Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers- Project Management Institute (PMI)

Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers helps project professionals communicate effectively with large language models and AI assistants.

The course introduces proven prompting formulas and project-management examples that can improve interactions with tools such as ChatGPT and PMI Infinity™.

Course Structure

• Module 1: Designing Prompts- Learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering, including the key elements of effective prompts and formulas and techniques to craft optimal prompts for your project needs. Additionally, explore the ethical considerations involved in using GenAI.
• Module 2: Refining Prompts- Handle unexpected responses by crafting sophisticated prompts and refining them through iteration to achieve optimal results. Get more robust formulas for more nuanced and tailored responses.
• Module 3: Chaining Prompts- Discover the prompt chaining technique to distill and to progressively elaborate using prompts, and to maintain a successful iterative process.
• Module 4: Prompting Acumen- Adopt a creative approach to prompt engineering, document your insights, and build your expertise to elevate the quality and impact of your project outcomes.
• Module 5: Voice of the PM- Watch 14 use case videos from project managers like you and watch them use prompt formulas to help them elevate their work, save time, and become more effective.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the foundations of prompt engineering;
• Design clear and purposeful prompts for project-management tasks;
• Recognise the elements of effective prompts;
• Refine prompts iteratively to improve accuracy and relevance;
• Use prompt chaining to develop more detailed outputs; and
• Consider ethical issues when using generative AI.

The course includes video-based learning, a workbook and access to practical examples through the Prompt Engineering Exchange.

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