Practical Utilization of AI for Project Management – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

Ready to run smarter projects? This microcredential shows project managers exactly how to put AI to work. You’ll learn how AI can tighten timelines, sharpen decisions, strengthen risk management, and take the busywork out of your workflow.

Through hands-on exercises and real project scenarios, you’ll dig into the AI tools and techniques that make projects more efficient—and explore the ethical considerations every modern project leader needs to understand. By the end, you’ll be equipped to lead AI-powered projects with confidence, boost team performance, and drive better results across the board.

Applications Open

About this course

Course overview

  • Foundations of AI: Understand the core principles, types, and techniques of AI, including machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing.
  • AI in Project Management: Learn how AI can be applied to project management strategies and workflows, including data analysis, project automation, and planning.
  • Ethical AI: Explore the ethical implications of AI, focusing on trust, privacy, and the socioeconomic impact of AI on society.
  • Practical Application: Gain hands-on experience with AI tools and technologies, including content generation, customer interaction automation, and data analysis.

Modules

  • Module 1: Introduction to AI
    • Overview of AI, its historical development, and modern AI applications
    • Understanding the various types of AI and techniques
    • Prompt engineering frameworks, techniques, and best practices
    • Development and evolution of Generative AI
    • AI and ethical considerations: privacy, bias, and transparency
    • Building trust in AI-driven applications
    • Future trends and implications in AI
  • Module 2: AI Tools and Techniques for Project Management (part 1)
    • Building an AI-first mindset and behaviours
    • Exploring case studies and use cases for AI in project management
    • Introduction to various AI tools and use cases for project management (tools covered include: Perplexity, MindStudio, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT, and Fireflies.AI)
  • Module 3: AI Tools and Techniques for Project Management (part 2)
    • Deep dive into creating custom GPT
    • Hands-on learning with automating workflows with Zapier and Generative AI
    • Data analysis for project management using generative AI
    • Planning, developing, and refining AI specific project management solutions
  • Module 4: Capstone Project

Course schedule

  • January 12 - Course begins (Modules 1 & 2 - Asynchronous)
  • February 11 - Live Session (Module 3)
  • February 18 - Live Session (Module 4)
  • Feb 27 - Capstone Project Submission

Course requirements

All course participants will require the following software and/or subscriptions.
  • Paid subscriptions for:
    • ChatGPT Plus / ChatGPT for Teams (or access to a paid or enterprise version of ChaGPT)
    • M365 Copilot (If provided by your employer, free version otherwise)
  • Free account created for:
    • Make.com
    • Zapier
    • Perplexity
    • MindStudio
    • Fireflies.AI
    • Claude
  • Other software and hardware required:
    • Google account
    • Internet access
    • Laptop or desktop device (macOS or Windows)

This program is made possible thanks to generous funding support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

This course is designed for project management professionals.

This course is for:

  • Project management professionals seeking to integrate AI into their workflow and looking to get a deeper dive into various use cases.
  • Project, events, logistics, operations, and account coordinators who are looking to improve their productivity using AI.
  • Managers looking to enhance their AI skills for better decision-making.

Have you explored a few AI tools but want to take a deeper dive? This course is for you!

Application requirements

All applications will be reviewed by a committee and we will only accept up to 30 participants for this program. Here are various elements we will review and score:
    • Professional experience and relevance with your current role
    • Your motivation for AI training and upskilling
    • Potential impact on your productivity and professional work after completion of this course
    • Past experience with online learning and time commitment towards completing the course

*Please note that only residents of Nova Scotia will be accepted into the program.

Scholarship details

Applications close December 9, 2025 at 12:00pm AST. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis.

The full course is $739+HST, but good news, Nova Scotians can access scholarship pricing thanks to generous funding support from ACOA. Apply below to access $89+HST (DNS members) and $129+HST (non-members).

Your Instructors


Mbongeni “Bo” Ndlovu, MCS
Course Instructor | StFX
Founder | Olyup Technologies Inc.


Robert Newcombe, P.Eng., MBA
Founder & CEO | AI-First Consulting Inc.


Eduard Kakosyan
Senior AI Developer | AI-First Consulting


Fred Allen, MEd
Professional Studies Manager | StFX


Sebastian Green
Senior AI Consultant | AI-First Consulting

Applications Open