I encourage my Denver-area readers to consider teaching classes at Colorado Free University (CFU). This adult education center has been offering quality, affordable, skill-based, and enrichment classes for adults in the greater Denver metro area since 1987.

Joyce’s CFU Journey

My first experience was taking a class at CFU in 1999 when I needed to brush up on computer skills. Since then, I’ve taken a wide range of classes and had excellent experiences each time. In December 2012, I earned an online marketing and social media certificate from CFU. Nine months later I started to teach some of the classes in the certificate program.

Just recently, I had a conversation with a new friend whom I met through a business networking group. She was looking into the possibility of teaching a class at CFU. But she was hesitating about embarking on this new venture, so she called and asked for my advice.

During our call, I reflected on my five-and-a-half-years of teaching social media classes at CFU. Currently, I teach two Facebook classes – one for beginners and one for business folks. In addition, I teach a class on how to use LinkedIn to grow your business.

As we talked, I shared the many benefits I get from teaching these classes. Based on what I shared, she decided to go ahead and apply to be an instructor at CFU.

 

Value of Teaching Classes at Colorado Free University

  • I find so much joy in being able to nurture a community of learners. In each of the classes I teach (typically about three-hours in length), I get to create a group learning experience. Adults learn best in these interactive formats.
  • The opportunity to foster the personal and professional development of others, which is part of my personal mission.
  • Teaching these classes regularly helps me to stay up to date on both Facebook and LinkedIn. Before I teach each class, I review my handouts and make sure all the info is current.
  • Being associated with such a well-respected adult learning center enhances my professional credibility.
  • Some students in my classes engage my services for private tutoring. Or they recommend me to others who need group training or individual tutoring.
  • Just a month or so into teaching classes at CFU, I met Lisa Dicksteen. She took two of my classes, and we really hit it off. Shortly thereafter, I engaged her services as an editor for my weekly blog posts. She’s been doing that since the fall of 2013. You might meet a potential business associate or collaborator in a class you teach.

More Info About CFU

Learn more about Colorado Free University at its website https://www.freeu.com/ Prospective teachers will benefit from reviewing the information in its Teach with Us tab at https://www.freeu.com/teach-a-class/.

Also, consider liking the CFU Facebook business page at https://www.facebook.com/coloradofreeuniversity Doing this will insure that sure you get notified about posts to the page to get their latest news.

CFU is in the Lowry area, a few blocks east of 1st Ave. and Quebec, at 7653 East 1st Place, Denver, 80230.

 

How About You?

Do you teach (or have you taught) at a local adult education center? If so, what benefits have you gained from this experience?

 

About Joyce

Joyce Feustel helps people, especially those age 45 and up, to become more effective and productive using social media, especially Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

 

She works with business owners, business development professionals, coaches, business consultants, job seekers, and more – ranging from entrepreneurs to people in large corporations. Find her at www.boomerssocialmediatutor.com