Sandra Martyn, PMP

From the first project she worked on, Sandi knew she was hooked on managing projects and successful project delivery.  The Martyn Group (TMG) was founded by Sandi Martyn PMP®, in 1995, having already had 15 years of project management experience with a large organization.  TMG is a private consulting and training company specializing in project management. Sandi is the president and lead instructor/consultant of The Martyn Group.  Managing her own successful project management business for  over 20 years has provided her with a unique perspective on the challenges experienced in almost all industries, including projects in manufacturing, construction, government, food, health, automotive, financial, transportation, pharmaceutical and biotech, and others.  She has a reputation for planning and executing projects and building strong, cohesive teams. 

As a respected project management trainer in North America, Sandi consistently receives the highest ratings from her clients for the value she provides in her courses. Sandra adheres to the framework set out by The Project Management Institute, but her own business experience enables her to make difficult project management concepts seem easy as she delivers her training in clear and understandable terms. She helps course participants avoid common project management mistakes.  Sandi loves what she does and that is clearly evident in her enthusiasm and humor in sharing her knowledge.  Her teaching aids and exercises are popular, and the group work sessions are critically important in applying concepts to real life projects.

Sandi has developed and authored several courses from project management fundamentals, to preparing you to obtain your PMP® certification.  For a list and description of all courses, take a look at the training page selections.  In addition, her newest course, successfully launched 3 years ago, delivers a project management course specifically dedicated to healthcare and social services, where the focus is on the successful delivery of projects with the unique challenges in health driven projects.  She has delivered courses to clients across Canada, as well as numerous management and project team members from other countries, including: China, Malaysia, Greece, India, and the Philippines, among others. 

For several years Sandi has been on the Executive Development faculties of the Schulich School of Business at York University, Toronto;  Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University,  Halifax; University of Saskatchewan, Edwards School of Business.  In addition, Sandra has facilitated at  University of New Brunswick, Saint John College; and University of Winnipeg, PACE.  She presently participates as a program advisory committee member for the Durham College Graduate Certificate in Project Management program.  Sandra is an active member of The Project Management Institute and has obtained her Project Management Professional certification.