Program Overview
Are you looking to enhance your digital skills and help your business reach new audiences? Join the Halton Small Business Centre and Code Mobile (external link) for a free weekly digital skills boot camp to take your business online. Workshops will cover computer basics, social media and e-commerce.
Note: Registration for the Digital Skills Modules closes on Monday, October 11, 2021. Spots are limited!
Module 1: Google Apps for Your Business
Location: Video conference
Workshop: Getting Started With Your Google Account
Description: Learn how to use Google applications including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 13, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Workshop: Using Google Applications to Connect and Collaborate
Description: Explore the capabilities of Google Calendar and Google Hangouts to stay organized and collaborate with others.
Date and time: Monday, October 18, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Workshop: Using Google Sheets to Manage a Budget
Description: Learn how to use Google Sheets to create helpful resources like budgets and revenue models.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 20, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Module 2: Digital Tools to Brand and Market Your Business
Location: Video conference
Workshop: Digital Tools For Branding
Description: Learn the tools used to build a logo and create a style guide.
Date and time: Monday, October 25, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Workshop: Introduction to Social Media
Description: Create four different social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram) and learn how to navigate each platform from a business perspective.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 27, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Workshop: Social Media Best Practices
Description: Learn about social media ethics, privacy, and customer experience.
Date and time: Monday, November 1, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Workshop: Promoting Your Business
Description: Learn to promote your business using Google My Business and use Canva to create your own business cards.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 3, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Module 3: Creating an Online Presence For Your Business
Location: Video conference
Workshop: WordPress Basics
Description: Begin building a website for your business.
Date and time: Monday, November 15, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Workshop: Building and Customizing Your WordPress Site
Description: Add products and services, pages, and customization to your WordPress site.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 17, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Workshop: What is E-Commerce?
Description: Learn what e-commerce is, and how it applies to your business.
Date and time: Monday, November 22, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Module 4: Building A Business Network In Your Community
Location: Video conference
Workshop: Using Google Sheets to Pitch Your Idea
Description: Learn to pitch your business using Google Slides, and showcase what you've created so far.
Date and time: Wednesday, November 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Workshop: Digital Skills Expo Work Session
Description: An opportunity to spend time with the instructors of the course to ask questions, work on stretch goals, and polish your presentations.
Date and time: Monday,ovember 29, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Workshop: Digital Skills Expo
Description: The Digital Skills Expo is a chance for you to 'pitch' your business idea to friends, family, and community members and showcase your digital creations!
Date and time: Wednesday, December 1, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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