Digital Skills for Women+

Helping women and gender diverse individuals build confidence, learn industry language, and be ready to explore a career in digital.

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 consists of six, three-hour virtual sessions that take place over the course of seven weeks. The content for each cohort will be slightly different based on the cohort members and their application feedback, however, topics that may be covered include digital marketing strategy, analytics, AI, databases, digital advertising, cybersecurity, programming, and more. This program is being delivered with the support of Digital Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and our sponsors.

Applications are closed

Who can apply?

Digital Skills for Women+ is designed for underrepresented gender identities in the tech sector (including women, transgender, non-binary, Two-Spirit individuals, etc.) who do not have previous experience in the tech industry and are interested in learning more about industry-related topics, the ecosystem, and career opportunities. Participants must be located in Nova Scotia.

What type of material is covered?

The content for each cohort will be slightly different based on the cohort members and their application feedback. However, topics that may be covered include:

• Digital marketing strategy
• Artificial intelligence
• Content marketing
• Data management
• Website architecture
• AI automations
• Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Website strategy

When does the course take place?

There are 6 sessions in each cohort, with two different group times being offered: Saturday mornings or Thursday evenings. Each session is 3 hours of learning and break-out groups. Please look carefully at the dates below as attendance is mandatory.

Upcoming Cohort 10 — Thursday Group Sessions (6 - 9 pm):

• Session 1 — September 17, 2026
• Session 2 — September 24, 2026
• Session 3 — October 1, 2026
• Break Week
• Session 4 — October 15, 2026
• Session 5 — October 22, 2026
• Session 6 — October 29, 2026

Upcoming Cohort 10 — Saturday Group Sessions (9 am - 12 pm):

• Session 1 — September 19, 2026
• Session 2 — September 26, 2026
• Session 3 — October 3, 2026
• Break Week
• Session 5 — October 17 2026
• Session 6 — October 24, 2026
• Session 6 — October 31, 2026

I do not identify as a woman, but I want to participate in the program – am I still eligible?

Digital Skills for Women+ is designed to include anyone who identifies as an underrepresented gender identity in the tech sector (including women, transgender, Two-Spirit, non-binary individuals, etc.). We recognize the title ‘Digital Skills for Women+’ may imply the program is designed only for those who identify as women, however, our goal is to centre the conversation around those who are facing gender-based barriers in Nova Scotia’s technology sector. Additionally, we are actively collaborating with transgender and non-binary leaders to ensure the program is as welcoming as it can be to all identities and encourage you to contact us at ds4w@digitalnovascotia.com should you have any questions or concerns.

Become a Speaker!

The DS4W+ curriculum is always changing based on tech trends, if you're interested in being apart of this community and sharing your knowledge in tech with emerging tech talent in Nova Scotia, please email us at ds4w@digitalnovascotia.com