Policy Creativity
Required Courses
Planning Make critical Design Thinking
Converting Strategy into Action* Leadership for Strategic Execution decisions in
Insight view of conflicting Prototyping
Understand the framework for strategic execution that incorporates a Explore the key leadership challenges facing those responsible for executing Use foresight and
full range of proven approaches and emerging concepts to align project their company’s strategies through organizational change and portfolio,
goals and tolerance
unconventional thinking Become a Stanford Certified
Develop long term for risk.
initiatives with strategic objectives. program, and project implementation. Communication to create, analyze, and Project Portfolio
goals to inform policy assess new ideas Project Manager
It is recommended that you take this course first. and action. and opportunities.
Mastering the Project Portfolio Teams Culture and Organizations Complete the three required courses and three electives to receive the credential
*This course counts as an elective in the Strategic Decision and Risk Management
certificate program. strategicdecisions.stanford.edu Learn how to ensure that project work and assigned resources consistently
contribute to the realization of business strategies. of Stanford Certified Project Manager. The certificate demonstrates mastery of
Change Guide and motivate Implement strategy Negotiation
others to work together through effective advanced project management methods and techniques.
Elective Courses toward a common goal. management of resources.
Vision Operations
Build Winning Stakeholder Commitments Managing Global Initiatives: Strategy and Execution Record of Completion
Cultivate trustworthy relationships with project stakeholders across Anticipate and navigate the challenges that arise in planning, staffing, and
generational, gender, and cultural boundaries within your organization structuring a complex, capital-intensive project in an international market context. Upon completion of each course, you will receive via email a certified pdf that
and beyond. (Formerly Leveraging the Customer Relationship) (Online Only)
contains your course history. Continuing Education Units are available upon request.

Designing the Organization for Execution Managing Without Authority

Align structure, culture, and incentives to achieve business goals at the Acquire the skills to get people to work together more effectively, negotiate Are you a PMP®?
project, program, and portfolio level. (Online Only) priorities, and resolve performance problems in a project-based environment.
Leadership Strategy Decision-Making Innovation Execution Earn professional development units (PDUs) towards maintaining your PMI
Executing Complex Programs New! Mastering the Integrated Program
Build Winning Stakeholder Commitments 3 3 credential. All Stanford Advanced Project Management courses are pre-approved
Explore predictive versus empirical strategies for managing complex Explore best practice solutions to the many challenges of managing complex,
programs that ensure results from senior management, key stakeholders, fast-paced, interdependent projects. (Online Only) Converting Strategy into Action 3 3 3 for PDUs.
and project teams internal and external to the organization.
Designing the Organization for Execution 3 3 3
Project Management Mastery*
Financial Mastery for Projects Streamline an approach to planning and managing projects of any size and Executing Complex Programs New! 3 3 3 Program Directors
Communicate confidently about the economic value of projects throughout learn the project management skills essential for success in today’s tough
Financial Mastery for Projects 3 3 3
their lifecycles by showing how their performance affects corporate revenue business environment. Raymond Levitt
recognition, profit, and cash flow. Leadership for Strategic Execution 3 3 3 3 3
*This course does not count toward certification. Applicants may need to complete Academic Director and Founder, Stanford
this course online to satisfy admission requirements. Leading Change from the Middle 3 3 3 Advanced Project Management
Leading Change from the Middle Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Learn how to effect change from within your team or business unit and Leading Effective Teams 3 3
Project Risk Management Director, Collaboratory for Research on Global Projects
acquire proven communication tools for all stakeholders. Learn tools and techniques for tracking and mitigating the broad range of Managing Global Initiatives: Strategy and Execution 3 3 3
risks and uncertainty inherent in the management of complex projects. Managing Without Authority 3 3
Leading Effective Teams Tim Wasserman
(Online Only)
Hone the team management skills necessary for today’s environment, Mastering the Integrated Program 3 3 3 Chief Learning Officer and Stanford Advanced Project
where team members may be geographically distributed, working across Management Program Director, IP Solutions, LLC
The Strategic PMO: Projects to Enterprise Mastering the Project Portfolio 3 3 3 3
time zones, cultures, and organizational boundaries. Define, implement, and manage the ideal project management support
function for your organization. Project Risk Management 3 3

apm.stanford.edu/info The Strategic PMO: Projects to Enterprise 3 3 3

 Stanford Center for Professional Development
The Stanford Center for Professional Development connects working professionals worldwide to the research and teaching

of Stanford University faculty in the School of Engineering and related academic departments. Qualified individuals may

study for master of science degrees on a part-time basis, pursue graduate and professional certificates, take individual

graduate and professional courses, participate in workshops, view free online seminars and more. Courses are delivered

online, on the Stanford campus in the heart of the Silicon Valley, and at the work site.

practical approaches scpd.stanford.edu

proven results IP Solutions, LLC

IP Solutions enables organizations to build their capabilities in project, program, and

portfolio management. The company works with clients in Fortune 500and other
The Stanford Advanced Project Management
organizations worldwide, providing a full range of education and consulting solutions
program is a unique blend of cutting-edge Stanford
including courses, custom workshops, project office and portfolio management services,
University research and proven techniques from
capability assessments, mentoring, and other support services.
leading-practice companies that provides crucial
www.ipslearning.com
insights and practical tools for managing projects,

portfolios, and complex systems.

Stanford Advanced
Stanford Advanced Project Management
Learn powerful approaches to:
ERemain competitive and manage change in a multi-dimensional
Project Management
environment
E Lead cross-functional teams in a global context
Certificate Program
E Improve productivity and profitability

Who should enroll

Free Seminars and Webinars Providing professionals with advanced tools
Whether you manage small projects or large-scale initiatives, the Stanford and techniques to strategically execute
Advanced Project Management program will benefit you. Participants come Register to view at no charge presentations by
from diverse organizations such as: projects, programs, and portfolios
E Adobe Systems E BAE Systems E Google E Intel
Stanford faculty and industry experts such as:

stanford
E Cisco Systems E Genentech E Oracle E Visa
E The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation E Challenges with Complex, Cross-Functional, and Geographical Program Teams

E Executing Strategy in Challenging Times: Tools and Insights that Deliver Results

O
PMP® certified project managers are encouraged to apply as they will o n l i n e a t S t a n f o r d a t w o r k
acquire new skills that go beyond the Project Management Body of

F Need more?
Knowledge (PMBOK®).

N
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three to five

I
years of experience managing projects, and may need to complete
the Project Management Mastery course online to satisfy admission
E apm.stanford.edu/info
requirements.
scpd.stanford.edu
 Stanford Center for Professional Development
The Stanford Center for Professional Development connects working professionals worldwide to the research and teaching

of Stanford University faculty in the School of Engineering and related academic departments. Qualified individuals may

study for master of science degrees on a part-time basis, pursue graduate and professional certificates, take individual

graduate and professional courses, participate in workshops, view free online seminars and more. Courses are delivered

online, on the Stanford campus in the heart of the Silicon Valley, and at the work site.

practical approaches scpd.stanford.edu

proven results IP Solutions, LLC

IP Solutions enables organizations to build their capabilities in project, program, and

portfolio management. The company works with clients in Fortune 500and other
The Stanford Advanced Project Management
organizations worldwide, providing a full range of education and consulting solutions
program is a unique blend of cutting-edge Stanford
including courses, custom workshops, project office and portfolio management services,
University research and proven techniques from
capability assessments, mentoring, and other support services.
leading-practice companies that provides crucial
www.ipslearning.com
insights and practical tools for managing projects,

portfolios, and complex systems.

Stanford Advanced
Stanford Advanced Project Management
Learn powerful approaches to:
ERemain competitive and manage change in a multi-dimensional
Project Management
environment
E Lead cross-functional teams in a global context
Certificate Program
E Improve productivity and profitability

Who should enroll

Free Seminars and Webinars Providing professionals with advanced tools
Whether you manage small projects or large-scale initiatives, the Stanford and techniques to strategically execute
Advanced Project Management program will benefit you. Participants come Register to view at no charge presentations by
from diverse organizations such as: projects, programs, and portfolios
E Adobe Systems E BAE Systems E Google E Intel
Stanford faculty and industry experts such as:

stanford
E Cisco Systems E Genentech E Oracle E Visa
E The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation E Challenges with Complex, Cross-Functional, and Geographical Program Teams

E Executing Strategy in Challenging Times: Tools and Insights that Deliver Results

O
PMP® certified project managers are encouraged to apply as they will o n l i n e a t S t a n f o r d a t w o r k
acquire new skills that go beyond the Project Management Body of

F Need more?
Knowledge (PMBOK®).

N
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of three to five

I
years of experience managing projects, and may need to complete
the Project Management Mastery course online to satisfy admission
E apm.stanford.edu/info
requirements.
scpd.stanford.edu
courses “I am still amazed at the daily use I get from SAPM principles and how they are helping me to
Competency Model

re-establish project professionalism in my plant. Both my superiors and management peers

have expressed surprise at the progress that has been made in a short time.” Market
Analysis Research Sense Risk
Alignment Foresight
—Thomas Ryba, Cargill-Hammond
Policy Creativity
Required Courses
Planning Make critical Design Thinking
Converting Strategy into Action* Leadership for Strategic Execution decisions in
Insight view of conflicting Prototyping
Understand the framework for strategic execution that incorporates a Explore the key leadership challenges facing those responsible for executing Use foresight and
full range of proven approaches and emerging concepts to align project their company’s strategies through organizational change and portfolio,
goals and tolerance
unconventional thinking Become a Stanford Certified
Develop long term for risk.
initiatives with strategic objectives. program, and project implementation. Communication to create, analyze, and Project Portfolio
goals to inform policy assess new ideas Project Manager
It is recommended that you take this course first. and action. and opportunities.
Mastering the Project Portfolio Teams Culture and Organizations Complete the three required courses and three electives to receive the credential
*This course counts as an elective in the Strategic Decision and Risk Management
certificate program. strategicdecisions.stanford.edu Learn how to ensure that project work and assigned resources consistently
contribute to the realization of business strategies. of Stanford Certified Project Manager. The certificate demonstrates mastery of
Change Guide and motivate Implement strategy Negotiation
others to work together through effective advanced project management methods and techniques.
Elective Courses toward a common goal. management of resources.
Vision Operations
Build Winning Stakeholder Commitments Managing Global Initiatives: Strategy and Execution Record of Completion
Cultivate trustworthy relationships with project stakeholders across Anticipate and navigate the challenges that arise in planning, staffing, and
generational, gender, and cultural boundaries within your organization structuring a complex, capital-intensive project in an international market context. Upon completion of each course, you will receive via email a certified pdf that
and beyond. (Formerly Leveraging the Customer Relationship) (Online Only)
contains your course history. Continuing Education Units are available upon request.

Designing the Organization for Execution Managing Without Authority

Align structure, culture, and incentives to achieve business goals at the Acquire the skills to get people to work together more effectively, negotiate Are you a PMP®?
project, program, and portfolio level. (Online Only) priorities, and resolve performance problems in a project-based environment.
Leadership Strategy Decision-Making Innovation Execution Earn professional development units (PDUs) towards maintaining your PMI
Executing Complex Programs New! Mastering the Integrated Program
Build Winning Stakeholder Commitments 3 3 credential. All Stanford Advanced Project Management courses are pre-approved
Explore predictive versus empirical strategies for managing complex Explore best practice solutions to the many challenges of managing complex,
programs that ensure results from senior management, key stakeholders, fast-paced, interdependent projects. (Online Only) Converting Strategy into Action 3 3 3 for PDUs.
and project teams internal and external to the organization.
Designing the Organization for Execution 3 3 3
Project Management Mastery*
Financial Mastery for Projects Streamline an approach to planning and managing projects of any size and Executing Complex Programs New! 3 3 3 Program Directors
Communicate confidently about the economic value of projects throughout learn the project management skills essential for success in today’s tough
Financial Mastery for Projects 3 3 3
their lifecycles by showing how their performance affects corporate revenue business environment. Raymond Levitt
recognition, profit, and cash flow. Leadership for Strategic Execution 3 3 3 3 3
*This course does not count toward certification. Applicants may need to complete Academic Director and Founder, Stanford
this course online to satisfy admission requirements. Leading Change from the Middle 3 3 3 Advanced Project Management
Leading Change from the Middle Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Learn how to effect change from within your team or business unit and Leading Effective Teams 3 3
Project Risk Management Director, Collaboratory for Research on Global Projects
acquire proven communication tools for all stakeholders. Learn tools and techniques for tracking and mitigating the broad range of Managing Global Initiatives: Strategy and Execution 3 3 3
risks and uncertainty inherent in the management of complex projects. Managing Without Authority 3 3
Leading Effective Teams Tim Wasserman
(Online Only)
Hone the team management skills necessary for today’s environment, Mastering the Integrated Program 3 3 3 Chief Learning Officer and Stanford Advanced Project
where team members may be geographically distributed, working across Management Program Director, IP Solutions, LLC
The Strategic PMO: Projects to Enterprise Mastering the Project Portfolio 3 3 3 3
time zones, cultures, and organizational boundaries. Define, implement, and manage the ideal project management support
function for your organization. Project Risk Management 3 3

apm.stanford.edu/info The Strategic PMO: Projects to Enterprise 3 3 3