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Workforce Professional Education - Minnesota State University, Mankato

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Developing Leaders. Meeting Industry Needs.

The Center for Workforce Professional Education helps individuals and organizations meet their educational, professional and economic development goals by providing relevant, high-quality training opportunities.

10/07/2026

Our October newsletter is live!

Visit link.mnsu.edu/wpe-news-oct to check out our latest offerings.

09/30/2026

We’re excited to introduce a new collection of high-quality, non-credit online learning opportunities from the Center for Workforce Professional Education, now available through Coursera!

With flexible, asynchronous learning delivered entirely online through the Coursera platform, you can learn on your schedule.

Explore what’s new and discover your next opportunity to grow: mnsu.edu/coursera

09/22/2026

NEW OFFERING!

Build your knowledge of this innovative arts-based research method that uses poetry to explore, interpret, and represent human experience.

This course is designed for beginners and welcomes participants from all disciplines and backgrounds.

Cost: $325
Dates: Wednesdays, July 7-28, 2027
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm (CST)
Location: Online

Register today at mnsu.edu/poetic-inquiry.

09/16/2026

VESi offers online continuing education courses to fit your educational needs. Current K-12 teachers, take courses when and where you want after settling back in this fall!

Visit link.mnsu.edu/vesi today.

09/09/2026

Our upcoming Principles of Financial Planning and Insurance course introduces you to the fundamentals of financial planning while preparing you to help clients make informed insurance and financial decisions.

You’ll learn how to:
• Understand the financial planning process and CFP® Board’s Financial Planning Practice Standards and Code of Ethics
• Analyze property, liability, life, health, and long-term care insurance risks and policy provisions
• Advise clients on insurance, budgeting, and financing decisions

This Certified Financial Planner® course begins October 1 in our Edina location.

Learn more at mnsu.edu/certified-financial-planner.

09/02/2026

Check out our September offerings!

Visit link.mnsu.edu/wpe-news-sept to learn more.

08/25/2026

Join the Center for Rural Behavioral Health - Minnesota State University, Mankato for a training focused on working with children and adolescents!

Cost: $50
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 1:00 – 3:45 pm
Location: Online via Zoom (Recording Available)

Learn more at link.mnsu.edu/riskresiliencerest.

08/19/2026

Considering a career in finance in 2026? Becoming a Certified Financial Planner® professional is more than a designation. It’s a career accelerator.

Here’s why professionals continue to pursue the CFP® certification:
• Strengthen your credibility with one of the most respected credentials in financial planning
• Gain comprehensive knowledge in investments, retirement, tax, estate, and risk planning
• Increase your earning potential and expand your client opportunities
• Prepare for a wide range of roles in a growing financial services industry
• Make a meaningful impact by helping clients achieve their financial goals

The next cohort launches October 1 at our Edina location. Learn more at mnsu.edu/certified-financial-planner.

08/12/2026

Join the Center for Rural Behavioral Health - Minnesota State University, Mankato for a 3-hour training that will examine how communication differences intersect with mental health assessment, engagement, and therapeutic relationships.

Cost: $65
Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom (Recording Available)

Visit link.mnsu.edu/communicationaccessmentalhealth to register today.

08/05/2026

Interested in our latest offerings?

Check out our August newsletter at: link.mnsu.edu/wpe-news-aug

Address

209 Wigley Administration Center
Mankato, MN
56001

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15073891094

Website

http://mnsu.edu/wpe

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