Building Skills That Stay in the Nation
Every Nation is under pressure to deliver — safe housing, clean water, health facilities, land stewardship, and renewable energy. But too often, staff are asked to manage complex, multi-million-dollar projects without the training or confidence to succeed. Consultants may step in, but when they leave, so does the knowledge.
Indigenous Project Management Solutions (IPMS) changes that story. Our training and certification programs are designed for Indigenous professionals — blending global project management standards with Indigenous values. Every skill is practical, culturally grounded, and applied directly to real Nation projects.
The Challenge: Training That Sticks, Skills That Last
Across housing, water, health, land, and clean energy projects, Nations are under pressure to deliver. But too often, staff are thrown into high-stakes projects without the training or confidence to succeed. Outside consultants may fill the gap — but when they leave, knowledge leaves with them.
The solution isn’t outsourcing. It’s building skills from within the Nation.
The Solution: Training With Indigenous Project Management Solutions
Indigenous Project Management Solutions (IPMS) delivers training and certification programs designed for Indigenous professionals. Our approach blends international standards with Indigenous values, ensuring every skill is practical, culturally respectful, and applied directly to Nation projects.
We help Nations:
Build Capacity
Staff, youth, and leaders gain project management skills they can use immediately.
Ensure Continuity
Teams are trained consistently, so projects don’t lose momentum across transitions.
Strengthen Community
Shared training creates peer learning networks across Nations.
Training Pathways
Indigenous PM Essentials (3-Day, On-Site)
A hands-on introduction to project planning, budgeting, and communication — ideal for new project leads, administrators, and youth.
Advanced Project Management Planning
For experienced project leaders managing multi-sector or high-stakes Nation projects. Covers advanced tools, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
PMP® Exam Prep (16-Week)
Comprehensive preparation tailored for Indigenous learners seeking the globally recognized PMP® certification. Includes coaching, study tools, and cultural alignment.
Custom & Group Training
Training designed for your Nation’s unique priorities, timelines, and projects. Delivered on-site, virtually, or in blended formats.
Workshops in Project Management
Applied, case-based training focused on real Nation projects. Covers stakeholder management, planning, land use, sector-specific priorities, and more.
Proof: Training in Action
Over 20 years, IPMS has trained 1,000+ Indigenous leaders across Canada to deliver Nation-led projects:
- Magnetawan First Nation (ON): Multi-year PMO and training rollout.
- Siksika Nation (AB): Source water protection project supported by certified training.
- Jean Marie River First Nation (NWT): Housing and cultural projects planned with training and leadership support.
“The certification gave us confidence. For the first time, our Nation is leading major projects with our own certified project managers.” — Training Graduate, Treaty 9 Territory
Why Training Matters for Your Nation
Capacity:
Projects led by your own certified staff, not external consultants.
Continuity:
Knowledge stays in the community, across leadership and staff changes.
Community:
Shared learning strengthens Nation-to-Nation collaboration.
Economic Impact:
Training creates career pathways, jobs, and procurement opportunities.
Ready to Build Capacity From Within?
Your Nation already has the talent. Indigenous Project Management Solutions (IPMS) provides the training to unlock it.
