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.
Master Microsoft Excel in this comprehensive course designed to help you analyze, manage, and share data effectively. From creating and editing spreadsheets to performing calculations, this course equips you with tools to organize and interpret data with ease. Gain an edge in your organization by unlocking Excel's powerful functionality and transforming raw data into valuable insights.
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Saturday, Mar 30th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Master the skills and techniques of Adobe InDesign CC in this hands-on, instructor-led course. Learn to create professional page layouts, work with images and typography, and efficiently design multi-page documents. Take your design game to the next level with this comprehensive training.
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Monday, Apr 1st, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Elevate your graphic design skills with hands-on training in Adobe Creative Cloud, led by industry experts. Unleash your creativity as you learn to design brochures, social media ads, logos, and more using InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Don't miss this opportunity to master the tools professionals rely on for stunning designs.
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Monday, Apr 15th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Unlock the secrets of the Spanish language with Colorado Free University's course. Gain the confidence to speak, read, write, and understand basic Spanish concepts using strategies designed for adult learners. Discover the key to learning a new language and set yourself up for success.
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Monday, Apr 1st, 6:30–8pm Mountain Time
Learn the fundamental skills of Microsoft Word and become proficient in creating, formatting, and editing documents in this comprehensive course offered by Colorado Free University. Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate Word 2019, add design elements, proof documents, and more. Enroll now and enhance your professional communication skills.
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Monday, Apr 8th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Discover the power of Adobe InDesign, the industry-leading desktop publishing software. Learn how to create stunning layouts, import images, work with text, and customize styles in this comprehensive course. Perfect for beginners looking to explore the world of publishing design.
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Saturday, Apr 20th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Discover the fundamentals of personal computer usage and gain a comprehensive understanding of hardware, software, and the inner workings of a PC in this beginner-friendly course. Learn essential skills such as navigating Windows 10, working with files, and utilizing basic Internet functions. Join us at Colorado Free University to embark on your journey to becoming a tech-savvy individual.
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Saturday, Apr 6th, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
Explore the revolutionary capabilities of Adobe Photoshop in this workshop at Colorado Free University. Unleash the power of Artificial Intelligence to create stunning composite images, master group shots, and experiment with whimsical applications. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, this course is a must for anyone interested in pushing the boundaries of their creativity.
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Tuesday, Apr 23rd, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Master the art of Adobe Photoshop CC at Colorado Free University. Learn the essential fundamentals and best practices in this structured, hands-on instructor-led training. Unleash your creativity and discover the incredible creative possibilities of this powerful image editing program.
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Monday, Apr 29th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Master the art of page design and layout with this comprehensive Adobe InDesign CC course. Learn how to create professional files that look polished and professional using the fundamental tools of InDesign. Join us for hands-on, instructor-led training that will take your InDesign skills to the next level.
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Tuesday, Apr 30th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Learn the industry standard photo manipulation software used by designers worldwide at Colorado Free University. Enhance your skills in Photoshop and discover how to clean up, manipulate, and add elements to your photos. Join us and take your photography to the next level!
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Saturday, Apr 13th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Learn how to create professional presentations using Microsoft's powerful presentation software. This introductory course covers all the essentials, from setting up your presentation to delivering it with confidence. Gain the skills you need to impress any audience.
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Wednesday, Apr 17th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Unlock your creativity and master the industry-standard graphic design tool with this introductory class. Learn how to create logos, backgrounds, and textures using Adobe Illustrator, and discover the endless possibilities this versatile program has to offer. No previous experience is required.
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Saturday, Apr 27th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Expand your Spanish skills with a course that covers grammar essentials, including weather vocabulary, activities, demonstrative adjectives, and indirect object pronouns. Enhance your conversational abilities by learning to express personal preferences. Gain confidence in forming sentences using present perfect tense, possessive pronouns, and comparative adjectives.
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Thursday, Apr 4th, 11:05am–12:30pm Mountain Time
Become more comfortable using Windows 11 and familiarize yourself with its user interface and basic capabilities in this course offered at Colorado Free University. Learn to work with locally installed and cloud-based apps, browse the internet, manage files and folders, and adjust basic settings. Prior experience with personal computers, desktop apps, and the internet is recommended.
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Saturday, Apr 13th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Discover Google G Suite and dive into essential apps and tools like Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Docs, in this course offered by Colorado Free University. Perfect for beginners, this class will equip you with the skills needed to navigate and utilize the G Suite environment effectively. Prerequisite: Basic Windows skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
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Thursday, Apr 18th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Enhance your computer skills and become proficient in navigating Windows 10 with this comprehensive course. From creating documents to browsing the web, this program will equip you with the necessary tools to maximize your productivity and effortlessly share information across applications and users.
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Friday, Apr 19th, 9am–4pm Mountain Time
Take your Spanish skills to the next level as you delve into "o-ue" stem-changing verbs, idiomatic expressions, and future tense. Master reflexive pronouns and verbs, and become fluent in expressing your daily routine and current actions. Enhance your fluency and cultural understanding with Spanish 3 at Colorado Free University.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 6–7:25pm Mountain Time
Discover the power and convenience of Google Mail with this hands-on class at Colorado Free University. Learn to start and customize a Gmail account, and explore the features and tools that come with a Google account. Enhance your productivity with Google Docs (drive) and calendars.
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Monday, Apr 15th, 9am–12pm Mountain Time
Accelerate your Spanish proficiency with advanced language skills and cultural insights. Embrace a dynamic learning experience that dives deep into grammar, conversation, and more.
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Wednesday, Apr 24th, 7:35–9pm Mountain Time
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."
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