Business Analytics for Data Driven Decision Making – Digital Nova Scotia

June 6 – June 15, 2023

Tuesdays & Thursday 1-3pm (Via zoom)

Valued at $2,000 + HST, FREE for eligible DNS members

Hosted by Kevin D’Aguiar, Matters of Data

The course is tailored for tech sector companies in Nova Scotia, from small and medium businesses to big enterprises. This online program empowers teams and individuals to unlock the power of data to drive your business objectives. No matter where your data maturity lies, the program will enhance your perspective of data by including a well-rounded, yet detailed overview of data strategy and analytics.

What will you learn?

Through this interactive online training, you’ll gain experience through hands-on group and individual activities. Following the group training sessions, one-on-one coaching will be provided to all participants to target your individual needs. Once a foundational understanding of data and analytics has been established, answering data-related questions specific to your business objectives will accelerate the benefits of the program.

Who’s this program for?

This program is tailored to all who want to improve their data literacy! There are no prerequisites. All those who work in the ICT sector in Nova Scotia, from small and medium businesses to big enterprises are welcome.

About the Instructor

Kevin D’Aguiar

Requirements

To apply your organization must

If your business is not yet generating revenue from commercial activity, you may be eligible for funding if you are in an LAE identified priority sector (See Section 4.2)

Digital Nova Scotia will facilitate the funding process based on the information provided in the application below. 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.

Apply Now

Step 1: Fill Out Business Eligibility Form

Download and complete the following form to confirm your eligibility for funding. Please ensure all fields are filled correctly prior to submitting, organizations who participated in the program last year can contact us for their previous forms for reference if needed.

Download Form

Step 2: Submit Paperwork

Send in your completed form to be reviewed.

Step 3: Wait for Eligibility Confirmation

Please give us at least 3 – 5 business days to respond to your email with your eligibility. Should we require any additional information, we will follow up with you. Note, space is limited, and submitting a form does not guarantee you a spot within the program. We encourage all interested organizations to apply as soon as possible.

Have Questions?

Please contact Emily van den Hoogen at [email protected]

Course FAQ

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Who can take this course?

The program is tailored to all who want to improve their data literacy. There are no prerequisites. All those who work in the ICT sector in Nova Scotia, from small and medium businesses to big enterprises are welcome.

After completing this course, participants will:

Feel more confident about incorporating Analytics into their workflow.
Find more value from data as data-driven decisions become a key driver of every business objective.

What is the online course schedule?

Each Class session is 2 hours long and includes 1:1 sessions to help solve analytics challenges specific to the participants. All training presentations will also be provided for long-term reference

Class 1: Why Data Matters & Data Philosophy
Class 2: Data Culture & Analytics Strategy
Class 3: Data Monetization, Interpreting Data & Data Security
Class 4: Report Automation, Data Storytelling & Ethics in Data