Turning Experience Into Certification
Across Canada, Indigenous Nations are delivering major housing, water, land, health, and clean energy projects. Many project leads already manage multi-million-dollar initiatives — but without recognized certification, their skills are often undervalued in negotiations with government, industry, or funding partners.
Indigenous Project Management Solutions (IPMS) offers a 16-week PMP® Exam Prep program tailored for Indigenous professionals. It provides the tools, coaching, and cultural grounding needed to achieve the globally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification.
The Challenge: Skilled Leaders Without Recognition
Indigenous project managers already carry immense responsibility, but face barriers like:
- Government and industry partners not recognizing Nation project leads as certified equals.
- Limited access to culturally safe, relevant PMP® training.
- Reliance on outside consultants to “validate” projects.
- Professional growth opportunities blocked without certification.
The Solution: PMP® Prep With IPMS
Our 16-week program equips Indigenous professionals to succeed on the PMP® exam and lead projects with confidence. The course includes:
- Weekly guided instruction with IPMS trainers who understand Indigenous contexts.
- Study plans, practice exams, and coaching tailored for Indigenous learners.
- Case-based application where every concept is tied to real Nation projects.
- Peer learning circles that build community among future Indigenous PMP®s.
The result: Indigenous professionals certified and recognized globally, leading Nation projects on their own terms.
Proof: Certified Leaders in Action
IPMS has supported dozens of Indigenous professionals in achieving their PMP® designation:
Ontario Nations:
Certified project managers now leading housing and water infrastructure.
Northern Communities:
PMP®-trained leaders managing energy and land-use planning.
Regional Health Projects:
Indigenous project managers recognized as equals in government negotiations.
“After completing the PMP® program with Indigenous Project Management Solutions, our Nation has three certified project managers leading housing and water projects. For the first time, we are delivering projects entirely from within.” — Community Leader, Ontario
Why PMP® Certification Matters for Your Nation
Capacity:
Builds globally recognized skills in Nation project leaders.
Continuity:
Certification strengthens long-term governance and delivery systems.
Community:
Certified leaders inspire the next generation of Indigenous project managers.
Economic Growth:
Recognition opens doors to funding, procurement, and Nation-to-Nation partnerships.
Ready to Achieve Certification?
Your Nation’s project managers already have the experience. Indigenous Project Management Solutions (IPMS) ensures they also have the certification to match.
