Ai-Powered Program Management: Strategies For The New Era

Use AI to lead modern programmes—master planning, automation, team management, data, and ethical leadership.

What you'll learn

Recognise how AI is transforming program management and assess your current workflow’s AI readiness.

Master the key principles of strategic programme leadership and align initiatives with organisational goals in an AI era.

Apply AI tools to optimise planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and reporting in programme delivery.

Identify and evaluate top AI tools to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve programme efficiency.

Leverage AI to lead remote and hybrid teams with enhanced communication, collaboration, and emotional intelligence.

Use data dashboards and key metrics to drive smarter, evidence-based programme decisions and performance tracking.

Develop ethical AI leadership by recognising bias, building inclusive frameworks, and promoting responsible AI use.

Requirements

This course is designed to be accessible and practical — no technical background required! However, the following will help learners get the most out of the experience:

Basic understanding of programme or project management: Experience managing initiatives, teams, or products is helpful but not mandatory.

Familiarity with digital tools: Comfort using productivity or collaboration platforms (e.g. Google Workspace, Trello, Notion) is recommended.

Curiosity about AI: No prior AI experience needed — just a willingness to explore and experiment with AI tools for real-world applications.

Description

AI-Powered Program Management: Strategies for the New EraIn a world shaped by rapid innovation, programme leaders must adapt, evolve, and lead with confidence—especially in the age of AI.This course is designed for programme managers, project leads, product professionals, startup founders, and innovation teams who want to supercharge their impact using the latest AI tools and strategies. Whether you're overseeing cross-functional projects, scaling global initiatives, or navigating digital transformation, this course will equip you with the mindset, frameworks, and practical skills to lead effectively in a tech-driven era.You’ll learn how to integrate AI into every stage of programme execution—from planning and stakeholder engagement to risk management, team collaboration, and reporting. We’ll explore tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, Trello AI, and Zapier, and show you how to automate low-value tasks so you can focus on high-impact leadership.Beyond tools, we’ll dive into what it means to lead responsibly in an AI world—developing ethical frameworks, using data for decision-making, and building inclusive systems that avoid bias and harm.Expect real-world case studies, hands-on exercises, and templates you can immediately apply to your workflow.Whether you're new to AI or looking to deepen your strategic edge, this course will future-proof your leadership and set you apart as a next-gen programme leader.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to the Future of Program Management

Lecture 1 Why This Course Matters

Lecture 2 Deep Dive — The AI Revolution in Program Management

Lecture 3 How This Course Will Transform Your Approach

Section 2: Strategic Programme Management Foundations

Lecture 4 Programme Management vs Project Management (Why It Matters More Than Ever)

Lecture 5 The New Leadership Skills Needed in the GenAI Era

Lecture 6 Real Case Study — Leading Complex Global Initiatives

Lecture 7 Strategic Alignment Checklist (Your Programme's North Star)

Section 3: Leveraging AI in Every Stage of Program Execution

Lecture 8 Program Stages Mapping

Lecture 9 Planning Smarter with AI (Roadmaps, Risk Maps, Timeline Generation)

Lecture 10 Managing Stakeholders with AI (Predict, Automate Engagement, Build Relationships

Lecture 11 Managing Risk with AI (Predict, Prevent, Protect)

Lecture 12 Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement with AI

Section 4: Mastering Must-Know AI Tools for Future-Ready Programme Leadership

Lecture 13 The Essential AI Tools You Must Know

Lecture 14 When to Build vs. When to Automate

Lecture 15 No-Code AI Integrations to Save Time & Cost

Lecture 16 [Bonus] 30 Best AI Tools Cheat Sheet

Section 5: Managing Cross-Functional Teams in the AI Era

Lecture 17 Why Cross-Functional Leadership is the New Standard

Lecture 18 Key Challenges of Managing AI-Augmented Teams

Lecture 19 Communication Mastery — Aligning Human + AI Collaboration

Lecture 20 Building Psychological Safety Across Functions - What Is Psychological Safety?

Lecture 21 Quick Activity — Designing Your Cross-Functional AI-Ready Team Strategy

Section 6: Data-Driven Decision-Making for Programme Success

Lecture 22 Why Data-Driven Leadership Wins

Lecture 23 Critical Data Skills Every Leader Must Develop

Lecture 24 Avoiding Data Pitfalls — Biases, Overfitting, and False Confidence

Lecture 25 Building a Culture of Data-Driven Decision Making

Lecture 26 Action Plan — Integrating Data-Driven Leadership into Your Programmes

Section 7: Ethical, Inclusive, and Responsible AI Use for Programme Leaders

Lecture 27 Why Ethics in AI Leadership Matters

Lecture 28 The 5 Core Principles of Ethical AI for Leaders

Lecture 29 Building Inclusive AI Systems and Teams

Lecture 30 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in AI Decision Making

Lecture 31 Becoming a Champion for Ethical, Inclusive Leadership

Programme Managers, Project Managers, Product Managers,Startup founders managing complex initiatives,Corporate innovation and transformation teams,L&D professionals wanting to future-proof leadership skills