Transformational Leadership 1
2025-04-10 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce
More than ever before business leaders and those managing people are called to a higher place in terms of their vision, alignment with purpose, ethical practices, decision-making abilities, creative problem solving skills, and success with engaging and inspiring employees. The most transformational leaders will tell you that achieving this and sustaining it on a consistent basis is not for the faint of heart, especially for those who are committed to building their organization as an “Employer of Choice”. This program is intended for business owners and managers like you who are running a business and/or leading a team of people and who want to develop and/or strengthen their leadership skills.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Facilitation Skills
2025-04-10 17:30 - 21:30 | Sheet Harbour & Area Chamber of Commerce
If you are responsible for staff training in your workplace or want to begin to create training programs, this program is designed to help you do just that. By understanding how to develop appropriate learning objectives, create an effective lesson plan, create engaging learning activities, and manage the adult classroom, this highly interactive program will give you the roadmap you need
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks.

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Communications Skills for Leaders - Level I
2025-04-10 17:30 - 21:30 | CBDC NOBL Pictou
A strong desire to develop communication skills is essential for leaders. Communication Skills for Leaders Level 1 provides a comprehensive look into how to apply best practices in workplace communication, allowing leaders to truly engage with their team. This program helps leaders develop the ability to recognize the non-verbal cues that accompany verbal communication, actively listen to others in order to understand their point of view, identify the four main communication styles, recognize triangulation in the workplace and handle difficult conversations. Additionally, we cover how to apply best practices in workplace communication for different generations, allowing leaders to create a more inclusive and harmonious work environment.
* As a foundational program, this is a prerequisite for other programs including Transformational Leadership (Level I)
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Business Skills
2025-04-15 09:00 - 12:30 | Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Developed for small to medium-sized businesses Business Skills provides you with an overview and understanding of how to grow a strong and profitable business.
In this program you will learn how to prime your business, strategically position your company, develop a strategy that focuses on optimizing profit through pricing, create a marketing strategy, and assess priorities for business growth.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Social Media Management
2025-04-15 17:30 - 21:30 | CBDC NOBL Colchester
Social Media Management provides a strategic approach to social media management. It is designed to leverage social media as a tool in achieving your marketing and business goals. The emphasis will be on principles and best practices. While social media channels will be discussed, this course is not about making you a platform expert.
The emphasis is on building transferable skills and knowledge that can be applied to the social media environment such as:
• conducting social media audit
• creating engaging content
• building an online community
• reputational management
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Website Design
2025-04-15 18:00 - 21:30 | Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce
If you have been wanting to know how to create and manage your own company’s website, Website Design (Level I) has your answers. You’ll begin by exploring various website creation options and costs; and proceed step-by-step so that you will know how to go from idea to website launch. (Please note that this program does NOT include an ecommerce store.)
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Proposal Writing
2025-04-16 09:00 - 13:00 | CBDC NOBL Colchester
Learn how to write a clear, effective proposal. By learning about the standard components of proposals, how to format a proposal, how to create graphs and budgets, and evaluate the effectiveness of your writing, you’ll be positioned to craft proposals that get results. You’ll also learn about ethical persuasion, reader-centred writing, the role of effective evidence, and how to overcome any barriers you may have with your writing.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Content Marketing Using AI
2025-04-16 13:00 - 16:30 | Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce
Revolutionize your content marketing strategy and propel your business to new heights with Content Marketing using AI. In this dynamic program you will plan your content marketing strategy, define your audience, learn effective differentiation strategies, train ChatGPT as your assistant, develop publishing plans for FaceBook and YouTube, explore features in Canva to create enhanced visual content, create lead magnets, and understand the importance of effective email marketing.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Content Marketing Using AI
2025-04-16 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-04-18 09:00 - 12:30 | Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Communications Skills for Leaders - Level I
2025-04-17 08:30 - 12:30 | CBDC NOBL Colchester

Legal Essentials
2025-04-17 08:30 - 12:30 | CBDC NOBL Colchester
Legal Essentials is the ideal program for any business owner who wants to understand the legal implications of various aspects of a business. From understanding what makes a contract legally enforceable, identifying potential issues with business contracts , constructing a client contract or contactor template, and constructing an employment contact to knowing when a change of legal structure is required, how to protect your business assets, the basics of copyright law, and how to legally navigate online marketing and social media, this program is a must.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Professional Sales
2025-04-17 08:30 - 12:30 | Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce
Professional Sales is a program dedicated to the sales component of the marketing strategy. Starting with identifying the key components of the sales cycle, you will learn how to craft probing questions specifically for your company’s products/services. From here, you’ll develop skills in anticipating and overcoming objections as well as confirming the sale. Through this process you’ll craft a sales pitch you can test in the marketplace and enhance your sales mindset.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Transformational Leadership 1
2025-04-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Communication Skills for Frontline Employees – Level I
2025-04-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce
Poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, missed deadlines, and frustration among colleagues. It could even result in a breakdown of team morale and lead to more serious consequences such as decreased productivity and employee turnover.
Communication Skills for Frontline Employees (Level 1) covers crucial topics such as interpreting basic body language clues, para-verbal communication, the four main communication styles and triangulation in the workplace. We’ll also dive into managing difficult conversations so your employees can handle whatever tough situations come their way with confidence.
* As a foundational program, this is a prerequisite for other programs including Transformational Leadership (Level I).
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Digital Marketing
2025-04-22 13:00 - 17:00 | South Queens Chamber Of Commerce
Digital Marketing builds on the foundation of Marketing Essentials and addresses more than just social media. It explores what is available in the online marketing space and how to select and integrate those choices into an effective and manageable strategy. By focusing on connecting Paid Media to Shared Media (from PESO (Paid, Earned, Shared, Owned)), and a direct application of the four defined marketing problems identified in the Ansoff Model (New Customer/New Product, Existing Product/New Customer, New Product/Existing Customer, and Existing Product/Existing Customer) participants can decide what tactics and channels are best suited for their business. Participants will learn how to create shareable owned content to disseminate across shared channels, and how to critique content before it is made public. Participants are encouraged to share examples of their messages for others to critique.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Communication Skills for Supervisors – Level I
2025-05-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce
A supervisor’s ability to effectively communicate in the workplace is an essential skill for any successful organization. Supervisors must utilize communication to foster a positive working environment that encourages collaboration and success. Employees come from diverse backgrounds and have different levels of experience, which may lead to clashes in personalities and communication styles. Supervisors must be adept at recognizing these differences and adapting their management style accordingly. They must also have strong interpersonal skills and be able to motivate and engage team members.
Communication Skills for Supervisors Level 1 offers supervisors the chance to learn practical, real-world communication strategies that will help them be more successful in their role. From active listening techniques to providing effective feedback, this program will equip supervisors with the skills they need to navigate any workplace communication scenario.
* As a foundational program, this is a prerequisite for other programs including Transformational Leadership (Level I)
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Excel – Level I
2025-09-08 17:30 - 21:30 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce
Save time by learning how to use Microsoft Excel more efficiently and effectively. Starting with how to build and use a spreadsheet this program provides you a hands on journey through many of the Excel tools and features. Templates, formulas, formatting, customizing, copying and pasting, charts and graphs, and keyboard shortcuts will help you spend less time frustrated by spreadsheets and more time growing your business.
*Participants should have a working knowledge of a computer but previous Excel experience is not necessary.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Computerized Accounting for Quick Books – Level I
2025-09-09 09:00 - 12:30 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce
Computerized Accounting (Level I) will show you how to take a manual accounting system and computerize it using Quickbooks accounting software. Starting with the basics of setting up a company, you will learn how to create each main module (accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll) as well completing monthly bank reconciliations and year-end procedures. A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks.

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Content Marketing
2025-09-09 18:00 - 21:30 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce
Content Marketing will help participants be more successful by enhancing the quality and effectiveness of their content. The program will apply marketing strategies and creative techniques to improve skills in writing, photography, video, audio and interactive forms of communication. Participants will learn to apply the right content for social media, email marketing and advertising to gain interest and drive traffic.
Participants will also learn to develop the best content for maximum user experience and website conversion.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Financial Fundamentals – Level II
2025-09-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Sheet Harbour & Area Chamber of Commerce
Building on the concepts covered in Financial Fundamentals (Level I), this next program in the finance stream of programs will take you deeper into understanding the various forms of business structures and analyzing the financial statements to enhance decision making. In addition, you’ll learn how to carry out financial planning for your business by creating budgets, developing cash flow statements, managing petty cash effectively, creating systems for inventory control, and preparing for lenders when requesting funds.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks.

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Content Marketing Using AI
2025-09-11 13:00 - 16:30 | Sheet Harbour & Area Chamber of Commerce
Revolutionize your content marketing strategy and propel your business to new heights with Content Marketing using AI. In this dynamic program you will plan your content marketing strategy, define your audience, learn effective differentiation strategies, train ChatGPT as your assistant, develop publishing plans for FaceBook and YouTube, explore features in Canva to create enhanced visual content, create lead magnets, and understand the importance of effective email marketing.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks.

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Computerized Accounting for Quick Books – Level I
2025-09-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce
Computerized Accounting (Level I) will show you how to take a manual accounting system and computerize it using Quickbooks accounting software. Starting with the basics of setting up a company, you will learn how to create each main module (accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll) as well completing monthly bank reconciliations and year-end procedures.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Content Marketing Using AI
2025-09-12 18:00 - 21:30 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

Professional Sales
2025-09-13 09:00 - 12:30 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

Presentation Skills
2025-09-13 13:00 - 17:30 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce
This interactive program has been developed for anyone who would like to have more confidence and skill when speaking on behalf of their business. The program focuses on helping you develop an understanding of the fundamentals of public speaking and builds on this with a variety of activities such as voice projection exercises, impromptus, and presenting multiple forms of speeches. Using facilitator and peer feedback as well as video replay, you will learn to develop your public speaking skills by working on areas requiring strengthening one at a time.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Business Skills
2025-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 | CBDC NOBL Colchester

Computerized Accounting for Sage 50 – Level I
2025-09-17 08:30 - 12:30 | CBDC NOBL Pictou
Computerized Accounting (Level I) will show you how to take a manual accounting system and computerize it using Sage 50 accounting software. Starting with the basics of setting up a company, you will learn how to create each main module (accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll) as well completing monthly bank reconciliations and year-end procedures.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Content Marketing Using AI
2025-09-17 13:00 - 17:00 | CBDC NOBL Pictou
