Discover Classes. Earn Rewards.

Colorado Free University

Colorado Free University is a lifelong learning center that offers a diverse range of skill-based and enrichment courses taught by independent contractors from the community. With a mission to provide accessible education and foster community connections, CFU is a unique and valuable resource for busy adults seeking to gain knowledge and develop new skills.

Colorado Free University

Upcoming Classes at Colorado Free University

  • Spanish 3 (Online)

    Learn advanced Spanish grammar and vocabulary, including stem-changing verbs, idiomatic expressions, reflexive pronouns, and the present progressive tense. Master the skills to talk about your daily routine, ask for directions, and express actions in the moment. Join our interactive online course and enhance your Spanish language skills.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 9:30–10:55am Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Spanish 2 (Online)

    Take your Spanish skills to the next level with our interactive course. Learn to conjugate verbs, form sentences, tell time, and discuss your daily life. Join us online and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 4th, 6–7:25pm Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Spanish 4 (Online)

    Master advanced Spanish grammar topics such as talking about the weather, using demonstrative adjectives, and understanding indirect object pronouns. This online course will also teach you how to express preferences, discuss past actions, and compare things in Spanish. Join us via Zoom and enhance your language skills.

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 11th, 6–7:25pm Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Spanish 1 (Online)

    Embark on a journey to learn Spanish from scratch in this immersive online course. From mastering pronunciation to forming sentences, you'll gain essential language skills to introduce yourself, ask for prices, and communicate basic ideas. Join us via Zoom for an interactive learning experience with expert instructors.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 29th, 9:30–10:55am Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Adobe Illustrator CC: Bootcamp

    Master the art of Adobe Illustrator CC and unleash your creativity with hands-on, instructor-led training at Colorado Free University. Learn the best practices and efficient workflows to create stunning graphics and logos. Don't settle for online tutorials, join us for a comprehensive bootcamp that will take your Illustrator skills to the next level.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 9th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
    Price: $369
    View full details
  • Spanish 5 (Online)

    Master the past tense and learn to give orders and instructions in Spanish with the Spanish 5 course at Colorado Free University. Dive into the regular conjugations of the preterit tense, explore the use of prepositions, and gain confidence in using direct object pronouns. Expand your ability to discuss events in the past, express commands, and more.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 6–7:25pm Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Spanish 7 (Online)

    Enhance your Spanish skills and fluency with our comprehensive online course. Immerse yourself in the language and culture through engaging lessons and interactive activities.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 7:35–9pm Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Spanish Conversation 2 (Online)

    Enhance your Spanish fluency and cultural understanding through engaging conversations, role-playing, and vocabulary practice in the Spanish Conversation 2 course at Colorado Free University. Build upon your present tense skills and learn reflexive verbs, present perfect, and indirect object pronouns. Join the class from the comfort of your home and receive convenient electronic materials.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 24th, 9:30–10:55am Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Spanish Conversation 4 (Online)

    Dive deeper into Spanish mastery with this course, tailored for those who have completed advanced courses or extensive self-study. Engage in stimulating discussions on current events, articles, and literature, all from the comfort of your home. Join us for immersive learning experiences and enhance your language skills seamlessly online.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 11:05am–12:30pm Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Spanish Conversation 3 (Online)

    Our Conversation 3 class will reinforce concepts from Spanish 5 and 6. Broaden your vocabulary and strengthen your conversational use of the past tense. Engage with your teacher and classmates in cultural discussions, travel topics and more! Students should be familiar with the preterit tense. Pre-requisite: Spanish 1 & 2 classes or equivalent knowledge Important Note:  Register now and the day before class, you will receive your electronic...

    Next start date: Thursday, Apr 4th, 7:35–9pm Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
  • Spanish 6 (Online)

    Learn to express yourself fluently in Spanish using the past tense, irregular conjugations, time expressions, and demonstrative pronouns. Build upon your previous Spanish knowledge with this advanced online course.

    Next start date: Wednesday, May 8th, 6–7:25pm Mountain Time
    Price: $139
    View full details
7653 E 1st Pl, Denver, CO 80230
Colorado Free University
Lowry / East Denver
7653 E 1st Pl
Btwn Red Cross Way & Spruce St
Denver, Colorado 80230

See all upcoming classes at Colorado Free University

See all Tech classes Online

Purchase a Gift Card

Description

Colorado Free University is a life long learning center offering a wide array of skill-based and enrichment courses. More of a learning network than a traditional school, CFU draws its teachers from the community and all teachers are independent contractors. Classes are designed for busy adults who want to get useful information or new skills without having to commit a great amount of time.

Whether the goal is upgrading skills for work, testing out a new career, developing an untapped talent, or just meeting new people while exploring a topic of interest, CFU offers something that will fit.

Colorado Free University has old roots but new applications. The Free University originally grew out of the free speech movement of the early ‘70’s with a mission to make education more egalitarian. The “Free” in Free University comes from the belief that there should not be barriers to learning or sharing knowledge and that students should have the freedom to choose what they want to learn. The first Free University in Denver, Denver Free University, opened in 1969 and ran until 1986. In the 70’s and 80’s there were many Free Universities around the country.

In 1987, after Denver Free University folded, John Hand founded Colorado Free University with less of a political and more of a community mission. John believed that communities have within them the resources to solve their own problems. For any need or problem a person might have, someone else in the community has an answer or solution. CFU brings those people together. Only a handful of independent, free-standing schools such as CFU are still in operation around the country.


Reviews of Colorado Free University

(4.5-star rating across 17 reviews)
  • Microsoft Word 2016: Level 1

    Reviewed by Jeannie T. on 3/3/2022
    I enjoyed the instructor. Appreciated the class size and personal attention.
  • Microsoft Excel 2019: Level 1

    Reviewed by Larry C. on 8/18/2021
    Sue, the instructor was very knowledge and patience with me explaining the textbook and how it actually done!
  • The Basics of Using a Mac Computer: (Online)

    Reviewed by Lulu C. on 7/29/2021
    The class was very thorough and Amanda was SUPER patient. Very knowledgeable and adept with the various operating systems. I would highly recommend this class for anyone wanting to get a hands on experience for how to move around your device and improve efficiency.
  • Microsoft Office 365 and OneNote - Online Course

    Reviewed by Silvia M G. on 4/6/2021
    Loved the course and the one on one that was provided by Mitzi. It was great to learn new functions and capabilities.
  • Exploring Adobe InDesign

    Reviewed by Rachael C. on 1/27/2020
    This class was perfect for an Adobe InDesign beginner. Jeff was a very patient and thorough instructor. I would highly recommend this class!
  • Exploring Adobe Illustrator

    Anonymous review on 9/29/2019
    Teacher was good But over priced for the amount of hours. Would not recommend this course to anyone. You need to tack in a few hours.
  • Microsoft Access 2016: Level 1

    Reviewed by Kuntesha B. on 9/11/2019
    How thorough the teacher Ms. Sue is.
  • Microsoft Excel 2016: Level 2

    Anonymous review on 7/24/2019
    It was a very clear presentation, and every question was answered!
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro DC (Online)

    Reviewed by Kelly M. on 7/19/2019
    Mitzi far exceeded my expectations for this course. She was extremely knowledgeable, patient and professional. I left the class feeling that I had actually learned some useful tools/skills. I would recommend her Adobe class to anyone.
  • Getting Started with WordPress: Content Mgmt. (Online)

    Reviewed by Alina E. on 4/6/2018
    Great for beginners on how to use wordpress platform. Goes through each function in detail. You'll pretty much learn how to operate the platform by the time all is said and done.
  • Spanish 1 (Online)

    Reviewed by Stacey B. on 5/30/2022
  • Spanish 3 (Online)

    Anonymous review on 10/14/2020
  • Spanish Conversation 2 (Online)

    Reviewed by Nicholas W. on 7/29/2020
  • Microsoft Word 2016: Level 1

    Reviewed by Kelly M. on 9/21/2019
  • Microsoft Excel 2016: Level 2

    Reviewed by KRISTIN R. on 7/24/2019
  • QuickBooks Pro for Windows

    Reviewed by KC R. on 5/1/2018
  • Microsoft Access 2013: Level 1

    Anonymous review on 9/21/2017

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who took classes at Colorado Free University had positive experiences overall. They appreciated the personal attention and small class sizes, allowing for a more thorough and individualized learning experience. The instructors were praised for their knowledge, patience, and professionalism. Students left the classes feeling that they had learned useful tools and skills. The courses were recommended for beginners in various subjects, such as Adobe InDesign and WordPress platform. Quotes: - "The class was very thorough and Amanda was SUPER patient. Very knowledgeable and adept with the various operating systems. I would highly recommend this class for anyone wanting to get hands-on experience for how to move around your device and improve efficiency." - "Mitzi far exceeded my expectations for this course. She was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and professional. I left the class feeling that I had actually learned some useful tools/skills. I would recommend her Adobe class to anyone." - "Great for beginners on how to use WordPress platform. Goes through each function in detail. You'll pretty much learn how to operate the platform by the time all is said and done."

Teachers at Colorado Free University

  • AC AC Suarez
  • AC Suarez
  • Aimee Skillin
  • Alex Delia
  • Alicia Green
  • Amanda Diver
  • Angela Schlaud
  • Bill Weller
  • Brenda Bennett
  • Cecilia Gowins
  • Chris Murphy
  • Deb Schaffer
  • Diego Ceron
  • Donald Seigler
  • Donnie Seigler
  • Frida Garcia
  • Jeff Danelek
  • Jules Marie
  • Kevin Boyd
  • Kyle Hilyard
  • Lilia Selenke
  • Linda Moore
  • Lori Poole
  • Lou Smith
  • Marisol Senecal Mariscal
  • Melissa Levy
  • Mitzi Katz
  • Olivia Botonis
  • Olivia Botonis
  • Olivia Botonis
  • Olivia Botonis
  • Olivia x Botonis
  • Roberto Saenz
  • Samuel Burks
  • Sue Gosman
  • Susan Price
  • Talena Johnson
  • Tim -
  • Tracy Bravo-Zander
  • Show More

CourseHorse Gift Cards

  • Creative & unique gift for any occasion
  • Thousands of classes & experiences
  • No expiration date
  • Instant e-delivery (or choose a date)
  • Add a personalized message
  • Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™
Buy a Gift Card
gift card with the CourseHorse logo gift card with the CourseHorse logo
Loading...