With artificial intelligence redefining how organizations innovate and deliver value, professionals must master both AI fundamentals and structured project methodologies. The Certified Professional in Managing AI (CPMAI™) certification, offered through the PMI, provides a globally recognized framework that merges project management best practices with AI-specific lifecycle models.
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• Overview of Artificial Intelligence and Cognitive Technologies
• Definitions, Terminology, and Core Concepts
• Key Differences Between Traditional Software and AI Projects
• AI Business Use Cases and Market Applications
• Foundations of Cognitive Computing, NLP, CV, and Predictive Analytics
• Overview of CPMAI™ Methodology and Phases (I–VI)
• Phase I: Business Understanding – Strategic Alignment and Value Drivers
• Phase II: Data Understanding – Identifying, Profiling, and Exploring Data
• Phase III: Data Preparation – Cleaning, Structuring, and Labeling
• Phase IV: Model Development – Choosing and Training AI Models
• Phase V: Evaluation – Validating Model Accuracy and Relevance
• Phase VI: Deployment – Operationalization, Monitoring, and Governance
• Iterative Process Management and Phase Transitions
• CPMAI Templates, Use Cases, and Best Practices
• Overview of Machine Learning Concepts and Lifecycle
• Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning Models
• Model Training, Testing, and Validation Techniques
• Overfitting, Bias, and Model Optimization
• Performance Metrics and Interpretability
• Data Requirements in AI Projects
• Evaluating Data Quality, Completeness, and Volume
• Metadata, Taxonomy, and Feature Engineering
• Data Governance, Compliance, and Security
• Structuring Data Pipelines for ML Readiness
• Project and Program Management in AI Contexts
• Aligning AI Projects with Organizational Portfolios
• Change Management and Cross-functional Team Coordination
• Scheduling, Resourcing, and Budgeting AI Programs
• Monitoring Risks, Dependencies, and Stakeholder Communication
• Principles of Responsible and Ethical AI
• Identifying and Mitigating Bias in Data and Models
• Fairness, Transparency, and Explainability in AI
• Risk Management, Accountability, and Governance Structures
• Documentation and Regulatory Considerations
AI Project Managers
Data Scientists
Machine Learning Engineers
Digital Transformation Leaders
IT Project Leads
Program Managers
PMO Analysts
Business Analysts
Product Owners
Risk & Compliance Officers
Ethics Officers
Public Sector Decision Makers