Generative AI Overview for Project Managers- Project Management Institute (PMI)

Generative AI Overview for Project Managers provides project professionals with a practical introduction to artificial intelligence and generative AI in project management.

The course explores the distinction between AI and generative AI, practical uses of GenAI in project work and tools that can support improved project efficiency and outcomes.

Course Structure

• Module 1: Introduction to GenAI- Take a glimpse into GenAI, how it can enhance project outcomes, and considerations when using GenAI in your work.
• Module 2: Enhancing PM with GenAI- Identify ways GenAI can help enhance your work across the three areas of the PMI Talent Triangle. Enhance your Ways of Working, Business Acumen, and Power Skills with the help of GenAI.
• Module 3: Voice of the PM- Hear from project managers using GenAI to enhance their work, from resource allocation to scheduling, planning, documenting, predicting resource demand, logging risks, estimating costs, and more.
• Module 4: ChatGPT Lab- Learn to leverage ChatGPT and other LLMs for more effective responses. Explore different tasks and how you can use GenAI to solve them and download the Prompt Engineering Guide for a deep dive.
• Module 5: AI Tool Library- Explore GenAI Tools that will help you in your day-to-day project needs. Set aside some time to experiment with them to improve and enhance your work.

Learning outcomes

• Understand foundational artificial intelligence and generative AI concepts;
• Distinguish between AI and generative AI applications;
• Identify ways GenAI can support project planning and delivery;
• Explore applications in resource allocation, scheduling, documentation, risk management and cost estimation;
• Use large language models more effectively for selected project tasks; and
• Evaluate AI tools for everyday project needs.

This self-paced online course is offered by Project Management Institute (PMI). It is free and provides an opportunity to earn five professional development units.