Project Management Institute AI courses: which to take (2026)
Start with Generative AI Overview for Project Managers, first in our order for Project Management Institute: free, beginner level, free cpd certificate.
- Courses listed
- 4 courses
- Free
- 3
- Certificate or exam
- 4 with a certificate
3 of the 4 Project Management Institute courses listed here are free.
All Project Management Institute courses we list
| Course | Delivery | Cost | Level | For | Hours | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generative AI Overview for Project ManagersProject Management Institute (PMI) | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Managers and leaders, Business professionals | 1 | Free CPD certificate |
| Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project ManagersProject Management Institute (PMI) | Online, self-paced | Free | Beginner | Project managers | 1 | Free CPD certificate |
| Data Landscape of GenAI for Project ManagersProject Management Institute (PMI) | Online, self-paced | Free for members · non-member price not recorded yet | Beginner | Project managers | 5 | CPD certificate |
| Practical Application of Generative AI for Project ManagersProject Management Institute (PMI) | Online, self-paced | Free | Intermediate | Project managers | 5 | Free CPD certificate |
In what order should I take Project Management Institute courses?
Grouped by each course's stated level and whether it ends in an exam or professional certificate, in the table's order within each step. This is our grouping of the provider's stated levels, not a path the provider sets.
- Start here: beginner courses. Generative AI Overview for Project Managers; Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers; Data Landscape of GenAI for Project Managers.
- Then: intermediate and advanced courses. Practical Application of Generative AI for Project Managers.
Which Project Management Institute certifications can you earn?
| Certification | Type | Price as shown | Valid for | Who can take it | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI) | ExamOnline proctoring offered | $899 (non member); $699 (member) | Not stated by Project Management Institute | Course required first | Active |
Which Project Management Institute AI courses are free?
Most Project Management Institute courses we list are free or free to learn: the 3 below. "Free to learn" means the course is free but the certificate or full access costs extra.
- Generative AI Overview for Project Managers: Free, free certificate.
- Talking to AI: Prompt Engineering for Project Managers: Free, free certificate.
- Practical Application of Generative AI for Project Managers: Free, free certificate.
Other providers
Coursera, DeepLearning.AI, IBM, MIT Professional Education, or all providers. For certifications across providers, see our AI certifications guide.
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