This training program is designed for professionals seeking to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into project management practices and to understand the ethical and legal implications of AI. The program combines two key areas: the practical application of AI in project management and a deep dive into the ethical and legal frameworks governing AI technologies.
Program ObjectivesThis training program is open to anyone interested in expanding their professional skills. The practical examples and exercises are chosen so they map well to the daily work of Material Planners; participation is expressly open to everyone, regardless of current professional role. The course teaches methods, tools, and content that can be applied in many different work contexts.
The following typical tasks from the daily work of Material Planners serve as worked examples in the exercises; they can be adapted to other fields of activity during the course:
- Order calls
- Volume plans
- Schedule upkeep
- Min-stock reviews
- Safety stocks
AI for Project Managers
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- AI applications within project management
- Foundation Models and Open-Source AI Tools
- Everyday AI use in project management
- Implementation strategies for AI projects
- Ethical considerations, data protection, and legal frameworks for AI
- Evaluation of AI solutions
- Soft skills for AI projects: Communication and Leadership
- Soft skills for AI projects: Change Management
- Final assignment and resource compilation
- Excursion: Project Management
- Additional topic: Working with ChatGPT
- Legal frameworks for AI usage
Ethics and Law in Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Ethics and Law in Artificial Intelligence
- Overview of the EU AI Act
- Transparency and explainability of AI systems
- Data protection and data security in Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithmic fairness and freedom from discrimination
- Ethical principles in Artificial Intelligence
- AI Governance and Compliance
- International perspectives and comparisons
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand fundamental AI concepts and their relevance to project management.
- Identify and apply AI tools and techniques to improve project planning, execution, and monitoring.
- Develop strategies for implementing AI solutions within project environments.
- Critically analyze the ethical challenges and legal requirements associated with AI.
- Evaluate the fairness, transparency, and security of AI systems.
- Apply principles of AI governance and compliance.
- Enhance communication, leadership, and change management skills in the context of AI-driven projects.
- Make informed decisions regarding the ethical and legal aspects of AI deployment.
Career Prospects
This program is relevant for individuals in roles such as:
- Project Managers
- IT Project Managers
- Program Managers
- Team Leaders
- Consultants in AI and Project Management
- Software Developers involved in AI projects
- Data Analysts
- Professionals seeking to specialize in AI implementation and management.
The acquired competencies are applicable in various professional fields requiring the development, implementation, and management of AI solutions, as well as in consulting roles related to Artificial Intelligence.