Generative AI in Project Planning Training

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Generative AI in Project Planning Training

This course is part of AI-Powered Software Development Certification Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Discover how Generative AI enhances project planning, execution, and closure.
Create charters, agile sprints, and risk plans using AI-powered tools.
Automate documentation and extract insights across the project lifecycle.
Explore real-world GenAI use cases, including Walmart’s AI-driven initiatives.

Skills you'll gain

Risk Management

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There are 3 modules in this course

This beginner-friendly course shows how Generative AI enhances the entire software project management lifecycle from planning to closure. Learn how AI supports project conception, feasibility analysis, and charter creation. Discover how to define scope, manage risks, execute tasks, and track progress using GenAI tools. Explore closure documentation, real-world challenges, and case studies like Walmart’s use of GenAI. Hands-on demos help you automate planning and improve decisions with AI.

No prior AI knowledge is required. Basic understanding of software projects or project management is recommended. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply GenAI to streamline project initiation, planning, execution, and closure - Generate charters, sprints, and risk plans using AI tools - Monitor and control project progress with GenAI-driven insights - Automate documentation across project phases and derive key takeaways - Analyze real-world case studies and emerging AI trends in project management Ideal for project managers, software leads, and aspiring AI-savvy professionals.

Explore how Generative AI transforms the early phases of software project management. Explore project conception, feasibility analysis, and AI-powered tools to draft charters and convert requirements into agile sprints. Includes hands-on demos to streamline planning and set a strong foundation for successful project execution.

What's included

6 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin

6 videosTotal 32 minutes

Learning Objectives2 minutes
Software Project and Its Phases8 minutes
GenAI for Conception and Initiation5 minutes
Feasibility Analysis: Example5 minutes
Demo: Using Generative AI to Craft Comprehensive Project Charters4 minutes
Demo: Converting Requirements into Sprint Using Generative AI6 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Quiz on Unlocking Success: Software Project Management15 minutes
Quiz on Project Conception and Initiation Enhanced by Generative AI15 minutes
Assessment for Foundations of Software Project Management40 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Exploring GenAI’s Impact on Early Project Planning15 minutes

Master the end-to-end lifecycle of software project management using Generative AI. Learn how to define project scope, optimize planning, manage risks, and drive seamless execution. Explore GenAI tools for launch, monitoring, and controlling phases with real-world demos in enhancing decision-making, tracking progress, and ensuring timely delivery.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments1 plugin

6 videosTotal 43 minutes

Defining and Planning3 minutes
GenAI in Defining and Planning8 minutes
Demo: Optimizing Project Planning and Risk Management Using Generative AI Tools6 minutes
GenAI in Launching and Execution Phase13 minutes
Monitoring and Controlling2 minutes
Monitoring and Controlling in Gen AI9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 85 minutes

Quiz on Project Defining and Planning: Strategic Blueprint for Success15 minutes
Quiz on Project Launch and Execution: Delivering Results Through Effective Implementation15 minutes
Quiz on Project Monitoring and Controlling: Progress Tracking and Risk Management15 minutes
Assessment for Planning to Execution – Managing Software Projects with GenAI40 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Driving Project Success with GenAI: From Planning to Execution15 minutes

Explore the final phase of project management enhanced by GenAI from creating closure documents to deriving lessons learned. Understand real-world challenges and emerging trends through case studies like Walmart’s GenAI adoption. Includes demos on automating full project lifecycle documentation and key takeaways to future-proof your project management skills.

What's included

6 videos3 assignments1 plugin

6 videosTotal 41 minutes

Closing the Project8 minutes
Gen AI for Important Documents9 minutes
Challenges of Generative Al in Project Management7 minutes
Case Study: Walmart Streamlining Procurement with GenAI4 minutes
Demo: Automating the Generation Project Management Phases Using Generative AI11 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Quiz on Project Closure: Wrapping up and Learning15 minutes
Quiz on Challenges and Emerging Trends of AI in Project Management15 minutes
Assessment for Closing, Challenges, and Future of GenAI in Project Management40 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Using GenAI to Finalize Projects and Prepare for the Future15 minutes

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It automates planning, risk management, tracking, and closure, improving decisions across the entire project lifecycle.

You’ll learn to create charters, sprints, and risk plans, track progress with AI insights, and automate project documentation.

Ideal for project managers, software leads, and professionals adopting AI-driven project management.

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