These are some websites where you can learn Project Management free of charge.

The courses can prepare you to get certified, prepare for the PMP® Certification Exam, or earn continuing education units.

Some will also give you a certificate upon completion. 1. Alison – Diploma In Project Management

Offers a comprehensive overview of project management and covers topics such as methodology, tool sets, and project life-cycle.

Duration: 10-15 Hours
Link:
Assessment: Yes
Certificate Upon Completion: Yestinyurl.com/PMP-Alison

I get this question a lot on “Student to Citizenship” pathway for Canada so let me break it down.

When you come Study in Canada for:

- 8 months to 1 year program you get a 1 year Post Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) after school.

- 16 months (1yr 4 months) masters program without any scheduled breaks, you’d get a 3 year PGWP

- For 2+ years program also gets you a 3 year PGWP. - Once you work in Canada for one year, you become eligible for Permanent Residency via the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Bearing in mind that you must meet other eligibility requirements like:

> Job belonging to the right NOC / Teer
> Having the right Language Proficiency Score
> Evalutaion of your previous degrees outside Canada
> You don't need Proof of funds for the CEC pathway

- Everything being equal and good, you should become a PR between 1 - 2 and half years of completing your education in Canada.

- Once you become a PR, you'd then need to live in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) out of the past five years.

There's been a lot of changes happening recently with Canadian Immigration.

And there has been some miscommunication and watered-down info passed around regarding some policies.

Here are things you need to know about 🇨🇦 immigration based on recently announced policies. For context, there are two types of post-secondary schools in Canada:

1. Universities
2. Colleges and institutes

These post-secondary schools can either be a:

1. Public
2. Private or
3. Public-Private set up.

Here is a list of some International Recruitment agencies in Canada that source talent outside Canada.

Some of them now have LMIA.

Breakdown is based on location, some of the industries they recruit for and candidates they work with.

Short Thread. 1. Michael Page
Location: Toronto
Industry: All
Candidates: Banking & finance, Digital/ E-commerce, Engineering & Manufacturing, HR, IT, Marketing, Sales.

2. Island Recruiting
Location: Prince Edward Island
Industry: Home Care, Administrative
Candidates: HR, Care Givers.

If you work in any of the roles below and are considering becoming a Permanent Resident in Canada, here are pathways you should be looking at.

- Software Engineer
- Tech Sales
- Product Manager
- Full Stack Developer
- Developer
- Data Analyst
- UX Designer

Short Thread. 1. British Columbia Tech Stream (BC PNP):

British Columbia’s BC PNP Tech program provides a straightforward immigration route for people in tech-related occupations.

Link: welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B…

Canada Migration and taking the IELTS Test.

Short Thread. Like I always say, not everyone should, have to, or need to go to Canada. But if you want and have to, then act fast, take the necessary steps and do it the legal way.

P.S: The more you wait, the more points you lose if you are going the Express Entry pathway.

Looking for Work Abroad in 2024?

Here's a thread (with links) that covers:

- Best Websites to find a Job Abroad Legitimately
- Best Websites for Short-Term Work Abroad
- Best 3 Websites for Remote Work Abroad and
- Tips for getting a Job Abroad. 1. GoAbroad:

This is an excellent resource for people who want to work, volunteer, or study overseas.goabroad.com

9 years ago today, I arrived Canada from Nigeria and life hasn’t been the same since then.

To those planning on travelling abroad this year or in the near future, come closer.

Here are some 10 important lessons I have learnt over the years that can help you with your journey. Before I begin, it is important to clarify that:

- Not everyone will travel abroad.
- Not everyone travel to Canada/abroad.

and this is in no way persuading anyone to.

If you don’t have a year plan yet, come let’s look at

'20 Practical Ways To Improve Oneself in 2024'.

This is my cheat code every year. Last year, I received two award categories at the Canadian SME National Business Awards, closed over 65 Uni/College partnerships, & many more. First, thanks for being a part of 2023.

To those who continue to take self development and self improvement a personal goal, 2024 will be a better year for you.

Remain consistent, persevere and never let go of your goals, hopes and aspirations.

Congratulations to students whose Study Visas to Canada have been approved & will be starting school this Winter -next month (January).

When you land in Canada, some important things:

- You can work 20hrs per week (for more than 20hrs per week see this: )canada.ca/en/immigration… - If you don't drive, check bus schedule before going out.
- Aside from the busy cities like Toronto etc., buses run every 30 mins on weekdays & every 1hr on weekends.
- Before buying textbooks, check with Lecturers if okay with you borrowing from Library rather than owning.

These are some websites where you can learn Project Management free of charge.

The courses can prepare you to get certified, prepare for the PMP® Certification Exam, or earn continuing education units.

Some will also give you a certificate upon completion. 1. Alison – Diploma In Project Management

Offers a comprehensive overview of project management and covers topics such as methodology, tool sets, and project life-cycle.

Duration: 10-15 Hours
Link:
Assessment: Yes
Certificate Upon Completion: Yestinyurl.com/PMP-Alison

For those with University Grades (2:2), HND, or OND, and are looking for Universities in Canada for a Master's Degree, the following 10 Universities are great options to consider for your Master's.

They also offer Scholarships. 1. Memorial University, Newfoundland
2. Crandall University, New Brunswick
3. St. Mary's University, Halifax
4. Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops
5. University of Canada West, Vancouver

Here are Universities in Canada that do not require IELTS:

1. Queen’s University
2. Concordia University
3. McGill University
4. University of Ottawa
5. University of Toronto
6. University of Waterloo 8. Seneca College, Toronto
9. Memorial University of Newfoundland
10. University of British Columbia
11. Montreal University
12. University of Winnipeg
13. Okanagan University
14. Cambrian University
15. University of Saskatchewan
16. University of Regina

For many, information received on how to relocate to Canada can be overwhelming.

But here is a snapshot of 7 ways to immigrate to Canada.

Short Thread. 1. Express Entry Program

With express entry, you can live and work in Canada as a Permanent Resident, and after 3 years within a 5 year period will become eligible for citizenship.

The program has 3 major classes you can fall under:

6 common reasons a Student Visa to Canada is denied, and how to avoid it.

Short Thread. 1. Proof of funds / insufficient assets:

This is the most common reasons. IRCC checks for financial capability via tuition paid/reserved and proof of funds per academic yr shown. There are numerous ways to show strong proof of fund.

Check a video I did: instagram.com/reel/Cpx9d3bIA…

If you've been looking for Scholarships in Canada for Masters/Ph.D. then these are the 15 schools you should be focusing on.

I remember stumbling on this robust article & resources by the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities & how it has helped 100s of people.

RT & Open. So apparently, the U15 schools:

- Conduct $8.5B worth of research yearly.
- Hold 81% of Canadian university patents.
- Account for 70% of full-time doctoral students in Canada.
- Hold 85% of Canadian university technology licences and many more!

This is interesting.

In the course of my career, I have conducted +150 interviews as a HR pro.

I have been interviewed many times also. 2 years ago I was made head of unit & Mgr in a Fortune 100 org after a 5 stage interview.

Here are 15 Most Common Interview Questions. How to & not to answer them. To start, please bear in mind that no two interviews can be the same as there are always different factors that determine how an interview will go.

The interviewer, the ambiance, the questions can all play different roles on the outcome. However, being familiar will really help.

These are some websites where you can learn Project Management free of charge.

The courses can prepare you to get certified, prepare for the PMP® Certification Exam, or earn continuing education units.

Some will also give you a certificate upon completion. 1. Alison – Diploma In Project Management

Offers a comprehensive overview of project management and covers topics such as methodology, tool sets, and project life-cycle.

Duration: 10-15 Hours
Link:
Assessment: Yes
Certificate Upon Completion: Yestinyurl.com/PMP-Alison

The cheapest schools in Canada for International Students (Mix of English & French Schools) based on degree:

For Undergraduate Studies:

1. Brandon University (Manitoba)
2. Université de Saint-Boniface (Manitoba)
3. Canadian Mennonite University (Manitoba) 4. Université Sainte-Anne (Nova Scotia)
5. Université de Moncton (New Brunswick)
6. Memorial University of Newfoundland (Newfoundland)
7. Concordia University of Edmonton (Alberta)

Congratulations to those whose Permanent Residence or Study Visa app to Canada has been approved and will be arriving soon (or have just recently arrived).

When you eventually land, here are Top Job Sites and resources to help ease your job search and transition.

Short Thread. 1. You should start with “Welcome To Canada (what you should know)” document put together by IRCC.

This document covers things such as:

-what you should do before and after you arrive
-brief overview
-housing, healthcare, finance etc.

Link: canada.ca/content/dam/ir…

Congratulations to students whose study visas to Canada have been approved & will be starting school this fall - next month (September).

When you eventually land in Canada, some important things to note:

- As a student, you are allowed to work 20 hours per week. - If you don't drive, check bus schedule before going out.
- Aside from the busy cities like Toronto etc., buses run every 30 mins on weekdays & every 1hr on weekends.
- Before buying textbooks, check with Lecturers if okay with you borrowing from Library rather than owning.