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. Daniels Executive Education at the University of Denver offers one- to five-day workshops in leadership, business acumen, and team development—built for busy professionals ready to grow their impact.
Led by expert Daniels faculty, our programs blend real-world insight from Denver’s business community with research-based, hands-on learning. You’ll gain practical tools you can apply immediately to lead with confidence and make stronger business decisions.
Take the next step in your career with workshops designed for driven professionals. Each session combines real-world insight and interactive learning to help you grow with purpose and confidence.
You’ll gain the tools to:
- Lead and collaborate effectively across any team or organization
- Learn on your schedule with flexible one- to five-day formats
- Strengthen your skill set through expert-led, hands-on experiences
- See immediate impact in your communication, confidence, and performance
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
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
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 | Online
This one-day, hands-on, online workshop will cover 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
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
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
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.
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-day workshop
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. Whether overseeing a department or leading a volunteer group, expect benefits that enhance individual proficiency and contribute to organizational success.
Coaching & Feedback
One-and-half-day workshop
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.
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.
Featured Upcoming Workshop
Denver Leadership Experience
The Denver Leadership Experience (DLX) is an award-winning leadership development program aimed at refining the skills of experienced leaders and empowering them to reach greater heights both professionally and personally. Grounded in the Daniels Leadership Model, DLX emphasizes personal growth as the foundation of effective leadership. Through five-days of immersive learning, participants fine-tune their strategic mindset, flex their critical thinking skills, and explore new methods to build and manage high-performing teams.
Date and Time
Monday, December 8 – Friday, December 12, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | In-person at DU
Cost
$6,880 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.
