Artificial intelligence (AI) in project management with Microsoft 365

The Microsoft 365 apps ensure a smooth workflow: you can access your applications in the cloud from any device, anywhere. This can improve communication, collaboration and productivity within the team. The course also explains the practical applications of artificial intelligence in project management and introduces extensive tools that can be used to optimize project communication and coordination. The topics of change management, future trends and the risks and challenges of using AI are also covered.
  • Certificates: Microsoft 365" certificate
    Certificate "Artificial intelligence (AI) in project management"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 6 Weeks

Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 at a glance (approx. 2 days)

Philosophy of a constantly changing application

New functionalities of the Microsoft 365 license

Device compatibility across Windows, IOS and Android

Differences between a service and a desktop app

Microsoft 365 in comparison with other cloud services

Data storage and transfer in relation to a cloud

Security and compliance functions (e.g. encryption of data)


Using Microsoft 365 (approx. 2 days)

Setting up a Microsoft 365 account

Connecting a Windows 10 user account with Microsoft 365

Services and local apps

User interface

Account management

Administrator app

User, license and subscription management

Security and data protection settings (management of access rights, implementation of data security measures)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Microsoft 365 Groups (approx. 1 day)

Groups as a central instance in Microsoft 365

Importance of Microsoft 365 groups for collaboration

Creating private and public groups

Shared mailboxes and calendars

Consequences of deleting groups


OneDrive - Cloud storage space (approx. 2 days)

Functionality and data protection

Upload and synchronize local files

Share files and monitor changes

Further editing in online versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Permanent backup: version history of files


OneNote - notebook in the cloud (approx. 2 days)

User interface and area of application

Personal notebooks

Share information about users and devices

Protecting sections with a password

Differences and similarities between online and installed versions

Synchronization of OneNote notebooks


SharePoint - engine of the application (approx. 2 days)

Benefits and functions

tools

Work environment

Team and communication websites

SharePoint content

Synchronize SharePoint libraries

Sharing SharePoint sites, libraries, files and lists for joint and simultaneous use


Teams - more than just meetings (approx. 2 days)

Corporate communication

Chats for the team

Creating and joining a team

Team administration

Planning meetings in teams

Convene meetings from Teams or Outlook

Use meeting tools (meeting notes, whiteboard)


Planner - planning ahead (approx. 2 days)

Small projects and plans

Monitoring and delegating tasks

Overview with board and diagrams


Overview - Other apps (approx. 2 days)

Extend Microsoft 365 with Visio and Project

Whiteboard - digital drawing board in the cloud

Power Automate - Workflow


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Artificial intelligence (AI) in project management

Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) in project management (approx. 2 days)

Basics of artificial intelligence

Areas of application of AI in project management

Current trends in AI development for project management

Ethical aspects of AI in the business context

Overview of AI tools for project management


Possible applications of AI in project management (approx. 4 days)

Development of new project ideas

Resource planning and optimization

Automated time planning and scheduling

Project communication and coordination

Integration into agile methods

Analysis of large amounts of data to identify trends

Risk management, risk analysis and forecasting

Stakeholder analysis and management

Automated creation of project reports and documents

Tips and tricks for effective prompt engineering


Change management and AI integration (approx. 1 day)

Strategies for introducing AI in project management

Dealing with resistance and fears

Development of a change management plan


Future trends and innovation (approx. 0.5 days)

Emerging technologies in project management

AI and Internet of Things (IoT) in projects

The future of AI-supported project management


Risks and challenges when using AI (approx. 0.5 days)

Data protection in dealing with AI

Copyrights in the use of AI


Project work (approx. 2 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Knowledge of Office applications is a prerequisite.

In this course, you will learn how to use Microsoft 365 and the associated apps. You will understand the connections and possibilities of working in the cloud, including data storage, security and data protection. You can decide which tasks you can complete online and for which functions the familiar installed Office applications are better suited. You will learn how to collaborate effectively in groups, create team meetings and use the many possibilities of MS Teams. In addition, you will be able to manage small projects with Microsoft Planner and understand the integration of various Microsoft 365 services.

You are also familiar with the possible uses of AI in project management and can plan resources, plan communication and analyze trends. You are familiar with effective prompt engineering.

The course is aimed at anyone who would like to use AI in project management, e.g. prospective and experienced project managers as well as specialists and managers involved in projects.

Up-to-date Office skills and know-how with cloud applications enable you to work efficiently in your professional life and are in demand at companies in all industries.

Additional know-how in artificial intelligence (AI) helps you as a specialist and manager to advance companies in the digital transformation and to use AI as a tool to improve efficiency, decision-making and innovative strength.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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