Digital Change Leadership Lab

A six-week lab for leaders who need new technology to actually get adopted. You leave with a Digital Change Playbook you can use right away.

NEXT LEVEL SKILLS · 2027

March 2 - April 6, 2027

FORMATVirtual: cohort-based learning with a capstone project

LENGTH6 weeks

FACILITATORMarsha South, Capstone Solutions Inc.

CLASS SIZEUp to 15 participants

ELIGIBLE DNS MEMBERS

$225

COURSE VALUED AT

$900

+ HST per person

The member price includes up to 75% funding through WIPSI.Register now

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About this Course

Over 6 weeks, participants work through cohort-based learning, real-world exercises, and a capstone project, tailoring a "Digital Change Playbook" they can apply immediately. By the end, they'll have the confidence and tools to drive adoption, minimize disruption, and ensure technology investments accelerate business results.

What you get

Immediate ROI: Participants produce a Digital Change Playbook ready for real-world use.
Practical, Applied Learning: Exercises ensure skills translate directly to participants' workplaces.
Cohort-Based Peer Learning: Solve real challenges alongside peers facing similar digital transformation issues.
Reduce Risk & Accelerate Results: Better planning, stakeholder management, and adoption strategies save time, resources, and frustration.
Expert-Led & Tech-Relevant: Facilitated by practitioners who understand the pace, complexity, and stakes of modern digital organizations.

Next Level Skills Program

How it Works

Digital Nova Scotia will facilitate the funding process based on the information provided in your application. Employees must be receiving full-time compensation while in training to be eligible for WIPSI funding. This may include employees who are full-time seasonal.

To apply your organization must

Be a paid Digital Nova Scotia member before the program start date.
Be located in Nova Scotia and be registered with the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stocks or incorporated by an act of the Nova Scotia legislature for at least one year.

Funding support available

Members are eligible for funding for up to 75% of direct training costs
Up to a maximum of $10,000, any amount over $10,000 is cost-shared at 50%.
The cost for this program with the funding support is $225 + HST per person.

FAQs

When and where does it run?

March 2 - April 6, 2027. The course is delivered virtually. Participants work through cohort-based learning, real-world exercises and a capstone project.

What's included?

Cohort-based learning with peers facing similar digital change challenges
Real-world exercises that translate directly to your workplace
A capstone project: your own Digital Change Playbook

What does it cost?

$225 + HST per person for eligible Digital Nova Scotia members. The full course value is $900 + HST. The member price already includes up to 75% funding through Nova Scotia's Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI).

Do I need to be a Digital Nova Scotia member?

Yes. Your organization needs to be a paid Digital Nova Scotia member before the course starts. Membership options are at digitalnovascotia.com/memberships.

Can we register more than one person?

Yes. There is no limit on how many people a business can register, and you can send people to different courses at the same time.

Each participant needs to attend at least 60 percent of the classes and submit all required documents.

Who do I contact with questions?

Vimbayi Handara at vimbayi@digitalnovascotia.com.

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