The fall semester is soon ending, but the beginning of this semester saw the ShiftKey Labs team hard at work to bring the 2025 Tech Industry Fair to life. This event brought together companies and organizations from across Canada to showcase the potential of the tech industry and to help students launch their careers.

The fair, which has been taking place since 2023, has brought together new ways to engage students with the industry, including workshops and networking opportunities. Students could also connect with some of the top employers in tech, such as Cognizant, Bell Aliant, CGI, NS Health, and the Canadian Government.

ShiftKey Ambassadors Eyram Amedzor, a Master’s of Computer Science student, and Maggie Brown, a 2nd year Computer Science student, worked with ShiftKey’s Industry Engagement & Career Development Manager, Kewoba Carter, to develop the event. This was Amedzor’s second time supporting it.

As Ambassadors, Amedzor and Brown were instrumental in the event’s design, and contacted and supported employers and student volunteers, while working with the rest of the ShiftKey Team and Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science.

Recognizing the changing job market, the team came up with multiple ideas to support students in developing their soft skills. “We looked at ways we could deliver value to students beyond the traditional job fair,” Amedzor says.

A Chance to Develop Networking Skills

One of these ways was ShiftKey’s Peer-2-Peer Mixer, which happened two weeks before the fair. This event was designed to give students an opportunity to practice their networking skills in a safe environment.

Brown, who hosted the mixer, noticed firsthand how student volunteers and participants used their soft skills knowledge to interact with employers. Compared to the two previous fairs, more students this year made more meaningful connections than just inquiring about jobs. “I think that networking foundation really changed this year,” she says. “And made it more successful for everyone involved.”

The change was clearly noticeable to industry professionals, such as Trihedral, the company behind SCADA software VTScada.

“The response we received from companies regarding the event was overwhelmingly positive. All of us, especially in the morning, were kept talking to students as they came by. A lot of them were really interested in what we’re doing and had good questions for us. I think we all had a lot of good interactions with the students,” says Andrew McKim, Trihedral’s Lead Developer.

Similarly, Agastya Sharma, the Communications Specialist for DeepSense, an AI and ocean tech organization, noticed the same trend.

“I probably talked to hundreds of students, but it was very refreshing to meet so many passionate people,” he says. “It was great to meet so many students who want to join the workforce. It is always inspiring to see so many folks who want to make the most out of their education.”

Insights into How to Stand Out in the Job Market

Many companies at the fair stress that continuing to build functional soft skills and tailoring resumes will lead to students successfully finding jobs.

To work at DeepSense, for example, students should demonstrate their knowledge in AI, machine learning, or other coding skills. “If you want to stand out, it would be beneficial to show us you can complete research projects. Do projects on Kaggle so it gives you a solid foundation in AI/ML and also develop your science communication skills,” Sharma says.

Completing projects or challenging coursework is also what Trihedral looks for in recent grads. Trihedral’s Chief Technology Officer, Devraj Sen, states that the company uses and develops new technology to solve complex issues, so enjoying challenges is crucial in getting hired.

“We are looking for people who are bright and who enjoy a challenge. It is challenging work. You’re not going to come in every day and know exactly what you have to do. It’s a lot like university research. You have to do your research. You have to re-learn a new technology. You have to develop it. You have to make it successful,” he says.

Working on events like these as an employee or a volunteer can help students make connections and boost their resumes. While working at the fair last year, Amedzor sparked up a conversation with one of the patrons. At the time, he didn’t know that the person he was speaking with was a Ubisoft employee. “I got to learn more about Ubisoft, and a few weeks later, we ended up going to Ubisoft…And then I also joined Ubisoft as a beta game tester,” he says.

To grab employers’ attention, Sen suggests that students “sell themselves” on their resumes. “What you do in your spare time, which relates to technology, and you can really draw attention to the employer saying that ‘OK, this sets the candidate apart from all the other resumes,’” he continues. “Students should want to showcase the strong foundation in computer science that they are learning from their program.”

Supporting Students Through ShiftKey Programming

Although students can tailor their resumes and network, finding a job can be difficult. For many, it can often feel isolating and frustrating when applications don’t turn into interviews and when interviews don’t turn into employment offers. However, building connections with industry partners in attendance can and will carry students far in their job searches.

“The job market is, especially for Computer Science, getting very competitive, and it’s getting really tough. I encourage all [students] to put their best foot forward,” Amedzor says and hopes that new post-secondary students take the opportunity to attend ShiftKey programming, like the career fair, to put themselves out there.

ShiftKey is well aware of the challenges that many students are facing in the job market. To support these students with soft skills, resume building, networking, and upskilling in tech, ShiftKey has a cohesive set of events and programming.

Through Industry Showcases, students can connect with industry professionals to not only understand what companies do but also how to stand out to them on their resumes. ShiftKey also partners with companies like Cognizant to give students a glimpse into the many ways they can use their tech experience in the field.

To build the necessary tech skills that many employers look for, students can upskill by taking an Academy UP course to earn a certificate in concepts like game development and cybersecurity, or one of the many workshops ShiftKey hosts throughout the year.

To learn more about and sign up for future events, students can click here.

When the Dal Capture the Flag Society (Dal CTF) got ratified earlier this year, co-presidents Conrado Boeira and Lauren Galbraith knew that a new world had opened up for them. For the past few years, the two had found students through a cybersecurity class in the Faculty of Computer Science to compete for Dalhousie. However, they wanted to do more.

“We agreed it was time for Dal to have its own CTF club so we can develop our skills and bring some of these great opportunities to other Dal students,” Galbraith says. “Since then, we’ve been competing in online CTFs as often as possible, keeping our skills sharp and trying to get more people interested in CTF.”

With the society’s ratification, the two had the perfect idea about how to debut their society: by creating a competition for students called Dal CTF 2025.

“We always kind of wanted to host a CTF, especially after we got to be a proper society,” explains Boeira. “A lot of big teams in CTFs host their own CTF just because you grow a lot as well from writing the questions. It gives you a more comprehensive perspective on how to solve the challenges as well.”

When the society asked ShiftKey for support in creating the event, ShiftKey Student Ambassador Aman Bhalla immediately recognized that it could benefit students. With multiple years of experience in cybersecurity, including teaching the Academy UP Practical Cybersecurity course, he found an opportunity to teach ShiftKey’s audience crucial skills that are useful in their future careers and their personal lives.

“In everyday life, when you’re developing, or even if you’re just using a cell phone or your laptop, you don’t really understand how much of your data gets exposed,” Bhalla explains. “[CTFs are] something that teaches the students “OK, these are the things that are easy threat vectors that people can exploit. So how can we be more secure?”

With the help of Bhalla and the ShiftKey team, the society landed on the theme “Escape the Game,” evoking the nostalgic feeling of playing retro games with a twist. To win the competition, teams didn’t just have to play the game; they had to escape it by solving challenges.

To introduce participants to the CTF, ShiftKey and the society hosted an introductory workshop on July 2nd. The workshop was a way for students to learn what CTFs are and how to use their cybersecurity skills to win the competition.

Bhalla noticed how other tech fields overshadow cybersecurity and wanted the workshops to introduce students to the world of CTFs and how these competitions can help increase skills needed in their future careers.

“A lot of students don’t usually get to [a high] level of cybersecurity, despite it being an essential topic. It does not gather that much awareness, like the fun stuff AI or cloud gets nowadays. So cybersecurity is just as essential as the other concepts,” Bhalla explains.

After the workshop, students had three days to prepare for the Dal CTF on July 5th, giving them time to continue honing their skills. The team quickly realized the workshop increased awareness and excitement across the region, as students from Nova Scotia and even the University of New Brunswick arrived to compete.

Micah Landry, who was on the winning team “We drove 4 hours for this comp,” made the trek from New Brunswick to compete.

“Integrating different skill sets and perspectives with my teammates made solving each challenge faster and more enjoyable than working alone,” says Landry. “Solving puzzles solo is fun, but it’s much more rewarding with others.”

Seeing students work together to complete challenges while building their cybersecurity skills was fulfilling for both ShiftKey and the Dal CTF society.

“This was like an introduction for beginners to explore the field because we have a lot of students [from ShiftKey] that are coming from, like, machine learning or AI, but they don’t get much of a chance to explore cybersecurity,” says Bhalla. “I feel like we got to see a wider base of people coming in and trying it out, and we see like the ShiftKey community is growing in general as well.”

“It was incredibly rewarding to witness that level of enthusiasm and success, and it significantly boosted interest in our society and cybersecurity as a whole,” Dhruvi Shah, the society’s treasurer, agrees.

Pulling off a successful event and winning the competition took time and effort. On both the society’s and the participants’ side, learning how to work together and communicate was key.

Reflecting on the event, Shah realized that the experience allowed her to focus on non-technical skills. As a board member, she had to create graphics, post on social media, and promote the event to students and the Student Affairs department to ensure the CTF was a success.

“[It] gave me a chance to grow as a communicator and team collaborator, especially while working with different departments and stakeholders to make the event successful,” she says.

On the participant side, teamwork and communication also drove Landry’s team to success. His teammate, Bhavya Kapoor, noticed that the team’s combined skill sets helped them stay on top of the leaderboard.

“We had a diverse mix of skills across the team, and it worked. I’m proud of how we all contributed in our own way and made it happen on the fly. That said, I fully recognize that not every team clicks this easily, and I do not take for granted how rare that alignment can be. Good teamwork does not always require long-term preparation; it can come together through mutual respect and adaptability,” she says.

For participants like Kapoor, taking part in the CTF created a better understanding of the cybersecurity industry.

“I walked away with a deeper appreciation for secure systems and a stronger motivation to understand where things can break. This experience reinforced why cybersecurity continues to excite me and how much more there is to explore,” she explains.

Bhalla and society’s executive team hope that participants not only enjoyed the experience but also remember that they can learn new skills by completing difficult tasks.

“I hope they walked away with the confidence that CTFs are accessible, even to complete beginners,” Shah says. “You don’t need prior experience to participate or do well. I also hope it sparked more interest in cybersecurity and inspired students to get involved in the community and continue learning.”

Looking forward, both ShiftKey and the society want to expand their cybersecurity programming. The two are collaborating on two CTF-related events in October before CyberSci Atlantic, the Atlantic chapter of CyberSci, a national CTF competition, begins in November. Bhalla is also teaching Network Cybersecurity Academy UP in October.

“Cybersecurity is a critical skill that students need to understand, and I hope that in the future, when we conduct future CTFs, whether by itself or in collaboration with societies, I feel like we can create a space for students to explore [this field],” Bhalla explains.

However, both will always fondly look back at the Dal CTF as a successful event with talented participants who took the competition to the next level.

“I took away that there are some talented hackers at Dal. I was incredibly impressed by the performance of all the teams; they definitely showed some serious potential,” Galbraith says. “I hope that anyone who enjoyed the CTF will join us for more events in the future!”

Upon hearing that ShiftKey and the Dalhousie Women in Tech Society (WiTS) were partnering to host a hackathon for women and non-binary students, Maggie Brown jumped at the opportunity to create it. ShiftKey and Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science have supported women and nonbinary people through events and by fostering Women in Tech Society. However, an hackathon like this had not happened before.

“All we had was an amazing idea and a very powerful problem to solve,” says the ShiftKey Ambassador.

Together with Morgane Evans, ShiftKey’s Event and Communications Coordinator, and Retaj Shakir, the Events and Social Representative for WiTS, Brown developed a hackathon that addressed real-world issues women and non-binary people experience.

Once Brown created the problem statement: “How can technology, community-building, and creative solutions be used to break down social and systemic barriers faced by women and non-binary people in their fields?,” everything soon came together.

The team named the hackathon the ShiftKey x WiTS: Breaking Barriers Hackathon, and they built an event that was not only a competition but a safe space for women and non-binary students in technology. It was Brown’s first time creating a hackathon from scratch, and not only was she excited, but she also took it as an opportunity to learn about event management.

“I learned so much. This was one of my first projects from start to finish at ShiftKey, and definitely the process of planning, event planning, and execution were skills that I thought that I had, but did not have to the extent I do after that experience. And I’m very grateful for that,” she says.

The Participant Experience

During the hackathon, which took place at the Goldberg Computer Science Building on June 27th and 28th, students who identify as women or non-binary gathered together to compete.

Although the number of participants was small, they quickly divided up into five groups, with some working individually. The excitement was obvious. Students were grateful for being in a safe space to work on projects without the stigma surrounding women and non-binary people in STEM.

One of those participants was Dalhousie Master’s of Computer Science student, Yuhan Fu, who joined the hackathon because of her love of creating projects.

“A hackathon is one of the fastest ways to go from 0 to 1, and I really enjoy the crazy brainstorming and fast-paced demo building. It’s also a great opportunity to learn new tools, pick up new skills, and push myself creatively,” she describes.

To prepare for the event, Fu worked with Brown’s published statements to create ideas about what topics she could explore. “Once I started [preparing], I quickly figured out the core idea based on the theme and my skillset. I also used ChatGPT to help draft a simple PRD, then set a few milestones to manage my time and keep things on track.”

Throughout the weekend, Fu worked alone to develop her solution: an app she named Heard. Inspired by matriarchal herds in the wild, Fu developed the app in response to the lack of support that women have in unsafe situations, particularly if they are facing domestic violence.

Through Heard, women can connect with AI-powered resources, such as emergency alert systems and contact routing, to access the safety and care they need.

Although she worked hard, winning first place was surprising.

“This was my first time finishing a hackathon solo, and also my first time winning first place,” she says. When I did my first hackathon back in January, I couldn’t even get a webpage to load properly. Since then, I’ve learned so much through each experience, and seeing that progress really made me proud of myself.”

Students’ Impact on Staff and Judges

For student Faculty of Computer Science Ambassador, Shruti Chaturvedi, who assisted with the event’s organization, seeing students like Fu create applications to address inequalities in tech was extremely impactful.

“Some of the concepts shared were incredibly creative and bold, ideas I haven’t seen at other hackathons I’ve attended or supported. It was a clear reminder of the innovation and potential women bring when they feel supported and heard,” she explains.

Many projects resonated with the event committee. Second place winner, alum Madhuri Yeluri, created an emergency contact application that those with postpartum illnesses can use to receive quick support. During her presentation, Yeluri described her postpartum complications after the birth of her second child. Yeluri’s presentation and project struck deeply with Retaj Shakir, whose relatives faced similar challenges.

“Watching her channel that pain into something that could genuinely save lives was beyond inspiring. It reminded me that technology, at its best, is a tool for healing,” Shakir remembers.

For Vishwa Patel, a Computer Science graduate and one of the judges, the participants’ projects opened her eyes to how tech can address rarely talked about gender inequalities

“There were plenty of ideas about the workplace harassment, and things that, like, I wouldn’t even think that tech could solve. But people did think about it and they presented good solutions,” she recalls.

Nupur Gaikwad, another Computer Science graduate-turned judge, was also inspired by the participants. “Their passion, innovation, and problem-solving approaches were truly inspiring and a reminder of the incredible potential that hackathons bring out in individuals and teams alike,” she says.

She also hopes that participants keep perfecting their projects and collaborate with their audiences to create long-term, ethical, and worthwhile tech solutions.

“Even after an application is launched, it undergoes continuous iterations and updates based on user feedback,” Gaikwad explains. “That’s why it’s essential for every student or developer to remain open-minded and willing to listen to constructive feedback. Such input can be invaluable in refining their proposals and ultimately building better, more effective solutions.”

While watching others find support and inspiration during the event, Brown realized how crucial the event was in creating an environment where women and non-binary students could excel.

“Seeing how much it meant to every single person there, every attendee was so excited. Not just about the problem statement, but about having a place to excel and embrace computer science culture without the negatives,” she says.

Creating a Community

The tech industry is changing, and even recently, womenand non-binary students have felt ostracized by their male peers. Knowing that many people in her life have had this experience, Brown feels driven to create more opportunities for women and non-binary students in tech.

“[I hope] incoming students will never even have to experience anything like that. The idea that incoming students won’t even think that being a woman in computer science is a big deal is crazy. I mean, that sounds like a negative, but that’s the end goal in a way,” she says.

Having women and nonbinary students a space to address the barriers they face is just one step further towards equity. Although the projects created during the hackathon will not completely solve inequalities in tech, both Brown and WiTS founder, Professor Dr. Nur Zincir-Heywood, hope the experiences the students had will solidify that they belong in the industry.

“There are no quick solutions to address these barriers, however, there is a critical mass coming together to work together and to support each other. This tells me we are that much closer in our journey of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Just remember that we are all visible, we are all heard, and we are all together supporting each other,” Zincir-Heywood, who was also the hackathon keynote speaker, said.

Addressing the students directly, Brown wants them to understand that they are not alone and that ShiftKey will continue to host inclusive events for all women and non-binary tech students in the province.

“There are others like you, and you are not alone, although it can definitely feel like that in this crazy tech world. Especially as women and non-binary people,” Brown says. “There’s a supportive community that wants to be there for you.”

*Correction: an earlier version stated that Yeluri won third place and was a student. She won second place and is an alum.

When Computer Science students Rachael and Sophie Eruokwu walked into the Goldberg Computer Science Building on March 22nd, 2025, the sisters had no idea what to expect.

“I had a very vague idea of consulting,” Rachael explains. “I didn’t really know what it was, especially within the tech sector or the tech field.”

Rachael and Sophie were heading to the Consulting 101 Workshop, hosted by ShiftKey and our partner, Cognizant. Cognizant is a global technology consulting firm with a strong reputation for supporting young talent. Since Cognizant opened its doors in Halifax, they have been a key supporter of ShiftKey Academy UP, making it possible for students to better prepare for tech careers. However, this spring they wanted to try something different. They wanted to create a consulting workshop.

“Cognizant has expressed that they are very interested in supporting programming that can help the next generation of talent find job opportunities. And of course, that requires the next generation to develop the skills necessary in order to access those opportunities,” explains Kewoba Carter, who leads Industry Engagement initiatives at ShiftKey. “So them coming in was something that aligned with not just ShiftKey, but with the Faculty of Computer Science’s vision of preparing students and their career development.”

Many students, like the Eruokwu sisters, convened from across campus to learn about consulting and how to apply it to their studies, co-ops, and future employment.

One of the workshop’s facilitators was Kevin Heinz, the Senior Director of Global Sales Transformation, who volunteered to come to Halifax on behalf of Cognizant. Heinz, who travelled from Los Angeles, had never been to Halifax before and was more than excited to deliver the session to Nova Scotia’s post-secondary students.

“It’s something that our team had been looking to do…taking our knowledge and experience and just seeing what we can do to support the local communities of people that should possibly be in careers and technology,” he says.

Heinz was joined by Mohammad Haqqani, a Strategic Learning Business Partner, at Cognizant’s Halifax office. Together, they created a workshop that was both informative and engaging, providing an interactive experience for the students in attendance.

For one activity, Heinz and Haqqani divided the students into groups to learn how to collaborate on multiple issues, building understanding about different perspectives and working together to “share ideas in ways that are interesting for people and relevant,” according to Heinz. “I think that worked well. I saw quite a bit of engagement.”

Although Heinz had aimed to create an appealing presentation, he was still pleasantly surprised by the students’ excitement and questions. “The energy and the interest were appreciated even more than I expected, and I found I enjoyed the day,” he explains.

The Eruokwu sisters were riveted, and Heinz’s and Haqqani’s methods of teaching changed what they thought about consulting.

“They let us see that it was more about listening and how to really use listening skills,” Sophie describes. “How to apply that to really analyze what your client wants and the possibilities that can give them without just maybe picking one thing they said and [saying] “Oh this is my suggestion. Your problem is solved.””

Rachael thought the same.

“Before coming to this workshop, basically my idea of consulting was just like kind of an advisor, but I feel like the way [Heinz and Haqqani] taught it, they kind of showed us that it was way more than that,” she says. “It’s more just learning, getting to know your clients and being more engaged rather than just advising and the one-sided type of interaction. So I thought it was really cool how they made it. It was super engaging.”

Carter was also impressed with their presentation and liked how Heinz and Haqqani had an open discussion to converse with students.

“I liked that the presentation was structured to give students an idea of how to introduce consulting in the most basic form,” she says. “So that it was what they were allowed to use examples that were very true to life to sort of figure out what a consultant does, and what are the steps involved.”

For Rachael, the presentation completely changed her views on consulting.

“Consultants have so many more roles than just an advisor. They even help the client identify their problems, to make the process easier. They help make business processes more efficient, so they play a lot of roles” she explains.

The event also helped students discover valuable skills that they can use in academics, the workplace, and their personal lives. This was something that Heinz wanted students to realize: that they could use consulting skills every day.

“Consulting really is about connecting with people, trying to understand them, and finding a way to see if you can relate with them. Not in any manipulative way, but taking your creativity, your experience through anything you’ve done in life and finding ways to help a client think about a way forward to maybe see things differently,” he says.

Learning how to apply consulting in any job resonated with Rachael and Sophie. Rachael also realized that the skills she learned can be applicable in any scenario, not just in her future career.

“What I took away was that [consulting can] provide you with very transferable skills, so especially, skills that are very essential in the workplace, in the classroom, [and] group projects. I feel like even if I don’t go on to become a consultant, I still learn how to work with different people and analyze their needs and what works best for a group as a whole, rather than just me as an individual,” she says.

Meanwhile, Sophie discovered that she could use the communication skills that she learned from Heinz and Haqqani and apply them to her dream career as a software developer.

“The stereotype is that you can’t talk to people, you just code usually,” she explains. “But adding the consultant aspect allows you to actually communicate to others with the product you’re making, not like you have a middleman, but actually you understand what’s going on and how to communicate with them and I really like that aspect.”

However, being a consultant has not left her mind.

“I found that prior to going, I didn’t really think of it as a career option. I was kind of gonna stick with more like development programming, but after going I’m now considering like that option and perhaps even for co-ops,” she continues.

At ShiftKey, we create new ways to inspire Atlantic Canadians and support them engaging with the ever-changing tech landscape. So, we are proudly introducing the Academy UP: AI Series program, generously supported by our partner, Cognizant.

This program is designed for established working professionals who want to learn the best practices for leveraging AI to achieve their professional goals. No matter if you have been using ChatGPT since its release or have no idea how AI works, our AI Series will equip you with the tools you need.

“We noticed again and again how professionals are expressing a desire to learn more about AI tools, how they work and how to best use them,” Or Denemark, who leads the ShiftKey Academy program, explains.

As producer of the AI Series and with the support of the ShiftKey team, Denemark researched how to create courses tailored to professionals who work outside of the tech field.

“As you can imagine, there are many things to think about when creating a course,” he continues. “What topics should we cover? How in-depth is it going to be? Who would be the best person to teach it? What is an appropriate scope or time frame? How would people hear about it? And how would they register if they are interested?”

Introducing Responsible AI for Business Leaders

For the first course, Responsible AI for Business Leaders, ShiftKey brought on Dr. Frank Rudzicz, a professor at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Computer Science and Director of the university’s AI Institute. Rudzicz was more than happy to merge the Institute’s mandate of AI education with ShiftKey and Cognizant’s mission to support participants’ tech skills needed in the industry.

In Responsible AI for Business Leaders, a beginner-friendly course, participants will develop their understanding of how to use AI ethically. They will explore ways to implement accountable AI systems and learn about the legal safeguards required at their workplaces to use these programs. To tie it all off, participants will complete a Capstone project at the end of the course.

“A lot of these topics are part of my research, such as bias and fairness and privacy, so I’m already familiar with the latest developments, and my work in AI and Health helped prepare for some of the regulatory aspects. However, to ensure we’re up-to-date, I went back to the drawing board and reviewed new material specific for this course,” Rudzicz explains, adding that he hopes to create “a vibrant ecosystem of companies, non-profits, and other organizations developing their own Responsible AI right here in Canada to help good uses of these technologies flourish.”

Rudzicz is also excited about teaching participants the technical parts of using ethical AI. “I am looking forward to getting into some technical details, so the course has a good balance, even if you’ve not worked in this area before.”

What Participants Will Learn

Both Denemark and Rudzicz are confident that participants will learn essential tools that they can take to their workplaces.

“I believe that any tool is as good as the way you use it,” Denemark says. “As we are all well aware, AI tools are very powerful and can make light work of most tasks. I hope that participants of this course will come out of it with a better understanding of how the tools function and how they could assist them in their daily work.”

Rudzicz agrees.

“I hope participants will learn how to be AI leaders in their organizations, and how to set up the right tools and processes to ensure that those organizations can effectively deploy AI in meaningful, positive ways,” he says.

Looking Forward

Responsible AI for Business Leaders is only the first course in the Academy UP: AI Series. Denemark hopes that the program can flourish, providing professionals with multiple courses to learn about how AI can be useful in different industries or situations.

“Even though many AI tools rely on similar LLMs to function, they each have limitations and specializations,” Denemark describes. “Moving forward, I would like to see additional courses in the AI Series with a narrower, deeper scope covering specific industries. For example, covering AI tool applications in agriculture or deep sea monitoring.”

Sign up soon! Academy UP AI Series: Responsible AI for Business Leaders is currently 50% off and begins on August 1st, 2025 on a rolling enrolment basis. Participants will have 10 weeks (15–20 hours total) to complete the self-paced semi-synchronous course.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, email Or Denemark, Academy Program Coordinator, at [email protected]

Sign up for the course here.