Digital Nova Scotia upcoming events

From Data to Insight: Practical Statistical Modeling (05 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This hands-on workshop introduces participants to statistical modeling in R, one of the most widely used languages for statistical computing and data analysis. Statistical models are fundamental tools for understanding relationships in data, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and building reliable analytics and AI workflows.

The workshop will guide participants through the key steps of a typical statistical analysis process: exploring data, building statistical models, interpreting model results, and communicating findings through clear visualizations. Participants will learn how to implement basic statistical models in R and create informative graphs to better understand and present their results.

The session is divided into two parts. The first session focuses on the conceptual foundations of statistical modeling, including model assumptions, interpretation, and how statistical thinking supports reliable analysis. The second session focuses on hands-on coding in R, where participants will build models, generate visualizations, and organize their analysis into a reproducible statistical report using R Markdown.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have practical experience using R to perform statistical analysis and will produce a structured analytical report that integrates code, results, visualizations, and interpretation. This workflow helps ensure analyses are transparent, reproducible, and easy to communicate to collaborators and stakeholders.

3 Key Takeaways

Understand the importance of statistical modeling in data analysis
Gain hands-on experience building models and visualizations in R
Learn how to create a reproducible statistical report using R Markdown

Meet Your Presenter - Joy Liu

I’m a data-driven researcher with experience turning complex datasets into clear, accurate insights using R, SQL, and advanced analytical tools.

I enjoy optimizing statistical models, improving data quality, and communicating technical information in a way that bridges the gap between professionals and customers.

I’m passionate about using strong research skills, clear technical writing, and continuous learning in AI-supported innovation to help companies make better, more informed decisions.

Member Mixer - Spring Social (05 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Join Digital Nova Scotia for a Member Mixer in Dartmouth! This in-person, member-exclusive evening at Nine Locks is one you won’t want to miss.

Whether you’re a new to Digital Nova Scotia or a seasoned member, this is your chance to meet your fellow members, form new connections, and foster lasting relationships.

*This event is open to Digital Nova Scotia Members with a Professional Membership level or higher.

To learn more about joining or upgrading, contact Kayla at kayla@digitalnovascotia.com.

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Parking: Nine Locks parking lot

Accessibility: The event is on the main floor

Event Code of Conduct

NLS- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training (05 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This comprehensive course, aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3 and the CBAP exam content outline, designed to prepare experienced business analysis professionals for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification exam offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).

The program provides a thorough review of the knowledge areas and competencies outlined in IIBA’s Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide, with a focus on developing the expert-level skills required to pass the CBAP exam.

Additionally, the course includes a module on professional branding, specifically tailored to help participants effectively showcase their CBAP certification on LinkedIn and other professional platforms.

What will you learn? (More information in the FAQ section)

- Expert business analysis knowledge aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3.
- Advanced techniques across key knowledge areas like planning, elicitation, requirements analysis, strategy, and solution evaluation.
- CBAP exam preparation skills through practice tests, case studies, and exam strategies.
- Professional branding and certification showcase to effectively highlight your CBAP credential and expertise on LinkedIn.

Who’s right for this course?

This course is ideal for experienced business analysis professionals with at least 5 years of practical work experience.

This course will help qualified professionals prepare for the CBAP certification exam and maximize the impact of their certification on their professional profile.

Please note: To qualify for the CBAP Certification Examination, participants must have:

Minimum 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK Guide in the last 10 years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Design Definition Solution Evaluation)
35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years
Two references from a career manager, client, or CBAP recipient

NLS- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training (07 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

What will you learn? (More information in the FAQ section)

- Expert business analysis knowledge aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3.
- Advanced techniques across key knowledge areas like planning, elicitation, requirements analysis, strategy, and solution evaluation.
- CBAP exam preparation skills through practice tests, case studies, and exam strategies.
- Professional branding and certification showcase to effectively highlight your CBAP credential and expertise on LinkedIn.

Who’s right for this course?

This course is ideal for experienced business analysis professionals with at least 5 years of practical work experience.

This course will help qualified professionals prepare for the CBAP certification exam and maximize the impact of their certification on their professional profile.

Please note: To qualify for the CBAP Certification Examination, participants must have:

Minimum 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK Guide in the last 10 years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Design Definition Solution Evaluation)
35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years
Two references from a career manager, client, or CBAP recipient

NLS- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training (12 May 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

What will you learn? (More information in the FAQ section)

- Expert business analysis knowledge aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3.
- Advanced techniques across key knowledge areas like planning, elicitation, requirements analysis, strategy, and solution evaluation.
- CBAP exam preparation skills through practice tests, case studies, and exam strategies.
- Professional branding and certification showcase to effectively highlight your CBAP credential and expertise on LinkedIn.

Who’s right for this course?

This course is ideal for experienced business analysis professionals with at least 5 years of practical work experience.

This course will help qualified professionals prepare for the CBAP certification exam and maximize the impact of their certification on their professional profile.

Please note: To qualify for the CBAP Certification Examination, participants must have:

Minimum 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK Guide in the last 10 years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Design Definition Solution Evaluation)
35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years
Two references from a career manager, client, or CBAP recipient

From Survival to Sustainability with Matt Thomson from Placemaking 4G (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

High-growth environments demand a lot from founders and leadership teams. The pace of innovation, constant decision-making, and pressure to perform can push even the most capable leaders into cycles of stress, overextension, and burnout. But sustainable leadership isn’t about working harder, it’s about building the habits, boundaries, and self-awareness that allow both leaders and businesses to thrive over the long term.

This refreshingly honest and practical session explores the human side of entrepreneurship: the energy, values, and rhythms that quietly shape leadership capacity and business performance. Through real-world insights and practical frameworks, we’ll examine how stress, decision fatigue, and people-pleasing show up in leadership—and how addressing them can directly impact clarity, profitability, and long-term resilience.

Tailored for the fast-moving tech community, this workshop meets founders where they are—ambitious, innovative, and often stretched thin—and provides practical tools to build endurance without burnout. Participants will learn strategies to navigate high-stakes environments more sustainably while strengthening both their personal leadership and the health of their business.

Session Takeaways:

Practical strategies for navigating stress, decision fatigue, and people-pleasing;
A framework for self-leadership in high-growth, high-pressure environments and;
Clarity on the habits and structures that sustain high performance over time.

Meet Your Presenter

Matt Thomson is a TEDx speaker, author, and co-founder of Placemaking 4G (P4G), an award-winning firm helping organizations rethink how they hire and support their people. Matt shares his own journey of burnout and recovery to inspire others to slow down and embrace life’s pauses. He has been featured in the MARS Discovery District’s Portraits of Innovation campaign, is a member of the Wallace McCain Institute’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (ELP ’16), hosted a podcast with listeners in dozens of countries and is proud to have co-founded the “Mounties for Mental Health” initiative supporting suicide awareness and prevention at Mount Allison University.

NLS- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

What will you learn? (More information in the FAQ section)

- Expert business analysis knowledge aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3.
- Advanced techniques across key knowledge areas like planning, elicitation, requirements analysis, strategy, and solution evaluation.
- CBAP exam preparation skills through practice tests, case studies, and exam strategies.
- Professional branding and certification showcase to effectively highlight your CBAP credential and expertise on LinkedIn.

Who’s right for this course?

This course is ideal for experienced business analysis professionals with at least 5 years of practical work experience.

This course will help qualified professionals prepare for the CBAP certification exam and maximize the impact of their certification on their professional profile.

Please note: To qualify for the CBAP Certification Examination, participants must have:

Minimum 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK Guide in the last 10 years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Design Definition Solution Evaluation)
35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years
Two references from a career manager, client, or CBAP recipient

NLS- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

What will you learn? (More information in the FAQ section)

- Expert business analysis knowledge aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3.
- Advanced techniques across key knowledge areas like planning, elicitation, requirements analysis, strategy, and solution evaluation.
- CBAP exam preparation skills through practice tests, case studies, and exam strategies.
- Professional branding and certification showcase to effectively highlight your CBAP credential and expertise on LinkedIn.

Who’s right for this course?

This course is ideal for experienced business analysis professionals with at least 5 years of practical work experience.

This course will help qualified professionals prepare for the CBAP certification exam and maximize the impact of their certification on their professional profile.

Please note: To qualify for the CBAP Certification Examination, participants must have:

Minimum 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK Guide in the last 10 years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Design Definition Solution Evaluation)
35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years
Two references from a career manager, client, or CBAP recipient

NLS- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

What will you learn? (More information in the FAQ section)

- Expert business analysis knowledge aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3.
- Advanced techniques across key knowledge areas like planning, elicitation, requirements analysis, strategy, and solution evaluation.
- CBAP exam preparation skills through practice tests, case studies, and exam strategies.
- Professional branding and certification showcase to effectively highlight your CBAP credential and expertise on LinkedIn.

Who’s right for this course?

This course is ideal for experienced business analysis professionals with at least 5 years of practical work experience.

This course will help qualified professionals prepare for the CBAP certification exam and maximize the impact of their certification on their professional profile.

Please note: To qualify for the CBAP Certification Examination, participants must have:

Minimum 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK Guide in the last 10 years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Design Definition Solution Evaluation)
35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years
Two references from a career manager, client, or CBAP recipient

NLS- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training (26 May 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

What will you learn? (More information in the FAQ section)

- Expert business analysis knowledge aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3.
- Advanced techniques across key knowledge areas like planning, elicitation, requirements analysis, strategy, and solution evaluation.
- CBAP exam preparation skills through practice tests, case studies, and exam strategies.
- Professional branding and certification showcase to effectively highlight your CBAP credential and expertise on LinkedIn.

Who’s right for this course?

This course is ideal for experienced business analysis professionals with at least 5 years of practical work experience.

This course will help qualified professionals prepare for the CBAP certification exam and maximize the impact of their certification on their professional profile.

Please note: To qualify for the CBAP Certification Examination, participants must have:

Minimum 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK Guide in the last 10 years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Design Definition Solution Evaluation)
35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years
Two references from a career manager, client, or CBAP recipient

NLS- Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

What will you learn? (More information in the FAQ section)

- Expert business analysis knowledge aligned with IIBA’s BABOK Guide v3.
- Advanced techniques across key knowledge areas like planning, elicitation, requirements analysis, strategy, and solution evaluation.
- CBAP exam preparation skills through practice tests, case studies, and exam strategies.
- Professional branding and certification showcase to effectively highlight your CBAP credential and expertise on LinkedIn.

Who’s right for this course?

This course is ideal for experienced business analysis professionals with at least 5 years of practical work experience.

This course will help qualified professionals prepare for the CBAP certification exam and maximize the impact of their certification on their professional profile.

Please note: To qualify for the CBAP Certification Examination, participants must have:

Minimum 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK Guide in the last 10 years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Design Definition Solution Evaluation)
35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years
Two references from a career manager, client, or CBAP recipient

2026 Tech Forward Awards: Nominated? Here's What You Do. (02 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Join us for an informative session with Kayla McManus, Member Engagement Manager at Digital Nova Scotia, as she walks through everything you need to know about submitting a standout nomination for the 2026 Tech Forward Awards, presented by Tech@RBC.

With over 130 nominations received last year, this session is designed to help nominees put their best foot forward. Kayla will break down the nomination package requirements, share insights into what the Selection Committee looks for, and offer practical tips to help your application stand out.

Whether you’re self-nominating, putting forward a colleague, or representing your organization, this session will equip you with the tools to submit a compelling nomination.

Award Categories Include:

Talent Champion Award
Tech for Good Award (sponsored by CGI)
Thinking Forward Award
Provincial Spotlight Award (sponsored by Invest Nova Scotia)
Best of Tech Award (sponsored by Compugen)
One to Watch Award (sponsored by Dash Social)
Role Model Award
Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award (sponsored by Nova Scotia Power)

Nomination deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026

From Survival to Sustainability with Matt Thomson from Placemaking 4G (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Session Takeaways:

Practical strategies for navigating stress, decision fatigue, and people-pleasing;
A framework for self-leadership in high-growth, high-pressure environments and;
Clarity on the habits and structures that sustain high performance over time.

Meet Your Presenter

PMP Exam Prep Training (08 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

This instructor-led course will help you get the PMP training hours and preparation you need prior to taking your certification exam. Our PMI-approved instructors will guide you through key concepts and work with you to ensure success.

The PMI Authorized PMP® Certification Prep Training content includes the following:

Instructor Manual/Facilitator Guide
Instructor Slides
Student Manual: Workbook with instructional content and real-world activities
Spotlight Videos and Media: Supplemental student materials
Mastery Builders: End-of-chapter knowledge checks to ensure comprehension of key concepts
Student Checklists: Online lists for students to ensure adequate coverage of key concepts
More than 200 PMP exam practice questions