Menu
Log in


Log in

Upcoming events

    • 19 Mar 2024
    • 04 Apr 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • 0

    Course Description: This 3-week course provides an introduction to scripting and Google Apps Script, emphasizing the use of ChatGPT as a learning tool. The course covers the basics of programming, the power of automation, and the setup of Google Apps Script. Participants will progress from writing simple scripts to automating tasks in Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides. Advanced topics include automation of forms, Gmail, and calendar, troubleshooting with ChatGPT, API integration, and accessing external resources. By the end of the course, participants will be able to automate daily tasks, debug scripts, and utilize advanced functionalities, connecting with communities for ongoing learning. The course is suitable for individuals with no prior programming experience, including professionals, educators, small business owners, administrative staff, curious learners, and consultants/freelancers looking to acquire new skills.

    Who should take this course?

    This course is designed for individuals who have no prior programming experience but want to harness the power of Google Apps Script for automation. This includes:

    • Professionals aiming to optimize their daily tasks
    • Educators seeking to introduce coding in a friendly, accessible manner
    • Small business owners looking to automate aspects of their operations
    • Administrative staff aiming to streamline repetitive tasks
    • Curious individuals ready to delve into the world of coding without prior background
    • Consultants or freelancers aiming to add a new skill set to their repertoire
    • Anyone interested in using innovative tools like ChatGPT to simplify the learning process


    • 02 Apr 2024
    • 30 Apr 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • 0

    This program, aligned with PMI's 2021 Exam Content Outline and PMBOK 7th Edition, Agile Practice Guide, and Process Groups Practice Guide, focuses on key areas for project success. The course begins with understanding project purpose and success metrics, emphasizing business compliance, value delivery, and organizational change support. It then delves into Project Management Processes per PMBOK standards, providing a solid management framework for project teams.

    A critical aspect is managing project teams, emphasizing both management and leadership skills. Topics include conflict resolution, leadership attributes, empowerment, servant leadership, team development, negotiation, collaboration, mentoring, and emotional intelligence. Upon completion, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Exam Content Outline, gain experience through practice tests, and confidently schedule their PMP certification exam. This comprehensive approach ensures a deep understanding of project management principles, aligning with international standards, and cultivating essential skills for effective project leadership.


    Who should take this course?: Ideally, this is for senior, practicing, full-time project managers who have demonstrated project management capability and need that final certification to prove their organization’s project management maturity and capability.

    Participants must have:

    ● A bachelor’s degree (or global equivalent) and 36 months of project management

    experience, or

    ● A Secondary degree (high school diploma, associate degree, or the global equivalent)

    50 months of project management experience, and;

    ● 35 hours of structured project management training


    • 02 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • ZOOM
    Register

    The process of implementing a new software solution involves various critical stages, starting with Business Requirement Analysis and concluding with Maintenance and Support. During this webinar we will address the key components involved in this transformative journey. A systematic approach to software selection involves a holistic understanding of business requirements, thorough analysis of data and processes, evaluation of functionalities, scalability, compatibility, cost analysis, and careful vendor selection. Successful implementation hinges on effective customization, data management, training, and ongoing maintenance and support. This comprehensive process aims to ensure that the selected software solution not only meets the immediate needs of the organization but also aligns with its long-term strategic goals.

    Key Takeaways..

    • Start with your unique business requirement in mind
    • Itemize pain points that you want the system to remove
    • Consider a long-term business plan and how the selected system will support the plan.
    • Existing systems should work seamlessly with the new software and should be able to exchange data.
    • Have a budget and ensure the benefit from the system is worth the spending.
    • Ensure immediate and long-term support is available.

    Meet your presenter...

    Jide Adesalu is an established Information Technology professional with over 30 years of experience providing technology services to tourism, logistics, production, environmental, general services, non-profit, and human resourcing organizations. He established Microhills Inc. in 2018 to pursue his passion for providing business solutions with technology. He is passionate about partnering with businesses to improve their business performance and customer experience through a digital transformation of their business. Jide is a Halifax migrant and has since drawn on his expertise to contribute to the community and the growing technology industry in Nova Scotia. His hobbies include golfing and riding motorbikes.


    • 10 Apr 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Venn Innovation Learning Centre (770 St George Blvd, Moncton, NB E1E 2C6)
    • 35
    Register


    Join us for an evening of networking and insight into the tech industry right here in Moncton. You'll have the chance to meet the SFHA team, industry professionals, and fellow students from the area.

    This event is also a great opportunity to explore a tech workspace and make valuable connections. Refreshments will be provided.

    • 18 Apr 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    • 1718 Argyle Street, Suite 500
    Register


    Join Digital Nova Scotia and Facet on April 18 for an evening of networking, sharing insights and forging connections at our FREE in-person Member Mixer!

    Whether you're a current DNS member or just curious about what we offer, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow members and learn more about us.

    Space is limited, so please register to secure your spot.


    • 22 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom

    In this topic, we will delve into the nature of research in the field of AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) with a specific focus on its relevance to Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED). We'll explore the key aspects of AI/ML research, emphasizing how innovative developments and advancements in algorithms contribute to SR&ED eligibility, fostering a deeper understanding of the intersection between cutting-edge technology and research incentives.

    3 Key takeaways...

    • Understanding what the difference is between AI / ML
    • Understanding what type of research is happening
    • Knowledge of what sorts of work can be claimed for SR&ED
    Meet your presenter...

    Arun is an entrepreneur helping the private sector obtain government tax credits and grants for almost 20 years. As an engineering graduate from University of Waterloo, Arun was part of the dot com tech boom working for tech giant Trilogy in Austin, Texas before starting his first business. Today he is Director of Operations a national consulting business with offices in Mississauga, Calgary, Montreal and Vancouver.

    • 30 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • Zoom
    Register

    ChatGPT has recently introduced “GPTs”, custom versions of ChatGPT that you can create by combining custom instructions, extra knowledge, and any blend of skills. This session will demonstrate how to create your own GPT to help with any variety of day-to-day tasks or organizational processes. We will give you the knowledge and space to build your own GPT in this workshop, diving deeper into testing, improving, and optimizing your GPT.

    Webinar Takeaways:

    1. What use cases GPTs are best used for

    2. How GPTs work (similarities and differences from ChatGPT)

    3. How to create your own GPT

    Meet your presenter...

    Robert Newcombe is an Industrial Engineer and a passionate advocate for using AI to transform organizational productivity. After a decade of consulting experience, gaining project, coaching, and training experience in many different sectors and industries, he started Newcombe Consulting to help others improve their operations with generative AI.


    • 30 Apr 2024
    • 23 May 2024
    • 8 sessions

    Upon completion of the program, participants have confidence in understanding Scrum and how they can apply it directly in their organization. They will have practiced concepts related to Scrum in class,and reflected on their learnings during the course, sharing them in small teams in the class.

    Who can take this course?

    This course is intended for professionals who want to implement Scrum in their workplace. Individuals who have already begun Scrum implementation in their organization and who want to verify their knowledge would also benefit from this course. Scrum applies to any size and type of organization.


    • 02 May 2024
    • 16 May 2024
    • 3 sessions

    This three-week course explores Cloud Data Warehousing and Data Lakes, covering critical aspects weekly. In the first week, participants delve into understanding the distinctions from traditional databases, exploring use-cases, evaluating Cloud Native vs Third-Party Data Warehouses, and comparing trade-offs between speed, convenience, and cost. The second week focuses on data loading, pipelines, and security, addressing differentiation of data types, ETL processes, real-time data integration, and security considerations.

    The final week delves into data preparation, modeling, and actionable insights, covering transformations, data modeling, BI tool connections,and activation for Business Process Automation. Designed for professionals in marketing, sales, product, and operations, the course equips participants to understand, implement, and optimize Cloud Data Warehousing solutions.


    Who should take this course?: This course is designed for professionals performing data & business analysis activities in marketing, sales, or product or their respective operations levels. It is equally beneficial for front-line analysts as well as their managers as this course both covers the operational planning aspects of modern cloud data warehousing and practical considerations that help optimize costs

    and performance to fit the SMB segment. Positions that this course would be beneficial for include but are not limited to:

    ● Data / business analysts

    ● Data / marketing / sales operations professionals

    ● Product Managers

    ● SEO & Paid Advertising professionals, both internal and external (agencies, freelancers, etc.)

    ● Marketing leaders like Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), directors, managers


    • 08 May 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Venor (140 Water Street, Suite 902)
    • 56
    Register


    Join us for an evening of networking and insight into the tech industry right here in St. John's! You'll have the chance to meet the SFHA team, industry professionals, and fellow students from the area.

    This event is also a great opportunity to explore a tech workspace and make valuable connections. Refreshments will be provided.

    • 24 Sep 2024
    • 22 Oct 2024
    • 9 sessions

    This comprehensive course on lead lifecycle covers key aspects of effective lead management and customer engagement. Starting with lead generation, participants learn strategies for lead enrichment, qualification, and understanding attribution models. The course delves into lead routing, conversion, and handling dead leads, emphasizing best practices throughout. Sales processes in B2B, B2C, and B2G contexts are explored, alongside opportunity stages, product and pricing structures, subscription and custom pricing models, and quote generation processes.

    Who should take this course?: This program is crucial for businesses seeking to enhance lead management and customer engagement.


    • 08 Oct 2024
    • 14 Nov 2024
    • 12 sessions

    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.

    Includes training, workbook, exam preparation book, one year of PMI membership and the PMI-ACP exam fee. 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.

    The program includes all materials, training and support required to pass the PMI-ACP exam. When a participant completes the training (as per the Course Outline), one year of PMI membership will be paid. When the participant successfully submits their PMI-ACP application to PMI, their PMI-ACP exam fees will be paid. The PMI-ACP exam application is required to be submitted within three months of the program end date.

    Who should take this course?:

    This course is intended for professionals who want to gain the PMI-ACP certification. PMI has designated requirements which individuals must meet to qualify to write the PMI-ACP exam.

    You must have:

    • A high school diploma,

    • 21 contact hours of training in Agile practices (which this program provides),

    • 12 months of general project experience within the last 5 years. If you currently have your PMP® or PgMP® this requirement is covered.

    • 8 months of Agile project experience within the last 3 years. (Have a look at projects that have been run in an iterative and incremental manner.)


Some pages on this website require you to be logged in to your Digital Nova Scotia member account.  If you need assistance, please contact Derek Leung at derek@digitalnovascotia.com.

1301-1809 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS B3J 3K8

Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software