How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Skills Online Nova Scotia?

Skills Online Nova Scotia is funded by SkillsonlineNS

What are Skills Online Nova Scotia's eligibility criterias?

Participants must be either owners, managers, current employees, or job seekers in Nova Scotia. Members of Nova Scotia's Industry Sector Councils are eligible for specialized training access.

Skills Online Nova Scotia

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NS, Canada

Online business skills training in Nova Scotia

Skills Online Nova Scotia at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Other Support

Tax Credits

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

SkillsonlineNS

Program status

Open

Overview of the Skills Online Nova Scotia program

Get important and free skills training for your employees on human resources, social media, customer service, accounting and more.

Eligible projects & activities

The grant provides opportunities for Nova Scotians to develop skills that are currently in demand across various sectors. Both individuals and businesses can benefit from accessing a wide range of free online courses.

Online upskilling for Nova Scotians to acquire in-demand skills.
Training library access for owners and managers to assign and track employee progress.
Proactive skill upgrading for current employees from home.
Credential and skill enhancement for job seekers to improve their marketability.
Access to training programs for Industry Sector Council members through a partner organization.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,500

Establishing a certification program for human resource professionals

$ 11,500

Creating a technical skills training program for technology startups

$ 9,000

Implementing a customer service training program for frontline employees

$ 8,500

Launching a new accounting skills certification program for small business owners

$ 6,000

Developing a social media marketing skills course for new employees

$ 7,500

Establishing a human resources skill upgrade program for middle managers

Eligibility criteria of the Skills Online Nova Scotia program

Applicants must be residents of Nova Scotia.
Applicants must be individuals, businesses, or members of Nova Scotia's Industry Sector Councils.
There may be specific criteria based on the individual training courses offered.

Who is eligible?

The program is open to various groups in Nova Scotia, including business owners and managers, current employees, and job seekers. Business owners and managers can use the platform to assign and track training for their employees. Current employees have the option to complete training as assigned or proactively enhance their skills. Job seekers can add skills and credentials to their resumes, thereby increasing their competitiveness in the job market. Additionally, individuals or businesses that are members of one of Nova Scotia’s Industry Sector Councils can access specialized training through the Association of Industry Sector Councils.

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant:

Companies not registered in Nova Scotia
Companies operating outside of the specified sectors
Companies with a history of non-compliance with government regulations

Eligible expenses

This initiative offers free online upskilling opportunities for Nova Scotians, aiming to equip individuals and businesses with the skills needed to succeed in today's job market. The program allows a diverse range of participants from business owners to job seekers to benefit.

Access and assign a library of training courses for business owners and managers.
Completion of training courses by employees to upgrade skills independently or as part of employer-assigned tasks.
Opportunity for job seekers to add relevant skills and credentials to enhance employability.
Access tailored training programs for members of Nova Scotia's Industry Sector Councils.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to individuals and businesses in the province of Nova Scotia. The program is designed to enhance skill development within this region.

Businesses and individuals located in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Eligibility criteria of the Skills Online Nova Scotia program

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation is based on the following criteria:

Relevance of the project to the grant objectives
Feasibility and sustainability of the project
Organizational capacity to deliver the project
Potential impact of the project on the community or sector
Demonstrated need for the grant funding

How to apply to the Skills Online Nova Scotia program

Browse Training Marketplace

Access the training marketplace via the provided link.
Explore the library of available courses to select the ones relevant to your needs.

Register your organization or yourself through the SkillsonlineNS program.
Provide necessary personal or organizational details to create an account.

Start Training

Activate your account and commence the selected training courses.
Complete the courses to earn e-Certificates.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for the SkillsonlineNS program:

The online courses are available for free to all residents of Nova Scotia.
Employers can assign courses to their staff and track their progress.
Job seekers can enhance their resumes by adding skills and certifications.
The program collaborates with the Nova Scotia Association of CBDCs and the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration.
If participants are part of an Industry Sector Council, additional training is available through the Association of Industry Sector Councils (AISC).
For assistance, participants can contact the adoption team.