Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading authority in project management, has announced a series of next-generation tools, has acquired Cognilytica, a leading firm focused on best practices research, training, and certification in AI, machine learning (ML), automation, data, and analytics for organisations and professionals.
PMI will integrate into its offerings Cognilytica certifications and learning products, including its flagship CPMAI AI & ML project management training and certification. Thousands of pieces of thought-leading content, research, advisory, education, the AI Today podcast, and other key elements of AI-focused content will now be available to PMI members.
“We are thrilled to join the PMI team to further enhance our commitment to advancing best practices around running and managing AI projects,” said Ron Schmelzer, managing partner of Cognilytica.
A new research report, “Pushing the Limits: Transforming Project Management with GenAI Innovation,” found that high adopters of GenAI tools (those who use it in 50% or more of their projects) has increased by 86 per cent since January 2024. Today, roughly two out of every five project professionals surveyed use GenAI in more than half of their project work. This increasing use of GenAI in project work further validates the need for project professionals to upskill, learn, and experiment with this technology to ensure they stay ahead.
PMI also unveiled new upgrades to PMI Infinity™, its popular AI assistant for project managers.
“Project professionals come to PMI for best-in-class tools and techniques to lead transformation in their organisations, their industries, and their careers. I’m delighted to unveil an upgrade to PMI Infinity, the most innovative and comprehensive GenAI platform for project managers, and to welcome Cognilytica’s expertise to the PMI family, as together, we look to lead the AI transformation of project management and prepare project professionals to lead the AI transformation,” said Pierre Le Manh, CEO of PMI.
