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Modern Project Leadership: Agile, AI, and Beyond Specialization
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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.

Igor Arkhipov
Kelley O'Connell
Mariaan Van Zyl

Instructors: Igor Arkhipov

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(29 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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

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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, Team Leadership, Project Risk Management, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Business Risk Management, Project Controls, Program Evaluation, Initiative and Leadership, Prioritization, Project Implementation, Planning, Leadership, and Analysis
GenAI for Program Managers

GenAI for Program Managers

Course 23 hours

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, Planning, Prompt Engineering, Timelines, Analytics, Engineering Management, Risk Analysis, Program Management, Machine Learning, Agile Software Development, Project Management Software, Natural Language Processing, Resource Management, Responsible AI, and Engineering Software

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, Process Improvement, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Project Management, Predictive Analytics, Cost Reduction, AI Product Strategy, Project Planning, Innovation, 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, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Analysis, Team Leadership, Process Mapping, Team Management, Business Process Management, Process Improvement, Process Design, Continuous Improvement Process, and Business Workflow Analysis

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, Workflow Management, Forecasting, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Innovation, Project Management, Change Management, Project Management Life Cycle, and Data-Driven Decision-Making

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

Team Management, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Communication, Team Building, 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

Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Self-Awareness, Business Leadership, Team Building, Empathy, Leadership and Management, Organizational Leadership, Team Management, Team Motivation, Willingness To Learn, Conflict Management, Team Performance Management, Personal Development, People Development, and Professional Development

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

Self-Awareness, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Change Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Adaptability, Leadership Development, Cognitive flexibility, Team Leadership, People Management, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, and Coaching

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, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Teamwork, Business Ethics, Leadership and Management, and Team Leadership
Project Risk Management

Project Risk Management

Course 103 hours

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, Project Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Mitigation, Business Risk Management, and Risk Management Framework

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Instructors

Igor Arkhipov
12 Courses69,540 learners
Kelley O'Connell
11 Courses34,743 learners
Mariaan Van Zyl
Coursera Instructor Network
2 Courses8,108 learners

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