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2025-26 Leadership Series Starts September 2025

ABOUT THE SERIES

ACEC Colorado’s Leadership Series has been designed based on core competencies defined for three different levels of leadership  in consulting engineering. Each distinct level will experience a comprehensive track tailored to develop and enhance skills and tools needed to various stages of a leader’s career.

View the course description from the 2024-25 series for more details about the curricula for each level. Click here to download a PDF of the 2024-25 faculty.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The coursework is delivered by subject matter experts via interactive sessions and real-world case studies. Each level will have a total of eight sessions, meeting once per month, with specific dates to be announced soon.

 Read an overview of competencies for each level. 

LOGISTICS & HOW TO REGISTER

Registration for the 2025-26 Leadership Series will open later this spring.

  • Tuition & Materials: To be announced
  • Professional Development Hours: Up to 32*
  • Delivery: In-person instruction
  • Location:   7979 E Tufts Ave., Denver, CO 80237
  • Dates & Times: Eight sessions with each cohort meeting once per month in 4-hour increments
    • 2025; Oct. 2025; Nov. 2025; Jan. 2026; Feb. 2026; Mar. 2026; Apr. 2026; May 2026

Specific dates to be announced

THREE LEVELS OF LEADERSHIP DEFINED

The three different cohorts are based upon experience in the consulting engineering industry.

Emerging Leaders: At this entry-level stage, participants are introduced to the core principles of effective leadership. The program emphasizes building a strong foundation in self-awareness and interpersonal skills, essential for leading oneself and small teams. Participants will enhance their communication abilities, time management, and collaborative skills. Participants may be pre-supervisory project engineers and planners.

Mid-level Leaders: This intermediate level is aimed at individuals who have gained initial leadership experience and are looking to refine their skills. The curriculum focuses on strategic leadership, resolving conflicts, developing their teams and honing business practice tools in finance, employment law and negotiations. Participants may be supervisors of project engineers and planners.

Senior Leaders: At the advanced level, the program prepares participants for the highest echelons of leadership within an organization. The focus is on visionary leadership, inspiring others, and driving significant organizational change while still fostering innovation and navigating complex organizational dynamics. Participants may be supervisors of teams or departments.