Discover Professional Development for Every Stage of Your Career
Upskill with flexible, one- to five-day leadership and business workshops
In today’s fast-changing business world, professionals who keep learning stay ahead. We offer one- to five-day workshops in leadership, business acumen, and team development, all built for busy professionals ready to grow their impact.
Led by expert DU faculty, our programs blend real-world insight from Denver’s business community with research-based, hands-on learning.
- Lead and collaborate effectively across any team or organization
- Learn on your schedule with flexible one- to five-day formats
- Build business skills through expert-led, hands-on experiences
- See immediate impact in your communication, confidence, and performance
Propel Your Career Forward in Denver
As an individual, there are a lot of phases in your professional journey,
Our workshops meet you where you are—helping you refine your skills, embrace new tools, and grow as a leader. Take a single course or combine several to earn a Mini MBA through our High Performance Leadership pathway.
And you don’t have to go it alone—many organizations support professional development through tuition assistance or sponsorships. If you’re an HR or L&D leader, you can also send a group to our workshops to strengthen your team’s skills and create shared momentum for growth.
Explore Our Transformative Workshops
Leadership Development
Strengthen your ability to lead with authenticity, strategy, and impact.
Explore immersive leadership programs that build self-awareness, decision-making, and the confidence to guide teams through change.
Accelerated Leadership Experience
Five-day program | Hybrid
Designed for those currently transitioning into a management role or those already managing, Accelerated Leadership Experience is a five-day equivalent program offered in fall and spring.
Denver Leadership Experience
Five-day program | In-person at DU
Designed for experienced professionals who are currently leading a team, an enterprise, or a global initiative, or who are leading major projects in a company or organization, Denver Leadership Experience is a five-day program offered in fall and spring.
Business Acumen
Gain the financial and analytical skills to make smarter business decisions.
From understanding financial reports to leveraging data and AI, these workshops help you think strategically and communicate with influence across your organization.
Artificial Intelligence in Action
One and a half-day workshop | Hybrid
Explore practical ways to apply AI tools and strategies to real business challenges. Artificial Intelligence in Action is offered twice a year in the fall and the spring.
Dashboard in a Day Using Power BI
One-day workshop | In-person
This one-day, interactive workshop covers the core capabilities of Power BI. The Dashboard in a Day Using Power BI Workshop is offered once a year in the spring.
Data Analytics for Decision Making
Three-day workshop | In-person
This three-day workshop focuses on the fundamentals of data analysis and its application to business. Data Analytics for Decision Making is offered once a year in the winter.
Power BI Bootcamp
Three-day workshop | Online
This three-day workshop is a deep dive into the world of data and data visualization. Power BI Bootcamp is offered once a year in the fall.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Three-day workshop | In-person
This three-day workshop introduces you to the essential accounting and finance skills any business professional needs to know. Finance for Non-Financial Managers is offered once a year in the fall.
Finance Foundations for Business
One and a half-day workshop | Hybrid
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to read and interpret income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to make smarter business decisions. Through hands-on budgeting and resource-planning exercises, you’ll connect financial concepts directly to your role and organization. Finance Foundations for Business is offered once a year in the spring.
Negotiating with Confidence
One and a half-day workshop | Hybrid
This course outlines strategies and proven negotiation tactics to ensure you get the best outcomes possible during business negotiations. Negotiating with Confidence is offered twice a year in the fall and spring.
Sales Skills for High Impact
One and a half-day workshop | Hybrid
In this two-day course, new to mid-level sales professionals learn how to leverage the powerful skills of top performers while improving their interactions with customers. Sales Skills for High Impact is offered once a year in the spring.
Team Dynamics
Enhance collaboration, communication, and trust across your team.
Discover tools to build stronger relationships, give effective feedback, and create a culture of high performance and engagement.
Effective Team Management
One and a half-day workshop | Hybrid
Effective Team Management is designed for professionals managing teams while navigating relationships with superiors. It equips participants with tools for effective leadership in remote and hybrid workplaces, guiding them in assessing their leadership style, refining goals, and crafting personalized development plans. It is offered once a year in the winter.
Coaching & Feedback
One-and-half-day workshop | Hybrid
Coaching and Feedback is a hybrid intensive that sharpens your coaching skills and feedback delivery. Through research and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain actionable strategies to enhance communication, build trust, and boost team performance.
Leading Across Generations
One-and-half-day workshop | Hybrid
Leading Across Generations is a hybrid intensive builds the skills to lead across generations, reduce team friction, and create a more connected, high-performing workplace.
Featured Upcoming Workshop
The Accelerated Leadership Experience
The Accelerated Leadership Experience (ALX) is a transformative five-day journey that equips leaders with the skills, insight, and confidence to lead with impact. The program starts with a three-day mountain retreat, then returns to the University of Denver for two powerful capstone days: a follow-up learning session and a graduation experience centered on refining and declaring your unique leadership style and statement.
Date and Time
Three-Day Mountain Retreat (In-Person): Sep. 30- Oct. 2, 2026
Location: The Nature Place, Florissant, CO
Session & Graduation at DU (In-Person): Nov. 4-5, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: University of Denver (DU)
Cost
$5,450 per participant
Discounts
A 15% discount is available for nonprofits, current or former military, government, DU alumni, Daniels corporate partners, and three or more individuals from the same organization.
