Mi-Sun Lyu
PM Fundamentals + AI Integration Bootcamp: Managing Projects at the Speed of AI
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Location
Monroe Township Library (Middlesex County)
Audience
Open to all LibraryLinkNJ Member Library staff
Directions
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Cost
$550 per person for a 3 full-day series, including morning refreshments and lunch, representing excellent value relative to comparable trainings.
CEU
18
Event Description
Don't just manage projects > accelerate them.
This 3-day bootcamp bridges the gap between proven Project Management Best Practices (PMBOK) and the cutting-edge AI tools transforming the industry. While the public and private sectors race to understand the implications of AI, this course gives you the insights and strategy to adapt to the "AI reality”.
Designed for both new project coordinators and seasoned program managers, this course integrates AI concepts into every module. You will spend the first two days mastering core PM fundamentals while simultaneously learning how to use Generative AI to automate and enhance those very tasks. The experience culminates on Day 3 with a full-day "Project in Crisis" Simulation, where you will take the reins of a failing project and use your new toolkit to turn it around.
Attendee Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course, attendees should be knowledgeable of the following:
- Master Core PM Fundamentals: confidently navigate the "Triple Constraint" (Scope, Time, Cost) and understand the critical role of the Project Manager.
- Accelerate AI Understanding: Become familiar with popular Generative AI (GenAI) concepts and its role in project management, and learn how to use GenAI to improve estimation accuracy, identify blind spots in project plans, and streamline task management.
- Create Common Project Artifacts with AI: Use AI to draft Project Charters, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Risk Registers, and Communication Plans
- Navigate Risks & Ethics: Develop an understanding of the risks and challenges of implementing AI, including ethical AI issues.
- Apply Skills in Real-Time: Gain hands-on experience solving complex project scenarios using a modern tech stack.
About the Instructor: Sam Sena, PMP, CISSP, MBA
Sam Sena is a seasoned Project Management Instructor, AI Researcher and Technology Executive, with over 25 years of experience scaling hyper-growth software companies and leading multi-year projects across five continents. Sam has taught thousands of adult learners how to apply pragmatic, hands-on Project Management skills immediately at their jobs. Sam’s insights have been published by Microsoft Press and notable academic journals, including the International Journal of Information Management. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and is currently completing a PhD in Information Systems at the Sorbonne in Paris, where he researches the intersection of human identity and AI adoption.
Course Structure
The course is structured into 10 key modules followed by a full-day capstone simulation
| Time | Module | Notes |
| Day 1: April 15 | ||
| AM | 1. PM 101 & AI Intro | - Course Introductions & PM Definitions - The Role of the Modern Project Manager - AI Concepts Primer & Common Platforms |
| AM | 2. AI Essentials & Tools |
- The AI-Enabled PM Toolkit |
| PM | 3. Project Planning Concepts | - The PMBOK guide - The Project Triple Constraint - Waterfall vs. Agile Methodologies |
| PM | 4. Project Scope Management | - Building the Charter & Scope Statement - AI Lab: Generating a WBS & Backlog with AI |
| Day 2: April 23 | ||
| AM | 5. Project Time Management |
- Defining Activities & Sequencing |
| AM | 6. Project Cost Management | - Budgeting & Cost Management Plans - AI Lab: Forecasting & Variance Analysis |
| PM | 7. Quality & Risk | - Quality Assurance & Risk Registers - AI Lab: Identifying "Hidden Risks" using AI |
| PM | 8. Monitoring & Control | - Status Reporting & Stakeholder Comms - AI Lab: Summarizing Updates & Action Items |
| Day 3: April 28 | ||
| AM | 9. Simulation - Part I |
- Scenario: "Project in Crisis" |
| PM | 10. Simulation - Part II |
- Scenario: “The Curveball” (Adapting to change) |
Invoices will be emailed to all registrants following the close of the registration period. To finalize registration, the registration fee must be paid by March 30, 2026. If you require additional billing information, please contact Jennifer Bruno, our Administrative Operations Manager, via our Billing Support Form.
Cancellation Policy: Because this series is limited to 20 people, you may cancel by March 30, 2026, without penalty and receive either a credit for another class or a full refund. If you cancel after that date, you are responsible for full payment. The only exception is if LibraryLinkNJ cancels the class/event.
LibraryLinkNJ reserves the right to cancel the series if registration is less than 90% full by March 30, 2026. If LibraryLinkNJ cancels the series, participants will receive either a credit toward another class or a full refund.
In the event a session is canceled due to unexpected severe weather or a venue building issue, LibraryLinkNJ will make reasonable efforts to notify participants directly at least 24 hours in advance. LibraryLinkNJ will also work with the speaker and participants to reschedule the canceled session when feasible.
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