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Training Programs
Certificate programs are groups of classes with a common theme. Certificate programs deliver breadth and depth of knowledge through the variety of classes within the program. In addition to statewide certificate programs, the Learning & Development for Colorado can customize programs to meet specific needs and goals within agencies.
Review the full certificate descriptions directly below and register for upcoming cohorts using the accordion dropdown under "FREE Training Registration" on this page. Be sure to register using the Zoom links provided before the start date of each scheduled training. Registration will close when each course reaches capacity.
- Emerging Leader Program
The Emerging Leader Certification Program is designed to equip new and experienced supervisors with the essential skills to lead teams effectively. The program provides a structured pathway for supervisors to develop key leadership competencies, improve communication skills, and champion a positive work environment.
Participants in the program will benefit from a blend of classroom learning, virtual workshops, and on-the-job applications. Core topics include:
- 4 Essential Roles
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Leading at the Speed of Trust
- Unofficial Project Manager
- Supervisor Essentials Program
The Supervisor Essentials Certification Program is designed to equip new and experienced supervisors with the essential technical skills to lead teams effectively at the State.
Participants in the program will benefit from a blend of classroom learning, virtual workshops, and on-the-job applications. Core topics include:
- Being a Leader in the State
- Hiring & Onboarding
- Performance Management
- Retention Engagement & Separation
- HR Academy
HR Academy is a statewide HR training initiative through DPA—an effort aimed at improving the effectiveness, efficiency, readiness, and overall experience of HR professionals across the State of Colorado.
HR Academy serves as an HR training hub for HR professionals and HR apprentices for State of Colorado employees. The HR Academy is not intended to replace existing agency HR training but to supplement it by providing foundational State HR education. The HR Academy program seeks to connect current HR training resources already offered through DPA and fill widespread HR training knowledge gaps when training is not already available elsewhere.
Required Training
- Required Training
All Executive Branch State employees are required to complete training on topics that promote a safe, ethical, and respectful workplace.
Each agency may have additional training added to the modules listed below and we encourage you to partner with your HR teams for additional information.- New Employee Orientation
- Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
- Preventing Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
- Ethics and Conflict of Interest
- Preventing Violence in the Workplace
Contact your local HR Representative to enroll in compliance training. If you are having trouble locating the person who assigns compliance training within your agency, contact the Learning & Development for the State of Colorado to ask for help: DPA_PrsnlTraining@state.co.us.
Contact LDC: DPA_PrsnlTraining@state.co.us