Professional Development

Career training for working professionals

Explore a wide range of professional development programs and elevate your expertise with high-quality, accessible education from CSU.

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CSU offers 30+ online and in-person professional education and training programs to help you advance in your career or move into a completely new field. Available training areas include: business, STEM, medical and wellness, arts and education, agriculture, and much more.

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    The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021

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    Project Management Certificate

    Learn to streamline projects and deliver results on time and on budget in this 16-week training. Earn project management education credits (contact hours) toward PMP® exam eligibility.

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    Online

    Fullstack Academy Coding Bootcamp

    Build the coding skills to become a professional software developer. Gain full-stack JavaScript knowledge. Study online to earn your credential in as little as 12 weeks.

  • Construction workers in safety vests and helmets stand on a building site at sunrise, pointing and reviewing plans as a crane looms overhead.
    The sun rises of Rifle Colorado, home of the Garfield County Fair, July 27, 2021

    In-Person (Denver)

    Construction Management Certificate

    Learn how to oversee successful construction projects. Build the skills to coordinate and manage people, materials, equipment, and budgets.

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    The Colorado State Fair, August 27, 2022

    Online

    Food Manufacturing Safety

    Learn how to maintain Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), the basic operational and environmental conditions required to produce safe foods.

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Program Highlight

An online training program for practitioners working with people who have developmental disabilities

Learn more about our five-course training program, Skillfully Working with People with Developmental Disabilities. Ideal for a wide variety of occupations, including educators, parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, social workers and counselors, this program enables practitioners to better handle the needs of all individuals.

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Having a strong body of knowledge is essential. All the training I received from CSU has propelled me through more than 16 positions throughout my career.

Lawson S. Glasergreen
Project Manager

Featured Resources

Featured professional development resources

Study online and on your schedule to gain new skills and knowledge.

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    Cybersecurity Bootcamp

    Gain the advanced skills you need to fight cybercrime and join a rapidly growing (and in-demand) field of skilled IT professionals.

  • A person standing on a hilltop operates a drone against a backdrop of mountains and cloudy skies.

    Drone Pilot Test Prep Course

    This two-week online course is designed to assist current and aspiring drone pilots with FAA Part 107 test preparation and complies with FAA regulations.

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    Living Mindfully Program

    Drawing from psychology, neurobiology, and contemplative science, this self-paced, online program offers valuable perspectives on how to skillfully manage the difficulties and stressors in your life, enhancing your long-term well-being.

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