Programs built around
real outcomes.
Workshops and courses for people, organizations, and communities ready to build practical skills with technology — and use those skills to do more of what matters to them. Delivered in Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver area, with selected programs also available through video.
Learning that meets people where they are.
Rize Skill Training offers practical learning experiences for people building confidence with everyday technology, strengthening their work and career skills, growing a business, or supporting a creative practice. Every program is designed around real use, real goals, and the actual comfort level people bring into the room.
We do not expect every group to start from the same place. We work with organizations and internal teams to shape delivery around the audience, the timeline, the learning level, and the community context so participants can engage in a way that feels useful, accessible, and grounded.
Workshops and courses, shaped around the people in the room.
Workshops
Single sessions or short series running from 90 minutes to half a day. Practical, focused, and designed to give people skills they can use right away.
90 min–half day · single session or short series · in person or online
Courses
Multi-session learning experiences for groups ready to go deeper — building confidence over time and leaving with a clearer way to use technology in work or everyday life.
Multi-session · delivered in partnership · selected courses through video
Learning paths.
Every program belongs to one of four learning paths. Courses are multi-session experiences for groups ready to go deeper; workshops are single sessions or short series. Open any program for who it fits best and what participants walk away with.
Everyday Life
Programs in this path help people use everyday technology with more confidence, more safety, and more independence.
Digital Confidence
Everyday technology skills for people who want to feel more comfortable and capable online.
Most technology training assumes people already know the basics. This workshop starts from where people are and builds confidence with the tools they use most often — email, browsers, smartphones, video calling, online accounts, and more.
Good fit for
- Seniors building comfort with everyday devices and online tools
- Newcomers navigating digital services and online accounts
- Community members returning to digital basics after time away
- Organizations supporting participants with mixed experience levels
Outcomes
- Greater confidence using email, browsers, smartphones, and video calling
- More independence managing online accounts and common digital tasks
- A stronger foundation for continued learning at a comfortable pace
Stay Safe Online
Protect yourself from scams, phishing, and the growing wave of digital threats.
This workshop gives participants practical ways to recognize suspicious activity, protect their accounts, and make safer decisions online. It is especially useful for groups looking for plain-language guidance that builds confidence instead of fear.
Good fit for
- Seniors protecting themselves from phone and online scams
- Families and community members building safer digital habits
- Organizations supporting participants with privacy and security concerns
- General audiences who want more control over their digital safety
Outcomes
- Better recognition of scams, phishing, and suspicious messages
- Practical steps for protecting personal information and online accounts
- A clearer understanding of newer digital and AI-related threats
Career
Programs in this path help people strengthen their professional presence, improve job readiness, and use modern tools more effectively at work.
Organizations That Move People
For nonprofits, charities, community-led groups, and social service organizations that want to use technology more effectively in service of their mission.
This course can include communication workflows, fundraising tools, AI-assisted grant writing, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and internal systems that support a growing workload.
Good fit for
- Nonprofit and charity staff teams
- Program managers and community organization leaders
- Indigenous-led and Black-led organizations
- Social service, settlement, and cultural organizations
Outcomes
- Stronger systems for communication, coordination, and community engagement
- More confidence using digital tools to support fundraising and grant work
- Practical workflows the team can continue using independently
Future-Proof Your Career
Use AI and modern tools to get hired, stay competitive, and build a professional presence that works for you.
This workshop helps participants understand how the job market is changing, strengthen their resume and LinkedIn presence, and use AI tools in practical ways throughout the job search process.
Good fit for
- Job seekers modernizing their approach
- Career changers building a new professional direction
- Newcomers establishing a professional presence in Canada
- Recent graduates entering a competitive job market
Outcomes
- A clearer understanding of how AI is changing hiring and job search expectations
- Stronger application materials and online professional presence
- Practical tools and prompts participants can keep using after the session
AI and Modern Workflows
Spend more time on the work only you can do. Let technology support more of the repetitive work around it.
This workshop introduces practical ways to use AI and modern tools for writing, planning, research, and productivity. The focus is on helping people understand what is useful, what is worth learning, and where these tools can support higher-value human work.
Good fit for
- Workers adapting to new digital expectations on the job
- Nonprofit and community staff building practical digital fluency
- Entrepreneurs and independent professionals improving day-to-day workflows
- Participants curious about putting AI to practical use
Outcomes
- A clearer view of the current AI landscape and where it is useful
- Hands-on exposure to practical tools and workflow examples
- More confidence using AI for research, writing, planning, and productivity
Entrepreneurship
Programs in this path are for people building a business, freelance practice, solo operation, or independent service.
Entrepreneurs in Motion
For people building a business, freelance practice, or side venture and ready to use technology more intentionally.
This course can include digital presence, workflow design, AI-assisted planning, and more effective day-to-day operating habits.
Good fit for
- Early-stage founders and solo entrepreneurs
- Freelancers and independent service providers
- Side-project builders ready to professionalize their work
- Small business owners improving systems and visibility
Outcomes
- A stronger digital presence tailored to the business
- At least one clearer workflow or system for day-to-day operations
- Better habits for using AI and digital tools in practical ways
AI and Modern Workflows
A practical introduction to the tools and habits that can help independent workers and small teams operate more smoothly.
Participants explore real-world uses for AI, modern productivity tools, and lightweight automation. The focus is on freeing up time, improving consistency, and helping the work run with less friction.
Good fit for
- Entrepreneurs and founders building systems early
- Freelancers and solo operators managing many roles at once
- Small teams improving repeatable internal processes
- Business owners exploring where AI can support operations
Outcomes
- A better understanding of which tools are worth time and attention
- Clear ideas for reducing repetitive admin and improving consistency
- Practical examples of where AI and automation can support daily operations
Google Workspace for Small Teams
Use the tools you already have more effectively.
This workshop helps teams get more value from Google Workspace by improving how they use shared documents, calendars, forms, spreadsheets, meetings, and file organization.
Good fit for
- Small businesses improving internal coordination
- Community teams working with simple shared systems
- Staff teams using Google Workspace but not using it consistently
- Organizations wanting practical improvements without a major software change
Outcomes
- Better day-to-day use of core Google Workspace tools
- Cleaner collaboration habits across documents, calendars, and files
- More confidence building lightweight systems that are easier to maintain
Creative Work
Programs in this path are designed for artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers, designers, and other creative professionals building audience, releasing work, and developing a more sustainable practice.
Creative Work, Amplified
For creative professionals ready to grow their audience, support releases more effectively, and build a more sustainable system around their work.
This course can be tailored around content, launches, grant writing, audience development, monetization, or creative business habits depending on the group.
Good fit for
- Musicians, writers, filmmakers, and visual artists
- Creative professionals preparing a launch or growth phase
- Arts organizations supporting cohorts of creatives
- Multidisciplinary creatives building a more sustainable practice
Outcomes
- A clearer system for audience growth and promotion
- Stronger planning around releases, launches, or opportunities
- More practical structure around the business side of creative work
Creative Brand Voice and Audience
Clarify how you sound, how you show up, and how people connect with your work.
This workshop helps creative professionals strengthen their brand voice, shape a clearer audience strategy, and build more consistency across channels without losing what makes the work distinctive.
Good fit for
- Artists and creatives building a clearer public-facing presence
- Musicians, writers, and designers refining how they present their work
- Creative entrepreneurs strengthening audience connection
- Multidisciplinary creatives working across several channels
Outcomes
- A clearer sense of voice, audience, and positioning
- Better consistency across platforms and promotional materials
- More confidence communicating the value of the work
Release and Launch Workflow
Plan a stronger launch with a clearer process behind it.
This workshop supports creatives preparing a release, exhibition, event, publication, or campaign. It helps participants structure the moving pieces around timing, promotion, assets, outreach, and follow-up so the launch feels more coordinated and manageable.
Good fit for
- Musicians preparing releases or touring cycles
- Writers, filmmakers, and artists planning launches or public campaigns
- Arts organizations supporting artist-facing programming
- Creatives looking for a more repeatable process around launches
Outcomes
- A clearer launch structure and timeline
- Better coordination across assets, outreach, and promotion
- A reusable process participants can apply to future releases
Additional workshops and courses are in development. Talk to us about a custom program for your community or sector.
Delivered in partnership
The strongest version of this work happens in partnership with organizations that already have trusted relationships with the people they serve. We come to your organization, your space, and your community — and selected workshops also run on an open public schedule.
Every partnership starts with a conversation about who the program is for, what they need, and what success looks like in your context. Together with your internal team, we shape the format, pacing, accessibility, cultural safety, and learning level so the program fits the people it is meant to serve.
Need support with funding, planning, or program design? We work with community organizations, nonprofits, Indigenous-led groups, Black-led organizations, libraries, employment programs, and other trusted partners — and where relevant, we help identify funding pathways and shape a program package that fits both community need and available support.
Not sure where to start?
If you already know which workshop or course you want, we can start there. If you want help choosing the right fit for your audience, team, or community, we can shape that together.