Learning & Professional Development

At the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ, we believe in lifelong learning and professional growth for every member of our community. Our Human Resources & Inclusive Community team is dedicated to attracting and retaining exceptional talent — offering meaningful learning and development opportunities, clear career pathways, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes well-being and belonging. Through ongoing training, career development, and inclusive HR practices, DU invests in its people so they can thrive, contribute, and grow.

Explore sections below:

Learning Opportunities

DULearn

DULearn features include professional development classes, and HRIC required training all available to faculty, staff members and student employees. enrollment email from DU Learn, but you can also access the trainings directly. To begin your new employee trainings, click on the appropriate category—, , and . For questions about learning opportunities at DULearn please contact learning@du.edu.

Instructor-Led Training

Register for instructor-led trainings via Crimson Connect . Some topics include:

  • Motivating and Engaging Your Team
  • Feedback Fusion: Crafting Constructive Conversations
  • Managing Conflict
  • Leadership Circle workshops
  • and others

Customized Training

The Talent Acquisition & Development team offers customized training for small groups, divisions and departments. If you have at topic for training we can help you create a customized training and content that we can facilitate at an in-person meeting or create a virtual training. Contact learning@du.edu for any questions about customized trainings.

Education & Career Development

Tuition Waiver

Eligible, appointed DU employees may use the tuition waiver benefit Tuition Waiver to cover all or part of the cost for credit-bearing single courses, certificates, or full degree programs at the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ. Eligibility criteria can be found on the Tuition Waiver webpage.

Please note that certain courses — especially graduate-level or non–job-related programs — may be subject to taxation. Additional information about tax rules is available on the Tuition Waiver Taxation page. For questions, contact benefits@du.edu.

Click the link below to view our robust bulletin of academic programs at DU:

Webinars & Training

is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. DU offers employees access to LinkedIn Learning for free!

LinkedIn Learning Mobile Device Login Instructions

Download the LinkedIn Learning app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. When you open the app:

  1. Choose "Sign In with Your Organization Portal"
  2. Enter "du.edu" as your organization's domain
  3. Choose "Sign In with Your Organization Portal"
  4. Use your DU email address and PioneerWeb password to log in

Career Service Centers Within Colleges at DU

DU Employees Who Are also Students

For information about how DU serves employees who are also students, see the Career & Professional Development site.

DU Faculty and Staff Who Are also Alumni

For information about how DU serves faculty and staff who are also alumni, see the site.

Assessments

Skillscope® 360 Leadership Assessment

Give leaders clear, practical feedback on job-related skills so they realize strengths and identify areas for improvement. Simple to implement and easy to understand, Skillscope® helps you assess the core skills leaders need for success. Cost covered by unit/individual: $210. Discounts begin at 11+ assessments.Ìý

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Team Climate Survey

We provide team assessment for units, departments, and even divisions. We will work hand-in-hand with your group to assess whether this was the best course of action, and then administer the survey and consult with your team regarding the results.

CliftonStrengths

Learn your top five signature strengths, what they mean, and how to leverage them for professional and personal success with a workshop or one-on-one debrief from CliftonStrengths. Participants will first be asked to complete an online assessment and review an action planning guide. Assessments start at $24.99 per person and will need to be covered by the individual or the division requesting the assessment.

For more information on consulting and assessments, contact learning@du.edu.

Via Character Strengths

Discover your core character strengths and how to apply them in your work, relationships, and daily life. Participants begin by completing a short online self-assessment that identifies their top character strengths across areas such as wisdom, courage, humanity, and transcendence. The assessment is completely free, and results can be explored through a workshop or a one-on-one debrief to deepen insight and support personal and professional growth.

For more information on consulting and assessments, contact learning@du.edu.

Insights Discovery, Partnership with DCB-Executive Education, now Eligible for the Tuition Waiver!Ìý

Insights Discovery is a psychometric tool based on theÌýpsychology of Carl Jung that uses an accessible, practical model that increases self-awareness—the foundation on which all other human skills are built. Discover your communication style, understand the styles of others, and understand how to collaborate effectively. Through personal reflection and peer activities, you’ll gain practical skills and heighten self-awareness for improved professional relationships and increased performance.

Human Resources and Inclusive Community has partnered with DCB–Executive Education to offer the Insights Discovery assessment as a 1-credit course, making it eligible for the Tuition Waiver (eligibility requirements apply). If you have a group of approximately 15 people, a dedicated group session may be available. If you prefer to participate on your own, please refer to the public sessions.

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Contact

 

Talent Acquisition & Development Team