Concordia University

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INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Upcoming courses and workshops

INTRO TO BIG DATA BUSINESS CASES AND DATA COLLECTION

CEBD 1150

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* You're interested in Big Data software systems and technology, clearly, or you wouldn't be reading this. But if you're more interested in harnessing those tools to achieve specific business objectives, this course is for you. It will start with an overview of the most and least successful big data projects in all industries, helping you understand the dos and don’ts that make a data science project successful. You'll also have the chance to imagine and design your own project. In the second part of the course, you'll learn how to identify, collect, and transform data from internal and external sources. This is the first of three courses that will lead to your certificate in Big Data Business Analytics and Visualization. So, are you in? *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Understand the business issues solved by Big Data; • Build a data pipeline to help you feed your Big Data project; • Understand the Dos and Don'ts that make a data science project successful; • Imagine and design your own data science project; • Work on structured and unstructured data from social networks using an ETL tool. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software like data transformation tools, NoSQL and Hadoop, Data Visualization and Data Storytelling tools. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of Big Data. • Students who want to work in Big Data / Data Science for a large- or medium-sized company. • Students who want to create their own startup in Data Science / Big Data. • Employees in the business-intelligence field who want to upgrade their skills or broaden their horizons. • Employees or students who want to become Data Scientists.

INTRO TO BIG DATA TECHNOLOGY

CEBD 1160

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* Reader, let me introduce you to Big Data. Big Data, meet Reader. Actually, there's a bit more to it than that. Big Data systems involve a wide range of technologies that can only be understood when you master the underlying technical concepts. And that's why you need this course. Here, you'll learn about the basic technologies required to develop Big Data analytics solutions and deploy them at scale. You'll spend some time with the concept of virtualization and you'll have an overview of programming techniques and languages used for big data analytics. Once you've finished this course, you can take a moment to congratulate yourself before you dive into even bigger data on the path to completing your certificate. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Gain a practical understanding of the challenges in Big Data analytics; • Understand the main elements of computer architectures; • Acquire basic proficiency with the Linux operating system to deploy and run Big Data systems; • Learn basic programming skills to develop Big Data analytics solutions. *APP* This course employs project-based learning that's focused on the acquisition of practical, real-world skills and not just theory. You'll be taught in our computer labs by an industry pro using state-of-the-art technologies, software and equipment. *WHO* • Individuals who want to improve the performance of their organization by harnessing Big Data. • Professionals who want to leverage data for better decision-making. • Entrepreneurs with projects that could benefit from data analytics. • Students in fields like geography, biology, psychology, humanities or any other field with big data. • IT professionals who want to transition to Big Data from more traditional sectors.

BIG DATA STORAGE

CEBD 1250

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* Glad to see you back! The world is in dire need of people like you who can tap into Big Data and use it to solve real business challenges. And that's exactly what you'll do in this course. You'll learn how to create a data lake from Big Data (Really? "Data lake?" Don't worry, it'll become apparent later on). Then you'll learn how to identify and collect structured and unstructured data and store it into a NoSQL / Hadoop infrastructure. And once you've learned how to do that, you'll be two thirds of the way to earning your certificate of Big Data Business Analytics and Visualization and opening the doors to your new career. There's no time to waste, let's get to it! *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Discover how to create a data lake from Big Data sources; • Compare different types of NoSQL storage architectures and solutions; • Use Hadoop to store structured and unstructured data. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software like data transformation tools, NoSQL and Hadoop, Data Visualization and Data Storytelling tools. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who completed CEBD 1150 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of Big Data. • Students who want to work in Big Data / Data Science for a large- or medium-sized company. • Students who want to create their own startup in Data Science / Big Data. • Employees in the business-intelligence field who want to upgrade their skills or broaden their horizons. • Employees or students who want to become Data Scientists.

BIG DATA VISUALIZATION AND STORYTELLING

CEBD 1251

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* Awesome. In the first two courses, you learned how to collect and store Big Data. Now comes the fun part: mining that data for gold and then spinning that gold into compelling business stories that captivate and convince. In this course, you'll use sophisticated data-visualization tools to understand data and share information with others. You'll also learn how to manage a Big Data science project from beginning to end, and that's exactly what they'll want you to be doing in your next job. This is the third and final course, where all your hard work pays off and you earn your Certificate of Business Analytics and Visualization. Props to you! *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Learn how to transform data into insights; • Translate business needs into data analysis and visualize it with best-in-class graphics; • Assemble graphics, maps and numbers into stunning stories; • Learn how to manage a Big Data project. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software like data transformation tools, NoSQL and Hadoop, Data Visualization and Data Storytelling tools. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who completed CEBD 1250 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of Big Data. • Students who want to work in Big Data / Data Science for a large- or medium-sized company. • Students who want to create their own startup in Data Science / Big Data. • Employees in the business-intelligence field who want to upgrade their skills or broaden their horizons. • Employees or students who want to become Data Scientists.

BIG DATA ANALYTICS

CEBD 1260

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* Get ready to delve into the core concepts and implementation of Big Data analytics. What does that mean exactly? Well, based on practical examples from well-known systems like Netflix, YouTube or Twitter, your instructor will describe some fascinating Big Data problems, introduce the standard algorithms used to address them, and present libraries used to implement those algorithms. You'll cover topics like mining of frequent item sets, clustering, stream analysis, similarity search, machine learning and recommendation systems. This course will take you two thirds of the way to earning your Big Data certificate. And that's a very big deal. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Understand the broad classes of methods used to address big data challenges; • Learn the main algorithms to implement those methods; • Apply those algorithms on realistic problems using existing software libraries. *APP* This course employs project-based learning that's focused on the acquisition of practical, real-world skills and not just theory. You'll be taught in our computer labs by an industry pro using state-of-the-art technologies, software and equipment. *WHO* • Students who completed CEBD 1160 and want to continue their studies. • Individuals who want to improve the performance of their organization by better harnessing Big Data. • Professionals who want to leverage data for better decision-making. • Entrepreneurs with projects that could benefit from data analytics. • Students in fields like geography, biology, psychology, humanities or any other field with big data. • IT professionals who want to transition to Big Data from more traditional sectors.

BIG DATA INFRASTRUCTURE

CEBD 1261

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* So, you had your introduction to Big Data, then you learned all about analytics. Now it's time to look at the systems you'll need to manage all that data and make sense of it. In this course, you'll review the state-of-the-art infrastructures used for high-performance storage and processing of data. You'll study distributed systems like Hadoop, NoSQL database systems like Mongo DB, as well as clusters and clouds, like Amazon EC2 and Microsoft Azure. You'll also use programming models like Hadoop MapReduce and Apache Spark to leverage those systems. If technical talk like that gets your heart racing, this is definitely the course for you. It's also the last course you'll need to earn your Big Data Certificate. Don't stop now, you're almost there! *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Understand the core infrastructure concepts to deploy Big Data applications at scale; • Acquire practical expertise with those concepts using state-of-the-art cloud systems; • Deploy the analytics solutions reviewed in CEBD 1260, at scale, on those cloud systems. *APP* This course employs project-based learning that's focused on the acquisition of practical, real-world skills and not just theory. You'll be taught in our computer labs by an industry pro using state-of-the-art technologies, software and equipment. *WHO* • Students who completed CEBD 1260 and want to continue their studies. • Individuals who want to improve the performance of their organization by better harnessing Big Data. • Professionals who want to leverage data for better decision-making. • Entrepreneurs with projects that could benefit from data analytics. • Students in fields like geography, biology, psychology, humanities or any other field with big data. • IT professionals who want to transition to Big Data from more traditional sectors.

INTRO TO BUSINESS

CEBU 1150

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* The expression "You're in business" means everything's in great shape. In the real business world, that only happens when you've mastered the essentials. And this course is a great place to start. Your instructor has the hands-on experience to teach you about the principal functions of business, its organizational aspects, the elements of business that are controllable, and more importantly, those that aren't. You'll develop your business language and learn the essentials of entrepreneurship. Seriously, if you want a career in business, either for a company or yourself, don't miss this first crucial step. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Explain the various business functions and how they relate to day-to-day activities of the organization • Apply business concepts in a real-world managerial and/or entrepreneurial context; • Analyze, plan for, and respond to the uncontrollable environments that impact an organization; • Recognize and consider the ethical and social implications of decision-making. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. NEW: As of fall 2018, this course will be blended, so you can take your learning to a new height with 10-hours of online content and interaction. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to the essentials of business. • Students who want to pursue a career in any type of business. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to get off on the right foot. • Anyone who wants to learn more about organizational structures. • Foreign business students who want to improve their North American business vocabulary and understanding.

CROSS-CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

CEBU 1160

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Montréal is truly a cosmopolitan city, with highly diverse cultures coming together in the workplace and people from here travelling abroad to work. It's a vital source of enrichment, but it's also one that has its challenges. You might already be familiar with them. If that's the case, this is the perfect course. In it, you'll learn about the cultural dimensions involved in managing a diverse work setting, integrating into a foreign work setting, communicating with foreign business associates effectively and with sensitivity, and successfully navigating culture shock and the related stress when you return home. In short, you'll learn about respect, and that's a vital asset in any organization. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Train, motivate and lead in a diverse workplace setting; • Prepare for work in a company with opportunities to conduct business abroad; • Employ appropriate and effective communication styles, given specific cultural contexts; • Negotiate effectively in a cross-cultural teams or settings; • Heighten awareness of cultural differences in working abroad; • Anticipate and control for culture shock in the workplace. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to managing diversity in the workplace. • Anyone working in or considering a career in HR or employee training. • Students who want to pursue a career in any type of business. • Students or employees who are planning a move to a new culture. • Public speakers who want to better understand culturally diverse audiences. • Anyone who has to negotiate with people from another culture. • Foreign business-students who want to improve their North American business culture.

BUSINESS ACCOUNTING

CEBU 1170

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Poor accounting skills can lead to heavy losses and far, far worse. In this course, the numbers add up to a distinct gain for you, no matter what type of business you might go into. You'll learn the fundamentals of basic accounting principles and statements, and you'll better understand the role of accounting information as it relates to decision-making (we could all use that!). You'll gain competency in journal-entry processing and in the preparation and interpretation of income statements, balance sheets and more. And that can only help your bottom line. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Analyze business transactions; • Record financial transactions using journal entries; • Prepare adjusting and closing entries; • Prepare financial statements and bank reconciliations. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork and problem-solving are the key here. Sure, there will be regular assignments on your own, but you'll also be part of ad-hoc teams discussing real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to the fundamentals of business accounting. • Students who want to pursue an accounting education or a career in any type of business. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to get off on the right foot. • Foreign business students who want to understand the principles of business accounting in Canada.

BUSINESS LAW

CEBU 1180

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Before you sign on the dotted line, you might want to read the contract. And before you do that, you might want to take this course. In it, you'll learn about the general and emerging legal principles that apply to business in Québec and Canada. You'll develop your ability to identify and analyze those legal issues that are pertinent to your day-to-day business transactions and relationships. In short, you'll learn how to stay on the right side of the law. By the way, if you're looking for fine print, you won't find any here. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Identify and produce a binding and enforceable contract; • Employ the relevant articles of the Civil Code of Québec as they apply to specific business scenarios; • Determine the most suitable form of business ownership for a new or existing enterprise; • Develop legally acceptable employment conditions in the workplace. *APP* Your classes will consist of lectures and dynamic discussions on emerging legal topics presented by an experience business lawyer. You'll be strongly encouraged to participate, share your point of view and make your case. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to the essentials of business law. • Students who want to pursue a career or studies in any type of business. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to understand business law and reduce their liability. • HR employees and business owners who want to understand the law in the context of the workplace. • Banking or engineering employees who want to move up through the ranks. • Young students considering law school and looking for a stepping-stone. • Anyone who might have to enter into a business contract. • Anyone who wants to learn more about organizational structures. • Foreign business students who want to learn the basics of Québec Civil code as it relates to business.

INTRO TO HUMAN RESOURCES

CEHR 1150

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* There is far more to Human Resources than just hiring employees. In fact, it's a profession that covers everything from staff selection, orientation and training, to wage and salary administration, benefits management and pension plans. And you'll learn all about those subjects and more in this engaging course. You'll be introduced to the critical components of HR management, you'll acquire the skills and knowledge you need to effectively manage employment relationships, and you'll develop your ability to perform the functions of a human resource professional. Then you can do the hiring. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Assess human resources problems within the context of the organization; • Develop recruitment, selection, orientation, and training plans; • Implement an effective performance evaluation system; • Create an equitable compensation system; • Develop human resources communications skills. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. NEW: As of fall 2018, this course will be blended, so you can take your learning to a new height with 10-hours of online content and interaction. *WHO* • Students who want an introduction to the essentials of human resources. • Students who want to pursue studies in human resources. • Anyone who wants a career in human resources. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to understand how to hire and retain employees. • Foreign business students who want to improve their understanding of Canadian human resources. • Any employer or employee who wants to understand the basics of human resources.

LABOUR LAW

CEHR 1240

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* It's hard to stand up for your rights if you don't know what they are. But not to worry. This course will introduce you to the Québec Labour Code and the Labour Standards Act, the legal regulations, rights and obligations that define the employer-employee relationship, employment contracts, how disputes and grievances are settled and more. You'll acquire the knowledge and skills to apply legislation in your workplace, create a safe, secure, non-discriminatory workplace, protect privacy and ensure legal compliance. It's a compelling course that any employer or employee can benefit from. On that point, we rest our case. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Identify the essential elements of individual and collective contracts of employment, and the rules set by the Québec Labour Code; • Apply and respect the Québec labour legislation that regulates contracts of employment; • Apply and respect the procedure for settling disputes and grievances; • Contribute to the establishment of a workplace that adheres to Québec labour legislation. *APP* Your classes will consist of lectures and dynamic discussions on emerging topics from business law presented by an experience lawyer. You'll be strongly encouraged to participate, share your point of view and make your case. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEHR 1150 and want to continue their studies. • Students who want an introduction to the essentials of labour law. • Students who want to pursue studies in human resources or law. • Anyone who wants a career in human resources. • Any employer or employee who wants to understand the basics of labour law. • Foreign business students who want to improve their understanding of Canadian labour law.

MARKETING RESEARCH

CEMK 1250

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* You've got a great idea for a new product or service. A really great idea. So what do you do? Move ahead blindly and risk a flop or conduct proper marketing research to see whether your idea will fly? Wait, there's a third option: you could take this course and help lay the groundwork for success. That's right, because in this course you'll learn how to use marketing research to optimize business decision-making, design effective research studies, determine the appropriate sampling technique for different research scenarios, and analyze and interpret data. No, that won't guarantee that your product or service becomes a success, but it will guarantee you leave the course a lot smarter than when you started it. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Define a company's marketing research problem and objectives; • Employ the appropriate data collection tools to effectively respond to a research question; • Determine the appropriate sampling technique for different research scenarios; • Create an effective questionnaire; • Use appropriate sources to locate data; • Accumulate and critically analyze data; • Prepare a research report that details the marketing research process, draws conclusions from the analysis conducted, and recommends a specific plan of action. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEMK 1150 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to learn the essentials of market research. • Students who want to work in marketing, advertising, promotions, retail or sales, or pursue studies in those areas. • Marketing staff who want to get promoted. • Entrepreneurs who want to market their products or services. • Newcomers to Canada with marketing and business backgrounds who want to understand the Canadian market. • Students moving onward to an academic path in marketing. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons.

MANAGING A BUSINESS START‐UP

CENT 1240

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Dreams are useless... unless you know how to make them come true. It's particularly true in business. Anyone who launches a new commercial venture without classes like this one is simply tempting fate. But you wouldn't do that, would you? You'd sign up for this class and learn basic entrepreneurial skills. You'd learn how to how to recognize and approach an opportunity, to assess the feasibility and potential of an idea. You'd assemble the necessary business and financial resources to launch, organize, manage, and grow a new business profitably, respond to obstacles and change, and employ harvesting, replication and exit strategies. In short, you'd do everything you could to put the chances in your favour. And this course is the first step. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Initiate a business entity and respond to compliance issues; • Express a new business concept in a clear, professional manner; • Identify and respond to market fluctuations, opportunities, and threats; • Adapt and apply management approaches appropriate to particular business situations; • Properly define an accessible and desirable target market; • Interpret basic financial statements and respond appropriately (note: creation of these documents will be covered in CEBU 1170). *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEBU 1150 and want to continue their studies. • Student who want an introduction to business start-ups. • Students who want to pursue studies in business. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills to succeed. • Newcomers to Canada or foreign business students who want to improve their understanding of Canadian business. • Anyone who has dreamed of owning their own business and doesn’t know where to start.

ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES

CENT 1250

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Right. So you took Business Essentials and now you want to go further. Smart move. Because somewhere between 70 to 80% of new businesses fail. And most of the time, it's because of poor planning or lack of knowledge. This course can go a long way to helping you ensure success. Here, the focus is on strategic development for entrepreneurial ventures. Strong emphasis is placed on tactical application. Case studies and analyses are used to study best business practices for both new companies and recent start-ups. Once you've finished this class, you'll be ready for more courses, each of which will increase your chances of starting a business and staying in business. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Identify and correct problems faced by small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures; • Design promotional, pricing, branding, distribution, human resource, financing, growth and exit strategies while abiding by budgetary guidelines; • Appraise effectiveness of marketing and business plans; • Present a compelling plan of action using current technology. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEBU 1150 and want to continue their studies. • Student who want an introduction to entrepreneurial strategies. • Students who want to pursue studies in business. • Students who want to go into business later on. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills to succeed. • Anyone working in a small- to medium-sized business. • Members of the chamber of commerce. • Young lawyers, bankers or bank employees. • Newcomers to Canada or foreign business students who want to improve their understanding of Canadian business.

CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN

CENT 1350

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* This is where it all comes together. You've completed a number of courses in business basics. You've got a great idea for a new business venture. And now, you want to bring that idea to life. Not so fast. Your investors and the bank are both going to want a business plan. And this course will teach you how to write one. In 40 short hours, you'll gain the expertise you need to develop a professional, bank-ready business plan and the opportunity to hone the presentation skills you'll need to justify its merit to a panel of experts. It's an invaluable learning experience, one that budding entrepreneurs like you can't afford to miss. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Develop all the components of a professional business plan; • Analyze and critique business plans constructively; • Present a business plan in a compelling manner; • Anticipate and respond to critiques against your business plan. *APP* As in the workplace, teamwork is key here. Sure, there will be engaging assignments and activities, but you'll also form ad-hoc teams to discuss real-world subjects presented by business experts. You'll formulate strategies to solve problems or seize opportunities. Above all, you'll have ample chance to contribute personally to the process. Participation is paramount. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEBU 1170, CENT 1240 and CENT 1340 and want to continue their studies. • Students who want more advanced business studies. • Students who want to go into business later on. • Budding entrepreneurs who want to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills to succeed. • Anyone who works in a small- to medium-sized business. • Members of the chamber of commerce. • Young lawyers, bankers or bank employees. • Newcomers to Canada and foreign business students who want to improve their understanding of Canadian business practices.

SOCIAL MEDIA - STRATEGIES & ROI

CEPR 225

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* This course is the follow-up to CEPR 125, which you probably really liked. No wonder. It turned something you use all day long into skills that can last a lifetime. In this course, you'll deepen your understanding of the elements required in designing a successful social media campaign. And that means ROI: return on investment. You'll keep up to date with best practices and strategies as you develop a comprehensive social media strategy to market a business or organization using social ads, supporting systems and advanced strategies on all the most popular social media sites. And that will give you a very distinct advantage. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Conduct a social media audit; • Design a social media strategy and innovative campaigns; • Develop a content strategy and tracking mechanism via an editorial calendar; • Leverage social advertising to meet strategic goals; • Use social analytics to measure ROI using platform insights and Google analytics. *APP* In this program, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through hands-on training from industry experts with a wealth of experience. Individual and group activities are very hands-on, bridging the gap between theory and practice. *WHO* • Students who completed CEPR 125 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of social media. • Students who want to work in public relations, advertising, website creation, management, or virtually any other field that communicates online. • Public relations professionals who want to broaden their own reach or that of their clients. • Students moving onward to an academic path in the web world. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small-business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Website owners/managers who want to maximize their reach on the web.

Business-Case Driven Decision-Making Workshop

CEPS 1026E

Type

workshop

Duration

*VID* *KEYB* Do you feel like you're putting your neck on the line every time you make a business decision? No wonder. Tolerance for management errors in today's business climate is low and the need for rock-solid accountability is higher than ever. So if you want to make a business decision, you'd better have a solid business case. And Eugene Roditi can help. In his workshop, you'll learn how to differentiate a strong case from a weak one. You'll learn how to write effective business cases to help you to make the best business decisions... and breathe a little easier. *CNT* This workshop will empower you to: • Design a business case using a systematic approach; • Build validated financial models in support of your cases; • Identify critical variables that can affect the results of your cases; • Highlight non-financial benefits that will act as a vital support to your cases; • Package and effectively present the results of your cases when the time to make a business decision arrives. *APP* This workshop is based on an optimized practical approach that mixes active learning, self-assessment activities, demonstrations and individual exercises. In short, you’ll learn by doing and sharing. *WHO* • Product and project managers who have to justify and/or get approval for their proposals • Managers assigned to business-case development in support of executive decisions • Sales people and sales managers who want to master the art of convincing • Employers who want to give their employees a great learning opportunity that will contribute to the success of their organization We're flexible. That means workshops can be customized for corporate groups and offered on the date of your choosing, in your office or in one of our campus locations. *ADD* 1) Registration fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments. 2) In the event we don’t have enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled and you will, of course, be reimbursed in full. *TR* Eugene Roditi, B.Sc., B.Eng. Eugene Roditi is President and founder of Roditi Consulting Group Inc. (RCG Inc.), a boutique consulting firm specializing in leadership assessment and development, innovation techniques, management approaches and strategic-thinking frameworks. From 2003 to 2009, Eugene was also founder and President of Oritmy Consulting Group. Over the past 25 years, he has acquired a wealth of experience in leadership assessment and development, creativity and problem resolution, strategic planning and personal effectiveness. Today, Eugene regularly gives workshops in leadership, creativity and business-case-driven decision-making.

Millennials and recognition in the workplace

CEPS 1027E

Type

workshop

Duration

*VID* *KEYB* A pat on the back and a "way to go!" don't cut it anymore. Today's younger workers are motivated by different forms of recognition. In this "don't miss" workshop with industry experts Sonya Desautels and Virginie Bernal, you'll gain critical insights into what motivates younger employees, forming closer, more productive, more lasting business relationships that ultimately lead to a more effective organization. A shift has happened in the workplace. Your key to success is recognizing it and getting onboard. The sooner, the better. *CNT* This workshop will empower you to: • Explore new concrete forms of employee-recognition for younger generations; • Develop an ideal relationship model for managers and younger employees, one that's more suited to today's realities; • Gain better understanding about what motivates today's generation; • Identify and prioritize new attitudes and behaviours that take into account the needs and mindsets of younger generations; • Create a step-by-step personalized action plan to favour effective recognition of younger-generation employees in the workplace. *APP* This workshop is based on an optimized practical approach that stimulates creative thinking based on active learning, self-assessment activities, demonstrations, individual exercises and proprietary tools combining neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), innovation and creativity. The workshop is 100% participative, interactive, fun and sometimes disruptive. *WHO* • Leaders, managers and key influencers who want to understand what it takes to motivate younger generations with effective recognition. • Employees at any level who want to gain recognition skills to help themselves and younger workers with their professional development. • Employers who want to give their employees a great learning opportunity that will contribute to the success of their organization. We're flexible. That means this workshop can be offered in English or French and can be customized for corporate groups and offered on the date of your choosing, in your office or in one of our campus locations. *ADD* 1) Registration fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments. 2) In the event we don’t have enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled and you will, of course, be reimbursed in full. *TR* Sonya Desautels & Virginie Bernal
Certified Corporate & Personal coaches (N.L.P.) | Transformational leaders Creative and dynamic entrepreneurs and co-founders of ENIGM group, Sonya and Virginie are known as passionate women of action with solutions to effect behavioural change. Their mission is to unite not only organizations with people, but people with their true inner selves. They cumulate a rich experience of over 40 years in strategic roles as entrepreneurs, business owners and high-level managers. Their clients benefit from their vast experience in organizations of every size, and their deep understanding of business and human challenges. Their professional mission is to bring enjoyment, simplicity and accessibility to the experience of behavioural change through a pragmatic, playful and innovative approach. And that's precisely what they're recognized for.

Les milléniaux et la reconnaissance de leur travail

CEPS 1027F

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workshop

Durée

*VID* *KEYB* Les conflits de générations n’ont rien de nouveau et on s’en accommode généralement assez bien. Mais quand il s’agit du milieu du travail, c’est une tout autre histoire. Aujourd’hui, la cohabitation multigénérationnelle est un réel enjeu pour les entreprises qui souhaitent motiver et fidéliser les nouvelles générations. Cet atelier a pour objectif de donner aux participants les clés et les outils qui les aideront à dépasser les clivages et à maintenir le bien-être organisationnel. N’est-ce pas Georges Bernard Shaw qui disait : «Le progrès est impossible sans changement et ceux qui ne peuvent pas changer leur esprit ne peuvent absolument rien changer». *CNT* L’atelier vous invite à : - Comprendre les enjeux clés actuels entre gestionnaires et nouvelles générations; - Concevoir un modèle relationnel idéal propre à chaque situation; - Se confronter de façon constructive aux différents points de vue des nouvelles générations; - Identifier et prioriser les différents comportements et attitudes spécifiques favorables à un savoir-être adapté; - Créer un outil concret et personnalisé de savoir-être qui favorisera l’application de la juste reconnaissance des générations. *APP* Cet atelier mettra en avant une approche novatrice et intuitive qui permettra aux participants de s’exprimer par le biais de jeux de perspective, d’outils uniques combinant la Programmation Neuro-Linguistique (PNL), l’innovation et la créativité. *WHO* - Tout gestionnaire ou futur gestionnaire soucieux de motiver et de fidéliser les nouvelles générations pour créer la relève et assurer la pérennité de l’entreprise. Puisque nous sommes flexibles, les ateliers peuvent être adaptés aux besoins des entreprises. Ils sont offerts à la date de votre choix, dans vos bureaux ou sur un de nos campus. *ADD* 1) Les frais d’inscription incluent le matériel de formation, le dîner et les rafraîchissements. 2) Si nous n’avons pas assez des participants, l’atelier sera annulé, mais vous serez bien entendu entièrement remboursés. *TR* Sonya Desautels et Virginie Bernal
Coaches corporatives et personnelles certifiées (PNL)
Leaders transformationnelles
Cofondatrices du groupe ENIGM, Sonya et Virginie sont des entrepreneures créatives et dynamiques reconnues pour leur passion dans la recherche de solutions efficaces qui favorisent les changements des comportements humains. Elles se sont donné comme mission de non seulement rapprocher les organisations de leurs employés, mais aussi l’employé à lui-même. Ensemble, elles cumulent plus de 40 ans d’expérience dans des rôles stratégiques d’entrepreneures et de gestionnaires de haut niveau dans les organisations de toutes tailles qu’elles mettent au profit des clients qui veulent mieux comprendre leurs défis professionnels et humains. Grâce à leur approche novatrice, elles rendent l’expérience du changement de comportements agréable, simple et accessible, au grand bonheur de tous.

Maximize your power of influence

CEPS 1029E

Type

workshop

Duration

*VID* *KEYB* Do you have the impact you need at work? Do you know how to develop something as intangible as influence? In this workshop, you will develop your power to persuade, your ability to negotiate and your capacity to build allies, all of which will increase your influence. That is the essence of leadership. Whatever the role you play in your organization, Sophie Lemieux will help you come out of this workshop with concrete skills to position yourself, express your opinion strategically and rally people so you can build better business relationships and increase your overall success. *CNT* This workshop will empower you to: • Explore the concepts of personality, behaviour and power; • Identify and understand political games and the role of different actors in your workplace; • Learn to position yourself to gain credibility and practice addressing your point of view to build commitment; • Assess your strengths and weaknesses and understand emotional intelligence concepts; • Develop concrete strategies to increase your influence in hierarchical relationships and other business relationships; • Discover ways to redefine an objective to positively rally people around an idea. *APP* This workshop is based on an optimized practical approach that mixes active learning, self-assessment activities, demonstrations and individual exercises. In short, you’ll learn by doing and sharing. *WHO* • Employees and managers seeking professional growth and success. • Entrepreneurs or freelancers wanting to increase their positive impact with their business relationships. • Employers who want to give their employees a great learning opportunity that will contribute to the success of their organization. We're flexible. That means workshops can be customized for corporate groups and offered on the date of your choosing, in your office or in one of our campus locations. *ADD* 1) Registration fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments. 2) In the event we don’t have enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled and you will, of course, be reimbursed in full. *TR* [IMAGE_C:/content/dam/cce/images/trainers/Sophie_Lemieux.jpg|Sophie Lemieux] Sophie Lemieux MBA | C.Adm | C.M.C. President of Solem Management, Sophie Lemieux is a member of the Chartered Administrators of Québec (C. Adm). She holds an MBA, a Certified Management Consultant title (C.M.C) and a Registered Corporate Coach title (RCC TM). She has over 15 years of experience in the management of multidisciplinary teams, project management, training & coaching and business development. Simply put, Sophie will help you amp up your game.

Creative Leadership

CEPS 1031E

Type

workshop

Duration

*VID* *KEYB* How can you be more productive? How can you innovate? Building a creativity process is more than ever a key skill required for every professional. It is not easy to gather a team and have them create and innovate. Not to worry, Sophie Lemieux can help. In this workshop, she'll give you strategies to stimulate your creativity and apply it in day-to-day managerial tasks. You will discover new powerful tools to bring the imagination of key team players even further than you could have imagined yourself. *CNT* This workshop will empower you to: • Learn today’s definition and standards of creativity and success; • Identify key factors and tools that impede creativity; • Practice and integrate proven methods to stimulate creativity in work-related0 situations; • Establish a daily creative routine to identify and apply personal strategies in the workplace. *APP* This workshop is based on an optimized practical approach that mixes active learning, self-assessment activities, demonstrations and individual exercises. In short, you’ll learn by doing and sharing. *WHO* • Managers. • Project managers. • Entrepreneurs who want to make an impact in their workplace. • Employers who want to give their employees a great learning opportunity that will contribute to the success of their organization. We're flexible. That means workshops can be customized for corporate groups and offered on the date of your choosing, in your office or in one of our campus locations. *ADD* 1) Registration fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments. 2) In the event we don’t have enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled and you will, of course, be reimbursed in full. *TR* [IMAGE_C:/content/dam/cce/images/trainers/Sophie_Lemieux.jpg|Sophie Lemieux] Sophie Lemieux MBA | C.Adm. |C.M.C. President of Solem Management, Sophie Lemieux is a member of the Chartered Administrators of Québec (C.Adm.). She holds an MBA, a Certified Management Consultant title (C.M.C) and a Registered Corporate Coach title (RCC TM). She has over 15 years of experience in the management of multidisciplinary teams, project management, training & coaching and business development. Sophie will bring your creativity to a new level.

Stimuler son intelligence sociale et émotionnelle

CEPS 1032F

Type

workshop

Durée

*VID* *KEYB* Outre les diplômes et les aptitudes techniques que les professionnels doivent posséder dans le marché actuel, l’importance de l’intelligence émotionnelle et sociale est de plus en plus reconnue. La maîtrise des émotions et la perception des signes sociaux ont une incidence importante sur le climat d’une entreprise, sur sa productivité et sur son rendement général. L’atelier propose des stratégies simples, pratiques et efficaces qui permettent aux professionnels de sillonner les eaux des relations en milieu de travail. *CNT* Au cours de la formation, les participants effectueront les tâches suivantes : • comprendre les éléments théoriques et pratiques qui composent l’intelligence sociale et émotionnelle; • comprendre l’incidence de l’intelligence sociale et émotionnelle, de la gestion du stress, des changements de comportements, des processus de communication et des relations interpersonnelles; • acquérir des stratégies pour stimuler l’intelligence sociale et émotionnelle; • établir un plan d’action sur l’intelligence sociale et émotionnelle pour les professionnels. *APP* Méthode pratique optimisée étayée de différentes stratégies pédagogiques fondées sur l’apprentissage par l’action, les démonstrations et les exercices. *WHO* • Les employés désireux de gravir les échelons de leur carrière professionnelle. • Toute personne ayant des difficultés avec ses propres émotions ou des difficultés à gérer les émotions de ses collègues. • Les employeurs désireux d’offrir à leurs employés une excellente occasion d’apprentissage qui fera une bonne différence dans leur efficacité au travail. La formation peut être adaptée pour un groupe de participants issus d’une même entreprise. *ADD* 1) Les frais d'inscription comprennent le matériel de cours, le repas du midi et les pauses café. 2) Le séminaire pourrait être annulé si un nombre minimum de participants n'est pas atteint. Si tel est le cas, les participants seront remboursés en totalité. *TR* [IMAGE_C:/content/dam/cce/images/trainers/Kathryn_Peterson.jpg|Kathryn Peterson] Kathryn Peterson Think on your feet® | Skilled Presenter™ | HBDI®| PassionWorks™ Mme Kathryn Peterson, reconnue comme dynamique pendant les activités de formation, les conférences et les séances de coaching, se spécialise dans les domaines de la communication, des aptitudes de présentation et de gestion du stress et des personnalités difficiles. Elle possède de nombreuses années d’expérience comme conseillère auprès des personnes et des groupes issus de différents milieux et secteurs. Elle a publié son propre livre intitulé OSER avec ceux qui nous compliquent la vie. « Habituellement, mes séances de formation et de coaching permettent aux personnes d’être enthousiastes et de s’engager plus que jamais auprès de leurs organismes. »

BYOBP : Bring your own business problem (offert en français)

CEPS 1058F

Type

workshop

Durée

*VID* *KEYB* Les cours, séminaires et ateliers de formation dans le monde des affaires sont remplis de cadres ayant une méthodologie et une approche rigide. On se dit qu’il n’existerait qu’une seule manière de bien faire les choses. Et jusqu’à ce jour, ça fonctionnait la plupart du temps. Mais voilà, la vie évolue et se pourrait-il que nous soyons en mesure de revisiter notre manière d’aborder les défis? Durant cette formation, vous serez invités à prendre du recul, revoir vos défis/problèmes obstacles au travail et progresser vers la meilleure solution qui soit pour votre problème sans tenir compte du cadre ou de la méthodologie. Vous serez invités à comprendre vos défis professionnels avec un esprit en mode solution. Votre formateur pour l’atelier, Olivier Offman, se fera un plaisir de laisser de côté les cas classiques habituellement étudiés dans ce genre de formation et va plutôt se concentrer sur vos réels enjeux quotidiens. Ensemble, vous allez plonger dans un tout nouvel univers, complexe, nouveau mais surtout différent du cadre auquel vous pourriez être habitués. Vous allez participer à de riches échanges de groupe et utiliser la force de celui-ci pour établir des solutions durables et novatrices. À la fin de l’atelier, vous serez en mesure d’appliquer une nouvelle méthode de réflexion sur tous les nouveaux défis qui se présenteront à vous dans le cadre de votre travail. *CNT* L’atelier vous invite à : • Comprendre et intégrer une structure de pensée de résolution de problèmes très puissante, les cercles vertueux de Simon Sinek (Pourquoi, Comment et Quoi); • Résoudre vos problématiques d’affaires en mode collaboratif; • Participer à la résolution des problématiques des autres participant(e)s et d’en voir les bénéfices sur vos propres pratiques; • Reproduire immédiatement ces principes dans votre milieu de travail. *APP* Cet atelier est fondé sur une approche pratique optimisée qui comprend des volets d’apprentissage actif, des activités d’auto-évaluation, des démonstrations et des exercices individuels. Vous aurez donc l’occasion d’approfondir vos connaissances en participant activement à l’atelier et en contribuant aux échanges. *WHO* • Travailleurs autonomes • Gestionnaires d’employés • Employeurs qui désirent offrir à leurs employés une excellente occasion d’apprentissage pour contribuer au succès de l’organisation Puisque nous sommes flexibles, les ateliers peuvent être adaptés aux besoins des entreprises. Ils sont offerts à la date de votre choix, dans vos bureaux ou sur un de nos campus. *ADD* 1) Les frais d’inscription incluent le matériel de formation, le dîner et les rafraîchissements. 2) Si nous n’avons pas assez des participants, l’atelier sera annulé, mais vous serez bien entendu entièrement remboursés. *TR* Olivier Offman, MBA Olivier adore sortir de sa zone de confort. Au fil des ans, il a travaillé dans de nombreuses industries, principalement dans le secteur de l’accélération technologique. En 1998, il a participé activement à l'organisation de la Coupe du Monde de Soccer, il a créé le plus important salon de tourisme de la France, il a participé aux trois premières éditions de C2 Montréal en tant que Directeur des ventes et du B2B, il a conseillé de nombreuses entreprises des secteurs événementiels et technologiques en stratégie et développement d'affaires telles Mosaic marketing, Bob l'agence, e-180, Nodily et GroupeM et ce n’est pas tout. C’est aussi un entrepreneur et fondateur de Yulism, une agence spécialisée dans l’orchestration de rencontres d’affaires. Pour son parcours professionnel complet, rendez-vous au https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-offman

How to transition from team member to team leader

CEPS 1073E

Type

workshop

Duration

14h

*VID* *KEYB* If it were easy to be an effective manager or supervisor, bookstores would have an awful lot of empty shelves. The truth is, it's an acquired skill, something you learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals like Sophie Lemieux and Kathryn Peterson. In their two-day workshop, you'll learn the conceptual and personal abilities you need to influence and lead individual employees and teams. You'll improve your self-awareness, active listening, communication and assertiveness—four vital keys to success. Most of all, you'll leave the workshop with greater enthusiasm and the confidence you need to improve your performance as a supervisor or a manager. Ready for the challenge? *CNT* This 2-Day workshop will empower you to: • Develop your managerial skills; • Learn concrete methodology to boost performance and motivation in your teams; • Acquire the skill set and plans of action you need to become a better supervisor; • Practice self awareness and active listening. *APP* This workshop is based on an optimized practical approach that mixes active learning, self-assessment activities, demonstrations and individual exercises. In short, you’ll learn by doing and sharing. *WHO* • Employees who want to further their careers. • Employees that will soon be promoted to a management position within an organization. • Entrepreneurs who want to better manage employees. • Managers who want to improve their skills. • Employers who want to give their employees a great learning opportunity that will contribute to the success of their organization. We're flexible. That means workshops can be customized for corporate groups and offered on the date of your choosing, in your office or in one of our campus locations. *ADD* 1) This is a 2-Day workshop 2) Registration fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments. 3) In the event we don’t have enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled and you will, of course, be reimbursed in full. *TR* [IMAGE_C:/content/dam/cce/images/trainers/Sophie_Lemieux.jpg|Sophie Lemieux] Sophie Lemieux, MBA, C.Adm., C.M.C. Management Consultant and President of Solem Management, Sophie is a member of the Chartered Administrators of Quebec. She holds an MBA, as well as C.M.C. (Certified Management Consultant) and an RCCTM (Registered Corporate CoachTM ) titles. She has more than 15 years of experience in management (coaching, management of multidisciplinary teams, project management, training and business development). Her leadership style is focused on positivism, dynamism, active listening, healthy stress management and adaptability. Sophie is perfectly bilingual, extremely well organized, focusing on value-added processes and she loves new challenges. *TR* [IMAGE_C:/content/dam/cce/images/trainers/Kathryn_Peterson.jpg|Kathryn Peterson] Kathryn Peterson, Adm. A. Kathryn Peterson holds a B.A. in psycho education and has 14 years of experience working as a counselor with individuals and groups dealing with drug and alcohol addiction, gambling and homelessness. She is accredited to facilitate and distribute four internationally acclaimed training programs: Think On Your Feet®, Skilled Presenter™, HBDI® and Spark Engagement!™. As a trainer, coach and keynote speaker for the last nine years, Kathryn’s topics are communication and presentation skills, stress management, difficult personalities and emotional intelligence. Kathryn has facilitated hundreds of workshops in Canada, the United States and Europe in French and English.

D’employé à gestionnaire : réussir cette transition

CEPS 1073F

Type

workshop

Durée

14h

*VID* *KEYB* Le passage d’employé à gestionnaire est un processus qui se prépare et qui s’apprend. Sophie Lemieux et Kathryn Peterson sont toutes indiquées pour cette noble tâche. Durant cette formation de 2 jours, vous allez explorer et comprendre quelles sont les habiletés nécessaires pour diriger des équipes de travail et atteindre les objectifs fixés par votre organisation. Ce sera l’occasion idéale pour prendre conscience de vos acquis et des compétences à développer, d’apprendre des techniques d’écoute active, d’améliorer vos habiletés à communiquer et votre confiance en vous. Mais avant tout, vous ressortirez de cet atelier avec l’aplomb et l’enthousiasme nécessaire à l’accomplissement de vos taches en tant que superviseur. *CNT* L’atelier vous invite à : • Développer vos habiletés managériales; • Apprendre des méthodes concrètes et éprouvées pour stimuler la motivation et le désir de performer des membres de votre équipe; • Acquérir les compétences nécessaires pour devenir un bon gestionnaire; • Mettre en place des plan stratégiques pour diriger vos équipes avec brio; • Prendre part à des exercices visant à approfondir la connaissance de soi et à accroître la qualité de votre écoute. *APP* Cet atelier sera présenté sous la forme de discussions, de partage d’outils et de mise en pratique en sous- groupes avec rétroactions et conseils pour éviter les écueils les plus fréquents. *WHO* • Les employés qui visent une croissance professionnelle; • Les entrepreneurs qui cherchent des outils pour mieux gérer leurs employés; • Les gestionnaires déjà établis qui cherchent à développer des nouvelles compétences; • Les employeurs qui désirent offrir à leurs employés une expérience d’apprentissage unique et qui désirent contribuer au succès de leur organisation. Puisque nous sommes flexibles, les ateliers peuvent être adaptés aux besoins des entreprises. Ils sont offerts à la date de votre choix, dans vos bureaux ou sur un de nos campus. *ADD* 1) Les frais d’inscription incluent le matériel de formation, le dîner et les rafraîchissements. 2) Si nous n’avons pas assez des participants, l’atelier sera annulé, mais vous serez bien entendu entièrement remboursés. *TR* Sophie Lemieux MBA | C.M.C. | Adm. A Sophie Lemieux est présidente de Gestion Solem et membre de l’Ordre des administrateurs agréés du Québec (Adm. A). Elle détient un MBA en plus d’être conseillère en management certifiée (C.M.C) et experte du coaching corporatif (RCC TM). Elle a plus de 15 ans d’expérience en gestion d’équipes multidisciplinaires, formation, encadrement, développement des affaires et gestion de projet. Bref, Sophie vous aidera à passer au niveau supérieur. Kathryn Peterson Think on your feet® | Skilled Presenter™ | HBDI®| PassionWorks™ Reconnue pour son dynamisme dans les activités de formation, conférences et séances de coaching, Kathryn Peterson est experte en communication et gestion du stress. Elle a plusieurs années d’expérience à titre de conseillère auprès d’individus et groupes dans divers domaines. Elle a entre autres écrit et publié un livre qui a obtenu beaucoup de succès : OSER avec ceux qui nous compliquent la vie. Vous voulez être plus résilients ? Si c’est le cas, cet atelier est pour vous.

Cyber Security in the Workplace

CEPS 1075E

Type

workshop

Duration

14h

*VID* *KEYB* You've just been hacked. Your customers and partners are panicking. Your stock value has plunged. Now what? Relax. This was just a test, a critical test you have to be ready for. And you will, by completing this in-depth, two-day workshop on cyber security led by industry professional Adam Cohen. In it, you'll learn the most important cyber & physical security concepts that have become the Achilles heel of organizations in the 21st century. You'll gain hands-on experience with the specific tools and methods that can help you protect your organization from cyber threats and you'll learn how to use those vulnerabilities to your advantage. *CNT* This workshop will empower you to: • Understand the fundamentals of Business Intelligence (BI), data protection, fraud prevention and competitive intelligence; • Develop research methods via deep web analysis, cyber security, physical and human intelligence (HUMINT), reputation management and business resilience; • Learn how to conduct open-source verifications (OSINT) on employees, contractors and business partners with access to sensitive areas/information and/or critical infrastructure; • Plan, prepare and properly test Business Recovery (BR) plans; • Conduct risk and threat analyses and onsite penetration-testing on all levels; • Prepare tailored “site-specific” security playbooks and essential site-protection paradigms and protocols. *APP* This workshop is based on an optimized practical approach where you can test and practice skills using real-life scenarios to ensure an authentic, hands-on learning experience. *WHO* • CPAs, CAs, CMAs, IT and HR professionals, web managers and CEOs who must ensure the highest degree of cyber security in their workplace. • Employees at any level of an organization who want to learn more about cyber security. • Employers who want to give their employees a great learning opportunity that will contribute to the success of their organization. We're flexible. That means workshops can be customized for corporate groups and offered on the date of your choosing, in your office or in one of our campus locations. *ADD* 1) Registration fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments. 2) In the event we don’t have enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled and you will, of course, be reimbursed in full. *TR* Adam Cohen Since 2007, Adam Cohen has been the founder and CEO of a Montreal-based security consulting firm serving a diverse client base including financial institutions, private companies, educational establishments, charitable organizations and places of worship across Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. Adam’s expertise lies in threat assessments, development and implementation of emergency protocols and hands-on preparedness training. Adam has over 20 years of industry experience from both an operational and oversight perspective. In 2015, Adam accepted the “Man of the Year” award from the Montreal Police Intelligence Department for his contribution to the National Lockdown Project and his volunteer work with communities at risk across Canada. Adam holds the Security Consulting, Investigations and Security Guarding permits from Quebec’s Bureau de la Sécurité Privée (BSP).

Sécurité informatique - Les meilleures pratiques

CEPS 1076F

Type

workshop

Durée

*VID* *KEYB* Les technologies font désormais partie intégrante de notre vie personnelle et professionnelle. Qu’on les aime, qu’on les adore ou qu’on les déteste, ce n’est plus une question de choix, elles sont là et nous en dépendons. Mais quand il est question de sécuriser nos données, on se sent souvent bien démunis. C’est pour cela que Frédérick Boivin propose cet atelier qui nous aide à mieux comprendre et évaluer les risques que représentent les techniques actuellement utilisées et à faire la lumière sur les bonnes pratiques pour protéger l’intégrité et la confidentialité de nos données informatiques.. *CNT* L’atelier vous invite à : - Reconnaître différents types de cyber attaques et vous en protéger; - Développer des méthodes de protection physique de l’information (poste de travail, disque dur, réseaux sans fil, etc.); - Effectuer une vigie de piratage informatique; - Explorer l’espionnage industriel; - Découvrir des logiciels de protection; - Apprendre à créer des mots de passe sécuritaires *APP* Cet atelier sera présenté en deux temps : une partie théorique mettra en lumière les différents types d’attaques possibles et une partie plus pratique enseignera aux participants comment se protéger contre ces attaques. *WHO* • Directeurs et responsables des opérations ; • Tout employé qui utilise régulièrement les Technologies de l’information (TI) dans le cadre de ses fonctions. Puisque nous sommes flexibles, les ateliers peuvent être adaptés aux besoins des entreprises. Ils sont offerts à la date de votre choix, dans vos bureaux ou sur un de nos campus. *ADD* 1) Les frais d’inscription incluent le matériel de formation, le dîner et les rafraîchissements. 2) Si nous n’avons pas assez des participants, l’atelier sera annulé, mais vous serez bien entendu entièrement remboursés. *TR* Adam Cohen Adam Cohen est, depuis 2007, le président et fondateur d’une firme de consultation privée en sécurité informatique auprès de compagnies œuvrant dans les secteurs financiers, de l’éducation, des organisations sans but lucratif et ce, partout au Canada et en Afrique subsaharienne. L’expertise d’Adam est vaste : évaluation des risques, développement et implantation de protocoles d’urgence et création d’activités pratiques pour se préparer aux éventuelles menaces informatiques. Adam s’occupe également de la sécurité et des investigations officielles du Bureau de la Sécurité Privée (BSP). Avec une expertise de plus de 20 ans dans le milieu, Adam a donc une expérience pratique et théorique dans le secteur de la sécurité informatique.

Best practices in IT Security

CEPS 1077E

Type

workshop

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*VID* *KEYB* Last year, there were over 9.7 billion (that's right, Billion) computer data breaches. And the number is rising at an alarming rate. If you don't want to end up a statistic, there are concrete steps you can take, like this workshop, led by security expert Frédérick Boivin. In one day, you'll gain the understanding, tools and methods you need to bolster your IT security at home and work, reducing your chances of falling prey to hacking, phishing scams and other security threats. Want to stay safe? This is a great way to start. *CNT* This workshop will empower you to: • Understand the physical side of IT security: work stations, hard drives, wireless networks, etc.; • Gain essential skills to better anticipate and prevent hacking; • Learn the fundamentals of social engineering and industrial espionage; • Familiarize yourself with the latest security software; • Create safer, more sophisticated password protocols. *APP* This workshop is based on an optimized practical approach that mixes theory with active learning, featuring real-world, hands-on exercises and scenarios to help you develop your IT security skills. In short, you’ll learn by doing and sharing. *WHO* • IT professionals, web managers, entrepreneurs or anyone who wants to ensure the security of their computer interactions. • Employees at any level of an organization want to learn more about IT security. • Employers who want to give their employees a great learning opportunity that will contribute to the success of their organization. We're flexible. That means workshops can be customized for corporate groups and offered on the date of your choosing, in your office or in one of our campus locations. *ADD* 1) Registration fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments. 2) In the event we don’t have enough participants, the workshop will be cancelled and you will, of course, be reimbursed in full. *TR* Adam Cohen Since 2007, Adam Cohen has been the founder and CEO of a Montreal-based security consulting firm serving a diverse client base including financial institutions, private companies, educational establishments, charitable organizations and places of worship across Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa. Adam’s expertise lies in threat assessments, development and implementation of emergency protocols and hands-on preparedness training. Adam has over 20 years of industry experience from both an operational and oversight perspective. In 2015, Adam accepted the “Man of the Year” award from the Montreal Police Intelligence Department for his contribution to the National Lockdown Project and his volunteer work with communities at risk across Canada. Adam holds the Security Consulting, Investigations and Security Guarding permits from Quebec’s Bureau de la Sécurité Privée (BSP).

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