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Introduction to Shopify for Small Businesses

This 1-hour webinar is designed to help small business owners kick-start their e-commerce journey with Shopify. If you are new to online selling or looking to have more information on Shopify, this session will walk you through the essential steps of setting up and managing a Shopify store, from selecting a theme to optimizing your store for growth and scalability. 1. Setting Up Your Shopify Store 2. Choose a Theme 3. Custom Design and Brand Guidelines 4. Shipping Setting 5. Order Management, Draft order 5. Creating Products and Collections 6. Page Creation and Navigation Setup 7. Shopify API and Third-Party Integrations 8. SEO and Meta Tags 9. Social Media Integration 10-Google Index 11. Domain and Store Settings 12. Working with an Agency / Add user By the end of this webinar, you will have a better understanding of how to set up and manage a Shopify store. We’ll be open to answering questions after the session to address any specific questions you may have. 3 key takeaways.. Comprehensive Store Setup: Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how to create a Shopify store from scratch, including domain setup, theme selection (free vs. paid), product management, and optimizing store navigation. Optimizing for Growth: Learn […]

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Stress-Free Content Creation: Leveraging AI to Create and Plan

260 Main St, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1C9 260 Main Street, Yarmouth, Yarmouth, Canada

Struggling to figure out what to post on social media? Join Ingrid Deon from word-craft for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn her easy-to-follow social media content planning system, enhanced with the power of AI. Find out how to create content pillars to stay organized and focused, and learn to use specialized ChatGPT prompts to generate dozens of engaging post ideas. Plus, map out your social media posts and schedule them in advance so you're never stuck wondering what to post next. 3 key takeaways.. Learn how to divide your social media content into 4 to 7 content pillars (themes) Use tailored ChatGPT prompts to generate dozens of post ideas under each content pillar. Master the process of scheduling social media posts in advance for stress-free content management. Meet your presenter.. Ingrid Deon is the Founder and CEO of word-craft, a social media marketing agency headquartered in Yarmouth. She and her team specialize in organic social media strategy, content creation and community management, and they work with clients such as Nestlé Canada, RBC Wealth Management and Fatso Peanut Butter.

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Mirror your Business: A Blueprint for creating a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO)

This webinar explores the growing field of Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) and how an established 8-step implementation methodology can help any organization enhance process understanding, optimize performance, reduce costs, and drive strategic improvements. It covers tips and techniques for: Identifying the right focus for your DTO model Analyzing current processes and data for maximum impact Designing and building a precise DTO model Validating results for actionable insights Leveraging the DTO for continuous improvement and future planning You'll also learn how to sustain DTO modeling to continually unlock the full potential of mirroring your business. 3 key takeaways.. Learn the steps to create a DTO, from modeling focus to building and validating your DTO for strategic insights. Discover how a DTO boosts process understanding, cuts costs, and drives continuous improvement. Understand how to maintain and evolve your DTO for ongoing insights and sustained benefits. Meet your presenter.. Mike Haley is President and Founder of Landmark Decisions Inc., a Nova Scotia based management consulting firm providing worldwide “Performance Alignment” facilitation, training, and implementation services. The prime focus of the company has been to supply guidance on the development of strategic, operational, and financial “Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO)” models […]

Academy UP: SQL Foundations (2/4)

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

Excited to share that we're launching a new certification program in SQL in January! Led by Vishwa Patel, this program offers you the chance to learn the basics of SQL and get hands-on experience. This free certification program is offered through ShiftKey Academy Up, generously supported by Cognizant. 

Workshop: Cybersecurity in Networks

Goldberg Computer Science Building 6050 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia, Canada

This workshop dives into the fundamentals of how networks operate, their importance in cybersecurity, and explores best practices for securing networks from potential threats. You’ll gain hands-on experience through a live demo, and have the opportunity to interface with a network switch yourself. By the end of the session, you will understand why it’s crucial…

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Implementing a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) for Manufacturing

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This four-day workshop (delivered virtually over four half-day sessions) helps manufacturers define the critical success factors for designing, implementing, and utilizing a DTO. Using real-world manufacturing examples and an interactive manufacturing case study, participants learn “ready to apply” tips and techniques to model and optimize production processes, supporting operations, product costing, and overall profitability. January 20-23 9:30am-1:00pm AST DNS Non-Member - $995.00 DNS/CME & DTO Program Applicant - $700 Need a registration code? Email ila@digitalnovascotia.com

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Design Smarter, Not Harder : Tips For a Good User Experience

In this hands-on 1-hour session, we’ll explore the main design guidelines to ensure a good user experience for your digital product. You’ll learn practical strategies to identify and address common usability issues. This session will equip you with the knowledge to create a user-friendly experience. 3 Key takeaways: Understand the Guidelines: Learn how foundational design principles can help identify and resolve common usability issues in digital products. Actionable Strategies: Discover an easy-to-apply checklist to improve user experience for digital products. Gain Confidence: See real-world examples of this evaluation method being used and feel confident to apply the technique immediately. Meet your presenter.. Simon Landry, Ph.D., is a seasoned researcher with over a decade of experience in startups, academia, and healthcare. Specializing in translating advanced research into practical applications, Simon is currently a lead UX researcher at a legal tech company applying AI to solve complex problems. Passionate about simplifying complex ideas, he believes that with the right support, anyone can learn anything. Simon is driven by curiosity and a desire to create impactful, human-centered products that bridge the gap between research and real life.  

Accessibility Audits and Plans

Online

This training will be of interest to leaders and employers who are ready to take action and make their workplaces more accessible. Even if you already have a well-formed inclusion strategy, this course will give you tips to make it more robust, and you’ll also get the low-down on the relevant accessibility legislation. During this skill builder we will: Identify the core components of an accessibility and inclusion strategy. Determine who should be involved in building your strategy — and how to get them on board. Define an Accessibility Audit and Action Plan and explain how it can help your organization meet its legal and human rights obligations Identify and practice the pieces of an Accessibility Audit and Action Plan

AI Governance: Strategic Oversight for Senior Leaders

A one-day workshop designed to equip senior executives with the tools and strategies necessary to understand, oversee, and implement AI governance within their organizations. Participants will explore AI’s opportunities and risks, and ethical considerations, and learn practical approaches to integrate AI governance within organizational structures for accountable and strategic AI use. 3 key takeaways.. Understand AI governance frameworks and their role in responsible AI deployment Develop AI ethics policies aligned with organizational goals Implement risk management and monitoring systems to ensure accountable AI use Meet your presenter.. Henry Awere is a Cybersecurity, AI, and Public Policy Consultant, with over a decade of experience designing, and implementing advanced security solutions across industries. As Senior Manager of Technology Risk at Canada Life, he leads initiatives to strengthen cloud, AI, and application security. Henry also teaches in Seneca Polytechnic’s AI program, and volunteers with DGSI’s Ethical AI committee, advocating for ethical standards in AI models.

AI for Accessibility and Social Impact

Online

During this skill builder we will: Explore the potential of AI to enhance accessibility and drive social impact. Identify ethical considerations and challenges in using AI for accessibility. Explore current AI technologies and tools that improve accessibility for diverse populations. Develop skills to assess and apply AI solutions to address accessibility gaps. Foster a responsible mindset by promoting equitable and inclusive AI practices.

WEBINAR | Immigration | Permanent Residency: Consider Coming to Atlantic Canada

Canada is a big country with lots of options for immigrants. But have you considered coming to Atlantic Canada to seek Permanent Residency? Join McInnes Cooper Immigration Lawyers Morganne Foley and Elizabeth Salami for a virtual roundtable conversation about the reasons why coming to Atlantic Canada could be the best fit for you.