ACEC Colorado’s Leadership Series is a series of modules developed around core competencies identified for each level of leadership in consulting engineering.
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.
Logistics:
- 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.
NOTES:
- Each cohort is limited to a maximum of 24 participants (there are two Emerging Leader cohorts).
- There may not be more than four employees from the same firm in the same cohort.
- 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.
*Key ACEC Colorado Events eligible for half-price registration:
- ACEC Colorado Annual Conference Individual Registration
- ACEC Colorado Engineering Excellence Award Luncheon Individual Seat
- ACEC Colorado Reception with State Legislatures
- 2026 ACEC Colorado Foundation Golf Tournament Single Player
Registration Policies:
- Payment is required at time of registration via Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Card.
- Only cancellations received at least one week prior to start of this program are eligible for refunds.
- Attendance at or participation in ACEC Colorado events/activities constitutes an agreement by the attendee for the Council’s use and distribution of the attendee’s image and/or voice in photographs, videos, electronic reproductions, and audio recordings of such events/activities.
- ACEC Colorado seeks to avoid antitrust violations in connection with its activities; therefore, participants should avoid engaging in conduct that gives even the appearance of an impermissible conversation, agreement, alliance or impropriety. Discussions among attendees, speakers, exhibitors, board members and/or staff must be kept free of even the suggestion of restraint of trade or the selection of suppliers, customers or prices. Please review the ACEC Colorado Antitrust Compliance Policy.
- Each registration is for one participant only. Links and materials may not be shared or distributed in any fashion.
- There is no discount or "make up" for any missed sessions, however an employee of the same member firm may attend in lieu of a registered employee with written notice sent to ACEC Colorado. This must be sent by the Monday prior to the Tuesday class.
