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: Next 6 Weeks

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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Extended DISC and Managing Stress | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
Individuals are incredibly unique and respond very differently to stress and pressure. We are continually in situations where we deal with people, deadlines, changes, and emotions. The four DISC styles perceive, show, and respond to stress very differently. During this session, we will discuss the theory behind stress, the causes and signs of stress in the four styles and provide recommendations to better cope. By becoming more self-aware of how our DISC styles operate in challenging situations, we develop skills to control our stress.
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Establishing Self-Trust | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
This interactive training course explores FranklinCovey’s First Wave of Trust – Self-Trust. During this course, you will explore the 4-Cores of Credibility and how they affect Self-Trust.
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Crucial Accountability | 12 contact hours | In-person

(Recurring Event - Every week on Thursday)
| 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM Cost/fee: $200
This training teaches a straightforward, step-by-step process for identifying and resolving performance gaps, strengthening accountability, eliminating inconsistency, and reducing resentment. It uses video, group discussions, skill practice, and real-life application to make the course both entertaining and engaging. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain a refresher on the Crucial Conversations techniques and how Crucial Accountability builds upon them.
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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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DISC - Leadership Style | 3 contact hours | Virtual

| 09:00 AM - 12:00 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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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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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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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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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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Introduction to Continuous Improvement Tools for Applications | 3 contact hours | In-Person

| 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
Building on the fundamentals course, this course will focus on learning tools that apply the continuous improvement framework to problem-solving. We will utilize the Plan-Do-Check-Act framework and introduce other tools that can be applied immediately in your workplace.
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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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Tips for Interviewing at CU | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
In this course we will dive deep into job interviews. We will share best practices, tips & tricks, do’s & don’ts, and real-world examples to help you best prepare for your next job interview at CU. Topics will include: common interview practices at CU, networking & communication, typical interview questions, differences between phone/virtual/in-person interviews, handling acceptance or rejection, and more. Group discussion and interactive exercises are woven throughout to personalize the material and advice provided. Our instructors are long time recruitment processionals with extensive experience both at CU and outside organizations of various types. YOU’RE HIRED!
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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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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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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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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | 2 contact hours | Virtual

| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
People who struggle with imposter syndrome believe that they are undeserving of their achievements and the high esteem in which they are generally held by peers and colleagues. They feel that they aren’t as competent or intelligent as others might think and that people will eventually discover the truth about them. Those with imposter syndrome are often well accomplished, having numerous academic degrees and various achievements under their belt. In this course you will learn about the different types of imposter syndrome and constructive ways to overcome this negative thought cycle. You will learn to identify causes of imposter syndrome, look at the impact imposter syndrome has on job performance, and gain insight into the role of the learning process. You will learn strategies to overcome imposter syndrome while also identifying ways to support others who may be struggling.
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Continuous Improvement: Understanding Current State | 3 contact hours | In-Person

| 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost/fee: $0
In order to solve complex problems and develop solutions, we first need a clear picture and understanding of what the issue is. This course will focus on how to capture the current state in service of understanding project scope and set the path towards building impactful solutions.
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