Business Development Training Academy

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DEN’s Gateway for Business Growth

Entry Level

100/101 Series

100-level Applications are Closed for 2026

Intermediate Level

200/201 Series

200-level Applications are Closed for 2026

Advanced Level

300 Series

300-level Applications are Closed for 2026

The BDTA supports small businesses during the lifecycle of their business at DEN by providing trainings at all transitional points of the business

The Business Development Training Academy gives small businesses the information and skills they need to submit proposals and win contracts with DEN in the areas of construction, Professional Services, Goods and Services, and Concessions. The three primary goals of the Training Academy are to create, educate, and cultivate an environment that fosters the growth and connection of small businesses with other businesses, DEN staff, and industry groups.

Who is BDTA for?

BDTA is for Architects, Engineers, Construction Contractors, Professional Services and Goods and Services companies.

BDTA is a tiered approach program for certified small businesses to grow their company from an entry level of never having worked at DEN to pursuing work as a prime at DEN and beyond into other markets and airports.

The focus is on increasing knowledge about DEN, strengthening partnerships and growing the small business. The academy helps build a pipeline for small businesses to learn about opportunities. As a result of these modular trainings, the airport is able to increase the pool of certified firms ready, willing and able to do work and be successful at DEN.

Get the Training you Need to Bid on Opportunities at DEN

Who should attend?

Small business firms in the architecture, engineering, construction, professional services, goods and services and concessions industries. Certification as a small business with the City and County of Denver and/or CDOT is highly encouraged. Small business certification from other certifying entities may be considered.

Target Audience

Senior level/decision makers of certified small businesses who would like to pursue contract work at DEN.

Disclaimer

Participation is not required to be awarded a contract or subcontract work at DEN, and participation does not guarantee the award of any contract or subcontract work at DEN.

Programs and Courses

BDTA Offers two program tracks that focus on the A/E/C and Concessions industries. Each program has various tiers, to serve your business, depending on your level of experience. Click the program link below to learn more about the program tiers.

Concourse A/E/C Program

Concessions Program

Course Calendar

Date (2026)	Activity	Additional Information
Jan. 16	Applications for BDTA Concourse 300 close
Jan. 23	Applications for BDTA 100 series programs close
Week of Feb. 2	BDTA Concourse 300 Applicant Interviews
Feb. 20	Acceptance/Denial letters sent for Concessions 101 and Concourse 100
March 4	Orientation for BDTA Concourse 300	Concourse 300 will meet every Wednesday starting March 4. See Concourse 300 for details.
March 10	Joint Orientation for Concourse 100 and Concessions 101	Concourse 100 will meet every Tuesday starting March 17
March 10	Joint Orientation for Concourse 100 and Concessions 101	Concessions 101 will meet every Thursday starting March 19
May 1	Applications close for Concourse 200 and Concessions 201
May 15	Acceptance/Denial letters sent for Concourse 200 and Concessions 201
June 2	Concourse 200 Orientation	Concourse 200 will meet every Tuesday starting June 9
June 4	Concessions 201 Orientation	Concessions 201 will meet every Thursday starting June 11
July 28	Concourse 200 Capstone presentation
Aug. 6	Concessions 201 Capstone Presentation
Aug. 20	Graduation

Directories and Testimonials

View the BDTA Graduate Directory and Read What Graduates Learned

My biggest takeaway from BDTA 200 was the new relationships and expanded network of individuals and firms doing business with DEN. I have already been leveraging that network as I pursue upcoming DEN opportunities!

— Erica Thomas, High Point Creamery

The BDTA program is truly a unique opportunity that prepares small business to participate in opportunities at DEN and beyond. The classes, knowledgeable trainers and events associated with the class give many opportunities to network with companies and people that are already successfully working at the airport.

— TC Dantzler , 2020 Background Screening

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