PMI® Essentials: Seven AI Project Patterns - Project Management Institute (PMI)

PMI® Essentials: Seven AI Project Patterns introduces a clear, practical, pattern-based approach to planning, assessing and navigating artificial intelligence projects.

The course helps project professionals recognise common AI project patterns, evaluate potential AI initiatives and approach AI-enabled work with greater structure and confidence.

This online course is offered by Project Management Institute (PMI). It is free for everyone, self-paced and accessible with a free PMI.org account. No credit card or previous PMI membership is required.

What learners will develop:

• Foundational understanding of recurring AI project patterns;
• Skills for assessing and planning AI initiatives;
• Greater confidence in navigating AI-enabled projects; and
• Awareness of structured approaches to AI project delivery.

Structure of the course

• Module 1: Introduction: Why AI Matters for Project Work- Explore how AI is reshaping project planning and delivery, and why Project Professionals need a practical framework to respond.
• Module 2: Demystifying AI Through Patterns- Learn how pattern-based thinking helps you interpret AI requests and avoid common misunderstandings.
• Module 3: The Seven Patterns of AI- Experience each of the Seven Patterns through short, repeatable modules with examples, misuses and ethical considerations.
• Module 4: Applying Pattern-Based Reasoning- Explore real-world scenarios by selecting appropriate approaches and aligning them to project goals and constraints.
• Module 5: What Your Pattern Choice Means for the Project- Examine how your decision impacts data needs, roles, feasibility, risks and stakeholder expectations.
• Module 6: Applying the Seven Patterns as a New Lens- Use the Seven Patterns with PMI Infinity™, or your LLM of preference, to assess AI fit, clarify problems and approach project conversations with confidence.