# AI for Project Management (Self-Paced) Canonical URL: ## Overview This self-paced course shows how artificial intelligence gets applied to project management in practice. Natural language processing, machine learning, and generative AI each get attention, along with what they contribute to planning, executing, and monitoring a project. Worked examples and hands-on activities demonstrate where AI makes tasks such as risk analysis, scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder communication simpler. The course also addresses the limitations of AI and the ethical and compliance requirements that apply when organizations put it to work. ## What you'll learn - Explain artificial intelligence and its central concepts, among them natural language processing, machine learning, and generative AI, as they relate to project management - Show how AI tools reinforce project planning, scheduling, risk management, reporting, and stakeholder communications - Apply actual cases of AI in professional project environments to improve efficiency and support stronger decision-making - Identify the ethical, legal, and compliance issues that govern how AI is adopted and used, such as bias, privacy, transparency, and emerging AI governance standards - Explain artificial intelligence and its central concepts, including natural language processing and machine learning - Apply real cases of AI in professional project environments ## Curriculum #### Module 1: AI 101 for Project Managers - Define artificial intelligence and distinguish narrow vs. general AI - Introduce core concepts: natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), and generative AI - Debunk common myths and set realistic expectations for AI capabilities and limits #### Module 2: Why AI for Project Management - Examine how AI is changing the modern workplace and project environments - Map AI-enabled skills to PMI’s Talent Triangle® (Ways of Working, Power Skills, Business Acumen) - Identify future-readiness steps for managing projects alongside AI tools #### Module 3: AI Applications for Project Management — Planning - Use AI to clarify project charters, scope statements, and WBS drafts - Leverage AI for requirements gathering, stakeholder analysis, and risk identification prompts - Apply AI-assisted estimation and scenario exploration to inform baselines #### Module 4: AI Applications for Project Management — Scheduling, Risk, & Communications - Generate schedule drafts, dependencies, and what-if analyses with AI assistants - Strengthen risk analysis with pattern detection, probability cues, and mitigation optioning - Enhance reporting and stakeholder communications with AI-written summaries and visuals #### Module 5: Ethical, Legal, and Practical Considerations - Address bias, privacy, transparency, and data provenance in federal contexts - Define appropriate human-in-the-loop controls and oversight - Align usage with federal AI guidance, policies, and compliance requirements #### Module 6: Preparing for AI Integration - Create a strategy for selecting, piloting, and scaling AI use cases - Develop a communication plan for stakeholders, leadership, and teams - Incorporate change management, training, and governance into rollout plans ## FAQ ### Who is the target audience for this course? Professionals in any organization and any job function who are new to artificial intelligence will find this course a good starting point. ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify. ### What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course? For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably price our courses. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $899