NED University of Engineering and Technology, through its ND Academy and the Centre for Continuing Engineering Education in collaboration with the Centre for Software Research and Training, has launched a two-month online professional course titled Artificial Intelligence-Powered Project Management for Future Leaders, targeting working professionals and engineers seeking to integrate artificial intelligence tools into modern project management practice. The course commenced on April 12, 2026, and runs on Sundays only from 2 PM to 5 PM, making it accessible to full-time professionals without disrupting their working week. The investment per participant is PKR 35,000, with an early bird discount available, and the course carries 1.0 Continuing Professional Development credit hours as per Pakistan Engineering Council by-laws, with a CPD certificate issued on completion.
The curriculum has been designed to cover the full spectrum of contemporary project management frameworks as they intersect with artificial intelligence, spanning an introduction to project management foundations, evolution, and hybrid approaches, Project Management Professional examination preparation and mock exams, Agile project management including core principles of Scrum, Kanban, and artificial intelligence-enhanced integrations, artificial intelligence-enhanced Project Management Body of Knowledge areas, PRINCE2 and Lean Six Sigma methodology overviews and cross-comparisons, artificial intelligence mastery and career preparation covering artificial intelligence tools, super-agents, templates, and career support, and industry-specific applications tailored to the needs of participants across different sectors. The breadth of the curriculum reflects an effort to produce project management professionals who are not only certified in established methodologies but are also fluent in the artificial intelligence tools that are rapidly reshaping how projects are planned, monitored, and delivered.
The course is being delivered by Dr Atif Siddiqui, a Project Management Professional-certified trainer with over 27 years of cross-industry leadership experience, expertise in artificial intelligence automation and system integration, and a track record of delivering scalable digital and agile solutions in the United Kingdom. The focal person for the programme is Dr Najeed Ahmed Khan, Executive Officer of the Centre for Software Research and Training at NED University. Interested professionals can register at https://academy.neduet.edu.pk/registration-form or reach out to the ND Academy at 0314-2004528 or nedacademy@neduet.edu.pk.
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