Past Events from October 8, 2020 – October 22, 2020 › Training › – Page 27 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Sandbox Discover Program – Interviewing Skills

Ever feel anxious about an interview? You’re not alone! Join us Thursday, October 8 for a workshop on Interviewing Skills, from 5-6pm. This workshop is part of the Sandbox Discovery Program! The Sandbox Discovery Program offers students and members of the community the opportunity to learn essential innovation entrepreneurship methods in introductory and digestible workshops.   About Dr. M. A. Sharaf Shiban : Academic lecturer and a researcher at UCSI university, one of Malaysia’s top universities. Finished his masters in management science and his Ph.D. in Marketing. Expert on green marketing and consumer behaviour. Presented several studies in international conferences and published a number of papers in international scientific journals covering green marketing related topics. Participated in different social entrepreneurial projects in Malaysia winning different awards locally in internationally   Register  

Market Meter Data: Scaling towards a new future

Processing market meter data is nothing new, however, the growing volume of data and the management of this data towards balancing grids, facilitation of new initiatives and market reforms is, and will become increasingly important to Market Operators (MO) and Distribution System Operators (DSO). This trend imposes large implications and challenges towards the IT landscape of CMOs and DSOs. Examples can be found in: meter data ingestion and VEE volume allocation and grid loss customer interaction and consent management GDPR/EU regulatory compliance   CGI’s Central Market Solutions (CMS) is a dedicated product suite operating complex high volume market infrastructures in key markets in Europe. CMS focusses on addressing these challenges by delivering key functionality towards MOs and DSOs to help optimize the use of grids and ensure a well-functioning energy system for the future. With the energy transition, metering and sensor data is becoming more and more important to central network operations, distribution system operators, new market models and customer interaction. With this seminar you will learn how Central Market Solutions combines a high volume of (near) real-time smart meter and sensor data, which needs to be processed and analysed for decision making processes to support the E-market, whilst ensuring […]

Stayin’ lean

Organize and work through startup ideas with the Lean Model Canvas Welcome to the third event in the Virtual Networkshop Series! Learn how to launch a startup idea strong from day one using the Lean Model Canvas. It's a one-page business plan that helps keep you organized and focused on the right business objectives. Join Propel, Atlantic Canada's e-accelerator for tech startups, as they teach you how to use the Lean Model Canvas and the Traction Road Map to plan and organize your startup idea(s). This workshop isdesigned to be interactive andhands-on; you'll walk away with the tools and training necessary to test any startup idea. This workshop is in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Centres from the following Atlantic Canadian universities: University of Prince Edward Island Cape Breton University Dalhousie University University of New Brunswick Saint Mary's University Mount Saint Vincent University Memorial University *For the best Hopin experience with this event, please ensure you are using a Chrome or Firefox web browser. Register

Introduction to Lean Six Sigma

Join our instructor, Angela Scammell, as she will introduce you to Lean Six Sigma and how it benefits both employees and leaders in delivering exceptional customer value. After this 60-minute webinar, you will be able to see appreciate the advantages of Lean Six Sigma, understand its core concepts and know how to access training. Register

Social Media: What, Where, When? Digital Marketing Basics Series

Social media is one of the best ways to connect with people who are already interested in your business. It’s also vital for reaching people who haven’t heard about your business yet. Whether you’re just getting started or you already have social media accounts, this training session with Ingrid Deon from word-craft will help you get to the next level to connect with your customers. In this webinar, Ingrid will discuss: Creating goals for social media Creating a content calendar What to post where, and when to post it General Admission: $25 Digital Nova Scotia Members: FREE DNS members must be signed-in using their membership account info. Please contact Brianna MacAulay at brianna@digitalnovascotia.com if you require assistance.  Participating Chamber of Commerce Members: FREE If your organization is a member of one of the following Chambers of Commerce, please register using the registration code provided by your chamber: Halifax, Cape Breton, Pictou County, Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth & Area, and the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. Register Now About word-craft word-craft understands that not everyone has the time or expertise to manage their own social media accounts. They help you create a solid plan so you never have to worry about what to post […]

2020 Canada Trends Tour

Join us on October 15 & 16, 2020 for a two-day series of interactive virtual sessions featuring industry experts from Gallagher as well as Canadian employers. By attending, you’ll get insights into benefits and compensation solutions for the ever-shifting environment. We use real-time, real-world data to help you evaluate trends, anticipate recruiting needs, and benchmark your offering—so you’ll have a competitive edge to attract and retain top talent at every level.   Each day, we will feature multiple moderated discussions highlighting key findings from Gallagher’s Canadian Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking Survey, Salary Planning Survey, and COVID-19 Pulse Surveys. You’ll have the opportunity to choose which sessions you’d like to attend throughout the day that will most benefit you and your organization.   Don’t miss this chance to learn about actionable steps to align your benefits and compensation strategies with your organizational goals as you plan for 2021.   Register

Photography for Small Business

Strong visual content is essential for a successful digital marketing campaign. While most of us are carrying around a high-quality camera on our smartphone, taking a great photo isn't as simple as holding up your mobile device and pressing a button. In this 1-hour webinar designed for small businesses, professional photographer Richard Kelly will teach participants how to use mobile devices to create visual assets that drive engagement and sales. No previous photography knowledge is required, just a smartphone and a willingness to learn and get creative! Participants will learn: • What makes a good photo, and how to create one on a mobile device. • How to edit images on a mobile device and optimize them for websites, social media and other digital marketing channels. • How to use visual content to help engage and expand your audience. Brought to you by Digital Nova Scotia and IGNITE. REGISTER NOW About Richard Kelly Richard is a Canadian filmmaker and photographer based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. He has a passion for working with businesses and other artists to inspire and connect with audiences on a personal level. Richard works alongside a network of marketers, photographers, videographers, graphic designers and […]

Building for the Future: A Webinar Series Aimed at Supporting Nova Scotian Businesses

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE: A WEBINAR SERIES AIMED AT SUPPORTING NOVA SCOTIAN BUSINESSES Supported by the Department of Labour and Advanced Education The Halifax Chamber of Commerce is launching a training program to be executed throughout Nova Scotia, to support businesses as we all learn how to navigate and do business during COVID-19 and a new way of life. Businesses need support and expertise as they pivot and attempt to stay in business and grow through this pandemic situation. The Halifax Chamber has surveyed and spoken to members and have identified the necessary critical areas of support.   OVERVIEW: Building for the Future is a 6-part series on what members need to know now to survive and thrive throughout a pandemic and into recovery. This webinar series will feature 2 hour sessions 3 days a week for 2 weeks, for a total of 12 hours of training. Businesses will be better prepared to navigate through how the pandemic affected their business and what they can do in response and identify their customers and modify their sales tactics. Before registering, please note: This training series is for MEMBERS ONLY (if you are interested in becoming a member of the Chamber please contact Barbi Holland at barbi@halifaxchamber.com) Only […]

ACENET: Cloud from A to Z Workshop Begins

In-depth workshop for users with no prior cloud experience, at the end of which you will have a virtual machine and a Jekyll website. Cloud computing provides great flexibility allowing complete control of the computing environment. In addition the environment can be copied, backed up, created and recreated in an automated way. In these lessons we will start you on the path towards making use of the great flexibility and power of cloud computing. A common use case for the cloud is its ability to provide web services. To explore the flexibility and power of cloud computing we will use the popular static website generator Jekyll. Static website generators offer many security benefits, and simplify and reduce the maintenance burden associated with well known dynamic CMSes such as Wordpress and Durpal.   This workshop will take place on: Monday, October 19th - 2:30-4:30pm (ADT) Wednesday, October 21st - 2:30-4:30pm (ADT) Monday, October 26th - 2:30-4:30pm (ADT) Wednesday, October 28th - 2:30-4:30pm (ADT) We will be recording the presentation part of this workshop only. The recording will be paused or stopped for every question or discussion period.   Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, […]

Getting The Most From Your Posts: Digital Marketing Basics Series

Social media is vital for reaching people who haven’t heard about your business yet. In this session, Ingrid Deon from word-craft will cover how to target your ideal audience on social media and get the most bang for your buck when boosting your posts. General Admission: $25 Digital Nova Scotia Members: FREE DNS members must be signed-in using their membership account info. Please contact Brianna MacAulay at brianna@digitalnovascotia.com if you require assistance.  Participating Chamber of Commerce Members: FREE If your organization is a member of one of the following Chambers of Commerce, please register using the registration code provided by your chamber: Halifax, Cape Breton, Pictou County, Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth & Area, and the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce. Register Now About word-craft word-craft understands that not everyone has the time or expertise to manage their own social media accounts. They help you create a solid plan so you never have to worry about what to post on social media again. Register Now

Leading Communication Part 1: Connecting

Leading communication focuses on being aware of how you are influencing people through communication, or how you might be impacting team members through poor communication. During this 90-minute webinar with Dave Reynolds, we will look at both sides of communication, good and bad. During this presentation we will look at the mechanics of communication, the role of the audience, preparation on the fly and when you need to present, and how to become a better speaker.  We will look at communicating with people you know and how to be more confident communicating with people you don’t know. Note: this is Part 1 of a 2-part series, however participants are not required to attend both sessions. Each session can also function as a stand-alone learning program. Core Topics • Mechanics and theory of communication • Pitfalls of communication • Advantages of good communication • How being a good listener makes you a better speaker • The art of the question Powered by Digital Nova Scotia and resulta. REGISTER About Dave Reynolds Dave Reynolds has over 15 years of business development experience ranging from launching and developing new products, to refining sales strategies, and customizing learning and development programs for companies all […]

How to Scale an Online Business

Note: This webinar is open to Black youth in Nova Scotia In this session, Nicholas will teach participants the items they need to learn and how to learn them fast and effectively to start building an effective business. The 1-hour course will leave participants with information on what they must learn and the lifestyle that comes with working for yourself. Participants should get out of this workshop the simplicity of developing a website and how they can manage their time to start teaching themselves the appropriate tools to get started. Students will also learn where they can find free resources to obtain the knowledge needed to start building. In our discussion we will talk about: WordPress Elementor X code Plugins Domains and hosting How to manage your time What it takes to start   About the organization Business is Jammin' (BIJ) is a province-wide charitable initiative that focuses on motivating Black youth and stresses the importance of education and personal development in all of its programs. BIJ's goals are to deliver a comprehensive enterprise and entrepreneurship learning strategy and instill business skills that will offer long-term benefits to young people. We need the support from you to continue offering our […]