I am immensely grateful that CU Denver developed this program for managers. There is no guidebook to becoming a successful manager, so for me, becoming a first-time manager was intimidating. With the help of this program, I feel much more confident in my leadership skills and capabilities. Thank you!

I absolutely loved taking the courses in the manager certification program! I was able to immediately apply the skills I learned in each class to everyday work situations which greatly helped me to advance my goal of becoming the most effective manager that I could be. The instructors were very knowledgeable and presented the material in an interesting and logical manner. The content, whether it was on managing virtual teams, communicating as a leader, or emotional intelligence (my favorite), covered all the bases and made me think critically and deeply about how to handle different situations. The breakout rooms with classmates were illuminating; it was great to hear what others were experiencing in the workplace and to exchange different points of view. I highly recommend this program as an important tool for success in any role!

As a longtime CU employee, I am always looking to grow my skillsets, professional development, to be a lifelong learner, and to have good career growth in the CU system. The pandemic seemed to be a perfect time for me to focus on these goals by taking the CU Manager Certification Program and I’m so glad I did! I learned so many important skills: how to lead effective meetings (virtually or in-person), what emotional intelligence is and how it affects success in the workplace, how to have effective communication skills and to practice active listening, and the importance of setting aside time to focus on high-impact goals and proactive work. Debra Lammers and Kaitlin Norris are fantastic at leading these courses and are a great asset to all faculty and staff at CU. Thank you for this certification program and keep up the great learning and development work!

The Management Certification Program is definitely a commitment, however, the tools and resources that I gained throughout the program are incredible. The content was diverse, thorough, and provided a new perspective on my interactions and previous experiences. I learned about short-comings as well as strengths I was unaware I was in possession of. I highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to gain a broader perspective of what being a manager entails or to help a manager hone their skills in the new environments we find ourselves in.

The Manager Certificate Program has been a wonderful professional development opportunity. I appreciate that it’s an opportunity available to all staff, whether they are currently in a manager role or not. I’ve found myself incorporating a lot of what I’ve learned throughout the program into my everyday work, whether that is better time management, improved communication, or self-awareness. The facilitators have all been great. I encourage anyone interested in professional development opportunities to enroll.

I strongly encourage anyone looking to develop their leadership skills to enroll in the Manager Certification Program. The great thing about the program is that you’re able to work through the courses at your own leisure. This allows for individuals to truly get the best, tailored experience for them. Additionally, the quarterly zoom meetings were invaluable. Not only did we discuss specific topics during these meetings, but we also got to hear from our peers on their day-to-day struggles and some of the tools they use to increase productivity, job satisfaction, and communication. The courses also provided tangible ideas/suggestions to become a better leader. I highly recommend this program!

I considered the Manager Certification Program to be both a professional and personal growth experience. Many of the courses gave me opportunities to improve myself in both important realms of my life. From “Crucial Conversations” and “Establishing Relationship Trust” to “Continuous Improvement : Understanding Current State” and “From Bias to Active Allyship”, I benefited from this program in all areas of my life. I particularly enjoyed the quarterly group discussion with other manager trainees where we could share our ideas and receive a copy via Padlet. Finally, the Manager Certification Teams page with helpful articles and group discussions has been a useful part of this training program.

I cannot say enough good things about the Manager Certification Program offered by the University of Colorado. The curriculum is finely tailored to the current hybrid work environment that so many of us are experiencing and offers insights into diverse perspectives and backgrounds of professionals with expertise in areas including project and performance management, conflict resolution and continuous improvement methodology just to name a few. The program is also self-paced which allows it to fit into almost any schedule seamlessly. I highly recommend enrolling to anyone that wishes to grow their resume and expand their network!