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House

Refine your talents.
Redefine your career.

3-5 week expert-led courses geared towards entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts.

Courses that give you the advantage in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.

  • Hands-on mentored learning from industry leaders
  • Limited enrolments per course for optimal learning 
  • Access to co-working space with startups and like-minded innovators in the heart of downtown Toronto

Wherever you are in your career journey, SkillHouse has the expertise and tools to help you reach the next level.

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What's coming up

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Fundamentals of UX/UI Product Design
$500+HST
Course Length: 5 weeks
Dive into the fundamentals of UX/UI design in this hands-on course. Learn from industry professional Berjesty, tackle real-world challenges, and create portfolio-rea... Read More
Dive into the fundamentals of UX/UI design in this hands-on course. Learn from industry professional Berjesty, tackle real-world challenges, and create portfolio-ready projects using Figma. Perfect for beginners or professionals looking to enhance their skills in user experience, research, prototyping, and design.
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Productization: Delivering on customer wants and needs
$500+HST
Course Length: 4 Weeks
Understanding customer wants and needs, interpreting them and translating them into actionable items requires a very specific skill set. Anthony Lau will help you un... Read More
Understanding customer wants and needs, interpreting them and translating them into actionable items requires a very specific skill set. Anthony Lau will help you unlock these skills using examples from his 20+ year career of helping clients understand and respond to what their customers actually want.
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Sales Strategy and Growth Mastery
$500+HST
Course Length: 4 Weeks
In this sales training course, you'll learn how to build and execute a robust sales process that drives consistent growth. Designed for entrepreneurs, startup sales ... Read More
In this sales training course, you'll learn how to build and execute a robust sales process that drives consistent growth. Designed for entrepreneurs, startup sales employees, and anyone looking to master the art of selling, this course focuses on proven strategies to attract, engage, and close customers effectively.
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Professional Communications: Winning with strategic communications
$500+HST
Course Length: 4 Weeks
Drawing clear lines of communications are essential, regardless of industry or audience. Mansi Vagt brings over 17 years of sales and marketing experience with inter... Read More
Drawing clear lines of communications are essential, regardless of industry or audience. Mansi Vagt brings over 17 years of sales and marketing experience with international luxury hospitality brands and shares her knowledge of effective communications, campaign strategies and brand positioning to SkillHouse.
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Customer Success: Drive retention, revenue & customer loyalty
$500+HST
Course Length: 4 Weeks
There are so many factors at play when it comes to winning over customers and earning their loyalty. For over 25 years, Karen Hogg has been a Customer Success, Sales... Read More
There are so many factors at play when it comes to winning over customers and earning their loyalty. For over 25 years, Karen Hogg has been a Customer Success, Sales and Revenue Operations leader working with startup, growth-stage and enterprise tech companies building, scaling and transforming high performing customer-facing teams.

Learn from the experts

SkillHouse courses are run by industry-leading innovators who share their knowledge with course participants hungry to learn and upskill.

Drawing from our deep pool of partners and collaborators, SkillHouse gives you access to leading minds and industry experts. Tap into a whole new world of insights.
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Anthony Lau

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Karen Hogg

Customer Success
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Mansi Vagt

Marketing, Brand Management
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Ted Mercer

How to get started

Submit your registration

It only takes 10 minutes to get started – tell us about yourself!

Offer of acceptance

You'll hear from DMZ via email, at least one week before the start date.

Submit course payment

You'll hear from DMZ via email, at least one week before the start date.

Hear from our community.

"The Productization course really expanded my approach to product planning. The discussions, real-world examples, and especially the hands-on exercises demonstrated how to view the process from multiple perspectives, guiding us toward a more valuable and profitable product. Anthony, our instructor, was amazing, and the class provided a very supportive environment for startups of all levels!"
Stacey G
Head of Product, Hilo
"As a first-time entrepreneur, the Productization course has helped me redefine my understanding of building a product. It was a pleasure to have an experienced instructor with real-world insights, alongside strong community engagement. I highly recommend it for aspiring entrepreneurs in the prototyping or MVP development stages."
Shapnil B
Grad Student - Master of Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship (MEIE), Toronto Metropolitan University
"This experience has significantly enhanced my listening skills and improved my communication. It allowed me to discuss challenges openly, learn from others' experiences, and pick up valuable tips for communicating in various situations. This has been beneficial not only in meetings with clients and investors but in all types of interactions. The support and connections I've made within the community have been incredibly helpful, and I believe this is essential for anyone looking to enhance their communication skills and build stronger professional relationships."
Hannane S
Founder, Habitomic

Frequently asked questions

What's involved in the application?

The application should take around 10 minutes to complete. The application asks for your contact info, educational and work background, interests and goals as they relate to SkillHouse.

What are the parameters for acceptance into a course?

To be eligible for SkillHouse, you must be:

  • Available to attend the entirety of the course
  • Able to pay for the course fee and submit your membership agreement by the deadline indicated on your offer email
  • Show dedication and interest in advancing your skill set through SkillHouse
  • Someone who is eager to adapt a startup mentality and keen to work in an environment with the DMZ startup community

What kind of accreditation do I get at the end of the course?

You'll get a DMZ-certified digital certificate which can be displayed and linked on platforms like LinkedIn.

Will I know if I am not accepted to the course?

All applicants will be notified of their application status. If you are not accepted into a course, you may still be considered for the same course but on a different date.

How many sessions are in a course and what is the structure of a typical session?

Each course is 3-5 sessions in length (lasting anywhere between 2-3 hours per session), and often includes a mix of lecture, discussion, and activity.

What is the evaluation criteria for a course (is there an exam or are they assignment-based)?

All courses are pass/fail. All course deliverables must be completed before a course can be successfully passed and a certificate is issued. Deliverables may include assignments, presentations, and quizzes, depending on the course.

What's the difference between DMZ Masterclass and SkillHouse?

Masterclass offers free, pro-guided workshops on a regular basis and gives participants tangible learnings to accelerate their business and professional growth. SkillHouse offers in-depth, 3-5 week courses on a specialized topic, giving participants a more comprehensive learning experience in a certain tech or business vertical. Masterclass does not require an application or course fee to participate.

What if I’m unable to complete a course, will I receive a refund or future credit?

We will look at these situations on a case-by-case basis and consider refunds/course credits for extenuating circumstances.

How many participants get accepted into each course?

Each SkillHouse course accepts a maximum of 15 participants for in-person courses and 30 for virtual courses. Additionally, SkillHouse courses will be offered more frequently beginning Fall 2024, and with more virtual offerings.

How do I get access to the co-working space?

To access the co-working space, which is available for 8 weeks after the start date of the first course, you can use the hot desks on the 6th and 5th floor if necessary,as well as the common space if no events are scheduled. Available Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the space offers amenities such as a games room, meditation room, Wi-Fi, printing services, breakfast, snacks, and Thursday community lunches. Meeting rooms are available for use and must be booked 48 hours in advance.