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A year-long, cohort-based program designed to help engineering professionals grow from technical experts into confident, capable leaders — offered in two tracks: Emerging Leaders and Mid-Level Leaders.

What’s Included:

  • Kick-Off Session & Reception (Sept.) — Educational session on running effective meetings and networking followed by a reception open to participants and their supervisors/colleagues.
  • Monthly 3-Hour Modules (Oct.–Nov., Jan.–April) — Subject matter expert-led sessions on communication, artificial intelligence (AI), finance, negotiations, and strategic leadership.
  • Monthly Group Coaching (1.5 hrs) — Live discussions designed to keep momentum between modules.
  • Complimentary Access to Three Premier ACEC Colorado Events — Engineering Excellence Awards Luncheon (Nov. 2026), Annual Legislative Reception (Feb. 2027), and Annual Conference (May/June 2027).
  • Capstone Bonus Session — “ACEC Colorado & ACEC National 101” at the 2027 Annual Conference.

Logistics:

  • Tuition: Members-only Early Rate: $2,770 (valid until Friday, Aug. 28, 2026) | Non-member Rate: $3,770
  • Professional Development Hours: Up to 41*
  • Delivery: In-person instruction, monthly online coaching sessions and additional ACEC Colorado key events
  • Location:
  • Dates & Times: 
    • Emerging Leaders 
      • Kick-off Session (Module 1) & Reception: Sept. 24, 2026 | 1-5 p.m. | In-person
      • Modules 2-7: Third Wednesday Monthly (Oct. 21, 2026; Nov. 18, 2026; Jan. 20, 2027; Feb. 17, 2027; March 17, 2027 & April 21, 2027) | 9 a.m.-Noon | In-person
      • Monthly Coaching: First Wednesday Monthly (Nov. 4, 2026; Dec. 2, 2026; Feb. 3, 2027; March 3, 2027 & April 7, 2027) | 8:30-10 a.m. | Online
      • Other Auxiliary Activities TBA (Including Final Bonus Module during the ACEC Colorado Annual Conference) | In-person
    • Mid-level Leaders
      • Kick-off Session (Module 1) & Reception: Sept. 24, 2026 | 1-5 p.m. | In-person
      • Modules 2-7: Third Wednesday Monthly (Oct. 21, 2026; Nov. 18, 2026; Jan. 20, 2027; Feb. 17, 2027; March 17, 2027 & April 21, 2027) | 1-4 p.m. | In-person
      • Monthly Coaching: First Wednesday Monthly (Nov. 4, 2026; Dec. 2, 2026; Feb. 3, 2027; March 3, 2027 & April 7, 2027) | 10:30 a.m.-Noon | Online
      • Other Auxiliary Activities TBA (Including Final Bonus Module during the ACEC Colorado Annual Conference) | In-person

View Module Descriptions and Faculty Bios 

Levels of Leadership Defined: 

The two 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.

 

NOTES:

  • Each cohort is limited to a maximum of 30 participants; once it sells out, a waiting list will be established. 
  • There may not be more than four employees from the same firm in the same cohort (additional firm employees may be added to the waiting list). 
  • Each cohort has a required minimum number of participants and ACEC Colorado reserves the right to cancel the cohort before its first day should that minimum not be met.