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Registration for the 2024 Fall Courses is open now, stay tuned for more updates! For more information, please contact Susan Fox at membership@straitareachamber.ca or call 902-625-1588.
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Funding Program/Data Collection Note: Certificate programs are funded through the Workplace Education Initiative of NS Labour and Advanced Education. As a result, data collection is required at the beginning of your participation in any one of these programs through a Workplace Education Service Registration Intake Form. For more information on the program and collection of data, check out the FAQ, or review our Collection, Input and Disposal of Personal Information Policy Statement. Contact us for more details.
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Below is the list of all the courses that the Strait Area Chamber of Commerce offers in partnership with the Nova Scotia Labour and Advance Education. Click on the course name to view its description or scroll the page. Every season a new line up of courses are offered according to the need and demand of the Business Community. If you cannot find a course that best suits your needs, contact us at 902-6215-1588 or info@straitareachamber.ca
Business 101 (Achieve Business Growth and Profitability)
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This course is for businesses, especially trades-based businesses, to help them define strategies to help their businesses grow. This course creates stronger and more resilient businesses and forms part of the certification for the Atlantic Trade Business Skills Certification for journeymen.
Computer Tools for Business (Cloud for Business)
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This course is for people who are looking to find cost-effective ways to improve efficiency in their business – great for people on the move!
Customer Service Excellence in a Multigenerational Marketplace
E-Commerce Solutions for Small Business
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This course is for people who are either beginning to sell online, or want to improve how they sell products online, through existing eCommerce solutions.
Financial Management
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This course is for businesses, especially trades-based businesses, to help them improve the overall financial management of their business. This course forms part of the certification for the Atlantic Trade Business Skills Certification for journeymen.
Human Resource Essentials
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This course is for businesses, especially trades-based businesses, to help them develop efficient and effective human resource strategies that will directly impact their ability to attract, manage and retain employees. This course forms part of the certification for the Atlantic Trade Business Skills Certification for journeymen.
Leadership Communications (Level 1)
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This course is for people who are looking to build confidence, influence the way they are viewed by others, and influence the motivation of others.
Marketing for Business
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This course is for businesses, especially trades-based businesses, to help them define strategies to market their business. This course forms part of the certification for the Atlantic Trade Business Skills Certification for journeymen.
MS Excel for Business
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This course is for beginners or normal excel users who want to learn how to build effective spreadsheets for their company
MS Office Suite
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This course is for businesses who want to improve their skills and maximize the benefit of their MS Office Suite to increase efficiency, improve communication, and increase productivity.
SAGE Accounting (Level 1)
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This course is for people who are looking to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on bookkeeping in their business by using an electronic accounting system, and for people who need a variety of financial reporting tools.
SAGE Accounting (Level 2)
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This course is for people who are looking to increase efficiency and reduce time spent on bookkeeping in their business by using an electronic accounting system, and for people who need a variety of financial reporting tools.
Social Media for Business (Level 1)
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This course requires you to have administrative rights to your Facebook & Twitter account if they exist and you will spent $10 in advertising. You MUST already have a personal Facebook account
Social Media for Business (Level 2)
Prerequisite: Participants MUST have taken Social Media Level 1
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This course requires you to have administrative rights to your Facebook & Twitter account and you will spend $20 in social media features.
Transformational Leadership
Prerequisite: Participants MUST have taken Leadership Communications (Level 1)
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This course is for businesses who are interested in developing strong leadership strategies in their workplace, resulting in highly effective and productive teams.
I have used Sage for several years, however there were always a few things that I couldn’t figure out. One was year end procedures and the other was how to pre-pay an invoice. Not only did I learn and understand these two issues, I also learned easier techniques on certain things I was entering. I am now extremely confident as my year end duties are approaching. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to take this course and also meet so many great new people.
Cynthia Doucet, Office Manager, W.B.MacRae Developments Ltd.
The knowledge I have obtained from taking Microsoft Excel will save me a huge amount of time and money. It will allow me to maintain and track important information that is crucial to my business.
Mike Diggdon, Owner, Highland Beverages
The Microsoft Excel course has made me so much more efficient in creating spreadsheets, which helps me produce more accurate data regarding client care and support.
Denise Halloran, Executive Director, Guysborough County Home Support Agency
Over the last 2 years I have participated in five Workplace Education courses hosted by the Chamber. They provided me with educational opportunities to learn and develop as an entrepreneur. The growth of my business is a true demonstration of the influence and quality of these programs.
Patricia Van Zutphen, owner and manager of the Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro and Four Mermaids Gift Shop
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