Learning & Development

The University of Colorado Anschutz Learning & Development unit is responsible for the design and delivery of professional development programs for all university faculty and staff. We provide courses on a wide variety of topics including professional development opportunities, interpersonal skills, manager competencies, and targeted topics specific to the university.

Our strategy is to provide professional and leadership development at all levels that is linked directly to supporting the university’s Mission, Vision, and Values; as well as, the promotion and execution of development programs at all career stages.

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Professional Development Pathways

Programs and resources that help chart a personalized professional development journey.

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New Employee Orientation

Required for all new employees within 31 days of hire.

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Required Training

Courses required by the university and your campus. Some courses are role/position specific.

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Instructor-Led Training

In-person courses offered to all university faculty and staff.

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Consulting & Custom Services

Custom courses, team events, and consulting designed to meet your unique needs.

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On-demand resources to enhance your online training experience.

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The Path to Exceptional Productivity

(Recurring Event - Every week on Tuesday)
| 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
In today’s fast-paced world, constant demands on our time like emails, meetings, and notifications can overwhelm even the most organized individual, leading to feelings of busyness without real accomplishment. This course offers a proactive approach to managing the daily influx of distractions. Participants will develop essential skills to prioritize effectively, sharpen their focus, and achieve meaningful results both at work and in life. Through practical strategies and engaging activities, you’ll learn how to cut through the noise and concentrate on what truly matters.
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4 Disciplines of Execution | 4 Contact Hours | In-Person

| 08:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost/fee: $0
This interactive course guides you in removing the distractions of the day-to-day tasks in your day job and being able to focus on ‘Wildly Important Goals' and execute these excellently. This course helps managers move from strategy to execution. The objective of the 4DX process is to teach leaders how to help their teams execute on their highest priorities in the midst of the whirlwind of the day-to-day. We find that by not just teaching 4DX to leaders, but teaching them to teach and implement the process with their teams, they “own the process” at a deeper level and the results are often groundbreaking.
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Fundamentals of Continuous Improvement Methodology and Culture | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost/fee: $0
The focus of continuous improvement is to increase efficiency across campus so that we can better serve our students, improve workplace satisfaction and be agile as we face the current and future challenges of higher education. This course is designed to provide a foundational understanding of continuous improvement culture and mindset and how those concepts can be applied to our daily work.
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Understanding Emotional Intelligence | 3.5 contact hours | Virtual

| 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
Developing emotional intelligence is a life-long journey. It is important to develop because it separates those who know themselves well and take personal responsibility for their actions from those who lack self-awareness and repeat the same mistakes. In the workplace, it is important to develop because it separates those who build rapport, have influence, and collaborate effectively with others from those who are demanding, lack empathy, and are therefore difficult to work with. This interactive course will provide a foundation for understanding the concepts of emotional intelligence, emotional triggers, and how our thoughts and behaviors can influence how we manage our emotions.
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Essential Leadership Practices for Team Success

(Recurring Event - Every week on Thursday)
| 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Effective leadership is the key to unlocking team success. This course provides leaders with the insights, skills, and tools needed to guide their teams toward high performance. Participants will explore essential leadership practices, including fostering collaboration, motivating team members, and navigating challenges with confidence. Whether you are refining your leadership approach or seeking practical strategies to elevate your team’s performance, this interactive course offers relevant guidance for creating a cohesive and successful team.
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Hiring and Candidate Care at CU Anschutz

| 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Using real CU Anschutz recruitment data, we’ll explore trends and opportunities for improvement. The course highlights best practices across the hiring lifecycle—job postings, communication, interviews, salary discussions, and onboarding. Participants will also gain access to practical tools, templates, and guides to streamline their hiring process.
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Communicating as a Leader | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost/fee: $0
Moving from an individual contributor (the doer) to a lead/management position is more than a step up the ladder, but a jump to an entirely new ladder in terms of skills, motivations, perspectives, responsibilities, and impact to the organization. This seminar helps you to identify key skills for communicating to others in your new role.
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Extended DISC | 3.5 contact hours | Virtual

| 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
An important factor toward increasing team achievement is for team members to identify and accommodate to the different behavioral styles and motivators of their co-workers. DISC participants learn four primary behavior types, become aware of differing communication styles, and how to influence better communication outcomes by accommodating the style of a co-worker(s).
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Conflict Resolution Styles Using the TKI | 3 contact hours | Virtual

| 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
This interactive course helps individuals understand the five modes of conflict resolution and your preferred mode for handling most conflict. During this course we will explore the benefits, costs and what it looks like when you over or under use each style.
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Crucial Conversations | 16 contact hours | In-person

(Recurring Event - Every week on Thursday)
| 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Cost/fee: $290
This 16-contact hour training teaches skills for communicating when stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Based on the national best-selling book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when the Stakes are High, the Crucial Conversations course teaches participants to speak persuasively, not abrasively; foster teamwork and better decision-making; build acceptance rather than resistance; and resolve individual and group disagreements.
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