University of St. Thomas Executive Education

University of St. Thomas Executive Education Smart, practical and personalized non-degree open enrollment & custom programs. Founded in 1885, the University of St. Drucker.

Thomas has established itself as one of the premier universities in Minnesota and the Midwest. The business-focused continuing education unit, which is now Executive Education, was created in 1957 by Bishop James Shannon and Peter F. Recently, the Opus College of Business received AACSB accreditation in recognition of its ongoing focus on applicable business education and outstanding faculty. Ther

e are currently more than 7,000 students engaged in the Opus College of Business’s undergraduate, graduate, executive and professional education studies because they value the emphasis on career preparation and engaging in service to others.

We’re so excited to celebrate our Program Manager, Abbey Welle, on receiving the STAR Award from the Opus College of Bus...
05/11/2026

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 Prog...
05/07/2026

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

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

04/29/2026

New Course Alert: Agentic AI.

Agentic AI is the next evolution of workplace technology, moving beyond prompts to systems that can plan, act, and execute tasks across workflows. This program shows you how to use it to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and enable more autonomous ways of working.

Format: Live-online meetings via Zoom
Meets: June 8, 10, 15, 17th; 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Cost: $600

Register: https://lnkd.in/dJUV9DZR

You're invited to the next Opus College of Business Mini Speaker Series event, Storytelling through Data Visualization w...
04/07/2026

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...
04/01/2026

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 y...
03/31/2026

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 a...
03/17/2026

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 Execut...
02/26/2026

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 techn...
02/24/2026

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

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports that “about 90,000 jobs” in the Twin Cities are considered highly vuln...
02/23/2026

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports that “about 90,000 jobs” in the Twin Cities are considered highly vulnerable to AI disruption.

Nationally, “around 70% of workers across 300 occupations are highly exposed.”

AI disruption doesn’t just mean job loss. It means job change.

If you want to understand how AI fits into your work and how to apply it with confidence, join the AI for Professionals certificate program from St. Thomas Executive Education.

This 3-day, in-person program is built for working professionals who want practical tools they can use right away.

We have upcoming sessions enrolling now.

View dates and details: https://ow.ly/qxi250YkkzW

Source: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Feb. 23, 2026

❄️Fresh snow outside, fresh ideas inside. ❄️ With tons of courses on the schedule this March through May, there’s truly ...
02/19/2026

❄️Fresh snow outside, fresh ideas inside. ❄️ With tons of courses on the schedule this March through May, there’s truly something for everyone.
Browse what’s ahead and see what speaks to you: https://ow.ly/gtTe50Yi9hv

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