AI is having a profound impact on many professions, and project management is no exception. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer interview Pierre Le Manh. He is President and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Pierre shares insights into PMI’s recent acquisition of Cognilytica and how it’s helping PMI expand its AI-focused offerings. By integrating Cognilytica’s expertise in AI, its best practices CPMAI certification for running and managing AI projects (which is now an official PMI certification), and its portfolio of content (including the AI Today podcast), PMI is solidifying its position as a leader in shaping the future of AI in project management.

Pierre also discussed the evolving skill set required for project professionals leading AI-driven projects. He emphasized the need for project professionals to understand data-driven decision-making, trustworthy and ethical considerations, and prompt engineering. Pierre notes that these skills are essential to effectively balance technical requirements with strategic vision and keep project professionals relevant in the years ahead

The episode dives deep into how PMI is positioning itself to support the future of project management including it's focus on AI from both using AI tools and running and managing AI projects. PMI is the only organization who focuses on both help project professionals use AI tools as well as equip them with the knowledge and framework for running AI projects, which gives PMI a unique advantage. PMI is able to meet project professionals at all points in their AI journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and project management.

Show Notes:

• CPMAI Training and Certification









• Free Intro to CPMAI









• Trustworthy AI Framework Training & Certification









• AI Use Case Series: AI in Project Management [AI Today Podcast]









• Cognilytica is now part of PMI! [AI Today Podcast]