Modern Project Leadership combines traditional project management with cutting-edge AI technologies and agile methodologies to meet today's complex business challenges. This specialization equips leaders with essential skills to prioritize effectively, manage distributed teams, integrate AI tools, and make ethical decisions in project contexts. Learners will develop both technical knowledge of AI applications and the leadership acumen to drive successful project outcomes in rapidly evolving environments.
Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond Specialization
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.
Instructors: Igor Arkhipov
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Share your expertise with employers
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
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Workflow Management
- Communication
- Process Improvement
- Team Management
- Leadership and Management
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Risk Management
- Agile Software Development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Project Management
- Project Risk Management
- Innovation
- Adaptability
- Team Leadership
- Business Workflow Analysis
- Change Management
- Digital Transformation
- Strategic Thinking
- Agile Project Management
Tools you'll learn
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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, Program Evaluation, Project Implementation, Planning, Project Controls, Business Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Project Risk Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Prioritization, Analysis, and Team Leadership
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
Generative AI, Stakeholder Communications, Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Engineering Management, Resource Management, Planning, Machine Learning, Project Management Software, Engineering Software, Timelines, Natural Language Processing, Risk Analysis, Responsible AI, Program Management, and Agile Software Development
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
Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Project Planning, Process Improvement, Innovation, AI Product Strategy, Project Coordination, Project Management, Generative AI, Responsible AI, and Predictive Analytics
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, Operational Efficiency, Team Leadership, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Business Process Management, Process Design, Analysis, Process Mapping, Team Management, and Process Improvement
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, Project Management Life Cycle, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Artificial Intelligence, Change Management, Project Management Software, and Agile Methodology
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, Communication, Employee Engagement, Innovation, Change Management, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Collaborative Software, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Team Leadership, 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, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Organizational Leadership, Communication, Team Motivation, Professional Development, Team Building, Business Leadership, People Development, Empathy, Teamwork, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Team Management, Conflict Management, Willingness To Learn, and Team Performance Management
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, Business Leadership, Performance Management, Adaptability, Change Management, Team Management, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, People Management, Team Leadership, Coaching, Cognitive flexibility, and Emotional Intelligence
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
Business Leadership, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Team Management, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Organizational Leadership, Business Ethics, Leadership Development, Strategic Leadership, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, and Teamwork
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
Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Project Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, and Risk Mitigation
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