University IT
AI-Powered Project Management: In-Person Certificate Workshop
| Code | Date | Delivery | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITS-2069 |
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In-person (Stanford Campus) : 3 sessions Polya Hall 170B (PHIL) |
$1550 |
| ITS-2069 |
|
In-person (Stanford Campus) : 3 sessions Polya Hall 170B (PHIL) |
$1550 |
This class offers an option for in-classroom sessions. Participants attending an in-person class will need to adhere to the respiratory illness policies.
Smarter, Faster, Better: The AI-Powered Roadmap for Project Excellence
Enhance project outcomes with AI-driven tools and techniques. This certificate workshop focuses on applying artificial intelligence to streamline planning, improve decision-making, automate tasks, and boost overall project efficiency.
John Keppler
Dr. John Keppler currently leads the Technology Training program at Stanford University. He has over 25 years of corporate training and higher education experience.
Dong Liang
Dong Liang is currently the lead instructional designer for the Stanford University Technology Training Team. Dr. Liang holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering and a doctorate degree from the University of Chicago.
- Program Description
The Stanford Technology Training Program is launching a new certificate workshop designed to empower project managers to integrate artificial intelligence into their daily workflows. The AI-Powered Project Manager (PMAI) workshop will show attendees how to leverage AI to enhance productivity, make smarter, data-driven decisions, and deliver projects with greater efficiency, saving valuable time and money.
Program Cohorts Schedule:
- 18 hours, held over three days (6 hours for the first two days, and 3 hours for the last day), and an additional three hours online.
This program is tailored for project managers, team leads, and program managers across all industries. The focus is on strategically applying AI-powered tools and techniques to optimize the management of any project.
The role of the project manager is evolving, and the ability to harness AI is becoming a critical competency. This workshop is for professionals who want to move beyond traditional methods and use cutting-edge technology to automate tasks, gain deeper insights from their project data, and ultimately drive better outcomes.
- Learning Objectives
The curriculum has been specifically developed to provide both cutting edge and in-depth knowledge on AI applications in the enterprise environment:
- Gain a clear understanding of AI concepts to confidently select and implement the right tools for your team.
- Master the techniques of prompting to create more accurate project artifacts, forecast resource needs, and anticipate budget constraints.
- Build AI tools and dashboards that analyze project performance metrics, uncover trends, and make informed decisions that keep your projects on track.
- Discover AI workflows that automate routine tasks like creating status reports, summarizing meetings, and managing documentation, freeing you to focus on strategic leadership.
- Navigate the ethical considerations of using AI tools, including data privacy and algorithmic bias, to ensure responsible project leadership.- Topic Outline
The following workshop topics may be adjusted as needed to ensure participants receive the most current, relevant, and evidence-based knowledge. Because the field of AI is evolving rapidly—and many of the tools introduced in the workshop may have been released only in the past month or even the past week—this flexibility allows the program to incorporate the latest capabilities, best practices, and developments as they emerge.
Session 1: Getting Started with AI for Project Management
Session 2: The Foundation of AI Interaction: Prompting
Session 3: Custom GPTs for Project Management
Session 4: AI-Assisted Document Intelligence & Collaboration
Session 5: Extending AI Capabilities with Skills, Connectors and Extensions
Session 6: The Future-Ready PM: Agentic AI & Strategic Integration- Prerequisites
Participants must bring a laptop to all in-person training sessions.
- Special Features
When you complete your training program you will receive a certificate from the Stanford University UIT Technology Training signed by the Program Director. This workshop certificate will validate 18 hours of training in applying practical AI techniques available at the time to project management, while recognizing that AI will continue to advance and enhance in the future.
- Credits
Credits:
- 18 Professional Development Units (PDU)
- 1.8 Continuing Education Units
- 18 Professional Development Hours
- Upon successful completion, participants will earn the Certified AI-Powered Project Manager designation from the Stanford Technology Training Program, signed by the Program Director, validating their ability to apply AI effectively in a project management context.
Custom training workshops are available for this program
Technology training sessions structured around individual or group learning objectives. Learn more about custom training.
Special Group Rates
For groups of 5 or more, special rates are available. Please contact techtraining@stanford.edu for more details.
University IT Technology Training sessions are available to a wide range of participants, including Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and employees of Stanford Hospitals & Clinics, such as Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
Additionally, some of these programs are open to interested individuals not affiliated with Stanford, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.
