Learning and Development

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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.

News & Updates

Skillsoft Upgraded to Percipio

The university has upgraded the Skillsoft training platform, which hosted CU’s custom training courses and mandatory learning, along with a robust library of professional certifications, prep courses, digital books, and audiobooks. The new platform, Skillsoft Percipio, will offer an enhanced user navigation experience, an expanded library and more tailored learning options for your needs.

Services & Resources

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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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Online Training Resources

On-demand resources to enhance your online training experience.

News & Highlights

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Calendar & Events

What's Happening for the Next 6 Weeks:

Communicating as a Leader | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
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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Talent Acquisition Best Practices & Processes | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost/fee: $0
Are you eager to stay ahead in the dynamic job market and attract top-tier talent? Look no further! In this session, we'll examine the latest job market trends and equip you with the insights to navigate recruitment challenges successfully. Learn the art of crafting compelling job advertisements that attract the perfect candidates. Discover the power of inclusive recruiting practices and candidate care, ensuring a diverse and welcoming work environment at CU Anschutz. From start to finish, our experienced recruiters will guide you through the main phases of University Staff hiring. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to secure the best talent for your department. Don't miss this opportunity!
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Educational Toolbox Series | Hybrid

| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
These workshops are open to all individuals regardless of role or responsibility level. The primary goal of these sessions is to help people gain the knowledge to support them in their roles, and their goals for their career, and to offer global training and sharing of knowledge. Each of these sessions will be held as a hybrid event to accommodate flexible schedules. In-person attendees will be provided lunch. Space is limited, so register early! We look forward to seeing you!
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Working with Employees with Health Conditions | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
The course is designed to assist managers and supervisors to successfully navigate the challenges of implementing a variety of relevant policies and procedures as they relate to an employee who may be experiencing a medical condition(s). In this course, we will address the needs of employees, as well as the concerns of supervisors, managers and unit leaders, when sick leave, Family Medical Leave (FML), Parental Leave, and reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are requested or required.
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Crucial Conversations | 16 contact hours | In-person

(Recurring Event - Every week on Tuesday)
| 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Cost/fee: $300
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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DISC - Leadership Style | 3 contact hours | Virtual

| 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
The DISC Leadership Assessment identifies your natural leadership strengths and development areas. Confident leaders are self-aware of how they prefer to lead and how others perceive their leadership style to make necessary adjustments to be more effective. This course provides you with candid feedback and a road map to make decisions on how to adjust attitudes and behaviors to be more successful with your personal interactions. This interactive course will provide Information on leadership styles associated with the four DISC styles, how to identify the styles of your employees and how to adjust your style to be a more effective and successful leader.
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Writing SMART Performance Goals | 3 contact hours | Virtual

| 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
This interactive course helps individuals understand the difference between hard (technical) and soft (social/interpersonal) skills and how to effectively develop SMART performance goals for each. Individuals are asked to bring two performance goals they are looking to incorporate into their annual performance review as the final exercise will help you to develop these goals.
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Educational Toolbox Series | Hybrid

| 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
These workshops are open to all individuals regardless of role or responsibility level. The primary goal of these sessions is to help people gain the knowledge to support them in their roles, and their goals for their career, and to offer global training and sharing of knowledge. Each of these sessions will be held as a hybrid event to accommodate flexible schedules. In-person attendees will be provided lunch. Space is limited, so register early! We look forward to seeing you!
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Phone: 303-724-6813

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