University of St. Thomas Executive Education

A quick test: Can your employees describe your last training program without looking it up?

If not, the issue may not be engagement. It may be relevance.

At St. Thomas Executive Education, we don't start with a pre-built course. We start with your goals, your challenges, and your people.

Because training should solve problems, not just fill calendars.

Learn More: https://ow.ly/jaUB50ZcluK

We’re so excited to celebrate our Program Manager, Abbey Welle, on receiving the STAR Award from the Opus College of Business.

Anyone who has worked with Abbey knows how deserving this recognition is. She brings positivity, care, and energy into everything she does, and she goes above and beyond every single day to ensure our participants have the best possible experience.

Her commitment to serving others and supporting our community makes a lasting impact on everyone around her. We’re so proud to celebrate this well-earned honor. Congratulations, Abbey!

Before summer calendars get busy, explore learning opportunities that bring immediate value to your work!

View June Programs: https://ow.ly/6lxV50YW7cY

You're invited to the next Opus College of Business Mini Speaker Series event, Storytelling through Data Visualization with Dave Wehling and Darin Sullwold.

If you were considering taking the Storytelling through Data Visualization Executive Education course, this is your chance to experience an in-person preview. Get a preview of the content, meet the faculty, and network with peers.

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Schulze Hall 420
46 11th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55403

🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/gHSb50YF73z

We’ve been asked an interesting question lately: What if leadership development started earlier?
Like… much earlier.

We’re excited to introduce a new course, Leadership for Babies, focused on communication, teamwork, and resilience at the earliest stages.

Class begins Sep. 31...

Oh, and Happy April Fools’ Day from St. Thomas Executive Education!

High-impact learning. Real-world application. A full April lineup.

Explore our upcoming courses and make this the month you put new skills into action:

APRIL PROGRAMS:
-Online Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM) - Begins April 7
-Influential Communication - Begins April 13
-Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate - Begins April 13
-AI for Professionals - Begins April 14
-Building Dashboards and Visualizations: Excel and Power BI - Begins April 22
-Emerging Leaders Bootcamp - Begins April 23

Explore the full calendar: https://ow.ly/GgaV50YBnTi

Our #1 program is back with upcoming sessions.

The Certified Professional Project Manager course offers both in-person and online options so you can choose what works best. Join us in person for real-time collaboration and connection, or online with a convenient once-a-week format that fits your schedule.

Upcoming Sessions:
Online: Begins April 7
In-Person: Begins May 4

Choose your format, and enroll today: https://business.stthomas.edu/executive-education/program-finder/index.html

Strong communication is important. Influence changes outcomes.

Our Influential Communications course at St. Thomas Executive Education goes beyond public speaking. Learn how to persuade with credibility, deliver presentations that resonate, and confidently own your unique communication style.

If you are ready to earn buy-in, lead stronger conversations, and show up with greater impact, this course is for you.

Upcoming Session:
April 13–14, 2026
Minneapolis Campus
Offered 1x per year

Explore Influential Communications and register at https://ow.ly/9sAW50YleO8

Let’s be honest. Most of us work with data every day, even if “data” isn’t in our job title - and you don’t need a technical background to get better at it. You need the right tools and practice!

The Data Storytelling and Visualization 3 course Certificate helps you build dashboards, shape a clear story from your insights, and present in a way people actually understand and act on.

Learn more and explore the certificate here: https://ow.ly/1LZv50YkpKB