The LearningForce

AI and Project Management

Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Duration: 3 Clock Hours (One 3-Hour Session)
Location: State Fair Community College | Sedalia Campus | in-person
Instructor: Kennrik Nelson
Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026
Cost: $149 per participant
Category: Technology and Professional Development
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of project management principles. No prior AI experience is required.

Training Description

Artificial intelligence is becoming a valuable tool for project managers, helping teams organize work, improve communication, identify risks, and make more informed decisions. AI and Project Management introduces participants to practical ways AI can support project planning and execution while emphasizing that successful project management still relies on human expertise, judgment, and decision-making.

Through demonstrations, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to use AI to organize project information, develop project plans, identify and prioritize risks, improve stakeholder communications, and streamline routine project management tasks. Participants will also explore structured prompting techniques and best practices for verifying AI-generated content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

By the end of the course, participants will have a practical framework for incorporating AI into their project management workflows while maintaining quality, compliance, and accountability.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate uses of AI in project management.
Apply structured prompting techniques to generate reliable project outputs.
Organize project requests into clear work packages, tasks, and deliverables.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize project risks using AI-assisted analysis.
Develop stakeholder communications tailored to different audiences.
Verify AI-generated recommendations using human judgment and organizational requirements.
Create a practical 30/60/90-day roadmap for integrating AI into project management workflows.

Course Outline

Module 1: AI Fundamentals for Project Managers

Understanding generative AI and its capabilities
AI as a project management copilot—not an autopilot
Safe versus unsafe uses of AI
Human review and decision-making responsibilities
Protecting confidential and organizational information

Module 2: Prompting for Better Project Outcomes

Writing effective prompts using the C.O.R.E. framework
Applying the R.E.A.L. verification process
Refining AI responses for greater accuracy
Prompt templates for common project management tasks
Hands-on prompt-building exercises

Module 3: Planning, Organizing, and Managing Projects with AI

Organizing project requests and intake
Creating work packages and task lists
Identifying project dependencies
Developing acceptance criteria
Improving resource planning and project documentation

Module 4: Risk Management and Stakeholder Communication

Building AI-assisted risk registers
Prioritizing project risks
Developing mitigation and contingency plans
Creating stakeholder updates for executives, project teams, customers, and leadership
Tailoring communications for different audiences

Module 5: Building Your AI Project Management Roadmap

Identifying high-value AI opportunities
Selecting repeatable workflows
Measuring success and productivity improvements
Creating reusable prompt templates
Developing a 30/60/90-day AI adoption plan

Instructional Methods

Instructor-led demonstrations
Guided hands-on activities
Interactive discussions
Real-world project management scenarios
Prompt-building exercises
Individual action planning

Materials Provided

Certificate of completion

Who Should Attend

This training is designed for project managers, project coordinators, team leads, engineers, operations professionals, supervisors, and business professionals responsible for planning, coordinating, or managing projects. It is especially valuable for individuals looking to leverage AI to improve project efficiency, communication, and decision-making.

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