*PMI Masterclass* Leading AI initiatives: standards, governance and the CPMAI framework
AI is creating new opportunities and challenges for organizations, requiring project and transformation leaders to adopt new approaches to governance, risk management, and decision-making as they support AI initiatives.
This one-day workshop introduces practical approaches to AI governance, drawing on the new PMI AI Standard and the CPMAI methodology (published in 2026). Through presentations, discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will explore key concepts, frameworks, and tools that can help them make informed decisions and apply AI governance principles in their own organizations.
Agenda
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Time |
Session |
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08:30 |
Doors open |
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09:00–09:30 |
Welcome and orientation (30 min) |
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09:30–10:45 |
The new PMI AI standard (75 min) |
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10:45–11:00 |
Break (15 min) |
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11:00–12:15 |
AI governance for decision-makers (75 min) |
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12:15–13:15 |
Lunch (60 min) |
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13:15–14:45 |
Hands-on: applying governance to a real scenario (90 min) |
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14:45–15:45 |
The CPMAI framework in depth (60 min) |
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15:45–16:00 |
Break (15 min) |
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16:00–16:45 |
The seven AI patterns: how to map AI to your business problem (45 min) |
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16:45–17:00 |
Key takeaways and closing remarks (15 min) |
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17:00 |
Networking apéro |
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19:00 |
Event closes |
What you take away
- A clear understanding of the new PMI AI Standard and its practical implications
- A decision-maker's framework for assessing and governing AI adoption
- A working command of the CPMAI methodology and the seven AI patterns
- Hands-on experience applying the method to a real scenario
- Working templates and checklists you can use right away!
Who it is for
Senior project, program and portfolio managers, PMO leads and transformation managers who are leading AI initiatives or strategy.
No technical background required.
What is included
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Coffee, French pastries, refreshments, lunch, and a networking apéro
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All course materials provided in digital format
Location
IBM Switzerland
Vulkanstrasse 106
8048 Zürich Altstetten
Located approximately 300 metres from Zürich Altstetten station, the venue is hosted by IBM.
The programme is vendor-neutral and contains no product-specific content.
Pricing
Non PMI-Switzerland member : 400 CHF
PMI-Switzerland member : 340 CHF
An early bird discount of 50 CHF is proposed until 14-10-2026 23:59
PDUs
6 PDUs in total:
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3 Business Acumen
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2 Ways of Working
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1 Power Skills
Our speaker
Markus Kopko
Markus Kopko is a member of the Core Development Team of The Standard for Artificial Intelligence in Portfolio, Program, and Project Management and served on the review team of the PMBOK Guide, Seventh Edition. He brings more than 25 years of project and program management experience, including programmes of up to EUR 100 million, and holds the PgMP, PMP and PMI-CPMAI certifications. As founder of PMotion.ai and The PM AI Coach he has trained more than 300 project managers and works with organisations on the governance layer that AI projects need. His focus: where classic project management stops working on AI projects, and what closes the gap.
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Cancelation Policy
Cancellation free of charge until 31 October 2026, that is 14 days before the event, with a full refund.
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Event Information
| Event Date | 14-11-2026 8:30 - 19:00 |
| Individual Price | 340 CHF - 400 CHF |
| Event language | English |
| No. of Business Acumen PDUs | 3 |
| No. of Ways of Working PDUs | 2 |
| No. of Power skills PDUs | 1 |
| Location | IBM Schweiz AG (Zürich) |
| Categories | PMI Master Class |