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Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond Specialization
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Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond Specialization

AI-Powered Project Leadership for Today's Teams. Lead modern projects by integrating AI, agile methodologies & risk management strategies.

Igor Arkhipov
Kelley O'Connell
Mariaan Van Zyl

Instructors: Igor Arkhipov

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(29 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply AI and GenAI technologies to streamline project planning, execution, monitoring, and risk management processes

  • Lead distributed teams using agile methodologies and adaptive management styles for improved collaboration and productivity

  • Develop strategic decision-making frameworks that balance technical innovation with ethical leadership principles

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July 2025

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Specialization - 10 course series

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate Strategies for Precision Project Leadership

  • Implement Comprehensive Project Plans and Execution Strategies

  • Analyze Leadership and Team Management Skills and Techniques

Skills you'll gain

Risk Management, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Planning, Team Leadership, Team Management, Analysis, Project Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Prioritization, Project Controls, and Program Evaluation
GenAI for Program Managers

GenAI for Program Managers

Course 23 hours

What you'll learn

  • Identify key GenAI modalities and tools relevant to program management in the software industry.

  • Utilize GenAI for risk assessment, resource allocation, and predictive analytics in software projects.

  • Analyze real-world case studies of GenAI applications in software program management.

  • Identify potential challenges and limitations of GenAI in program management and strategies to address them.

Skills you'll gain

Stakeholder Communications, Generative AI, Resource Management, Program Management, Planning, Natural Language Processing, Engineering Management, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Engineering Software, Analytics, Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Responsible AI, Timelines, and Risk Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Identify the capabilities of GenAI for basic role-specific, Project Manager functions, such as project planning, monitoring, and control.

  • Examine real-world applications to leverage GenAI for streamlining project management tasks and fostering innovation in project management functions.

  • Deploy strategies and tactics to responsibly integrate GenAI into project management practices, while maintaining human oversight and accountability.

Skills you'll gain

Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Project Planning, Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI, Project Coordination, Innovation, Responsible AI, Predictive Analytics, and Project Management

What you'll learn

  • Analyze key concepts, benefits, and types of workflows.

  • Evaluate workflow diagrams and assess digital tools for workflow mapping.

  • Apply techniques for evaluating current workflows in your organization.

Skills you'll gain

Workflow Management, Team Management, Process Design, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Management, Analysis, Process Improvement, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Team Leadership, and Business Workflow Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Identify key elements of AI for Project Management

  • Evaluate AI Tools and Techniques for Projects

  • Integrate AI into Project Lifecycles

Skills you'll gain

Automation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Life Cycle, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Workflow Management, Change Management, Digital Transformation, Project Management Software, Forecasting, and Agile Project Management

What you'll learn

  • Articulate the key concepts and principles of Agile leadership

  • Employ agile practices to enhance e team dynamics and productivity in a distributed setting.

  • Recognize and address common challenges facing distributed agile teams now and in the coming years.

Skills you'll gain

Agile Methodology, Team Management, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication, Collaborative Software, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Team Building, and Virtual Teams

What you'll learn

  • Explain the distinct roles of a leader versus a manager and Its three key roles of effective leaders.

  • Evaluate the seven behaviours of effective leaders as outlined in the British Army Leadership Code and develop a plan to embody them.

  • Analyse the dynamics of effective teams and implement structures to build an engaged and motivated team.

  • Examine the impact of toxic leadership traits and formulate strategies to address leadership challenges.

Skills you'll gain

Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Willingness To Learn, Team Building, Team Motivation, Leadership and Management, Professional Development, Empathy, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, People Development, Team Management, and Communication

What you'll learn

  • Evaluate various management styles to recognize them in yourself and others, and discern their suitability for different situations.

  • Analyse your default management style and gain tools to flex your style as the situation demands.

Skills you'll gain

Leadership, Self-Awareness, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Change Management, Adaptability, Cognitive flexibility, Business Leadership, Coaching, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Team Management, and Employee Engagement

What you'll learn

  • Identify the principles of effective leadership

  • Apply strategic thinking in decision-making processes

  • Recognize and navigate team dynamics

  • Implement ethical decision-making strategies

Skills you'll gain

Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Leadership and Management, Business Ethics, Teamwork, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Leadership, and Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Project Risk Management

Project Risk Management

Course 103 hours

What you'll learn

  • Define and explain the concepts of project risk management.

  • Apply risk identification and analysis techniques.

  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Project Management, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, and Risk Management Framework

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Instructors

Igor Arkhipov
12 Courses69,540 learners
Kelley O'Connell
11 Courses34,743 learners
Mariaan Van Zyl
Coursera Instructor Network
2 Courses8,108 learners

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