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SUMMARY:Academy UP: SQL Foundations (1/4)
DESCRIPTION:Excited to share that we’re launching a new certification program in SQL in January! Led by Vishwa Patel\, this program offers you the chance to learn the basics of SQL and get hands-on experience. \nThis free certification program is offered through ShiftKey Academy Up\, generously supported by Cognizant. \n📅 Dates: January 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 134\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: http://bit.ly/4iIQluo \nNote: Attendance is required for all sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-sql-foundations
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification,Skills Development
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SUMMARY:Academy UP: SQL Foundations (2/4)
DESCRIPTION:Excited to share that we’re launching a new certification program in SQL in January! Led by Vishwa Patel\, this program offers you the chance to learn the basics of SQL and get hands-on experience. \nThis free certification program is offered through ShiftKey Academy Up\, generously supported by Cognizant. \n📅 Dates: January 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 134\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: http://bit.ly/4iIQluo \nNote: Attendance is required for all sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-sql-foundations-2-4
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification,Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250116T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T122554
CREATED:20241026T035553Z
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UID:99796-1737052200-1737055800@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Workshop: Cybersecurity in Networks
DESCRIPTION:This workshop dives into the fundamentals of how networks operate\, their importance in cybersecurity\, and explores best practices for securing networks from potential threats. You’ll gain hands-on experience through a live demo\, and have the opportunity to interface with a network switch yourself. By the end of the session\, you will understand why it’s crucial to secure network infrastructure\, learn practical techniques to enhance network security\, and get resources to further your learning in the cybersecurity field.\n\n\n\n\n📅 Date: January 16th\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 6:30PM-7:30PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 134\n✍️ Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e3ftEFaR
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/workshop-cybersecurity
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260620T122554
CREATED:20250115T235439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T001751Z
UID:100329-1737392400-1737396000@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:GGJ Workshop: D&D Game Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Most video games have a story: not only Role-playing games. In this workshop\, we will approach story building and game design to maximize engagement for players\, and simplify the design of a video game’s mechanics. To do this\, Professor Carla Heggie and Dr. Christian Blouin will draw from experience designing and playing table-top role playing games. They will also approach this from a player’s perspective\, especially on how player finding gamey loopholes can break immersion. Unlike a tabletop game where players aren’t trying to break a game\, the rules are really different for a video game.  \n📅 Date: January 20\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 430\n✍️ Register Here: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events\n\nPlease note: This workshop is available to everyone\, whether they have signed up for Global Game Jam or not! If you haven’t signed up for the Jam but you want to\, follow this link: https://bit.ly/40b5QTt
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ggj-workshop-game-design
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250120T193000
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SUMMARY:ShiftKey Build: Pitch Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen your pitch\, practice\, and enjoy free pizza at our Build Pitch Day workshop on January 20th\, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Mona Campbell Room 1108! We’ll kick off the evening with a brief workshop\, led by public speaking expert\, Jason Turner\, to help you refine your pitch. Afterwards\, you’ll have a relaxed practice session where you can present\, get feedback\, and cheer each other on. Whether you’re ready to pitch or just want to learn and enjoy some pizza\, everyone’s welcome. Come level up your startup ideas with us! \n📅 Date: January 20\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:00PM-7:30PM\n📌 Location: Mona Campbell 1108\n✍️ Register Here: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/shiftkey-build-pitch-workshop
LOCATION:Mona Campbell Building\, 1459 Lemarchant Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 3P8
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250120T200000
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SUMMARY:Academy UP: SQL Foundations (3/4)
DESCRIPTION:Excited to share that we’re launching a new certification program in SQL in January! Led by Vishwa Patel\, this program offers you the chance to learn the basics of SQL and get hands-on experience. \nThis free certification program is offered through ShiftKey Academy Up\, generously supported by Cognizant. \n📅 Dates: January 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 134\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: http://bit.ly/4iIQluo \nNote: Attendance is required for all sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-sql-foundations-3-4
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification,Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250121T183000
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UID:100331-1737478800-1737484200@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:GGJ Workshop: Figures in Motion
DESCRIPTION:In this beginner figure drawing workshop\, learn how to capture gestures\, still poses\, and movement. With step-by-step direction from Artist Sage Sidley\, participants will learn how to sketch the human form from a live figure model (in fun costumes). This workshop will help Game Jam contestants draw accurate renderings of figures for character development. \n📅 Date: January 21\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 430\n✍️ Register Here: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events\n\nPlease note: This workshop is available to everyone\, whether they have signed up for Global Game Jam or not! If you haven’t signed up for the Jam but you want to\, follow this link: https://bit.ly/40b5QTt
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ggj-workshop-figures-in-motion
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250122T183000
DTSTAMP:20260620T122554
CREATED:20250115T235944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T235944Z
UID:100333-1737565200-1737570600@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:GGJ Workshop: Jamming with Unreal Engine 5
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will be guided on some of the main components you need to understand to make a game in Unreal Engine 5 in the context of a game jam. How to set up a level\, what is a game mode\, what is a player controller\, how to work with blueprints (especially in a team context)\, how to work with materials\, how to make UI components\, and more! We will be explore the basics of the engine and understand why things are designed the way they are because it can be a bit confusing to get into for the first time. Game Developer\, Rose Dufresne\, understands that a lot of tutorials try to cover everything (e.g. lumen\, Niagara\, nanites… what even are these\, and do we really even need this information to make a silly game?). They can come off as overwhelming and much of the knowledge can get lost quite quickly. So\, she wants to present you with information that will hopefully stick with you from one game jam to another! \n📅 Date: January 22\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM\n📌 Location: Virtual (Teams link will be sent out)\n✍️ Register Here: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events\n\nPlease note: This workshop is available to everyone\, whether they have signed up for Global Game Jam or not! If you haven’t signed up for the Jam but you want to\, follow this link: https://bit.ly/40b5QTt
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ggj-workshop-unreal-5
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Skills Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250123T183000
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CREATED:20250116T000329Z
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UID:100337-1737651600-1737657000@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:GGJ Workshop: Virtual Reality with Unreal Engine 5
DESCRIPTION:Get started on setting up VR in Unreal Engine and designing your game with VR-specific interactions to immerse your players into your worlds. Your workshop leader will be Pedram Safari\, many-time Game Jam winner and developer at local game studio\, Maritime Digital Art & Design.  \n📅 Date: January 23\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:00PM-6:30PM\n📌 Location: Mona Campbell\, Room 1201 (Hybrid: Teams link will be sent out)\n✍️ Register Here: https://bit.ly/shiftkey-events\n\nPlease note: This workshop is available to everyone\, whether they have signed up for Global Game Jam or not! If you haven’t signed up for the Jam but you want to\, follow this link: https://bit.ly/40b5QTt
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/ggj-workshop-virtual-reality
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Skills Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250127T200000
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UID:100253-1738000800-1738008000@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Academy UP: SQL Foundations (4/4)
DESCRIPTION:Excited to share that we’re launching a new certification program in SQL in January! Led by Vishwa Patel\, this program offers you the chance to learn the basics of SQL and get hands-on experience. \nThis free certification program is offered through ShiftKey Academy Up\, generously supported by Cognizant. \n📅 Dates: January 6th\, 13th\, 20th\, and 27th\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM\n📌 Location: Goldberg Computer Science Building\, Room 134\n💰 Cost: FREE! \nRegister now: http://bit.ly/4iIQluo \nNote: Attendance is required for all sessions to earn certification\, as well as successful completion of assessment.
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/academy-up-sql-foundations-4-4
LOCATION:Goldberg Computer Science Building\, 6050 University Avenue\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Certification,Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260620T122554
CREATED:20241217T043314Z
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UID:100243-1738173600-1738177200@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Prompt Engineering
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event is now virtual due to the weather forecast for January 29th.\n\nDive into the world of prompt engineering in this beginner-friendly workshop with ShiftKey’s Tobi Onibudo! We’ll explore key techniques for crafting effective prompts that shape AI responses and discuss the evolving future of this critical skill. Whether you’re new to prompt engineering or eager to learn how it’s driving advancements in AI\, this session offers the perfect introduction to techniques and trends shaping tomorrow’s AI interactions. Sign Up Here: https://lnkd.in/e3ftEFaR\n\n📅 Date: January 29th\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 6:00PM to 7:00PM\n📌 Location: Virtual
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/prompt-engineering
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250130T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T122554
CREATED:20241203T002141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T175206Z
UID:100156-1738258200-1738265400@shiftkeylabs.ca
SUMMARY:Agile/Scrum Workshop
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: This event is now virtual due to the weather forecast for January 30th. \nOn January 30th\, come to our Scrum/Agile Workshop with Brenda Fay! In this two-hour session\, we will discuss what Agile and Scrum mean in today’s technology environment. Specifically\, we will discuss: \n\nWhat Agile means and how it can benefit you both as a student and at work\nHow Scrum works and how to use it\n\nSign up Here: linktr.ee/shiftkeylabs \n\n\n📅 Date: January 30th\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 5:30PM to 7:30PM\n📌 Location:Virtual
URL:https://shiftkeylabs.ca/event/agile-and-scrum-workshop
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Skills Development
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