Chapter 10: AI & Project Management

AI is the single most transformative force in modern project management. In the 2026 PMP exam, you aren't expected to be a data scientist, but you must be an AI-Augmented Leader.

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🤖 The New Co-Pilot

AI doesn't replace the Project Manager; it replaces the administrative burden of project management. Your value shifts from tracking tasks to interpreting insights, making strategy, and leading people.

10.1 AI Essentials

Core concepts: LLMs vs. Predictive Analytics, and how to prompt for PM success.

Meet Your Co-Pilot →

10.2 Responsible AI

Ethics, privacy, bias, and the "Human-in-the-Loop" requirement.

Set Guardrails →

10.3 AI in the Lifecycle

Practical use cases: drafting charters, optimizing schedules, and automating status reports.

Apply AI Daily →

Knowledge Check

Test your judgment on AI ethics and implementation scenarios.

Verify Literacy →

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2026 Mindset: Human + AI

Success in this new era requires a dual mindset:

• The Scientist: Using AI to analyze massive datasets (e.g., "Predict the probability of a delay based on historical weather patterns").
• The Artist: Using human empathy to negotiate the conflicts that AI predicts but cannot solve.