Professional Learning Extension (PLEX)

Stanford Graduate School of Education Professional Learning Extension (PLEX) offers non-degree learning experiences for educators, leaders, and education professionals. 

Our programs, custom offerings and professional certificates support deepening practice and addressing some of education’s greatest challenges. Our team of teacher educators, researchers, and leadership experts offers research-based and practical professional learning experiences in alignment with GSE’s mission of improving lives through learning.

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Stanford Learning Design and Technology Professional Certificate

Prepare to design the future of learning in this new professional certificate program where learning sciences, user-centered learning design, technology, and evaluation meet. 

Drawing from core concepts in our popular Masters of Science in Learning Design and Technology, this seven-month, cohort-based experience is for professionals ready to design and lead more effective learning experiences. With a part-time, online asynchronous format, the courses can be completed on your own schedule.

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