Programs

Skills For Hire Atlantic is a digital skills and career-building training program designed to help fill the need for qualified entry-level talent in the tech sector across Atlantic Canada. The program has been developed through a partnership between Digital Nova Scotia and is funded by the Government of Canada’s Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program . Designed for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or looking to enhance their career prospects, the program focuses on building foundational knowledge in key…

Course length Date Format Price 6 weeks | 12 to 14 hours per week April 27 – June 8, 2026 Virtual, online course with mandatory live sessions $189 + HST (DNS Members) | $736 +HST (Non-DNS Members)

AI can save time, cut costs, and help your business work smarter, but knowing where to start is often the hardest part. The AI Digital Adoption Program (AI DAP) helps Nova Scotia small and medium-sized businesses move from thinking about AI to understanding how it can be used to improve productivity, automate repetitive tasks, improve customer service, get better data and insights and advance business operations. The program combines practical training, implementation funding, and hands-on expert support so businesses can…

LevelSec is Digital Nova Scotia’s newest cybersecurity program, designed to address one of Canada’s most urgent gaps: the shortage of mid-career and senior cybersecurity professionals with the governance, risk, leadership, and technical capabilities needed to protect modern organizations. Developed in partnership with the University of Waterloo , LevelSec provides advanced, industry-aligned training for professionals ready to lead. This program is made possible through funding from the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) and Nova Scotia's Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration.

By bringing companies to major industry events around the world, we’re creating new pathways for growth, collaboration, and visibility. From curated B2B meetings to in-market networking opportunities, our trade missions are designed to help local businesses showcase their work, build partnerships, and explore new markets.

CIO magazine ranked the Project Management Professional (PMP ® ) certification as the top project management certification in North America because it demonstrates you have the specific skills employers seek, dedication to excellence and the capacity to perform at the highest levels. With a PMP ® certification, you not only show potential employers you have the experience and knowledge to drive successful projects – you showcase your ability to adapt to any project environment. In any industry. Anywhere around the…

In collaboration with St. Francis Xavier University (StFX), we have developed a microcredential program that focusses on the practical utilization of AI in different sectors including marketing and communications, project management and IT, programming, and development. Learn more about the streams available and apply today! All applications will be reviewed and will be accepting up to 30 participants in each stream.

Is your community's incredible story reaching travelers online? In a world where trip planning happens digitally, having a powerful online presence is essential to attract travelers, drive local economic growth, and showcase everything your region has to offer.

Digital Skills for Women+ is a learning program created by women who have experienced first hand the barriers for women and gender diverse individuals in tech. This free cohort is designed to help women and gender diverse people without experience in the industry to learn more about industry-related topics, the ecosystem, and career opportunities. Its purpose is to help participants build confidence, learn industry language, and ultimately leave better positioned to explore and enter a career in tech. Each cohort…

A strong online presence is essential to attract visitors from around the corner and around the world. However, implementing the digital technologies travelers expect can be a challenge.

Subsidized training for Nova Scotia's tech sector. In 2027, eligible DNS members pay 25% of the course cost for four virtual courses in cybersecurity, AI, change leadership and data analytics.

Digital Discovery Camp brings interactive learning together with the tech sector to provide an unforgettable experience for youth and show them innovative technologies being developed right here in Nova Scotia. The camps encourage curiosity while exploring a variety of tech topics that can include video game development, coding, robotics, and hardware. Campers also have the opportunity to connect with current professional mentors in the tech sector. Due to an overwhelming number of applications, camp applications is now closed for the…