Generative AI for Project Management (16 CPD Hours)

Content

Project Management Principles Explore the core concepts, methodologies, and tools that form the backbone of project management, with a focus on how AI can enhance these processes. Review the project life cycle and the roles and responsibilities within a project team, highlighting AI’s role in automating and optimising tasks.

Project Initiation and Planning Learn how to kick off a project successfully by understanding the problem we are trying to solve, defining the value to be delivered, and making choices about the solution that will deliver this value. Determine the project approach considering if traditional (waterfall) or modern ways of working (agile), including AI-driven techniques are the most appropriate to achieve the required outcomes. Review defining project scope, setting objectives and outcomes, and developing an appropriate project plan, including AI tools for stakeholder engagement, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Project Leadership Introduction to the key skills required to develop effective teams and stakeholders, with an emphasis on leveraging AI for enhanced decision-making, communication, and collaboration.

Project Execution and Monitoring Discover how to lead a project team, manage quality, and keep the project on track through effective monitoring and controlling techniques. Introduce key performance indicators and change management processes in both traditional and modern ways of working, with a focus on AI-driven analytics and predictive insights.

Project Closure Learn the processes involved in closing a project and ensuring a smooth handover, including the use of AI tools for final reporting, documentation, and lessons learned.

Who Should Attend?

• Current and aspiring project managers looking to integrate AI into their skillset.
• Team leaders and managers responsible for overseeing projects.
• Professionals from any industry who want to enhance their project management capabilities with AI.
• Individuals preparing for PMI certification or seeking to align with globally recognised project management practices.

Pre-requisites

• Participants must have access to a laptop/computer and the internet for the duration of this course. Participants must have the ability to set up an account with any of the web based free AI tools. Additionally, a basic understanding of organisational processes and project management concepts is beneficial.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Identify key project management principles and AI terminology.
• Explain the importance of AI in enhancing project management processes.
• Implement AI-driven project management tools in practical scenarios.
• Evaluate projects to determine the appropriate project management method, including AI applications.
• Assess project performance using AI-enhanced key performance indicators and metrics. Explain the key concepts of scope, schedule, and budget management.