ChatGPT for Project Management

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ChatGPT for Project Management

This course is part of Generative AI for Project Management Specialization

Instructor: Anton Voroniuk

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6 modules

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5 hours to complete

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6 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master prompt engineering techniques and frameworks to generate reliable, structured, and high-quality outputs for project tasks.
Apply ChatGPT across the entire project lifecycle—from planning and risk analysis to execution, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
Build and use your own AI toolkit (custom GPTs, prompt libraries) while following best practices for quality control, privacy, and ethical AI use.

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There are 6 modules in this course

By the end of this course, you’ll confidently use ChatGPT to streamline project workflows, craft effective prompts, automate planning and reporting, support decision-making, and apply AI responsibly in real-world project environments.

This course shows you how to integrate ChatGPT into every stage of the project lifecycle—from planning and risk analysis to execution, stakeholder communication, and project wrap-up. You’ll move beyond theory and build practical skills through real project scenarios, structured frameworks like RACE and Tree of Thought, and hands-on tasks tailored to your own work. Whether you’re an experienced project manager or just getting started, you’ll learn how to save time, improve accuracy, and elevate your strategic thinking with AI. You’ll also develop your own toolkit of reusable prompts and custom GPT assistants designed specifically for project tasks. What makes this course unique is its end-to-end, real-world focus: instead of isolated tips, you’ll gain a complete system for working with AI in projects—grounded in best practices, ethical use, and immediately applicable techniques you can use from day one.

An introduction to ChatGPT and how it fits into modern project management workflows.

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6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videosTotal 15 minutes

Introduction to the Course1 minute
The Evolution of Project Management Workflows3 minutes
Will AI Replace Project Managers?3 minutes
Setting Up Custom Instructions3 minutes
Creating Hotkeys2 minutes
Uploading and Analyzing Documents4 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Getting Started with ChatGPT: The PM's First Steps10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

Core principles and frameworks for writing effective prompts to get high-quality AI outputs.

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3 videos2 readings1 assignment

Practical ways to use ChatGPT across all phases of the project lifecycle, from planning to execution and communication.

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5 videos3 readings2 assignments

5 videosTotal 18 minutes

Using ChatGPT Across the Project Lifecycle2 minutes
Brainstorming Project Names and Slogans5 minutes
Risk Brainstorming4 minutes
Decision Matrix Analysis with ChatGPT4 minutes
Drafting Presentations Aimed at Stakeholders3 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Synthesizing the Chaos: Drafting Charters and WBS10 minutes
Execution and Problem-Solving: The PM's Thought Partner10 minutes
Meeting Preparation and Reporting10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Using RACE Framework for Budget Analysis30 minutes
Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

Using custom GPT tools and templates to streamline planning, monitoring, communication, and project closure.

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9 videos1 reading1 assignment

9 videosTotal 42 minutes

What is MyGPT and When to Use it2 minutes
Project Timeline Planner10 minutes
Resourse Allocator5 minutes
Project Budget Assistant5 minutes
Agile Sprint Planner5 minutes
Status Report Writer3 minutes
Meeting Summarizer5 minutes
Stakeholder Email Assistant3 minutes
Lessons Learned Synthesizer4 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

MyGPT Library (Links and Ready-To-Use Prompts)10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Test Your Knowledge10 minutes

Guidelines for using AI ethically, securely, and responsibly in a professional context.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

Course recap and final assessment to consolidate learning.

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1 video1 assignment

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