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We start by getting to know your team, your goals, and the challenges you're trying to solve. Whether you have a clear vision or just a starting point, we’ll help you identify the right focus for development.
Develop Potential. Deliver Excellence.
Professional Development Programs For Organizations
Unlock your team's potential with professional development programs, courses, and masterclasses from St. Thomas Executive Education. Contact us to learn how we tailor every program to your organizations unique needs, all led by faculty who blend academic insight with practical expertise.
We Grow Minnesota Organizations
Developing the talent and your organization doesn’t have to be complicated. At St. Thomas Executive Education, we make it simple to deliver high-quality training that fits your goals, timeline, and budget. Choose from our proven courses or collaborate with us to create a program that’s tailored to your team.
Why St. Thomas Executive Education:
- Ease: Easy-to-implement solutions that save time
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Relevant Topics: Professional development across key business topics
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Talented Instructors: Instructors with both real-world and teaching experience
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Flexibility: Delivery options that work for your schedule
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Partnership: A practical, collaborative approach from start to finish
Let's connect to discuss the needs of your organization.
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Andrew Claude
Director of Business Development
The Process
Design
Together, we’ll shape a program that fits your organization — whether that means choosing from our proven courses or co-creating something new. Every program is built to be relevant, engaging, and actionable.
Deliver
We bring the program to life in the format that works best for you: on campus, on site, or online. Our instructors combine real-world experience with strong teaching skills to ensure your team walks away ready to apply what they’ve learned.
It was absolutely the right decision for us to make. We couldn't have gotten this anywhere else. Our decision to be here on campus in a [St. Thomas] class room for this experience, has probably been one of the most important decisions I’ve made as the C.E.O. of the company in the past 21 years. And I really think for those that are going to come behind me to lead this organization, I think there will be a day when they say ‘that was the best decision that you have ever made.’”
Phil Harrington, President and CEO, Kuder, Inc.
Success Stories
Curious what working with us looks like? Here are a few programs we've created with Minnesota organizations or all sizes.
Leadership Program for a Construction Company
We partnered with this client to design a focused development program centered on leading through complexity and change. The program combined practical tools with real-world scenarios, all delivered in a short, accessible format that fit into busy schedules.
The results:
- Improved promotion readiness, with participants stepping confidently into expanded roles
- Stronger cross-functional collaboration, driven by shared frameworks and peer learning
- Increased leadership confidence in navigating uncertainty and driving change
- Positive feedback from both participants and senior leaders on program impact
Presentation Workshop for a Consumer Goods Company
In just two days, this hands-on program helped a client’s team strengthen their communication and influence skills. The program was built around real conversations they were having, so every exercise felt relevant and immediately useful.
Key takeaways:
- How to structure clear, persuasive messages tailored to their audience
- Techniques to lead conversations with confidence and intention
- Tools to influence decisions without relying on authority alone
- New habits for active listening, framing, and follow-up that build trust and momentum
Certified Professional Project Management at a Government Entity
Through our Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM) program, these participants gained the structure and confidence they needed to lead projects more effectively. By focusing on real challenges they faced, the program helped turn theory into action quickly.
What they walked away with:
- A shared project management framework that improved alignment across teams
- Practical tools to plan, execute, and adapt projects with clarity
- Greater consistency in communication and decision-making throughout project lifecycles
- Increased confidence and accountability in project leadership role.
The St. Thomas Difference
St. Thomas is rooted in the values of advancing the common good, developing whole-person leaders, and educating with purpose. These ideals show up in every Executive Education program, not just in what we teach, but in how we teach it.
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Programs are designed to build ethical, community-minded leaders who can lead with both head and heart.
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Learning experiences support not just skill development, but personal growth, confidence, and character.
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As part of Minnesota’s largest private university, we bring a mission-aligned, values-based approach to professional development that resonates with purpose-driven organizations.
St. Thomas Executive Education emphasizes collaboration over transactions. We co-create solutions that reflect your team’s goals, challenges, and culture.
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We offer a blend of ready-to-go and fully custom programs that save time while staying relevant.
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Our process starts with listening and discovery, before jumping in with content to delivery format.
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You’re not just buying a course — you’re gaining a thought partner invested in your team’s success.
We balance academic credibility with real-world application, making development both meaningful and immediately useful.
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Our instructors are business-savvy educators, not just academics. Many bring years of industry experience alongside teaching excellence.
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Programs are highly experiential, using tools like simulations, peer discussion, coaching, and hands-on exercises.
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Learning outcomes are always tied to actionable skills that show up on the job right away.
St. Thomas Executive Education is deeply embedded in Minnesota’s business community, but with an eye toward global relevance.
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We’ve partnered with organizations across industries — from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and nonprofits.
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Our Minneapolis location and regional relationships provide deep context and a strong network.
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As part of a respected university, our programs are recognized and respected across sectors.