The Face Of Work Is Changing…
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Work is changing, from how we work to who we work with. The workplace of the future is both dynamic and diverse. Workers need new skills and employers need new ways to tap into and retain new talent.

TALENT X. People, tools and resources for the future of work, today.

Pre-graduate Courses

Make the first move

Keen, industrious and full of fresh ideas, students make terrific employees. What they seek are real work experiences so they can develop the proven skills and mindsets to make the leap from career preparation to the first gig.

Our courses support university and college students at all levels. Participants cultivate problem-solving and project management skills, and also learn to communicate new ideas that drive results. To start, we recommend taking Personal Branding and Navigating Ambiguity, which is all about gaining real experience and making vital connections: work placements, workshops, peer-to-peer support and exposure to top companies in the tech ecosystem.

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Early-Mid Career Professionals Courses

Shift your career

Having a fulfilling career is about staying ahead of the curve, being open to opportunities and always adding to your skillset. Nimble and flexible, the most successful professionals embrace change and crave impactful work.

Our courses focus on adaptation and accountability — must-haves at high-growth companies. To start, we recommend taking The Startup Environment and Customer Focus where participants tackle how to work for a start-up, as well as being more customer-centric to add value when faced with disruption. They also get the extra kick of adding the TALENT X brand to their portfolios while gaining access to community events and industry experts.

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Senior Leaders Courses

Embrace limitless learning

Executives possess a wealth of knowledge and experience that all companies want and need. The key to sustained career success, though, is to keep that know-how current with the latest trends, technologies and leadership best practices.

Our courses help executives in any sector stay up-to-date with the tech landscape. To start, we recommend taking Transformative Leadership and DIBs (Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging) where participants sharpen their leadership skills through online exercises in inclusive organization building, change management, strategic thinking and lean methodology.

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TALENT X offers specialized programming, engagement opportunities and support to the tech talent ecosystem.

TALENT X programming is geared to the entire lifecycle of talent — from pre-graduate students to senior leaders. We equip individuals with the skills and attitudes needed to excel in today’s tech industry, and we grow the pool of diverse, qualified candidates, so Canada’s tech companies can grow.