CII Best Practices Bootcamp
CII partnered with UT’s Texas Engineering Executive Education (TxEEE) office to develop a new professional development course for early-career professionals and their busy schedules.
This intensive three-day in-person course will introduce you to CII and our seventeen Best Practices through a good balance of lectures and learning activities.
During the class, you will have a chance to get to know your fellow participants, who are also new to CII, since networking in this industry is invaluable.
Who Should Attend
Designed for early-career professionals (0-5 years), but open to anyone who wants to learn more about CII Best Practices.
Enrollment is limited to 30 students to ensure the highest caliber of interaction among the participants.
Schedule
The Bootcamp is scheduled for May 5-9, 2025, with a virtual primer session on Tuesday, April 29 and a virtual follow-up session on Thursday, June 5.
The hour-long virtual primer session will provide you with a foundational understanding of CII, review the topics we'll cover in the classroom, and review the pre-read assignments, which are crucial for your preparation and active participation in the Bootcamp.
At the hour-long virtual follow-up session, we will discuss where you plan to implement a CII Best Practice on the job, how you can stay connected to CII through our Communities for Business Advancement (CBAs), and Q&A.
Location
The Bootcamp will be held on the main campus of The University of Texas at Austin in the Engineering Education and Research Center (EER) building located at 2501 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712.
Registration Fee
The fee for a single registration from a CII member organization is $4,500.
The fee for a single registration from a non-member organization is $5,500.
The registration fee includes tuition, course materials, and planned meals.
Travel Logistics
If you are flying, you will want to fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). For additional information about transportation from the airport, please check the airport’s ground transportation webpage.
Hotel Information
The cost of your hotel is separate from the program, and we leave the choice of hotel up to you to better accommodate organizations with different travel policies and preferences.
Once you have booked your hotel, please notify me where you have chosen to stay and the dates you booked.
Below you will find a convenient list of nearby hotels within walking distance of the EER building. These hotels offer a range of amenities and are located near the main UT campus and other downtown Austin locations, providing a comfortable and convenient stay during the program.
| Moxy Austin - University (0.6 miles) 2552 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78705 |
Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District (1.1 miles) 301 W. 17th St., Austin, TX 78701 |
| AT&T Hotel and Conference Center (0.9 miles) 1900 University Ave., Austin, TX 78705 |
Hampton Inn & Suites Austin @ The University/Capitol (1.1 miles) 1701 Lavaca St., Austin, TX 78701 |
| AC Hotel Austin-University (1.1 miles) 1901 San Antonio St., Austin, TX 78705 |
LaQuinta Inn by Wyndham Austin Capitol / Downtown (1.4 miles) 300 E. 11th St., Austin, TX 78701 |
| The Otis Hotel (1.1 miles) 1901 San Antonio St., Austin, Texas 78705 |
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Austin (1.4 miles) 303 W. 15th St., Austin, TX 78701 |
| Hotel Ella (1.2 miles) 1900 Rio Grande St., Austin, TX 78705 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Austin - University Area (2.0 miles) 1617 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78702 |
Meal Information
Meals, including breakfast, lunch, and snack breaks, will be provided during classroom days. A Networking Dinner will be provided on Tuesday, May 6. Dinners on Wednesday and Thursday will be at your discretion.
Attire
As you plan to stay in Austin, business casual is customary for daily sessions. You should bring a more formal outfit for the class photo on Wednesday, May 7.
May in Austin can be unpredictable, but typically, the highs are in the high-80s and lows in the mid-60s. Please check the weather forecast before your travels.