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.
January 14 – February 20, 2025 Valued at $2,999 +HST, FREE for eligible DNS members Hosted by Brenda Fay, BrenDaniel Productions This program is directed to prepare participants for PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) exam. Along the way, participants discuss and review aspects of Agile delivery extensively. With this knowledge, individuals are better able to work with Agile projects and product delivery for their organizations. This program includes 24 hours total of training which includes twelve 2-hour online classes. Participants have email access to the facilitator during and after the program, so they may discuss any Agile topics in preparation for the exam. Participants are required to attend at least 90% of the total 24 hours to get credit for the educational hours as required by PMI for the certification.
Forget everything you know about selling. Today’s customers are more educated, oversold, and skeptical than ever. The old “closing” tactics and objection-handling strategies don’t work anymore. Instead, we’ll learn how to connect with your buyers, become a trusted advisor, and have them actually want to buy your product. Walk away with proven strategies that will elevate your sales conversations and drive results. Get ready to rethink your approach and close more deals than ever before. 3 key takeaways: Build Trust, Not Pressure: Learn how to position yourself as a trusted advisor by genuinely connecting with buyers, which leads to stronger, lasting relationships. Modern Sales Techniques: Discover updated strategies that resonate with today’s informed and discerning customers, moving beyond outdated closing tactics. Actionable Sales Frameworks: Walk away with a clear, practical framework for handling objections and driving meaningful results in every conversation. Meet your presenter: 10+ years in B2B tech sales, Jeff Allen learned how to unlock massive growth by truly understanding customer needs and building lasting connections. His approach has consistently boosted sales and helped teams thrive in the fast-moving tech space. Today, he is excited to share the strategies behind these results.
Join us at Third Wednesday! Pop by and chat with Halifax's tech/media/marketing community at the Atlantica Hotel. Introduce yourself during the 30-second intro/opportunity spots, and meet a great group of interesting people to chat with. All welcome, no need to register!
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…
Calling all creative minds and problem-solvers! 🚀 ShiftKey Labs presents the ShiftKey GenAI Mental Wellness Hackathon, happening January 17–19, 2025. This three-day event invites students from across Nova Scotia and all faculties to innovate with Generative AI and develop solutions to support mental health. Explore how Generative AI can revolutionize mental health and well-being.
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
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.
Join us for the first IGNITING Women in Business event of 2025! Featuring the incredible Jayne Akinyi as our special guest, this inspiring evening promises captivating stories, plenty of laughter, delicious snacks, and valuable networking opportunities. Connect with fellow female entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals as we celebrate and empower women in business!
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Get ready to celebrate Halifax's business excellence at the 2025 Halifax Business Awards on January 23rd! Join in for an exciting evening that honours the bold leaders, bright innovators, and inspiring businesses throughout our community. This year’s theme, "Level Up" will transport you into a vibrant, nostalgic world of classic arcades. It's much more than just an awards gala – it’s an immersive celebration of achievement and innovation. Reserve your spot now to ensure you don’t miss out on Halifax’s most anticipated business event of the year. Let’s come together to celebrate excellence and innovation while enjoying a night of fun, networking, and recognition.
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