Training Plan

Hybrid Delivery Alternative Onsite (Karachi) & Online
Schedule 5 Hours weekly – Sundays 3 Hrs + Weekday online 2 Hrs
Duration 24 Sessions (60 Total Hours)
Certification Prep Application of GenAI for Project Managers
Trainer Mustafa Shabbir Zariwala
Takeaway Walk away not just with knowledge, but with practical AI-powered strategies and toolkits that make you a future-ready Project Manage

Course Overview

The future of project management is here – and it’s powered by Artificial Intelligence.
This 60-hour hybrid program is designed for project management professionals who want
to master Generative AI (GenAI) applications and modern PM techniques to lead smarter,
faster, and more efficiently. Across 24 interactive sessions, you’ll learn how to:

  • Automate routine PM tasks and reduce admin workload by up to 70%
  • Harness AI tools to improve project estimation, scheduling, and reporting
  • Predict risks, optimize resources, and strengthen stakeholder engagement
  • Build AI-enhanced dashboards for real-time visibility and decision-making
  • Lead change with confidence using AI-powered insights and communication
  • Apply both Predictive (Waterfall) and Adaptive (Agile, Hybrid) PM frameworks with AI support

Trainer Profile

Trainer Profile — Mustafa Shabbir Zariwala

Mustafa Shabbir is a seasoned Certified Professional with over two decades of proven
expertise in the software industry, specializing in the roles of Project and Delivery Manager. He
has successfully led multiple teams ensuring optimal project execution and delivery
excellence. Additionally he is a visiting faculty member at MAJU in the CS department.
He has led several enterprises-level training programs, with a key emphasis on mentoring
and training project managers, business analysts and SQAs.

Highlights

  • PMI – Practical Application of Gen AI for Project Managers
  • PMI-PMP® Certified | Expert in Predictive & Adaptive project management
  • Scrum Alliance – CSM® Certified | Expert in Scrum, Kanban, Lean
  • AXELOS – PRINCE II® Certified
  • AXELOS – ITIL® Certified
  • Senior Project and Delivery Manager at Systems Ltd.
  • Hands-on with Jira, Confluence, Trello, Jotform, Make, ChatGPT, Perplexity, PMI Infinity,
    Claude,PhantomBuster etc.
  • Known for delivering practical, interactive training sessions
  • Mentors aspiring project managers, business analyst and SQAs on careers, interviews, and
    tool adoption
  • Academic background: Master in Computer Studies.

Course

Duration: 60 Hours | Sessions: 24 | Format: Hybrid (Alternate On-site & Online)

Session Key Topics Key Takeaway
1. Course Kickoff & Foundations of AI in Project Management Course overview, PMI process groups, role of AI, key tools AI augments PMI standards, reducing admin workload and enhancing strategic leadership.
2. Fundamentals of Project Management with AI Predictive (Waterfall), Adaptive (Agile), Hybrid approaches; AI support for each AI strengthens Predictive control, accelerates Agile, and unifies Hybrid models.
3. AI in Project Initiation Charter drafting with AI, stakeholder mapping, SMART objectives AI speeds initiation but PM ensures realistic alignment and stakeholder buy-in.
4. AI in Project Planning – Part 1 Scope definition, WBS creation, resource planning AI reduces planning time, enabling clear deliverables and balanced workloads.
5. AI in Project Planning – Part 2 Cost estimation, risk planning, communication plans AI enhances estimation accuracy and provides proactive risk mitigation strategies.
6. Project Risk Management Techniques with AI Risk identification, probability-impact analysis, Monte Carlo simulations AI makes risk management proactive, enabling real-time alerts and mitigation plans.
7. Project Execution with AI Task assignments, workload balancing, documentation automation AI streamlines execution and frees PMs to focus on leadership and people management.
8. Monitoring & Controlling with AI KPI dashboards, predictive analytics, AI-driven change request handling AI provides early warnings and transparent dashboards, increasing stakeholder trust.
9. Project Closure with AI Lessons learned, performance analysis, knowledge repositories AI ensures comprehensive closure reports and reusable organizational knowledge bases.
10. Stakeholder Management & AI Communication Tools Stakeholder mapping, communication planning, sentiment analysis AI supports personalized engagement and detects conflicts early.
11. Team Management & AI Upskilling Task delegation, workload balancing, adaptive training AI improves fairness in delegation and supports targeted team upskilling.
12. Conflict Resolution & Communication Skills with AI Conflict detection, roleplay simulations, tone analysis AI equips PMs to prevent conflicts and improve communication clarity.
13. AI in Estimation & Forecasting AI-driven estimation, cost/time forecasting, scenario analysis AI increases accuracy and provides proactive forecasting of risks and delays.
14. AI for Agile & Hybrid PM Frameworks Jira Align AI for sprint planning, Wrike AI retrospectives, Hybrid dashboards AI accelerates Agile delivery and unifies Hybrid project metrics.
15. AI in Compliance & Governance Compliance risks, Watson AI compliance checks, governance dashboards AI ensures continuous compliance monitoring and reduces oversight risks.
16. Hands-On Tools Lab MS Copilot, Jira Align AI, ClickUp AI — live demos & practice Hands-on practice builds tool confidence and shows real-world efficiency gains.
17. Predictive Analytics in Project Performance PowerBI AI forecasts, Primavera AI trend analysis, risk detection AI forecasting provides foresight, preventing costly project overruns.
18. Real-Time Risk Alerts & Scenario Planning with AI RiskWatch AI dashboards, Monte Carlo “what-if” analysis AI enables instant risk alerts and multiple scenario planning for better decisions.
19. AI in Project Documentation & Knowledge Management Documentation automation, Notion AI knowledge bases AI saves time in documentation and ensures lessons are preserved for future projects.
20. AI in Status Reviews & Executive Reporting Automated reports, executive summaries, Beautiful.ai decks AI produces stakeholder-ready reports, saving hours and improving communication.
21. Stakeholder Engagement Strategies with AI Engagement calendars, sentiment analysis, adaptive communication AI personalizes stakeholder interactions and prevents dissatisfaction.
22. A real-world case study – Film Screening & Analysis Risk management, adaptive planning, crisis communication Practical screening session depicting real-world PM challenges and how AI could enhance outcomes.
23. Interactive Discussion – Modern Parallels Redesigning crisis responses using AI tools, lessons learned discussion PMs learn to apply AI to real-world crises, blending leadership with technology.
24. Internal Exam & Closing Ceremony Final exam, answer review, course reflection, certificate distribution Participants validate their learning and leave as AI-enabled project managers.

Assessments & Certification

  • Final Assessment: Course internal exam in the last session
  • Certificate of Completion: Based on attendance + quiz participation
  • Extras (Optional): Portfolio review, resume feedback, mock interviews

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