Skills Online NS

Skills Online NS

For the smallest business to the biggest non-profit, our selection of over 6,000 FREE courses on over

28/03/2023

🧐 Are you looking to spread the word about your business?

Have you tried traditional marketing and it's not getting you the results you hoped? The response you're getting is crickets πŸ¦—

OR perhaps you're wanting to expand into Social Media marketing, but are not sure where to start or how to make your content more effective.

Trying to figure out the ins and outs of social media marketing can feel overwhelming in the beginning. 😬

If you're not sure where to start or how to improve your social media skills then we have the solution for you πŸ‘‡πŸ˜

The FREE Social Media For Business Course Bundle covers:

πŸ‘‰ An Introduction to Social Media For Business
❀️ Using Social Media For Recruitment
😎 Using Social Media To Sell Products & Services

Take these Social Media marketing courses and more for FREE at SkillsOnlineNS.ca!

Check out the course catalogue with over 6,000 FREE courses at skillsonlinens.ca and increase your skills today!

*Courses are available for FREE in both French and English to ALL residents of Nova Scotia.

23/03/2023

Que vous ayez une trΓ©s petite entreprise ou un important organizme sans but lucratif, notre grande sΓ©lection GRATUITE do cours et de formations contribuera Γ  rendre votre organisation plus intelligente et plus productive.

Les cours sont disponibles en anglais et en français! 😁

Il y a plus de 6,000 cours disponibles.

Visitez Skillsonlinens.ca dès aujourd'hui pour vous inscrire.

15/03/2023

πŸ’΅ You don't need a degree in Accounting or Finance...

All you need is a FREE training that you can take on your own time when it's convenient for you.

Introducing, the "Finance: Accounting Basics" FREE course bundle!

Perfect for anyone who is intimated by the very words accounting and finance. 😨

It contains four courses that you can pick and choose from depending on your needs and go through them at your own pace.

πŸ’Έ Accounting for Stock Transactions
πŸ’Έ Key Accounting Concepts and Principles
πŸ’Έ Preparing Financial Statements and Closing Accounts
πŸ’Έ Recording, Posting, and Balancing the Books

Register today for FREE at https://www.SkillsOnlineNS.ca and take advantage of this course bundle and over 6,000 more courses.

*Available for free to all residents of Nova Scotia in both English and French.

27/02/2023

Congratulations! As a first-time manager, you are in for an exciting opportunity!

However, managing staff for the first time can be an overwhelming experience. 😬

That's why SkillsOnlineNS.ca offers the free course bundle "Managing Teams: First Time Essentials" for new managers.

The course bundle includes the following six courses:
πŸ‘‰ Creating a Plan for Performance Management,
πŸ‘‰ Detecting and Dealing with Performance Problems,
πŸ‘‰ Facing Challenges as a First-time Manager,
πŸ‘‰ How to Manage Difficult Conversations,
πŸ‘‰ Taking Action to Empower Employees, and
πŸ‘‰ The Reality of Being a First-time Manager

Register today for FREE at https://SkillsOnlineNS.ca and take advantage of this course bundle and over 6,000 other courses.

*Available for FREE to ALL residents of Nova Scotia in both English and French.

23/02/2023

As the old saying goes...

Knowledge is power. πŸ’ͺ

What's even better is that no one can ever take that knowledge away from you!

What are you excited to be learning about today?

Expand your knowledge with free courses from Https://skillsonelinens.ca

15/02/2023

Excelling in customer service can have a HUGE impact on your career OR your small business 😁

If you don't feel that handling customer conflict or building relationships with customers comes naturally to you then you're going to want to check out this FREE course!

The FREE "Customer Service Skills" course bundle includes:

❀️ Communicating Effectively with Customers
πŸ™ƒ Controlling Conflict, Stress, and Time in a Customer Service Environment
πŸ“ž Dealing with Customer Service Incidents and Complaints
🀝 Interacting with Customers
πŸ‘ Polishing Your Skills for Excellent Customer Service

Everything you need to excel at customer service! Plus you can pick and choose which topic you want to learn more about or take them all.

Register today for FREE for this course and over 6,000 more at https://SkillsOnlineNS.ca

*Available for free to all residents of Nova Scotia in both English and French.

07/02/2023

Your palms are sweating, you have a pit in your stomach and your legs feel weak...

Oh, the joys of negotiation! πŸ˜†

If the thought of negotiating makes you feel this way, then don't worry SkillsOnlineNS.ca is here to help!

The FREE course "Developing Negotiation Skills" is exactly what you need as it covers:

✨ The First Steps in Negotiating
🀝 Negotiating the Best Solution
😎 Negotiating Well and Going for the Close

Improving negotiating skills can make many parts of life easier including; better performance in sales careers, negotiating a raise with an employer, and personal relationships πŸ˜‰.

Sign up for this FREE course today at https://skillsonlinens.ca (courses are available for free to all residents of Nova Scotia in both French and English).

How do you feel about negotiating? LOVE IT πŸ’•or LEAVE IT 🀒?

Comment below πŸ‘‡

30/01/2023

Women face unique challenges in the workplace, including the challenge of trying to balance both work and family.

At the same time, their experience in running both a family and a career also provides them with unique value and perspective.

If you find yourself overwhelmed with trying to find balance then you'll love this FREE course bundle. ❀

In it, you'll learn how to conquer some of the challenges of career and family including:

- building a support system
- overcoming the perfection mindset
- reframing your limiting beliefs

Sign up for FREE today for this course and over 6,000 more at SkillsonlineNS.ca

*All courses are available for free to residents of Nova Scotia and are available in both French and English.

25/01/2023

🧐 What are you wanting to learn today that can change your world?

Browse over 6,000 FREE courses today at SkillsonlineNS.ca and find the knowledge you're looking for.

*Available for FREE to all residents of Nova Scotia and is available in English and French.

17/01/2023

Does creating spreadsheets, power point presentations or word documents intimidate you and leave your head spinning? πŸ₯Ί

Don't worry you're not alone.

Learning new software can be overwhelming, to say the least.

These FREE Microsoft Office Courses provide you with the expertise you need to be confident in your skills. πŸ’ͺ

Microsoft Office Courses include:
βœ”οΈ Excel
βœ”οΈ Word
βœ”οΈ Powerpoint
βœ”οΈ Access

AND more!

Share with a friend or colleague who could benefit from improving their Microsoft Office Skills.

Sign up for FREE today at SkillsonlineNS.ca

*Available for FREE to all residents of Nova Scotia and is available in English and French.

11/01/2023

Planning your career can be overwhelming with all of the options to consider. However, with some reflection and a solid plan of action, you’ll be well on your way to finding a career you love! ❀

πŸ‘‰ This FREE course bundle will help you know yourself better, explore career possibilities, and feel confident making decisions about your future career path.

Register today at SkillsOnlineNS.ca and take advantage of this course bundle and over 6,000 more FREE courses.

πŸ‘‰ This FREE course bundle will help you know yourself better, explore career possibilities, and feel confident making decisions about your career path.

01/01/2023

πŸ₯³ Wishing you a very happy New Year!

As the new year begins please don't forget that...

β€œYou are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” β€” C.S. Lewis

Cheers to a new year with new goals, new dreams, new experiences and new memories. πŸ₯‚

21/12/2022

🧐 Are you a Manager, Employee or individual building your career?

Then you NEED to check out SkillsOnlineNS.ca ❀

Watch this short video to find out how Skills Online NS is changing the knowledge and productivity game in Nova Scotia.

Please share this post to spread the word about this incredible FREE course platform.

*Courses are available for FREE to all residents of Nova Scotia in both French and English.

13/12/2022

Local workforces are becoming more and more diverse which means...

Now more than ever it's important to recognize cultural differences and understand how they impact communication. 🌏

In this FREE Course Bundle "Cross-Cultural Communication" you'll find 4 courses which include:

βœ… Bridging the Diversity Gap
βœ… How Culture Impacts Communication
βœ… Using Communication Strategies to Bridge Cultural Divides
βœ… Your Role in Workplace Diversity.

All four courses are designed to increase your understanding and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully despite cultural differences.

Sign up for FREE today at www.SkillsonlineNS.ca

*All courses are available for FREE to all residents of Nova Scotia in both English and French.

29/11/2022

✨Standing out amongst the competition isn't easy... but it is possible with the right strategy.

When developing competitive marketing strategies, one of the most important steps is carrying out effective research and analysis.

You also need to determine what unique skills and resources your organization/business has and how can they be used as a competitive advantage?

The FREE Competitive Marketing Strategies Bundle provides you with the knowledge and strategies you need to STAND OUT πŸ’ͺ in today's competitive marketplace.

Sign up for FREE today a SkillsonlineNS.ca and gain access to over 6,000 free courses.

*Available for FREE to all residents of Nova Scotia in both English and French.

22/11/2022

❀️ Don't ever forget...

Today is a new day with new possibilities and opportunities waiting for you.

16/11/2022

☹️ As a business owner it's hard enough to find employees let alone keep them.

Gone are the days when employees assumed they would work in a permanent position for one company for their entire career.

It's now more imperative than ever that businesses are offering attractive and effective compensation and perks to their employees.

This FREE course bundle provides small business owners with innovative strategies and tips to consider in order to retain workers using means other than just compensation.

πŸ˜„ Sign up today at SkillsOnlineNS.ca and learn how you can keep employees working with you for the long term.

*Over 6,000 courses are available for FREE to residents of Nova Scotia and are available in both French and English.

07/11/2022

As a small business owner keeping track of finances, inventory and other data and information can be tricky.

A perfect place to keep everything organized and up to date is Microsoft Excel.

If you're new to Microsoft Excel or if you've been wanting to become more familiar with it's capabilities then this Free "Beginning Excel" course bundle is exactly what you need.

In this FREE Microsoft Excel course bundle you'll learn:

- Getting started with Excel
- Creating, saving and sharing Excel workbooks
- Inserting and manipulating Excel data
- Formatting Excel data
- Illustration of Excel documents
- Finding, sorting and filtering Excel Data References
- Using Formulas at Work

Sign up today for FREE at SkillsonlineNS.ca

*Courses are available for FREE to all residents of Nova Scotia in both French and English.

If you're new to Microsoft Excel or if you've been wanting to become more familiar with its capabilities then this Free "Beginning Excel" course bundle is exactly what you need. tiabusiness

28/10/2022

If there is one thing that's certain about employee satisfaction and retention...

It's that a positive workplace and atmosphere are incredibly important.

But creating a positive atmosphere at work might not be as easy as you think.

That's why SkillsOnlineNS.ca has a FREE course bundle with everything you need to know about creating a positive atmosphere in the workplace.

Courses included in the bundle are:

πŸ‘ Establishing a Positive Work Environment
πŸ‘ Establishing an Engaged Workforce
πŸ‘ How Organizational Learning Drives Positive Change

Check out this course and over 6,000 more today at https://skillsonlinens.ca!

*Courses are available for FREE in both French and English to ALL residents of Nova Scotia.

24/10/2022

When it comes to marketing a small business, Social Media is a great way to reach a broader audience!

However, as a small business owner social media can feel overwhelming in the beginning. 😬

If you're not sure where to start or how to improve your social media skills then we have the solution for you πŸ‘‡πŸ˜

The FREE Social Media For Business Course Bundle covers:

- An Introduction to Social Media For Business
- Using Social Media For Recruitment
- Using Social Media To Sell Products & Services

Take these marketing courses and more for FREE at SkillsOnlineNS.ca!

Check out the course catalogue with over 6,000 FREE courses at skillsonlinens.ca and increase your skills today!

*Courses are available for FREE in both French and English to ALL residents of Nova Scotia.

18/10/2022

These days it can be difficult to not only recruit people...

but to recruit, screen and hire the best people for the job!

If you're in the process of recruiting new employees for your business...

Then you need the FREE "Recruiting, Screening and Onboarding Effectively" course bundle available at SkillOnlineNS.ca

This Bundle is a collection of courses that is ideal to assist any-sized organization in recruiting and hiring the right employee for the job.

Courses included in the bundle are:

β˜‘οΈ Applicant Screening: The First Step in Hiring the Best
β˜‘οΈ Conducting an Effective Hiring Interview
β˜‘οΈ Ensuring Onboarding Success
β˜‘οΈ Hitting the Recruitment Bull's-eye.

By completing these courses you will know how to recruit and then how to get through the applicants and find and onboard that star performer.

Happy recruiting!!

*SkillsOnlineNS.ca offers over 6,000 FREE courses available to all residents of Nova Scotia in both French and English.

12/10/2022

If your latest idea didn't work out 😞...

just remember these words of encouragement.

"Don't worry about failure, you only have to be right once".

Don't give up your big win is just around the corner.

Give this post a thumbs up πŸ‘ if you agree.

27/09/2022

If the words Accounting and Finance make you want to jump up and run πŸƒ then I have the solution for you!

The "Finance: Accounting Basics" FREE course bundle contains four courses that you can pick and choose from depending on your needs.

πŸ’Έ Accounting for Stock Transactions
πŸ’Έ Key Accounting Concepts and Principles
πŸ’Έ Preparing Financial Statements and Closing Accounts
πŸ’Έ Recording, Posting, and Balancing the Books

Register today for FREE at http://www.SkillsOnlineNS.ca and take advantage of this course bundle and over 6,000 more courses.

*Available for free to all residents of Nova Scotia in both English and French.

21/09/2022

There is no doubt that Canada, including Nova Scotia, has a number of factors at play that are changing the demographics of the workforce.

One of the major factors is Canada's aging population.

These changes are impacting the labour force supply and a business's ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce.

The "Creating an Age-Friendly Workplace" FREE course bundle will help your business create an age-friendly workplace allowing you to attract and retain skilled employees of all ages.

The FREE course bundle includes topics such as:
- Why Your Business Needs Older Workers
- What, Why and How
- Attracting Older Workers
- Caregiving and the Modern Workplace
- How Age-Friendly is Your Workplace? An Assessment Tool

Enroll today in this and over 6,000 other FREE courses at SkillsonlineNS.ca

* Courses are available FREE to all residents of Nova Scotia in both English and French.

16/09/2022

I think it's safe to say that in life and business effective communication is key πŸ”‘.

The ability to effectively communicate isn't something we're born with it's something we learn and get better at with practice.

But what if we're not sure how best to improve our communication skills?

The FREE course bundle "Skills for Communication Success" is the perfect place to start.

With courses included such as:
πŸ‘‚ Become a Great Listener
πŸ’» Contributing as a Virtual Team Member
πŸ‘‹ Making an Impact with Non-verbal Communication
πŸ€— Trust Building through Effective Communication

You'll be well on your way to more effectively communicating with those you work with as well as others in your life.

Sign up for FREE today for this course and over 6,000 more at http://www.SkillsonlineNS.ca

*All courses are available for free to residents of Nova Scotia and are available in both French and English.

12/09/2022

Que vous ayez une trΓ©s petite entreprise ou un important organizme sans but lucratif, notre grande sΓ©lection GRATUITE do cours et de formations contribuera Γ  rendre votre organisation plus intelligente et plus productive.

Les cours sont disponibles en anglais et en français! 😁

Il y a plus de 6,000 cours disponibles.

Visitez http://www.skillsonlinens.ca/ dès aujourd'hui pour vous inscrire.

24/08/2022

😧 Planning your career can be overwhelming, to say the least...

But with some thoughtful reflection and a solid plan of action, you’ll be well on your way to finding a career you love!

πŸ‘‰ This FREE course bundle will help you know yourself better, explore career possibilities and feel confident making decisions about your career path.

Register today for FREE at SkillsOnlineNS.ca and take advantage of this course bundle and over 6,000 more courses.

*Available for free to all residents of Nova Scotia in both English and French.

18/08/2022

Friendly reminder...

Your next win is only one more try away. πŸŽ‰

When was the last time you didn't give up and quit?

10/08/2022

πŸ€” Are you a manager, employee or individual wanting to build your career?

Watch this short video to find out how Skills Online NS is changing the way people increase their knowledge and productivity in Nova Scotia.

Please share to spread the word about the OVER 6,000 FREE courses available at SkillsOnlineNS.ca 😁

*Courses are available to all residents of Nova Scotia in both French and English.

04/08/2022

πŸ’»Do you work remotely? OR are you interested in finding a remote career?...

Then this course bundle is for you! It has everything you need to do so successfully. 😊

The course bundle includes:
- Contributing as a Virtual Team Member
- Exploring Virtual Collaborations
- Facing Virtual Team Challenges
- Navigating Challenging Situations with Diplomacy and Tact
- Organizations Change so Get Ready
- Organize Your Physical and Digital Workspace
- Take a Deep Breath and Manage Your Stress
- The Art of Staying Focused

Pick and choose the ones that you need/want the most. My personal favourite is organizing your physical and digital workspace.

Which one sounds the most interesting to you?

Sign up for FREE today for this course and over 6,000 more at SkillsonlineNS.ca

*All courses are available for free to residents of Nova Scotia and are available in both French and English.


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About SkillsonlineNS.ca

SkillsonlineNS.ca is an free online course platform for all residents of Nova Scotia, provided in partnership by the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education and CBDC. The courses are available to all residents of Nova Scotia, and are provided in both French and English.

The robust platform provides over 6,000 courses on over 100 topics including Microsoft Office Suite, sales skills, accounting, social media for business and leadership.

SkillsonlineNS will transform your business/organization in 3 ways:


  • Employees can build Lifelong Learning Profiles and can quickly complete free courses on everything from Excel, to computer skills, to human resources.
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