Synopsis:

The objective of this half-a-day virtual Masterclass is to equip attendees with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learn how to leverage it strategically within project management practice. Participants will gain insights into the impact of AI on project outcomes, team performance, and the optimization of routine tasks by using applied AI Prompting skills.

In the last few years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from an academic topic to a tangible reality, particularly evident with advancements like ChatGPT, Google Gemini and the proliferation of AI applications. This significant development is poised to revolutionize the field of Project Management as we speak. This Masterclass will unravel AI's immense potential in project management, guiding participants on how to optimize administrative tasks, enhance team performance, and embrace groundbreaking solutions.

The Masterclass Trainer will cover AI fundamentals, specifically tailored to project management needs. The impact of AI on team dynamics and project outcomes will be explored, positioning early adopters as frontrunners in the industry.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn About AI Fundamentals: Explore AI fundamental concepts and build hands on skills in AI prompting to leverage AI tools.
• Understand How to Streamline Administrative Tasks: Learn how AI can optimize mundane tasks, allowing project managers to redirect focus towards delivering value and innovative solutions.
• Discuss Soft Skills and AI Collaboration: Embrace the partnership between human project managers and AI, focusing on building trust, negotiating, ideating, and relying on intuition.
• Apply AI Prompting Skills: Learn prompting skills to craft strategic and context-aware queries to effectively interact with AI models.
• Cultivate a Strategic Awareness: Develop a strategic awareness of the role AI plays in shaping the future of organizations and professions. 
• Understand Informed Decision-Making: Gain insights into how AI technologies, including advanced LLMs, can be leveraged to facilitate data-driven decision-making processes.
• Discover Communication Enhancements: Delve into the ways LLMs, exemplified by ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Google Gemini and others, enhance communication effectiveness within teams and with external stakeholders. Explore practical applications for improving the clarity, tone, and impact of written communications.
• Discuss Ethical Considerations: Address the ethical dimensions of AI and LLM usage. Discuss best practices and responsible AI principles to guide team leaders and members in navigating potential challenges and ensuring the ethical deployment of these technologies.

PDUs:

2.5 (Ways of Working)

1.5 (Business Acumen)

Agenda:

9:00 AM - Introduction, AI Fundamentals and Overview of Generative AI
10:00 AM - AI Prompting Skills
11:00 AM - Coffee Break
11:15 AM - Team Formation and Hands-On Exercises: ChatGPT, MS Copilot, Google Gemini
12:15 PM - AI Ethics, Governance, Risk, and Compliance
12:45 PM - Closing Remarks
1:00 PM - Conclusion

Registration Deadline:

Registration closes on Friday June 13th 2025, at 11:55 p.m.

Fees:

Early Bird:

(Valid until May 16th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m)

PMI Toronto Members: $157.30 + HST
Non-Members: $177.30 + HST

Regular Admission (registration May 17th and onwards):

PMI Toronto Members: $177.30 + HST
Non-Members: $197.00 + HST

Presenter:

Mashhood Ahmed:

Mashhood Ahmed started his research into AI and Project Management in 2017, since then he has spoken around the world, from New Zealand to Singapore, Africa to North America, at various conferences, and global events. In 2024, Mashhood was recognized by PMI Top Influencer for AI 2024, The Digital Project Manager Top Influencer 2024 and NimbleWorks Top Influencer 2025.

Since 2023, he has spoken at over 50 events sharing his research, knowledge and expertise with over 50,000 project managers around the globe. He is one of the most sought-after keynote speaker, AI masterclass trainer and panelist.

Mashhood has over 20 years of project-program management experience leading multi-million-dollar projects around the globe. Currently, he runs a boutique consulting firm in Edmonton, Canada, and is founding director of PMassistant.ai where he is leading a team to design and develop next generation project management solutions leveraging AI.

Mashhood holds a Master’s degree from the University of Waterloo, along with PMP, PMI-RMP, SAFe Agilist, CISA, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ITIL and various other industry certifications. He also teaches at Grant MacEwan University and volunteers his time for PMI and ISACA for various initiatives.