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EVENT REMINDER: TECH HORIZONS EXECUTIVE FORUM

Time is running out to register for this year’s?Tech Horizons Executive Forum , brought to you by the University of Waterloo and hosted by CIBC, happening November 26 in Toronto. The event is less than one month away and there are only 50 tickets left.

The Forum is not your typical industry conference. It's designed to help senior leaders stay on top of the latest technology trends and provide actionable insights that have direct applications on your business strategy.

We're bringing together some of the most brilliant minds in technology and business to explore ground-breaking ideas that will shape our future.Don’t miss this opportunity to give your organization a competitive advantage —?register now!

View the agenda and get your ticket.

SECURE TICKET FOR ONTARIO ECONOMIC SUMMIT

We’re pleased to share that the University of Waterloo is a proud partner of this year’s Ontario Economic Summit, brought to you by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from November 20 to 21.

This year’s focus on Future-Proofing Ontario: Building an Inclusive, Sustainable Economy, will feature engaging keynote speeches, interactive sessions, expert panel discussions, and the return of the OCC’s Policy Debate Series.

As we stand on the brink of a new technology era, the closing panel at OES2024 will explore ‘AI-Powered Growth: Opportunity for Emerging Technology’. Panelists, including the University of Waterloo’s, Dr. Jo?l Blit, will highlight the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in driving Ontario’s economic growth and innovation.Are you ready to Future-Proof Ontario? Seize the opportunity to elevate your public policy expertise, connect with industry leaders, and elevate your business.?

Learn more and register now.

EXPANDED ED2GO OFFERINGS?

Advance your career with WatSPEED’s newly expanded ed2go offerings!Now all available in a fully flexible, self-paced format, our ed2go programs let you learn on your own schedule.

Dive into high-demand areas like AI, cybersecurity, and programming, or choose from a range of practical courses designed for today’s workforce needs.With 12 certificate options, including Business Essentials, Customer Service, and Computer Hardware and Networking,

WatSPEED’s self-paced courses empower learners who prefer independent, on-demand study. Start whenever you're ready—learn at your own pace, anytime.

View ed2go offerings.

FINAL COHORT OF CAREER ACCELERATOR PROGRAMS

Secure coding and digital transformation skills are in high demand.We can help you meet that demand! Gain job-ready skills and transform your career going into the new year with our Career Accelerator Programs. Both the Secure Coding and Digital Transformation programs begin on November 18.?

Subsidies and flexible learning paths are available?— don't miss out on this limited time offer as this is the final cohort of the program.?

Learn more at our upcoming info sessions:?

Digital Transformation info session: November 12 at noon

Secure Coding info session: November 14 at noon

We hope to see you there!

Learn more about the program.

UPCOMING COURSES

Choose from online courses and certificate programs in leadership , supervision , project management , health care , and?technology . ? Check out the list below for?online courses that are running until the end of the year,?including the start date of each course. Be sure to register early; seats are limited for most courses. ? To view WatSPEED's full course schedule, please visit our website . Leadership and Supervision

• Understanding Human Behaviour (November 5 | One day)
• Delegating for Dynamic Results (November 7 | ?One day)
• Essential Skills for New and Potential Supervisors (November 11 | One day)
• Team Building and Team Dimensions (November 13 | One day)
• Hiring and Retaining Staff ?(November 15 | One day)
• Coaching for Success (November 18 | One day)
• Understanding your Agile EQ ?(November 21 | One day)
• The Art of Negotiation (November 22 | One day)
• Leading People to Effectiveness (November 26 | One day)?
• Performance Management and Development (November 28 | One day)
• Strategic and Business Planning (December 2 | One day)
• Meetings Mean Business (December 4 | One day)
• Managing the Opportunities Provided by Conflict (December 6 | One day)
• Planning and Organizing Work (December 10 | One day)
• Time Management for Modern Hybrid Work (December 12 | One day)
• Leading Change for Team Leaders (December 16 | One day)
• Supervisory Communication Skills (December 18 | One day)
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making?for Leaders (December 20 | One day)

Project Management

• Project Management Applied Tools and Techniques (November 25 | Three days)
• People Skills: The Secret Behind Project Success (December 2 | Two?days)
• Managing Stakeholder Expectations (December 4 | One day)
• Change Enablement: Realization of Project Value (December 9 | One day)
• Foundations of Adaptive Project Delivery: Agile Hands-On (December 12 | Two days)
• Advanced Project Monitoring and Control (December 16 | Three days)

Technology

• Career Accelerator Program: Digital Transformation (November 18 | 16 weeks)
• Career Accelerator Program: Secure Coding (November 18 | 16?weeks)
• Operationalizing Generative AI: Executive Insights and Applications (December 4 | In-person, One?day)

Health Care

• Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy (November 4 | 12?weeks)

View a full list of our programs and courses.