About

Off Peak Training is a leading provider of program management certifications and business operations training solutions that help organizations optimize their business processes and performance.

Off Peak Training’s mission is to provide the highest quality, accessible training solutions for today’s busy professionals. We are passionate about our customers’ success and are personally committed to you through the whole process from application to certification. We are committed to making education engaging, affordable, and accessible.

Off Peak Training offers a wide range of flexible delivery methods, from 1-on-1 training, private group sessions, on-site training, and full week boot camps to help acquire and strengthen technical skills and expertise necessary to meet the stringent requirements for Project Management and IT Security, including PMP PMI-SP® CAPM®, CISA®, CISM®, CISSP® certifications. As a Registered Education Provider, our project management classes are certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

We are a Reston, Virginia based PMI Registered Education Provider. Our training professionals are proven Project Management, Security and IT industry experts, equipped with knowledge of the latest technologies and best practices to help our clients meet any and all regulatory requirements. They have provided hands-on training for government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and individuals in all settings and professional levels.

Nicholas J. Hartigan, PMP

Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Before founding Off Peak Training Nicholas trained thousands of students across the US and worldwide. He uses an analytical approach to produce lesson plans, course manuals and multimedia training systems for government agencies and Fortune 500 companies.

Amanda Hartigan, MEd

Co-Owner & Educational Liaison
Amanda has a master’s degree in education and is currently pursuing a PhD in educational psychology. Using this commitment to teaching and learning, Amanda provides a strong pedagogical background to support our course content and theory. Additionally, Amanda coordinates community involvement and networking events, connecting Off Peak Training to our customers and community.

Christopher K. Schulz, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CGEIT

Security Programs Director
Chris is an experienced professional in the IT industry, specializing in security, privacy, and IT Governance. He is regarded as an expert in the information security world and is up to date with all information security news, products, corporate happenings, and related certifications. With experience in Fortune 100 companies, experience in government, and an extensive educational background, he can prepare a serious individual for any security certification.

Christopher S. Talmont, CAPM, PMP, PMI-SP

Program Management Director
Chris is a professional trainer with experience instructing project management methodologies and conducting technical training. He has demonstrated his knowledge of the PMBOK® Guide and will help prepare you for the PMI® certification process. Well versed in a wide range of business productivity software, Chris’ experience in software consulting is sure to help you improve your business process.