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2025-26 Leadership Series Registration Now Open!

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.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Participants can earn up to 25 professional development hours. Seven of the session will be three hours long with the final session being four hours.

Read an overview of competencies for each level. 

2025-26 Leadership Series Overview

This year’s Series features an all-new format, faculty, and enhanced participant experience. Each cohort will have seven three-hour sessions and one four-hour capstone session, totaling 25 professional development hours, meeting once per month as outlined in the dates and times below. The program will take place in ACEC Colorado’s new location and be supported by a new mobile app to keep participants informed and engaged. Additional updates include some new faculty, a Mix & Mingle event for attendees’ managers, and an end-of-year reception celebrating participants’ accomplishments. Each attendee will also receive complimentary materials from speakers, and enjoy half-price individual registration for select ACEC Colorado events* while enrolled in the series.

View 2025-26 Module Descriptions and Faculty Bios.

Meet the 2025-26 Leadership Series Faculty

LOGISTICS & HOW TO REGISTER

Registration for the 2025-26 Leadership Series Now Open

• Tuition & Materials: Members-only Rate: $3,500 | Non-member Rate: $4,500
• Professional Development Hours: Up to 25*
• Delivery: In-person instruction
• Location: 7979 E Tufts Avenue, Denver, CO 80237
• Dates & Times: Eight sessions, each cohort will meet once per month on a Tuesday in three-hour increments except for the final May session which will be four hours
  • Emerging Leaders – Morning Class (9 a.m.-Noon) & Afternoon Class (1-4 p.m.)
    • Sept. 9, 2025; Oct. 7, 2025; Nov. 4, 2025; Jan. 13, 2026; Feb. 3, 2026; March 3, 2026; April 7, 2026; May 5, 2026 (the May module is 8 a.m.-Noon or 1-5 p.m.)
  • Mid-level Leaders (9 a.m.-Noon) and Senior Leaders (1-4 p.m.)
    • Sept. 16, 2025; Oct. 14, 2025; Nov. 11, 2025; Jan. 20, 2026; Feb. 10, 2026; March 10, 2026; April 14, 2026; May 12, 2026 (the May module is 8 a.m.-Noon or 1-5 p.m.)

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.