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
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Artificial Intelligence
- Process Improvement
- Team Management
- Risk Management
- Innovation
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Management
- Digital Transformation
- Agile Project Management
- Communication
- Leadership and Management
- Agile Software Development
- Business Workflow Analysis
- Project Risk Management
- Change Management
- Workflow Management
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability
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
Project Management, Risk Management, Planning, Program Evaluation, Prioritization, Project Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Project Controls, and Analysis
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, Timelines, Resource Management, Machine Learning, Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Agile Software Development, Engineering Management, Prompt Engineering, Planning, Project Management Software, Program Management, Engineering Software, Responsible AI, 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
Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Cost Reduction, Project Planning, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Innovation, Project Management, AI Product Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Process Improvement, and Project Coordination
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, Business Workflow Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Process Mapping, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Team Management, and Process Design
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, Digital Transformation, Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management, Innovation, Project Management Software, Forecasting, Agile Methodology, Workflow Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
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, Collaborative Software, Employee Engagement, Virtual Teams, Team Leadership, Communication, Innovation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Leadership, and Team Building
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
Leadership Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Team Management, People Development, Communication, Team Motivation, Empathy, Personal Development, Team Performance Management, Willingness To Learn, Business Leadership, Self-Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Professional Development, Conflict Management, Leadership and Management, and Teamwork
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, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Leadership Development, Adaptability, Team Leadership, Cognitive flexibility, Business Leadership, Coaching, Employee Engagement, People Management, Change Management, Team Management, Performance Management, 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
Strategic Decision-Making, Business Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Strategic Leadership, Decision Making, Leadership, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Organizational Leadership, and Leadership Development
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 Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Business Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management Framework, and Project Management
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