You get real, hands-on help going digital — AI, cybersecurity, the tools that actually matter. The expert who helps you gets paid fairly, and a share of that funds the next small business owner's free workshop. Ontario Digital Academy is built to run on itself.
No tech background needed. We meet you where you are and walk with you every step of the way.
Join one of our interactive workshops. We cover AI tools, cybersecurity basics, and digital skills — in plain English, no jargon. You walk away knowing what to use and how.
Ready to actually use what you learned? Our vetted implementation experts — real professionals from our advisory board — come in and set it up for you. A portion of their fee comes back to ODA to keep programs free.
Your success funds the next person's workshop. That's the ecosystem. Every business that gets help, helps the next one. Sustainable, community-powered, and built to last.
Every advisor here volunteers their time. When they implement something for a business, part of what they earn comes back to fund the next free workshop.
Doctor of Business Administration, advising on leadership and governance.
Former hospital CEO, Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Workforce Lead at Trillium Health Partners, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach.
Whether you run a small business or lead an enterprise — we have a path designed specifically for you.
For small business owners, newcomers, and professionals who want to adopt digital tools, learn AI, and protect their business — without needing a tech background.
Explore the Small Business Digital Literacy Program →For larger organizations that need senior-level guidance from C-suite executives, PhDs, and university professors on our advisory board.
Explore the Enterprise Advisory & Implementation Program →Short answer: probably. Here's how people usually find us.
No. Our digital literacy and AI workshops are built for small business owners, newcomers to Canada, and professionals with little to no technical experience — everything is taught in plain English.
Practical basics: which AI tools are worth using for your business, how to protect your data and your customers' data, and how to implement what you learn with help from a vetted expert if you want it.
Core workshops are free or heavily subsidized. Revenue from our enterprise advisory program and expert implementation services is reinvested directly into keeping community programs accessible.
Yes. We're based in Mississauga, Ontario, and serve small businesses, newcomers, and organizations across Ontario, both in person and virtually.
Whether you want to learn, partner, or support — there's a place for you here.