Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Prep Training – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

The Global Gold Standard in Project Management Certification

CIO magazine ranked the Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification as the top project management certification in North America because it demonstrates you have the specific skills employers seek, dedication to excellence and the capacity to perform at the highest levels.

With a PMP or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® certification, you not only show potential employers you have the experience and knowledge to drive successful projects – you showcase your ability to adapt to any project environment. In any industry. Anywhere around the world.

Register now and join our instructor-led courses, approved by the Project Management Institute.

Fall PMP Course (Virtual)
Fall ACP Course (virtual)
Date | September 9, 2025 – November 6, 2025
Date | October 7, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Time | 6:30-8:30PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time | 6:30-8:30PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Location | TBD
Location | Via Zoom
Cost | $1,199 (Members*) – $1,399 (Non-members)
Cost | $1,640 (Members*) – $1,855 (Non-members)

*Member pricing for Digital Nova Scotia and PMI Nova Scotia members. Please email vimbayi@digitalnovascotia.com for more details.

   Register | PMI-PMP Fall - September   Register | PMI-ACP Fall - October

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Digital Nova Scotia is now an Authorized Training Partner with the Project Management Institute.

As a PMI Authorized Training Partners we are more than just trainers, we have the guides to mastering project management. With our seal, you know you’re receiving training that aligns with the latest PMI Global Standards. We are also authorized by PMI ® to support the professional development needs of future and current PMI practitioners and stakeholders in their pursuit of PMI Credentials.

Our PMI-approved instructors not only hold their PMI certifications, but are also well-versed in their skills and teaching methodologies.

About the PMP course

This instructor-led course will help you get the PMP training hours and preparation you need prior to taking your certification exam. Our PMI-approved instructors will guide you through key concepts and work with you to ensure success.

The PMI Authorized PMP® Certification Prep Training content includes the following:

  • Instructor Manual/Facilitator Guide
  • Instructor Slides
  • Student Manual: Workbook with instructional content and real-world activities
  • Spotlight Videos and Media: Supplemental student materials
  • Mastery Builders: End-of-chapter knowledge checks to ensure comprehension of key concepts
  • Student Checklists: Online lists for students to ensure adequate coverage of key concepts
  • More than 200 PMP exam practice questions
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain:
  • 35 hours of project management education/training through this instructor-led PMP® course (part of the Set A and Set B PMP certification requirements)
  • Access to PMP study resources
  • Comprehensive understanding of PMP exam content
  • Ability to apply PMBOK guide principles
  • Proficiency in project management tools and techniques
  • Exam strategy and time management skills
  • Knowledge of PMI ethical standards

Demonstrate your ability to lead projects in any industry with this globally recognized certification and open the door to a world of opportunities.

The PMP acknowledges candidates who are skilled at managing the people, processes, and business priorities of professional projects:

  • PMP holders receive 33% higher salary on average
  • Recognizes skills and experience as a project manager
  • Transferrable across countries & industries
  • Increases professional credibility
  • Expands your career opportunities and marketability (many advanced project management roles list PMP® certification as a prerequisite)
  • Join the ranks of a global community of elite project management professionals worldwide

Before you apply for your PMP examination, you will need to meet one of the following sets of certification requirements:

Set A requirements
  • High school or secondary school diploma
  • Minimum 60 months/5 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
  • 35 hours of project management education/training. You can also meet this requirement with:
    • CAPM® certification or
    • PMI Authorized On-Demand PMP Exam Prep or
    • Instructor-Led PMP® course
Set B requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or higher (or global equivalent)
  • 36 months/3 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
  • 35 hours of project management education/training. You can also meet this requirement with:
    • CAPM® certification or
    • PMI Authorized On-Demand PMP Exam Prep or
    • Instructor-Led PMP® course
Set C requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (or global equivalent) from a GAC accredited program
  • 24 months/2 years experience leading and managing projects within the past eight years
  • 35 hours of project management education/training (GAC core project management course work is pre-approved to fulfill this requirement)

Your Instructors


Jeffrey Bonus, B.Sc, PMP, CSM
Project Manager | Government of Nova Scotia
President | PMI Nova Scotia Chapter


Hilary L. Carter, MBA, PMP, CCMP
Managing Director & Senior Change Management Consultant | Coral Consulting


Richard Harrison, PMP
Senior Project Manager | HighLiner Foods

About thE ACP course

The PMI®-Authorized PMI On-Demand Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Exam Preparation Course prepares you to sit for the ACP certification, which formally acknowledges your agile expertise with the industry’s only approach-agnostic, experienced-based ISO-accredited exam.

This course strengthens your ability to drive excellence across approaches, including Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and more—with a truly agile mindset and a team-centric approach sure to earn recognition from peers, employers, and stakeholders alike.

The PMI Authorized Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)® Training content includes the following:

  • Instructor Manual/Facilitator Guide
  • Instructor Slides
  • Student Manual: Workbook with instructional content and real-world activities
  • Spotlight Videos and Media: Supplemental student materials
  • Mastery Builders: End-of-chapter knowledge checks to ensure comprehension of key concepts
  • Student Checklists: Online lists for students to ensure adequate coverage of key concepts
  • More than 200 ACP exam practice question

Organizations that embrace agility and adaptability consistently outperform their counterparts, ultimately delivering increased value. With the demand for agile practitioners soaring, the PMI-ACP certification is more valuable than ever.

Developed by agile leaders, this certification equips agile practitioners with the mindset to apply agile principles effectively, along with the tools and skills needed to collaborate in any agile environment.

86% of PMI-ACPs qualified for new opportunities

84% of PMI-ACPs gained recognition for career advancement

Requirements

  • Secondary degree, such as a high school diploma, GED (general educational development), or global equivalent
  • 24 months/2 years of agile experience within the last 5 years (a current PMP® satisfies this requirement but is not mandatory)
  • 28 hours of training in agile practices, frameworks, and methodologies.

Your Instructor


Nitasha Nijhawan PMP®, PMI-ACP®, M.B.A, B.Eng.
Principal PMO Consultant | GenAI | Agile Project Management Expert & Trainer