MS Office Suite
2025-01-20 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | CBDC NOBL Pictou
MS Office Suite is an introduction to the fundamentals of working in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. You will also learn how to navigate Microsoft OneDrive as well as how to use OneNote and Microsoft Sway.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Content Marketing Using AI
2025-01-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-24 09:00 - 12:30 | Cape Breton Regional 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

Excel – Level II
2025-01-20 17:30 - 21:30 | Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce
Building on the concepts presented in Microsoft Excel (level I), this next level focuses on data analysis and reporting as well as integration, dataflow, and modifying databases using advance charting and customized formulas. You will also learn how to create pivot tables and charts.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Computerized Accounting for Quick Books – Level I
2025-01-21 08:30 - 12:30 | East Hants & District 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

HR Essentials
2025-01-21 08:30 - 12:30 | CBDC NOBL Pictou
This program is designed to provide you with a general overview and understanding of the role of HR in your company – whether you have one or 50 employees. In addition to laying the foundation for a practical HR system, the program will provide you with knowledge, tools and templates for recruiting, retaining and engaging employees whether you operate with staff working in person, remotely or under a blended model.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Content Marketing Using AI
2025-01-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

Computerized Accounting for Sage 50 – Level I
2025-01-21 17:30 - 21:30 | Cape Breton Regional Chamber of Commerce
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

Marketing Essentials
2025-01-21 17:30 - 21:30 | CBDC NOBL Colchester
This program covers key principles needed to successfully market in today’s competitive environment. The fundamentals covered in this course are key to success.
Learn the foundations of the marketing process including:
• situational analysis: your market, competition, customers
• strategic planning, goal setting
• understanding your customers
• tactics
• implementing, monitoring, and adjusting campaigns
You should take this program if you:
• are a small business owner or nonprofit manager,
• are an aspiring entrepreneur,
• never taken a marketing course before or it has been a while,
• have marketing responsibilities,
• lack a marketing strategy and are not seeing results.
This program is the foundation for further marketing programs.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Communications Skills for Leaders - Level I
2025-01-22 08:30 - 12:30 | East Hants & District Chamber of Commerce
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

Excel – Level II
2025-01-22 13:00 - 16:30 | CBDC NOBL Colchester

Google Workspace
2025-01-22 13:00 - 17:00 | CBDC NOBL Colchester
Increase your productivity by effectively using Google Workspace.
Optimize time management and make Google Workspace apps work seamlessly together. Learn about the Cloud and Cloud storage, strategies for online security, and managing email on your various devices. In this program, you’ll learn how to work with forms, calendars, contacts, note taking tools and more as well navigating document, spreadsheet and presentation apps.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks. Click here to register

Computerized Accounting for Quick Books – Level I
2025-01-22 13:00 - 17:00 | CBDC NOBL Pictou

Content Marketing Using AI
2025-01-22 17:30 - 21:30 | CBDC NOBL Pictou

Content Marketing
2025-01-22 18:00 - 22:00 | 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

HR Essentials
2025-01-23 08:30 - 12:30 | CBDC NOBL Colchester

Financial Fundamentals – Level II
2025-01-23 08:30 - 12:30 | CBDC NOBL Colchester
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. Click here to register

Computerized Accounting for Sage 50 – Level I
2025-01-23 08:30 - 12:30 | CBDC NOBL Pictou

Excel – Level I
2025-01-23 08:30 - 12:30 | 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

Google Workspace
2025-01-23 13:00 - 17:00 | East Hants & District Chamber of Commerce

Communications Skills for Leaders - Level I
2025-01-23 17:30 - 21:30 | CBDC NOBL Pictou

MS Office Suite
2025-01-23 17:30 - 21:30 | Strait Area Chamber of Commerce

Presentation Skills
2025-01-24 18:00 - 22:00 | 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

Professional Sales
2025-01-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Strait Area 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

Social Media Management
2025-01-29 12:30 - 16:30 | Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative (CB MIC)
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

Marketing for Business
2025-01-29 12:30 - 16:30 | Lunenburg Board of Trade
Learn how fundamental marketing principles can help you to grow a strong business.
Intended for those working in businesses and organizations who are responsible for marketing this program takes you through developing a marketing strategy including positioning your products in the marketplace, finding the right fit between your value proposition and targeted customer groups, identifying your pricing strategy, determining appropriate channels of distribution, and building a promotional strategy that encompasses components that are strategically aligned to your product/service offering.
A 40-hour course that runs same time, same day for 10 weeks.

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Computerized Accounting for Quick Books – Level I
2025-01-30 08:30 - 12:30 | Lunenburg Board of Trade
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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Proposal Writing
2025-01-30 12:30 - 16:30 | Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative (CB MIC)
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

Transformational Leadership 1
2025-01-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Cape Breton Regional 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
2025-02-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Strait 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. Click here to register
