Training
The University of Colorado Denver Employee Relations and Training unit is responsible for the design and delivery of training and development programs.
New Employee Orientation
-- Anschutz Medical Campus / 9th & Colo Blvd Campus
-- Downtown Campus
Offered each Wednesday except the last Wednesday of the month at the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the first Thursday of the month at the Downtown Campus.
Note: directions to our Anschutz Campus training classes can be found at the following link (Click Here) or by scrolling down to the bottom of this page.
Mandatory Training for Supervisors of Classified Staff
Classes included: Performance Management, Preventing Sexual Harassment, and State Personnel Rules Training.
Preventing Sexual Harassment
Offered both at the Anschutz Medical Campus and Downtown Campus. This class is intended for all permanent employees.
Performance Management Training
Offered every other month on the last Wednesday of the month at the Anschutz Medical Campus and periodically at the Downtown Campus as needed. This class is intended for supervisors of classified employees and classified staff.
-- Anschutz / 9th & Colo Blvd Campus Employees
-- Downtown Campus Employees
Writing Performance Goals Training Class
To understand the importance of clearly defined and well written performance expectations and to teach supervisors the elements of a concise, well written goal/objective.
Microsoft Office Computer Training
Courses offered this fiscal year include Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. All permanent University of Colorado Denver employees are eligible to attend.
University Leadership Development Institute (ULDI)
The University of Colorado Denver Human Resources office partners with ULDI to offer a variety of professional development training opportunities for supervisors. Online training is available on a wide variety of topics.
Department of Personnel Training
NEW TRAINING PROGRAMS!
The following training classes are now being offered:
Writing Performance Goals
To view a description and schedule click here.
Understanding and Applying the Classified Rules
Provides supervisors and employees with an understanding of rules that affect the day-to-day management of classified employees. Included are discussions regarding compensation, leave management, performance management, and progressive discipline. 1/2 day to full day
If you are a supervisor and are interested in attending, please email HR.TrainingRegistration@UCDenver.edu or call (303) 315-2742.
Search Committee Training
Mandatory training for Search Committee members. Training goals include building a highly qualified and diverse applicant pool. Available in classroom format (2 hours), or online (40 minutes).
CLICK HERE for instructions on how to register for & complete the online Search Committee Training.
For technical assistance in SkillPort, please contact Janet Lowe at Janet.Lowe@cu.edu or visit Employee Learning and Development website.
If you are interested in a classroom session or for questions regarding the online course, please email HR.TrainingRegistration@UCDenver.edu.
Note: classroom sessions are not scheduled on a regular basis. You can, however, be placed on a training request log and will be notified if any general in-classroom sessions are held.
Preventing Workplace Violence
Critical to preventing violence from happening in your workplace is recognizing the warning signs and behaviors that can lead to it. This session provides understanding of the many forms those warning signs can take and also the situations that can spawn them. Learn how to assess those indicators and how to appropriately respond to a crisis situation. 2 hours
If you are interested in taking this class, please email HR.TrainingRegistration@UCDenver.edu with your name, department, and the class title. For questions, please contact Saleha at (303) 315-2742.
Teambuilding
An important key in working together successfully as a team is to recognize your co-workers' different behavioral styles and motivators and move toward their appreciation. This session lays out four different primary behavior types and how to recognize, improve communications with and motivate each of them. In this 1/2 day session, you will learn:
- To predict likely trends in individual's behaviors
- Adaptive behaviors to deal with conflict more effectively
- To structure an environment for maximum productivity and teamwork
There is a cost of $17.00 per notebook for program participants. If you are interested in this training program for your department please email HR.TrainingRegistration@UCDenver.edu.
Progressive Discipline
The goal of any manager is to improve employee performance. Reinforce your ability to communicate job-related expectations to your employees and assist them in understanding that a performance issue or opportunity for improvement exists, as well as the consequences for continuing unacceptable behavior or performance. This session is designed to help you get your employees on the path to effectively contributing to the success of your operation through progressively formal communication. Should an employee be unable or unwilling to improve their performance, you will understand the appropriate documentation required for a fair termination. 1/2 day
If you are interested in this training program for your department please email HR.TrainingRegistration@UCDenver.edu.
Managing Leave for Classified and Exempt Professional/Faculty Positions
Classified Staff Leave Workshop
Includes an in depth look at classified leave rules as elicited in Chapter 5 of the Department of Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures. The rules and policies will be explained in layman’s terms with on the job type examples.
The course will cover all types of leave including annual, sick, FMLA, Short Term Disability (STD), injury (worker’s compensation), holiday, bereavement, military, jury, and administrative. 2 hours
Exempt Professional/Faculty Leave Workshop
Includes an in depth look at University of Colorado leave policies as elicited in Policy 11 of the Board of Regent’s Administrative Procedures. The policies will be explained in layman’s terms with on the job type examples.
The course will cover all types of leave including annual, sick, FMLA, Short Term Disability (STD), injury (worker’s compensation), holiday, bereavement, military, jury, and administrative. 2 hours
Although designed for supervisors all are welcome. If you are interested in this training program for your department please e-mail HR.TrainingRegistration@UCDenver.edu.
All classes are subject to schedule changes and class size limitations.
Directions to the UCD-Anschutz Campus training facility are at the bottom of the page.
Anschutz Medical Campus - Signup Online
Please register NO LATER than 12pm the Monday prior to class.
8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesdays (EXCEPT the last Wednesday of each month).
Upcoming Class
01/14, 01/21, 02/04, 02/11 and 02/18
REMINDER: Starting January 1st, 2008 we will be located in our new building/training room. All Anschutz Campus HR training classes will permanently be moved to the new Education 2 Facility North (P28) on the 3rd floor, Room 3108 (P28-3108). Click Here for a map.
(Note: Once in the Education 2 North building (P28), the room is located on the 3rd floor just off the elevators/stairwell on the south end of the building).
Introduces employees to University of Colorado Denver policies, benefits, University Organizations, safety on campus, parking etc.
Mandatory for all permanent University of Colorado Denver employees except house staff.
For questions please contact Saleha Farooq at 303-315-2742 or email HR.TrainingRegistration@UCDenver.edu
Downtown Campus - Signup Online
Please register NO LATER than 12pm the Monday prior to class.
8:30am - 4:00pm
First Thursday of each month.
Lawrence Street Center (1380 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80204) - 3rd Floor, Room 360.
Upcoming Classes:
02/05 and 03/05
Introduces employees to University of Colorado Denver policies, benefits, University Organizations, safety on campus, parking etc.
Mandatory for all permanent University of Colorado Denver employees except house staff.
Contact Training (303) 315-2742. No cost.
REQUIRED ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: Name, work phone, campus box, department, job title and name and phone number of administrator, email address of employee and supervisor.
Please register NO LATER than 12pm the Monday prior to class!
For those supervisors who need training, you may elect to take the training online or attend an on-site session. The following includes links for online training and a schedule of classes that will be offered on-site.
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Training for State Personnel Rules - (Overview of the State Personnel System) - Supervisors Only
*Available online at
https://my.cu.edu under MY.TRAINING tab click on SkillPort. The course is listed as Successful Supervision in the Classified System. For technical assistance with SkillPort please email Janet Lowe at Janet.Lowe@cu.edu or visit https://www.cu.edu/eld.
The training takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
*On-site training: Registration Form
(Lunch will be provided)
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Performance Management Training - (Supervisors Only)
*Available online at
https://my.cu.edu under MY.TRAINING tab click on SkillPort. The training takes approximately 1 hour to complete. For technical assistance with SkillPort please email Janet Lowe at Janet.Lowe@cu.edu or visit https://www.cu.edu/eld.
*On-site training: Registration Form
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Preventing Sexual Harassment - (Supervisors Only)
*Available online at
https://my.cu.edu under MY.TRAINING tab click on SkillPort. The training takes approximately 1 hour to complete. For technical assistance with SkillPort please email Janet Lowe at Janet.Lowe@cu.edu or visit https://www.cu.edu/eld.
*On-site Training: Registration Form
NOTE: As of 10/20/2008 Preventing Sexual Harassment is a MANDATORY training for all UCD Employees.
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There currently are no more in-classroom sessions scheduled at this time.
9:00am - 11:30am
REMINDER: Starting January 1st, 2008 we will be located in a new building/training room. Education 2 Facility North (P28) on the 3rd floor, Room 3108 (P28-3108). Click Here for a map. Note: Once in the Education 2 North building (P28), the room is located on the 3rd floor just off the elevators/stairwell on the south end of the building.
Upcoming Classes: 1/28/09
*IMPORTANT: The 11/26 Preventing Sexual Harassment class had to be re-scheduled for 1/28/09, and will be held in the morning from 9:00AM-11:30AM. For questions, please contact Saleha Farooq at 303-315-2742.
Learn how to prevent sexual harassment by using communication and consideration. Understand the two types of sexual harassment and how they impact others. Understand the University of Colorado Denver's policy and what resources are available.
All employees.
Contact Training (303) 315-2742. No cost.
REQUIRED ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: Name, work phone, campus box, department, job title and name and phone number of administrator, email address of employee and supervisor.
8:30am - 11:30am
REMINDER: Starting January 1st, 2008 we will be located in a new building/training room. All Anschutz Campus HR training classes starting in January will permanently be moved to the new Education 2 Facility North (P28) on the 3rd floor, Room 3108 (P28-3108). Click Here for a map. Note: Once in the Education 2 North building (P28), the room is located on the 3rd floor just off the elevators/stairwell on the south end of the building.
Upcoming Classes: 1/28/09
Introduction to the performance management process for classified staff mandated by the Colorado Legislature.
All supervisors of classified employees and classified staff.
Signup online (above) or contact Training (303) 315-2742. No cost.
REQUIRED ENROLLMENT INFORMATION: Name, work phone, campus box, department, job title and name and phone number of administrator, email address of employee and supervisor.
Introduction to the performance management process for classified staff mandated by the Colorado Legislature.
All supervisors of classified employees and classified staff.
Upcoming Classes: TBA
Note: Downtown Campus employees may also attend the Anschutz Campus Performance Management class if there are currently no available dates at the downtown campus!
If you are interested in attending a Downtown Campus Performance Management class, please send an email to Saleha.Farooq@UCDenver.edu with your name, the name of the class. For questions, please contact Brooke at (303) 315-2742.
To understand the importance of clearly defined and well written performance expectations and to teach supervisors:
- The elements of a concise, well written goal/objective
- How to avoid some common pitfalls and mistakes when constructing methods of measuring performance
- A method of communicating performance expectations to your employees
- Creative performance measurement techniques
- Simple documentation processes
Persons with supervisory duties who:
- Have responsibility for setting and communicating performance expectations
- Have responsibility for periodically documenting and evaluation performance
Sessions are being scheduled based upon interest only. Please see registration/enrollment information below.
Class materials: Participants must bring a current copy of a performance plan for one of their direct reports.
This class is currently being scheduled based upon interest only. If you are interested in attending this Writing Performance Goals workshop, please send an email to HR.TrainingRegistration@UCDenver.edu with the following information and you will be added to our training request log:
- The name of the class
- Your name
- Your EE ID# (if known)
- Your department name
- Your job title
- How many employees you supervise
Note: If you have a significant number of employees within your department interested in this particular course (need a minimum of 5-6 people), please contact Saleha Farooq with an approximate number and we can set up a personalized class session for your specific department.
For questions, please contact Saleha at (303) 315-2742.
The 2007-2008 fiscal year set of Microsoft Office training classes has now ended. Discussions on the 2008-2009 fiscal year set of classes will be held sometime in July or August. If we decide to hold classes again, classes will not commence until at least October. In the meantime, you can also explore the option of taking classes thru the State of Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration - http://www.learn.colostate.edu/stateofcolorado/. A list of their upcoming classes can be found on this site. They can also set up personalized workshops/trainings for a small fee – here’s the info for that: http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/dhr/train/addtlinfo.htm#custom.
For any questions, please contact Saleha Farooq at (303)-315-2742.
online Training through ULDI
To provide more convenient access to policy information, University Leadership Development Institute has developed a series of web-based training programs. These self-instructional courses can be accessed at your convenience. These programs have been developed by teams that include content experts from each of your campus on the following topics:
- Asbestos Awareness
- Coaching and Feedback
- Conflict of Interest
- FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- Hazardous Materials and Waste Management
- Lab Safety
- Overtime Training
- Procurement Card - Approvers
- Procurement Card Holder
- Sexual Harassment
- Visa Maze
Problems enrolling in or returning to a course? Contact CU-Online at (303) 315-3700 or email us at help@cuonline.edu. Have your ID number ready.
Directions to the Anschutz Medical Campus: The Anschutz Medical Campus is located in Aurora off of Colfax between Peoria (to the west) and Potomac/Fitzsimons Parkway (to the east). The main entrance is via Ursula Street from Colfax. Note: for HR training purposes, we do not recommend you use the main entrance on Ursula; we recommend you enter on the North side of campus via Montview Boulevard. Additional maps and parking information included below...
Directions to the HR Training Facility at Anschutz:
REMINDER: Starting January 1st, 2008 we will be located in our new building/training room. All Anschutz Campus HR training classes will permanently be moved to the new Education 2 North Building (P28) on the 3rd floor, Room 3108 (P28-3108).
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Note: Once in the Education 2 North Building (P28), the room is located on the 3rd floor just off the elevators/stairwell on the south end of the building.
Parking at the Anschutz Medical Campus:
Click here for a map of the designated visitor parking areas
Reciprocal Parking Options –
(You can display your 9th & Colorado Blvd or Downtown Campus parking pass in your window and park in these lots free of charge)
- Georgetown Lot, on the northeast corner of 19th Ave. and Uvalda Ct.
- Julesburg Lot, on the northwest corner of 17th Place and Victor St.
- Ignacio Lot, on 19th Ave. north of Building 500
- Cheyenne Wells Lot, on the north side of 17th Place between Racine and Revere Streets.
If you do not have a University of Colorado Denver parking permit yet (for any of the UC Denver campuses) you will need to park in Visitor Parking only. The lots we recommend for orientation purposes are Ignacio or Georgetown. Parking in these lots costs $5 a day (cash only, no large bills).
Note: For problems with the ticket booths, or with parking in general, the Parking & Transportation Office is located across from the Information Desk on the ground floor of the Administration Building (Building #500) or can be reached by phone at 303-724-2555.
For questions on shuttle passes/arrangements from 9th & Colorado to Anschutz please contact Jason Sudnik at 303-724-0470.
If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding parking, Van-On-Demand, shuttle services, etc. please visit the Parking & Transportation website at http://administration.ucdenver.edu/admin/facilities/parking/ for further information.