NAMS CANADA INC.

What NAMS CANADA INC. does

NAMS Canada Inc. is a Saskatoon-based, not-for-profit organization established on November 17, 2014, operating as a subsidiary of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA). Its core business is delivering infrastructure asset management training, tools, and mentorship to Canadian public-sector organizations, primarily municipalities, government agencies, infrastructure authorities, and First Nations and Indigenous communities. The company maintains operations with 1-10 employees and serves more than 700 organizations using the NAMS+ online toolkit.

The company's core product is NAMS+, a subscription-based online toolkit that helps organizations build, update, and communicate asset management plans. NAMS+ is grounded in the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) and aligned with ISO 55000 and ISO 31000 standards, and is delivered with lifecycle and financial modeling capabilities plus complimentary onboarding and mentoring. The training portfolio, delivered through the Cahoot e-learning platform, includes the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning (a 10-week, 50-60 CPD hour program described as the global standard in asset management training), Asset Management Foundations, Fleet Management Certificate, Integrating Asset Management and Governance, Infrastructure Financial Management, and specialized Indigenous community training. Two courses are recognized by World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) toward the Global Certification Scheme, and digital badges are issued via Credly.

NAMS Canada monetizes through three primary revenue streams: (1) recurring NAMS+ subscriptions priced on a tiered basis by municipality population and organization type (CAD $1,075-11,950 annually), (2) Professional Certificate and other training course fees (CAD $2,500 regular, CAD $245 FCM-subsidized for eligible Canadian municipal staff), and (3) customized training and coaching services starting at CAD $1,500 per 2-hour virtual session. The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) partnership, funded by the Government of Canada, materially lowers the acquisition cost for municipal buyers and is the company's primary volume lever. Distribution is direct via the website, IPWEA secure registration platform, phone sales (1-800-923-7647), and email inquiries, supplemented by a 6,939-member Ask-NAMS Canada community forum.

Name

NAMS CANADA INC.

Legal name

NAMS CANADA INC.

Website

https://namscanada.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NAMS Canada is a not-for-profit subsidiary of IPWEA that delivers infrastructure asset management training, the NAMS+ planning toolkit, and mentorship to Canadian municipalities, government agencies, and First Nations communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Asset Management

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Computing & Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP, Virtualization) (EDABAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Infrastructure, Networking & Systems Administration Training (BPAEANAJ)

Keywords

• Infrastructure asset management
• Municipal training programs
• Asset management planning
• Professional certificate training
• Public sector consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Certificate Courses: Revenue from formal training programs including the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning (CAD $2,500 + GST regular, CAD $245 + GST subsidized via FCM), Fleet Management Certificate, and other pathway courses. Courses range from 25-60 CPD hours and include hands-on practical components.
2. NAMS+ Software Subscriptions: Subscription-based revenue from the NAMS+ online toolkit for asset management planning. Pricing varies by organization type (local government by population, government agency, infrastructure authority) with joining fees and annual renewal subscriptions in CAD. Used by over 700 organizations.
3. Customized Training Services: Revenue from tailored training programs delivered virtually or in-person to municipalities and Indigenous communities. Sessions start at $1,500 CAD for 2-hour virtual team sessions, with topics including risk management, communication, cross-functional team building, and elected member training. Multi-part series pricing available on request.
4. Coaching Services: Engagement with industry experts for capacity building, accountability, elected official briefings, leadership development, asset management team facilitation, maturity assessments, and peer review of asset management plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NAMS Canada delivers infrastructure asset management training, tools, and mentorship to Canadian municipalities, Indigenous communities, and government agencies. Its core product is the NAMS+ online toolkit, a subscription-based platform for creating, updating, and communicating asset management plans, aligned with IIMM, ISO 55000, and ISO 31000 standards. Complementary offerings include the IPWEA Asset Management Pathway training program (Professional Certificate courses), customized training, and coaching services for capacity building.

Product overview

NAMS Canada offers a portfolio of products and services centered on infrastructure asset management for Canadian communities. The core offering is the NAMS+ online toolkit, a subscription-based platform that helps organizations build, update and communicate asset management plans. This is complemented by a comprehensive training and certification program through the IPWEA Asset Management Pathway, including courses such as the Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning, Asset Management Foundations, Fleet Management Certificate, and Infrastructure Financial Management courses. Additional offerings include customized training programs, coaching services, Lunch + Learn sessions, and the Ask-NAMS Canada community forum. The company also provides access to digital resources including E-Books+ and the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM). Training is delivered via the Cahoot e-learning platform, with pricing structured by municipality population size for NAMS+ subscriptions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAMS+: An online toolkit that helps communities create, update and communicate asset management plans clearly and consistently. It provides tools to simplify asset management planning and takes complexity out of reporting on asset lifecycles.

Products and services

• NAMS+ Online Toolkit for Asset Management Planning A scalable online subscription toolkit that helps organizations build, update and communicate asset management plans clearly and consistently. Based on IIMM and aligned with ISO 55000 and ISO 31000 standards, used by over 700 organizations.
• Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning (ProCert AMP) A 10-week online course providing hands-on experience using participants' own organizational data, where they draft an asset management plan as part of completing the course. Recognized by WPiAM for CAMA certification eligibility.
• Asset Management Foundations Course A self-paced, four-module online program (25 CPD hours) designed to build capacity for asset-intensive organizations and deepen understanding of asset management fundamentals for beginners.
• Fleet Management Certificate An industry-recognized qualification (35 CPD hours) for those working or aiming to work in fleet management, teaching essential principles, knowledge and skills for managing plant and vehicle fleets.
• Professional Certificate in Infrastructure Financial Management Builds capability to lead organizations in providing financially sustainable service delivery from infrastructure, including developing sound financial plans (30-40 CPD hours).
• Integrating Asset Management and Governance Course Provides tools to apply robust asset management across the whole of an organization, covering governance frameworks and strategic integration.
• Infrastructure Asset Management Planning for Elected Members An online learning program designed to rapidly build knowledge and skills in infrastructure asset management for elected officials, building familiarity with IPWEA Asset Management publications.
• AMBC Asset Management Training for First Nations and Indigenous Communities Customized training to meet the unique needs of British Columbia's First Nations and Indigenous Communities.
• Customized Training Programs Training tailored to community priorities, delivered virtually or in-person. Topics include asset management foundations, risk and levels of service, budgeting and long-term financial planning, climate-informed asset management, and elected member training. Sessions start at $1,500 CAD.
• Coaching Services Engagement with industry experts for capacity building, accountability, elected official briefings, leadership development, AM team facilitation, maturity assessments, and peer review of asset management plans.
• Lunch + Learn Sessions Brief, focused sessions designed to introduce or reinforce key asset management concepts within organizations, tailored to context and priorities.
• Ask-NAMS Canada Forum Community discussion platform for asset management professionals with 6,939 members, covering asset registers, climate change, AM planning software, and natural assets management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% uplift across 12 capability areas, moving from Advanced Beginner to Proficient level
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2014IPWEA is the parent organization of NAMS Canada. NAMS Canada is a not-for-profit registered company established on November 17, 2014 as a subsidiary of IPWEA. The partnership enables NAMS Canada to use IPWEA's NAMS+ system, IIMM publications, and educational pathways. NAMS Canada leverages IPWEA's infrastructure asset management expertise, training programs, and international network of 4,000+ trained professionals.
• World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPiAM has recognized two IPWEA Asset Management Pathway courses (Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning and Integrating Asset Management and Governance) as satisfying knowledge requirements equivalent to Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) certification. This enables IPWEA course graduates, combined with 5 years experience for CPAM or 8 years for CSAM designation, to apply through the Global Certification Scheme.
• Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCM partners with NAMS Canada to offer subsidized Professional Certificate training through the Municipal Asset Management Program, funded by the Government of Canada. Subsidized pricing (CAD $245 + GST vs regular CAD $2,500) is available for municipal staff, elected officials, and eligible not-for-profit corporations with infrastructure-related shared services agreements with municipalities.
• Cahoot LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationNAMS Canada uses Cahoot as its online educational platform for delivering Professional Certificate courses. Cahoot is described as a highly dynamic and innovative online educational environment delivering world-class learning experiences. Won Diamond Award together for Best eLearning Project (Industry Specific).
• Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNAM is listed as a useful link and partner on NAMS Canada's Useful Links page. There is mention of a renewed partnership between NAMS Canada, CNAM and IPWEA.
• Asset Management BCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial asset management organization listed as a useful link on namscanada.org, providing resources for British Columbia communities.
• Asset Management Ontario (AMONTario)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial asset management organization listed as a useful link on namscanada.org, providing resources for Ontario communities.
• Asset Management ABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial asset management organization listed as a useful link on namscanada.org, providing resources for Alberta communities.
• Asset Management SKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial asset management organization listed as a useful link on namscanada.org, providing resources for Saskatchewan communities.
• Atlantic Infrastructure Management NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional infrastructure management organization listed as a useful link on namscanada.org, serving Atlantic Canadian communities.
• Brightly SoftwareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Principal Partner of IPWEA (parent organization). Brightly Software enables organizations to manage the entire lifecycle of their assets, facilities and infrastructure as a global leader in intelligent asset management solutions.
• KomatsuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a Corporate Partner of IPWEA. Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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