PG Certificate in AI Project Management
Become an Artifical Inteligence project manager in 16 weeks
- Only Course on AI Project Management
- Become Top 1% PM
- Stay recession-proof and unaffected by slowdowns or layoffs
40,000+
Professionals trained
100+
Countries and counting
Accreditations
CPDHour.org & Niti.org
Duration
16 Weeks
8-10 Hours per week
Learning Format
Live Classes + Self Paced +
Mentor Led Learning
Fees
USD 699
USD 498
3 Months Split Payments - $166
Program Overview
In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of project management, our PG Certificate in AI Project Management stands as a beacon for the future. This isn’t just a course; it’s a transformative journey that prepares you to become a next-generation Project Manager, adept in the nuances of AI. As AI reshapes the landscape, we ensure you’re not just a part of this change – you lead it.
The journey begins with mastering the fundamentals of project management. You’ll gain proficiency in essential tools and templates, the very bedrock that experts across industries rely on. But we don’t stop there. As the business world evolves, so should your skills. This course elevates you with agile, hybrid, and practical project management knowledge, all enriched with real-world frameworks, techniques, and the kind of secret hacks that only come from true industry experience.
What truly sets this program apart are our specialized AI modules, meticulously crafted to integrate AI with project management. These modules are not just theoretical; they are infused with practical insights to equip you with the knowledge to manage today’s increasingly complex projects. Alongside this, our specialized career preparation modules are your key to unlocking exceptional career achievements. From mastering the art of nailing interviews to tackling case study questions that often stump even the most experienced professionals, we’ve got you covered.
Key Features
AI In Action
✅ AI Basics: Understanding Foundations & Prompt Engineering ✅ Harnessing AI: Integration in MS Office Suite ✅ Evolving Project Management with Advanced AI Tools
Capstone Project Trialogy
✅ Embark on a three-tiered capstone journey. ✅ Start with a project foundation, evolve with agile strategies ✅ Finalize with a standout AI Project for your portfolio.
Live Class
✅ Explore curated topics in our interactive sessions✅ Foster a proactive learning environment with us ✅ Gain direct insights from industry-leading experts in our sessions
200+ hours of video explanation
✅ Dive into project management comprehensive modules ✅ Experience curated content designed for optimal learning ✅ Benefit from materials refined by top industry professionals
Project Management Toolkit Mastery
✅ Delve into Core Practical Project Management ✅ Harness problem-solving and Leadership skills ✅ Elevate projects with tools and Certifications
Real-World Case Study
✅ Engage with real-world case studies after every module ✅ Confront genuine project management hurdles ✅Deepen understanding with practical solutions post-lesson
Life time verifiable Certificate
✅ Gain digital credentials to showcase your skills ✅ Secure lifetime verifiable digital certificates for authenticity ✅ Acquire micro-credentials and distinct badges with ease
Interview Preparation
✅ Engage in a comprehensive Project Manager assessment ✅ Navigate through general and specialized PM questions ✅ Master case study interview questions for real-world insights
Career Support
✅ Elevate your CV and LinkedIn for a top-tier leadership look ✅ Benefit from 1-1 mentoring sessions to overcome challenges ✅ Mock interviews with experts for invaluable tips & feedback
Why Gururo's PG Certificate in AI Project Management
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3 (2 Minor + 1 Major) Capstone Projects
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Real World Case Studies after each module
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Largest Collection of tools covered
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Case Study Interview Preparation
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Mentor Led Program
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Program Director
Sandeep Dwivedi
Founder @ Gururo
Sandeep boasts over two decades of extensive experience, managing complex, large-scale projects from inception to completion. His hands-on approach has seen projects through every stage of their lifecycle.
His impressive tenure spans leadership roles at globally renowned organizations. He has contributed at Apple, VISA, AJIO, and BrowserStack, holding positions from Project Manager to Head of Program Management.
For over a decade, Sandeep has passionately mentored the next generation of project management leaders. He’s been instrumental in transforming their career aspirations into celebrated success stories. In this course, participants are not merely receiving training. They’re accessing a profound wealth of insights, distilled from Sandeep’s real-world experiences and unwavering mentorship.
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Unlock Your Path to AI Leadership This program is tailored for individuals with a passion for AI and Project management, offering a robust foundation for a successful career in this dynamic field.
Who is this Program For
What Our Alumni Say!
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It was a wonderful session. The entire program curriculum was well thought out to ensure that all areas of program management right from Leadership qualities, Negotiation, Conflict management, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, and more are covered.
Leena Bejoy
Vice President
Excellent content and very knowledgeable trainers. Interesting and stimulating. Role-playing and exercises were excellent. I highly recommend the program management program to crack any leadership interview in any reputed service or Product organization.
Gurudatt Kunchur
Project Manager
Trainer's perseverance and great communication skill really made the session to be more engaging. I strongly recommend this 2-day session for Scrum masters, Project managers, Delivery Manager and aspiring Program managers to gain out of his session to excel in their career.
Balasubramanian N
Product Management
The content was very good.I was apprehensive to start with on how simulations, group activities will be done online but every thing was beautifully planned and designed. It was very interactive session with trainers knowledge being great on all the subjects. I am happy.
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Prinicipal Solutions Architect
Program Course Syllabus
- Project Management - Foundational level
- Project Management - Advanced Level
- Tools
- Management
- AI for Project Managers
- Capstone Project on AI Project Management
- Career Progression
Module Contents:
- The Power of AI: Examining the transformative influence of Artificial Intelligence in various sectors.
- Why is AI Taking or Replacing Jobs: Discussing how AI’s efficiency and capabilities contribute to job automation and displacement.
- Case Study of Dukaan: Analyzing Dukaan’s use of AI to illustrate its real-world business impact.
- Impact of AI on All Jobs: Exploring the broad implications of AI on employment across different industries.
- The Evolution of Project Management: Tracing the changes in project management practices due to technological advancements.
- Why AI in Project Management: Understanding the reasons behind integrating AI into project management.
- Aspects of Project Management that Will Be Disrupted: Identifying key areas in project management likely to be transformed by AI.
- The New Role of Project Managers: Redefining the responsibilities and skills needed for project managers in the AI era.
- AI Project Management Tools: Highlighting tools that incorporate AI to enhance project management.
- Will AI Replace Project Managers: Evaluating the potential of AI to fully replace human roles in project management.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding AI’s Capabilities: Articulate the fundamental capabilities and significance of Artificial Intelligence in today’s world.
- AI’s Impact on the Job Market: Evaluate the shifts and transformations in the job market caused by AI, understanding both opportunities and displacements.
- Learning from AI Case Studies: Apply knowledge from real-world case studies, like Dukaan, to appreciate AI’s tangible influence on businesses.
- History of Project Management Trajectory: Trace the historical and current trajectory of Project Management, identifying the pivotal moments of change.
- AI’s Disruption in Project Management: Pinpoint the specific facets of Project Management that AI is poised to disrupt or enhance.
- Adapting to AI in Project Management: Envision and adapt to the evolving roles and responsibilities of Project Managers in an AI-integrated environment.
- Utilizing AI for Project Management: Utilize and optimize AI-driven tools and platforms for more efficient and effective Project Management.
- Strategic Thinking for the Future: Engage in strategic thinking and planning for the future, considering both the potential of AI in Project Management and the enduring value of human skills and expertise.
Module Contents:
- Practical Project Management Course: Practical course which covers the breadth and depth of project management.
- Best Practices from Latest Guides: Best practices covered from the latest Agile Guide, PMBOK 6th and PMBOK 7th edition.
- Extensive Practice Materials: 2000+ Practice questions + Simulation exams.
Learning Outcomes:
- PMP Exam Preparedness: Be thoroughly prepared and confident to take and succeed in the PMP certification exam.
- Understanding PMP Knowledge Areas: Possess a deep and holistic understanding of the PMP knowledge areas and process groups.
- Applying Project Management Best Practices: Exhibit proficiency in applying project management best practices in real-world scenarios.
- Strategic Approach to Exam Questions: Demonstrate a strategic approach to addressing complex, scenario-based questions typically found on the exam.
- Commitment to PMI’s Ethical Guidelines: Understand and commit to PMI’s ethical guidelines, ensuring professionalism in their project management endeavours.
- Effective Study and Test-Taking Techniques: Be equipped with effective study techniques, test-taking strategies, and time management skills tailored for the PMP exam.
- Importance of Continuous Learning: Recognize the importance of continuous learning and professional development in the evolving field of project management.
Module Contents:
- Practical Course for PSM 1 Certification: This practical course will prepare you to ace the PSM 1 Certification and help with new career opportunities.
- Extensive Practice Materials: 500+ Practice questions + Simulation exams.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Scrum Framework: Gain a deep understanding of the Scrum framework, including roles, events, and artefacts.
- Facilitating Scrum Ceremonies: Be fully equipped to facilitate Scrum ceremonies, ensuring their effectiveness and adherence to Scrum values.
- Supporting Agile Teams: Exhibit the ability to support and coach Agile teams towards delivering high-value products.
- Removing Impediments: Demonstrate proficiency in removing impediments that hinder the team’s progress, ensuring smooth sprint execution.
- Applying Servant Leadership: Understand and apply servant leadership principles, emphasizing collaboration, facilitation, and enablement.
- Protecting the Team: Possess the skills to protect the team from external interruptions and distractions, ensuring a focus on sprint goals.
- Grasp of Agile Principles: Exhibit a strong grasp of Agile principles and the importance of a flexible, adaptive approach to product development.
- Preparation for PSM Certification: Be well-prepared and confident to take and succeed in the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification exam.
Module Contents:
- Easy-to-Use System for Process Management: Learn an easy to use system that can help avoid feeling overwhelmed by those endless processes.
Understanding Lean Principles: Understand lean principles and discover how to use a kanban board to help your team prioritize more effectively.
Implementing Enterprise Lean and Kanban: Learn about starting enterprise lean, setting up a board, optimizing your flow, and much more.
Learning Outcomes:
- Foundational Kanban Principles: Understand the foundational principles and core practices of the Kanban method.
Proficiency with Kanban Boards: Exhibit proficiency in visualizing work processes using Kanban boards, recognizing bottlenecks, and optimizing workflow. - Significance of WIP Limits: Grasp the significance of Work-In-Progress (WIP) limits and their role in improving process efficiency and reducing lead times.
- Applying Pull-Based Systems: Demonstrate the ability to apply pull-based systems, ensuring that work items are addressed in the order of their priority and relevance.
- Utilizing Key Kanban Metrics: Understand and utilize key Kanban metrics, such as lead time, cycle time, and throughput, to drive continuous improvement.
- Fostering Collaboration and Feedback: Foster a culture of collaboration and feedback, ensuring regular and constructive reviews of work processes and outcomes.
- Adapting Kanban Methodology: Recognize the evolutionary and adaptive nature of Kanban, adapting the methodology as per team needs and organizational goals.
- Embracing Incremental Change in Kanban: Embrace the Kanban philosophy of incremental, evolutionary change, focusing on minimizing disruptions while maximizing productivity.
Upon course completion, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to implement Kanban effectively, enhancing the responsiveness, efficiency, and quality of their work processes.
Module Contents:
- Scrumban Awareness: This course will provide you with sufficient awareness of Scrumban to help you determine whether it will be the right delivery approach for your next project.
- Managing Product Backlog: Understand how to manage the Product Backlog effectively.
- Executing Scrumban: Learn how to execute Scrumban in your projects.
Learning Outcomes:
- Fundamentals of Scrum and Kanban: Understand the fundamentals of both Scrum and Kanban and the rationale behind their fusion in Scrumban.
- Benefits of Blending Scrum and Kanban: Recognize the benefits of blending the structured sprint-based approach of Scrum with the continuous flow principles of Kanban.
- Applying Scrumban Practices: Exhibit proficiency in applying Scrumban practices to optimize workflow, reduce cycle time, and enhance product quality.
- Using Visual Management Tools: Demonstrate the ability to use visual management tools, such as Scrumban boards, to effectively monitor, manage, and improve processes.
- Understanding the Pull-Based System of Scrumban: Understand the pull-based system inherent to Scrumban, emphasizing the importance of work-in-progress limits.
- Adaptive Planning and Prioritization: Gain the skills to adaptively plan and prioritize work, responding to changes and customer feedback in a flexible manner.
- Continuous Improvement in Scrumban: Exhibit expertise in the continuous improvement philosophy of Scrumban, employing retrospectives and metrics for iterative refinement.
- Fostering Collaboration and Improvement: Foster a culture of collaboration, feedback, and improvement within Agile teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer needs.
By the end of the course, participants will be adept at implementing and championing the Scrumban approach, driving efficiency, adaptability, and value delivery in their teams and projects.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Practical Project Management: Demonstrate a thorough grasp of the practical elements of project management, going beyond just theoretical knowledge.
- Applying Hands-On Techniques: Employ active methods to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and conclude projects efficiently and effectively.
- Risk Management and Mitigation: Show adeptness in identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks to ensure smooth achievement of objectives.
- Optimal Resource Allocation: Exhibit the ability to judiciously allocate and manage resources to keep projects within budget and on schedule.
- Effective Communication Strategies: Utilize various communication tools and strategies to ensure all stakeholders are consistently informed, aligned, and involved throughout the project.
- Using Practical Tools for Project Tracking: Implement practical software and tools for accurate tracking of project progress, aiding in informed decision-making and ensuring timely project completion.
- Navigating Real-World Project Challenges: Embrace and address the complexities and unpredictabilities of real-world project scenarios with tailored solutions and strategies.
- Cultivating a Continuous Improvement Culture: Encourage ongoing improvement by reflecting on past projects, capturing key lessons, and refining methods for future endeavors.
At the end of the course, participants will be equipped with actionable insights and skills to manage real-world projects effectively, ensuring deliverables align with stakeholder expectations and organizational objectives.
Module Contents:
This course will help you understand the practical aspects of managing cost and budget and will make you ahead of your competition.
- Meeting Billing Targets: How to meet your billing targets even though the milestone hasn’t been accomplished?
- Fundamentals of Cost Calculation: What are the fundamentals of cost calculation which don’t change?
- Choosing the Right Contract Type: Do you know which contract type to choose and when?
- Cost Calculation Methods: How is the cost calculated?
- Managing Cost Accounts: How not to mess up with cost accounts?
- Raising Invoices: How to raise an internal & external invoice?
- Using Cost Status Reports: How to use cost status reports?
- Avoiding Cost Reduction Mistakes: What you shouldn’t do to reduce costs?
- Strategies for Reducing Costs: How to reduce costs?
- Getting Proper Signoffs: What’s the proper way to get signoffs?
- Project Manager’s Role in Invoicing: What’s the project manager’s role in the invoice process?
- Industry Practice for Cost Baseline: What’s the industry practice for cost baseline?
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Cost Estimation Principles: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques of cost estimation, budgeting, and financial management in projects.
- Creating Realistic Project Budgets: Exhibit the ability to create realistic and detailed project budgets that account for all potential expenses and contingencies.
- Monitoring and Controlling Project Costs: Demonstrate proficiency in monitoring and controlling project costs, ensuring adherence to allocated budgets.
- Conducting Cost-Benefit Analyses: Apply hands-on techniques to conduct cost-benefit analyses and determine the return on investment (ROI) for various project scenarios.
- Using Tools for Tracking Expenditures: Utilize practical tools and software to track expenditures, forecast future costs, and make data-driven financial decisions.
- Managing Budget Impact of Project Changes: Recognize the impact of project changes on budgets and be equipped with strategies to manage scope changes without compromising financial objectives.
- Proactive Financial Risk Management: Embrace a proactive approach to risk management, factoring in potential financial implications and devising strategies to mitigate cost overruns.
- Communicating Budgetary Concerns with Stakeholders: Foster effective communication with stakeholders regarding budgetary concerns, ensuring transparency and managing financial expectations.
By the end of the course, participants will possess the skills and knowledge to manage project finances adeptly, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget while maximizing value and ROI.
Learning Outcomes:
- SLAs and Penalty Attraction: Service Level Agreements (SLAs) often include clauses that impose penalties for failing to meet specified performance standards or deadlines, acting as an incentive for maintaining agreed-upon service levels.
- Performance Baselining in Support Projects: Establishing a performance baseline involves setting standard benchmarks for service delivery in support projects. This baseline is used to measure and ensure compliance with the SLAs.
- Monthly Penalty Calculation: Penalties are typically calculated based on the extent of deviation from the agreed SLA metrics. This can involve factors such as the duration of downtime, the number of missed deadlines, or the severity of service lapses, assessed on a monthly basis.
- Ways to Avoid Penalty: To avoid penalties, it’s crucial to closely monitor SLA compliance, regularly review performance metrics, invest in training and development, and proactively address potential service issues before they breach SLA terms.
- Best Practices: Implementing best practices includes regular SLA reviews and updates, clear communication channels with stakeholders, continuous improvement processes, robust contingency planning, and investing in quality assurance and staff training.
By the end of the program, you will be well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and navigate the complexities of SLA compliance and penalty avoidance. You will also be adept at implementing best practices and strategies to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery, safeguarding your projects from potential setbacks and financial penalties.
Module Contents:
- Comprehensive Understanding: Aim to achieve an in-depth understanding of hybrid project management, encompassing both its theoretical foundations and practical applications.
- Practical Skills Development: Focus on acquiring hands-on skills for effectively managing projects that combine Agile and traditional methodologies.
- Strategic Planning for Hybrid Projects: Learn the intricacies of planning, executing, and concluding projects within a hybrid framework, integrating both Agile and traditional approaches.
- Change and Risk Management: Develop expertise in managing change and risks uniquely associated with hybrid project environments.
- Enhanced Decision Making: Improve your ability to make informed decisions about when and how to apply hybrid methodologies to various project scenarios.
- Problem Solving in Hybrid Environments: Cultivate problem-solving skills that are specifically tailored to address the challenges encountered in hybrid project settings.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Enhance your adaptability and flexibility in managing diverse project requirements and environments, a key aspect of successful hybrid project management.
Learning Outcomes:
- Foundational Principles of Project Management: Understand the core aspects of both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies, including their distinct characteristics and applications.
- Benefits of a Hybrid Approach: Recognize situations where combining traditional and Agile methods is advantageous, leveraging the strengths of both for greater project efficacy.
- Tailoring Project Management Practices: Demonstrate the capacity to adapt project management techniques to fit the unique requirements and limitations of different projects, ensuring both flexibility and organization.
- Blending Methodologies for Optimal Outcomes: Show skill in integrating planning, execution, and control processes from various methodologies to achieve the best project results.
- Managing Stakeholder Expectations: Apply strategies to balance stakeholders’ desire for predictability with the need for adaptability, ensuring clear communication of potential outcomes and changes.
- Tools for Hybrid Environments: Utilize specialized tools and frameworks designed for managing projects in hybrid environments, aiding in tracking progress, risk management, and ensuring on-time delivery.
- Effective Communication in Hybrid Teams: Cultivate communication techniques that ensure coherence and alignment between Agile teams and traditional project stages.
- Continuous Improvement in Hybrid Project Management: Embrace and apply a continuous improvement mindset, regularly evaluating and enhancing the hybrid approach based on project results and stakeholder feedback.
At the end of the course, participants will be adept at navigating the complexities of hybrid project environments, leveraging the best practices from multiple methodologies to deliver successful project outcomes.
Module Contents:
- Global Application Implementation Projects: Acquire skills for managing extensive IT projects with a focus on the worldwide implementation of applications, including key steps, complex budget management, and issue resolution.
- Prioritization and Decision Making: Learn to effectively prioritize tasks in environments with numerous competing priorities, emphasizing crucial aspects like systems integration and performance testing.
- Advanced Budgeting and Financial Management: Develop techniques for precise project cost estimation, covering internal resources, contractors, and other expenses, and understand crafting a detailed Statement of Work (SOW) and initial budget planning.
- Effective Team Governance and Accountability: Gain expertise in setting clear project governance expectations and implementing strategies to hold team members accountable for their roles.
- Project Lifecycle and Schedule Management: Enhance understanding of managing project schedules through various phases, including setting and justifying milestones.
- Change Control and Budget Re-forecasting: Learn to navigate change control processes, allowing for project budget adjustments and mastering the re-forecasting process after changes are approved.
- Project Financial Closure: Understand the procedures for the financial conclusion of a project, including the efficient reallocation of unused funds to other organizational initiatives.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Challenges in Large-Scale Projects: Recognizing the specific difficulties and subtleties involved in managing expansive and complex projects.
- Decomposing Complex Projects: Demonstrating the capability to break down intricate projects into smaller segments while keeping overall goals in focus.
- Coordinating Multifaceted Teams and Resources: Showing expertise in managing diverse teams, stakeholders, and resources, ensuring their cohesive functioning.
- Advanced Risk Management for Large Projects: Applying specialized risk management approaches designed for substantial projects, including foreseeing and mitigating potential issues.
- Sophisticated Use of Project Management Tools: Skilfully employing advanced tools and software for timely tracking, reporting, and strategic decision-making in large-scale projects.
- Effective Communication for Diverse Stakeholders: Developing communication strategies that address the varied requirements of stakeholders in large projects, ensuring clear understanding and agreement.
- Adaptive Planning and Execution: Embracing flexible planning and implementation methods to accommodate changing needs and external influences in large-scale projects.
- Leadership in High-Stakes Environments: Cultivating leadership abilities crucial for guiding extensive teams, fostering cooperation, and sustaining morale and efficiency in demanding situations.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the advanced skills, tools, and strategies necessary to successfully manage and deliver large and complex projects, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and organizational objectives are met.
Module Contents:
- Essential Components of an Effective KPI Framework: Key components include relevance to business goals, measurable values, achievable targets, and regular monitoring and review.
- Tailoring KPIs to Specific Project Objectives: Align KPIs with the project’s specific goals, ensuring they reflect critical success factors and desired outcomes.
- Data Analysis Techniques for Project Metrics: Techniques like trend analysis, variance analysis, and statistical evaluation are key for interpreting project data.
- Integrating Risk and Change Metrics in Performance Evaluation: Incorporating metrics that track risk impact and change management effectiveness to assess overall project health.
- Communicating Project Metrics to Stakeholders: Using clear visual aids, regular updates, and tailored communication strategies to ensure stakeholders understand project progress.
- Advanced Resource Management Metrics in Project Management: Metrics like resource utilization, capacity planning, and cost efficiency are crucial.
- Key Agile Project Management Metrics: Includes sprint velocity, backlog items, burndown charts, and team velocity for monitoring Agile project performance.
- Leading Tools in Project Performance Metrics Analysis: Tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, Tableau, and specialized project management software are widely used.
- Applying Predictive Analytics in Project Management: Using predictive models to forecast project trends, potential delays, and resource needs based on historical data.
- Metrics Driving Continuous Project Improvement: Implementing iterative review processes, where metrics are used to identify areas for improvement and inform decision-making.
- Challenges in Implementing and Tracking KPIs: Common challenges include selecting relevant KPIs, ensuring data accuracy, and aligning them with changing project goals.
- Ensuring Metrics Reflect Project Efficiency and Effectiveness: Focus on metrics that directly relate to project outcomes, efficiency of resource use, and achievement of timelines.
- Balancing Quantitative and Qualitative Metrics: Combining hard data with qualitative assessments (like stakeholder satisfaction) for a well-rounded project evaluation.
- Role of Stakeholder Feedback in Project Success Evaluation: Using feedback to gauge client satisfaction, align expectations, and make adjustments for future projects.
- Applying Lean and Six Sigma Principles in KPI Development: Incorporating efficiency and quality improvement principles from Lean and Six Sigma into KPI formulation.
- Latest Trends in Project Performance Measurement: Trends include increased use of AI and machine learning, real-time data analytics, and a focus on sustainability metrics.
- Cultural Context in Project Performance Metrics: Recognizing how cultural differences impact team dynamics, communication, and stakeholder expectations in global projects.
- Examples of Predictive Metrics for Anticipating Project Risks: Predictive metrics might include trend analysis in resource consumption, deadline projections, and risk likelihood assessments.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Performance Metrics and KPIs: Recognize their importance in assessing project success and fostering ongoing enhancements.
- Selecting Relevant Metrics: Demonstrate the skill to choose metrics that align with project goals and meet stakeholder expectations.
- Designing a Performance Dashboard: Show expertise in creating a dashboard that caters specifically to the project’s requirements.
- Data Interpretation for Actionable Insights: Analyze data effectively to pinpoint strengths and areas needing improvement.
- Using Tools for Real-time Tracking: Employ software tools skillfully for immediate tracking, reporting, and visualizing of performance metrics.
- Promoting a Data-Driven Decision-Making Culture: Encourage a team environment focused on accountability and transparency, guided by data.
- Recognizing Pitfalls and Biases in Metrics: Be aware of potential errors and biases in choosing and interpreting metrics to ensure meaningful evaluations.
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate metric findings clearly to stakeholders, aiding in informed decision-making and future project planning.
Module Contents:
- Requirements Challenges: Includes issues like unclear requirements, poor stakeholder participation, and scope changes by customers.
- Estimation Difficulties: Encompasses problems such as guesswork in estimations, poor requirements gathering, and hardware/software incompatibilities.
- People & Team Dynamics: Covers hiring pressures, neglecting team formation stages, and the adjustment period for new team members.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Focuses on the lack of stakeholder involvement, ignoring leave plans, and insufficient team bonding and interpersonal skills.
- Risk Management Shortcomings: Highlights superficial risk identification, lack of risk categorization, and inconsistent risk assessments.
- Project Governance Issues: Involves unclear roles and responsibilities, communication problems during critical issues, and challenges with stakeholder participation.
- Quality Assurance Gaps: Points out inadequate quality focus, understanding gaps, and customer complaints due to requirement changes.
- Communication Barriers: Includes problems like poor handover from sales, misleading status reporting, and lack of a clear communication plan.
- Lessons Learned Neglected: Identifies the failure to apply lessons learned from previous projects.
- Contract Management Complications: Discusses rushed contract preparation, unclear roles, overlooked details, software incompatibilities, and challenges in data migration and security planning.
Learning Outcomes:
- Common Project Management Challenges: Identifying typical hurdles faced during project phases, such as planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Root Cause Analysis: Understanding the contributing factors to these challenges, both from within the team and from external influences.
- Problem-Solving Application: Utilizing targeted methodologies to tackle specific issues encountered in project management scenarios.
- Preventive Strategies: Developing and implementing proactive approaches to reduce the frequency and impact of common project-related problems.
- Utilization of Tools and Best Practices: Employing effective tools, techniques, and established practices to manage and resolve issues promptly.
- Communication and Collaboration: Cultivating strong communication and teamwork skills to enable early detection and resolution of problems.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Maintaining flexibility and resilience to navigate through challenges efficiently, keeping the project on track.
- Stakeholder Engagement in Challenges: Ensuring transparent and consistent communication with stakeholders during difficult times, to manage expectations and maintain trust.
By the end of the course, participants will be adept at anticipating, identifying, and resolving project management challenges, ensuring smoother project executions and improved stakeholder satisfaction.
Module Contents:
Learn the best practices to create and manage a project using Microsoft Project
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Microsoft Project Interface: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Project interface, functionalities, and features.
- Proficiency in Project Initialization: Demonstrate proficiency in setting up, planning, and initializing projects within the Microsoft Project environment.
- Managing Tasks and Resources: Exhibit the ability to define and manage tasks, resources, and assignments, ensuring an accurate representation of project details.
- Advanced Scheduling Techniques: Harness advanced scheduling tools and techniques to forecast project timelines, identify critical paths, and manage dependencies.
- Utilizing Reporting Tools: Utilize reporting tools within Microsoft Project to generate insightful visual reports, aiding in project monitoring and stakeholder communication.
- Expertise in Tracking Progress: Exhibit expertise in tracking project progress, comparing planned vs. actual performance, and making necessary adjustments.
- Best Practices in Resource Allocation: Understand and apply best practices for resource allocation and levelling, ensuring optimal resource utilization and avoiding overallocation.
- Embracing Collaboration Features: Embrace collaboration features within Microsoft Project, fostering teamwork, communication, and seamless integration with other Microsoft Office tools.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to leverage Microsoft Project effectively, driving project success through organized planning, monitoring, and control.
Module Contents:
- Understanding JIRA: Understand what JIRA is, the benefits of JIRA, and how to use JIRA.
- Using JIRA in Agile Teams: Use JIRA as a user working within an agile team – creating, working on, and searching for issues, customizing dashboards, etc.
- JIRA Usage Scenarios: Get ideas (through examples presented in the course) on how JIRA can be utilized for different scenarios or situations.
- Creating and Configuring JIRA Boards: How to create and configure JIRA Agile boards SCRUM and KANBAN.
- JIRA Tips and Tricks
Learning Outcomes:
- Fundamentals of Jira: Understand the fundamental concepts, interface, and capabilities of Jira as a leading project management and issue-tracking tool.
- Setting Up Jira Projects: Demonstrate the ability to set up, configure, and customize Jira projects to suit specific team and project needs.
- Proficiency in Issue Management: Exhibit proficiency in creating, managing, and prioritizing issues, user stories, and tasks within Jira.
- Utilizing Jira Boards Effectively: Harness the power of Jira boards (Scrum, Kanban) to visualize work processes, track progress, and manage workflows effectively.
- Advanced Jira Features: Apply practical examples to use advanced features such as filters, custom fields, and reporting capabilities for enhanced project oversight.
- Collaboration Tools in Jira: Utilize Jira’s collaboration tools to foster team communication, document sharing, and seamless integration with other Atlassian products.
- Best Practices for Agile Management: Understand best practices for managing sprints, releases, and backlogs in Jira, ensuring Agile principles are effectively implemented.
- Hands-On Exercises with Jira: Engage in hands-on exercises that simulate real-world project scenarios, reinforcing Jira functionalities through practical application.
By the end of the course, participants will be adept at utilizing Jira for efficient project management, leveraging practical examples to solve real-world challenges and enhance team productivity.
Module Contents:
- Understanding JIRA Next-Gen: Understand what JIRA Next-Gen is, the benefits of JIRA Next-Gen, and how to use JIRA Next-Gen.
- Using JIRA Next-Gen in Agile Teams: Use JIRA Next-Gen as a user working within an agile team – creating, working on, and searching for issues, etc.
- JIRA Next-Gen Usage Scenarios: Get ideas (through examples presented in the course) on how JIRA Next-Gen can be utilized for different scenarios or situations.
- JIRA Next-Gen Tips and Tricks
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding Jira Next-Gen Enhancements: Grasp the enhanced features, capabilities, and interface changes introduced in Jira Next-Gen.
- Proficiency in Next-Gen Project Setup: Exhibit proficiency in setting up and customizing Next-Gen projects, and tailoring configurations without the need for administrative permissions.
- Utilizing New Issue Types and Fields: Demonstrate the ability to utilize new issue types, custom fields, and board views, enhancing flexibility in project management.
- Revamped Jira Boards for Task Management: Harness the revamped Jira boards to effectively visualize, organize, and prioritize tasks in real time, catering to dynamic project needs.
- Advanced Reporting in Jira Next-Gen: Engage with practical examples to explore advanced reporting and analytics tools in Jira Next-Gen, driving data-driven decision-making.
- Improved Collaboration Tools and Integrations: Understand the improved collaboration tools and integrations in Jira Next-Gen, promoting team communication and streamlined workflows.
- Hands-On Exercises with Jira Next-Gen: Apply hands-on exercises simulating real-world scenarios to reinforce the application of Jira Next-Gen functionalities in diverse project contexts.
- Classic vs. Next-Gen Project Differences: Recognize the differences between classic and Next-Gen projects, ensuring a smooth transition and adoption of the latest features.
By the end of the course, participants will be skilled in leveraging Jira Next-Gen for enhanced project management, capitalizing on practical examples to address real-world challenges and optimize team outcomes
Module Contents:
- Constructing Project Management Templates: How do you construct various project management templates for different project phases?
- Inputs for Project Management Templates: What are the key inputs required for each of the 41 project management templates discussed in the course?
- Organizing Meetings in Templates: What are the best practices for organizing and documenting meetings effectively in minutes of meeting templates?
- Documenting Project Changes: How do you systematically document and record project changes?
- Calculating Project Budget: What are the steps to accurately calculate a project’s budget?
- Controlling Project Resources: What strategies and tools can be used to effectively control project resources?
- Evaluating Subcontractors and Vendors: How do you evaluate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants for your project?
- Recording and Documenting Project Risks: What methods are used to record and document project risks, and how do you categorize different types of risks?
- Creating a Statement of Work: What are the key elements to include when creating a Statement of Work (SOW)?
- Capturing Lessons Learned at Project Closure: How do you capture and document lessons learned at project closure, and how can these be effectively used in future projects?
Learning Outcomes:
- Significance of Project Management Templates: Understand the significance and utility of templates in streamlining and standardizing project management processes.
- Types of Project Management Templates: Recognize various types of project management templates suitable for different phases, from initiation to closure.
- Customizing Templates for Projects: Exhibit proficiency in customizing and adapting templates to cater to the specific needs and nuances of individual projects.
- Effective Application of Templates: Apply templates effectively for tasks such as project charters, risk logs, stakeholder registers, communication plans, and more.
- Tools for Template Creation and Sharing: Harness tools and software that facilitate the creation, sharing, and collaboration of project management templates within teams.
- Maintaining Template Relevancy: Understand best practices in maintaining the relevancy and effectiveness of templates, incorporating feedback and lessons learned.
Fostering - Consistency with Templates: Foster a culture of consistency and efficiency within project teams by promoting the regular use of standardized templates.
- Role of Templates in Project Management: Appreciate the role of templates in reducing administrative overhead, enhancing clarity, and ensuring alignment among stakeholders.
By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit of templates and the knowledge to use them adeptly, ensuring more organized, efficient, and aligned project management processes
Module Contents:
- ChatGPT in Professional Communication: Understand the functionalities and applications of ChatGPT for professional communication and analysis.
- Meeting Management with Otter.ai: Gain skills in efficiently managing and documenting meetings using Otter.ai.
- Narrative Creation with Tome: Learn to create and present compelling narratives powered by AI with Tome.
- AI-Integrated Project Management using Basecamp: Acquire knowledge in managing projects effectively with the integration of AI in Basecamp.
- Team Collaboration with CollabGPT: Master techniques for tracking and optimizing team collaboration using CollabGPT.
- Workflow Automation with Process.st: Develop skills in automating and streamlining workflows efficiently using Process.st.
- Project Management with Forecast: Understand how to use Forecast for effective management of projects, resources, and finances.
- Task Management with TimeHero: Learn to prioritize and manage tasks effectively using TimeHero.
- Automating Tasks with Magical: Gain proficiency in using Magical for automating repetitive tasks and enhancing overall productivity.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding AI-Driven Project Management Tools: Acquire a comprehensive understanding of various AI-driven project management tools available in the market.
- Capabilities of AI Tools in Project Management: Recognize the capabilities of AI tools in task automation, predictive analysis, risk mitigation, and resource optimization.
- Hands-On Experience with AI Project Management Platforms: Gain practical experience with popular AI project management platforms, learning their features, benefits, and application scenarios.
- Evaluating and Selecting AI Tools: Learn to evaluate and select appropriate AI tools based on project requirements, organizational needs, and budget constraints.
- Integrating AI Tools into Project Management Workflows: Master the integration of AI tools into existing project management workflows for seamless adoption and maximized benefits.
- Data-Driven Approach with AI Analytics: Foster a data-driven approach in project management, leveraging AI analytics for insights, trend identification, and informed decision-making.
- Ethical Considerations and Best Practices in AI Usage: Understand the ethical considerations and best practices for using AI in project management, including aspects of data security and bias mitigation.
- Staying Updated with AI Advancements in Project Management: Keep abreast of the latest advancements and emerging tools in AI for project management, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation in processes.
By the end of the course,