Stanford Executive Program (SEP) is a deeply personal experience – a unique opportunity in your adult life to reflect, gain new insights and perspective, and prepare for what’s next. From the moment you arrive on campus, you’ll discover why many alumni wonder why they didn’t choose the SEP experience sooner.

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SEP is designed to provide flexibility while maintaining a transformative experience, offered in two formats:

• Full Time, In-Person Format 
  Spend 6 consecutive weeks on campus at Stanford, fully immersed in a rigorous and enriching environment with your cohort and faculty.
• Flex, Hybrid Format 
  Combine the flexibility of online learning with the richness of in-person engagement. Begin with 2 weeks on campus to build connections and immerse yourself in the program, followed by 10 weeks of online coursework to deepen your knowledge and engage virtually with faculty and peers. Complete your program with 2 final weeks on campus with additional intensive, hands-on learning and meaningful in-person experiences.

Experiential learning in SEP challenges participants with real-world, action-based activities that bring leadership principles to life. This hands-on approach emphasizes practice, reflection, and application.

In addition to traditional classwork focused on lectures and theory, experiential learning ensures that learning is deeply personal and immediately relevant which fosters stronger retention and a greater ability to apply concepts. Gain the confidence to act decisively, adapt to uncertainty, and inspire others.

Examples of Experiential Learning in action in SEP:

• Simulations and Case Exercises: Engage in dynamic simulations, such as crisis management or strategic decision-making, that replicate high-pressure scenarios leaders face in the real world.
• Leadership Labs: Participate in interactive workshops that test and refine your leadership style, with real-time feedback from faculty and peers.
• Collaborative Projects: Work in small groups to solve complex, global business challenges, applying newly learned frameworks to generate actionable insights.
• Personal Reflection Activities: Use guided self-assessments and coaching sessions to connect theoretical insights with your leadership goals and personal values.