Upcoming Courses
ETD offers virtual classes to support the training and development needs of all State employees. We update our website with new, virtual training events as they are developed and ready to launch. If you have an interest in a particular class and wish to receive a reminder when the class is available, please e-mail us at ETD Training Email.
The Enterprise Talent Development course calendar is filled with courses to help you grow individually or to assist your team in taking the next step to success.
Employee Development
Below is a list of the upcoming courses that ETD offers to help government employees learn, grow, and lead.
October
Holding Difficult Conversations
What if you had a difficult conversation with someone and instead of getting a defensive response, they thanked you? By beginning with the end in mind, you will learn how to reverse engineer difficult conversations into simple, straightforward discussions that get results. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: October 12, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Cost: $175
Strategic Effectiveness for Aspiring Leaders (SEAL)
Strategic Effectiveness for Aspiring Leaders, also known as SEAL, is ideal for state employees in non-management roles that aspire to become leaders in state government and wish to build skills that will move them towards this goal. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: October 19, 26, November 1, 2, and 9, 2023. All dates listed, except November 1, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November 1 will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Cost: $935 - FULL
Effective Workplace Communication
In this course, participants will learn communication skills that will enable them to connect effectively with people at all levels of the organization, customers, and other stakeholders. (Virtual Interactive Class)Course Date: October 24, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Cost: $175
November
Strategic Effectiveness for Aspiring Leaders (SEAL)
Strategic Effectiveness for Aspiring Leaders, also known as SEAL, is ideal for state employees in non-management roles that aspire to become leaders in state government and wish to build skills that will move them towards this goal. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: November 15, 16, 29, December 5, and 12, 2023. All dates listed, except November 16, will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. November 16 will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Cost: $935 - FULL
Communicating Strategically
The techniques and strategies presented in this course will help you be more effective when engaging with the public, members of your own agency or department, and members of other agencies and departments. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: November 16, 2023, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. | Cost: $175
Creative Thinking: How to Think Differently to Get Better Results
This course will provide an overview of what it takes to be innovative, what limits creativity, and how to start building a culture that is more open to innovation. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: November 30, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Cost: $175
December
Goal Setting for Work and Life
Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your ideal future. This class will help you be able to challenge the fears and roadblocks to setting and achieving your goals. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: December 7, 2023, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Cost: $175
Productive Conflict
Learn how to understand, navigate, and create constructive conflicts. At the end of this workshop, you will be able to use productive conflict strategies to strengthen relationships and motivate teams. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: December 14, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Cost: $95
January
Better Communication, Better Teams
Whether working within a team or a small group project, this course will help you develop skills in leading and participating in small group interaction so that the best outcomes are achieved. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: January 11, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Cost: $175
Championing Change
In this course, you will learn how to lead and manage change to increase adoption and decrease resistance. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: January 18, 2024, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Cost: $95
Agile Fundamentals
This course is instructor-led and includes short lectures, in-class group discussions, individual exercises, and team exercises that use practical assignments to reinforce the lecture topics. The practical exercises and cloud based agile simulation utilized are highly interactive and provide hands-on learning. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: January 24 and 25, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days | Cost: $595
Strengthen Collaboration and Trust: Create a Drama-Free Workplace
With humor and engagement, this life-changing seminar reveals how to preserve collaboration and avoid the universal triggers of mistrust. (Virtual Interactive Class)
Course Date: January 30, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Cost: $374 (includes workbook and cards)
Retirement Seminars
Prepare yourself for retirement, whether that time is rapidly approaching or more than five years down the road. ETD offers two retirement seminars that cover important topics to help you prepare for the next chapter of your life.
Retirement Seminars
Retirement seminars are currently being delivered via virtual classroom.
Pre-Planning for Retirement Seminar
The Pre-Planning for Retirement Seminar is for state employees who have more than five years until retirement. This online live seminar is one and a half (1.5) days with presenters that have expertise on pension and social security benefits, health care savings plan, estate planning, life and disability insurance, and more. (Based on demand, seminars will be added as needed.) PLEASE NOTE: DOC employees should check with their fiscal department before enrolling in either of these retirement seminars.
Dates: January 17, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and January 18, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Cost: $95
The State Retirement Seminar
The State Retirement Seminar is for state employees who are planning to retire in five years or less. This online live seminar is two (2) full days with speakers and expertise on pension and social security benefits, health care savings plan, state insurance benefits, estate planning, and more. (Based on demand, seminars will be added as needed.) PLEASE NOTE: DOC employees should check with their fiscal department before enrolling in either of these retirement seminars.
Dates: December 6, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and December 7, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Cost: $95
Core Development
Increase your effectiveness as a supervisor, manager or HR professional by learning more about your role and the state specific policies and practices that impact it.
- Supervisors and managers: Develop related leadership skill sets through exploring topics such as increasing employee engagement, performance management, onboarding, and leading change. Expand awareness of your own personal communication and leadership styles.
- HR professionals: Increase your understanding of HR fundamentals in state government and gain new skills in areas such as DEAI, emotional intelligence and navigating the future of HR.
Core Development Programs
The upcoming sessions of Supervisor Core, Manager Core, and Human Resource Core will be offered virtually. Please contact the MMB's ETD Training Coordinator for detailed information. ( ETD Training Email)
Supervisor Core
Virtual delivery format for Supervisor Core is set up as 13 half day sessions delivered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Cost: $845
Course Dates: FY24: April 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, May 14, 15, 16, 2024 (Note: Any upcoming sessions of this course offered prior to these dates are full.)
Manager Core
Virtual delivery format for Manager Core is set up as 10 half day sessions delivered from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Cost: $845
Course Dates: FY24: October 31, November 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, December 5, 6, and 7, 2023 (Note: Any upcoming sessions of this course offered prior to these dates are full.)
Human Resource Core
Virtual delivery format for Human Resource Core is set up as 7 half day sessions delivered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Cost: $100
Course Dates: FY24: March 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, and 28, 2024
To receive registration notification and instructions, contact Lovie Kidd at lovie.kidd@state.mn.us . We are available to support your training and development needs and look forward to working with you.
Leadership Development
Cultivate your leadership to provide improved communication throughout your team. Increase team efficiency through action planning, self-assessment, redirecting and reinforcing feedback. You can also develop your leadership skills by enrolling or applying for our leadership development programs.
Applications have closed for this year's ELI and SLI Programs
Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI)
The ELI Program for 2023-2024 is about to begin with Cohorts 31, 32, and 33. If you are interested in future participation in the ELI Program, the application process will begin anew in Spring of 2024. Check this site for updates. Ask your HR and Training Directors to keep you posted on what actions you need to take. Thank you for your interest in the ELI Program.
Senior Leaders Institute (SLI)
The SLI Program for 2023 is about to begin with Cohort 13. If you are interested in future participation in the SLI Program, the application process will begin anew in Spring of 2024. Ask your HR and Training Directors to keep you posted on what actions you need to take. Thank you for your interest in the SLI Program.
Visit our site under Customized Leadership Development to learn more about other services ETD provides. Here you will find Customized Courses, the Zenger Folkman 360 Leadership Assessment and information about other assessment tools we can deliver. Email the ETD Training team or contact ETD by phone (651-259-3646) to find out how we can help or to schedule an assessment today.
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