▪ Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM)

Real Skills. Real Experience.
Level up your future

Earn certifications through SHSM while diving into hands-on workshops in music production, video editing, design, and more.

Videographer giving thumbs up at SHSM workshop in rustic barn
Five students participate in hands-on SHSM workshops.

▪ Partnering With Teachers & SHSM Coordinators

The Digital Creative Arts Centre (DCAC)
is your partner in education

We deliver SHSM workshops in London, Ontario that align with the Specialist High Skills Major framework while giving students space
to explore their creativity, build confidence, and earn certifications.

Our programs are built in partnership with TVDSB and LDCSB, ensuring high-impact, real-world learning experiences in ICT, Arts & Culture, and Business sectors.

✔ Aligned with Ontario’s SHSM framework
✔ Designed for both student and teacher needs
✔ Led by experts with 10+ years’ private sector experience
✔ Hands-on, certification-focused training

▪ Expert-Led SHSM Workshops
SHSM logo: Specialist High Skills Major

Every session is taught
by subject matter experts

Our instructors bring formal training in their discipline plus over a decade of professional experience, ensuring students receive both technical knowledge and career-ready skills.

Business & Leadership

▪   Leadership Training
▪   Customer Service Training
▪   Public Speaking
▪   Communication Skills
▪   Non-Profit Management
▪   Marketing & Promotion
▪   Allyship & Anti-Oppression

Digital Arts & Media

▪   Intro to Beat Production
▪   Videography & Editing Essentials
▪   Audio for Film
▪   Adobe After Effects
▪   Content Creation (CapCut / TikTok)
▪   Lighting & Sound Equipment
▪   Live Event Photography

Design & Technology

▪   Graphic Design Fundamentals
▪   Photoshop & Illustrator
▪   Computer Coding & Gaming
▪   HTML & CSS
▪   Python

Instructor leads SHSM hands-on workshop, students at computers.
Student editing a video clip during SHSM hands-on workshop
Two students collaborate on a computer during a hands-on SHSM workshop.

We tailor our SHSM workshops to meet your classroom goals — whether you're looking for a half-day session or a full certificate program. Let us know what you need, and we’ll make it happen. Reach out to book a call today!

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