AI Academy

Initiating and Planning Projects

Instructor: Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP Duration: 6 hours to complete
Objective 1 Identify project stakeholders
Objective 2 Define the role and responsibilities of the project manager
Objective 3 Summarize the key elements of a project plan
Objective 4 Anticipate common sources of conflict within a project environment
Project Scoping
Project Documentation
Organizational Structure
Project Management Life Cycle
Stakeholder Management
Conflict Management
Project Coordination
Influencing
Project Planning
Project Management

Managing Project Risks and Changes

Instructor: Margaret Meloni, MBA, PMP Duration: 2 hours to complete
Objective 1 Define components of a communications management plan
Objective 2 Prioritize identified risks
Objective 3 Develop responses for high-priority risks
Objective 4 Identify and analyze changes to project scope
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Project Performance
Risk Mitigation
Change Control
Communication
Project Closure
Project Documentation
Project Risk Management
Scope Management
Project Management
Risk Analysis

High-Impact Business Writing

Instructor: Sue Robins, M.S. Ed. Duration: 5 hours to complete
Objective 1 Write effective presentations, emails, writing for visual communication
Objective 2 Edit and proofread business documents
Objective 3 Create business reports and press releases
Objective 4 Spot, correct and avoid the most common writing pitfalls
Communication Strategies
Target Audience
Business Correspondence
Presentations
Global Marketing
Business Writing
Business Communication
Communication
Persuasive Communication
Report Writing
Writing
Concision
Press Releases
Editing
Grammar
Proofreading
Virtual Teams

The Art of Negotiation

Instructor: Sue Robins, M.S. Ed. Duration: 1 hour to complete
Objective 1 Understand how negotiation differs from selling
Objective 2 Identify common negotiation styles
Objective 3 Describe the personal and behavioral characteristics of an effective negotiator
Objective 4 Assess your personal style and how it affects the negotiation process
Communication
Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Adaptability
Conflict Management
Empathy
Interpersonal Communications
Influencing
Negotiation
Relationship Building
Trustworthiness
Active Listening
Empowerment
Assertiveness

Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Instructor: Diane Spiegel Duration: 1 hour to complete
Objective 1 Explain both the affordances and limitations associated with problem-solving and decision-making
Objective 2 Reflect on how mindset and personal bias influence your ability to solve problems and make decisions
Objective 3 Explain and discuss how organizational decisions or non-decisions impact personal development, team dynamics, and company-wide performance
Objective 4 Articulate how both good and bad team decisions can benefit your professional growth
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Personal Development
Strategic Decision-Making
Business Solutions
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Organizational Effectiveness
Adaptability
Professional Development
Creativity
Root Cause Analysis
Decision Making
Creative Problem-Solving