What it is:
An AI assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 that can support tasks such as drafting documents, summarising meetings, analysing information, creating presentations and generating reports.
Access: FREE/BASIC ACCESS AVAILABLE | FULL COPILOT IS PAID
Why it is useful:
Particularly relevant for organisations already using Microsoft 365, as Copilot can be integrated into familiar tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
What it is:
AI features within the monday.com project management platform, supporting workflow automation, content generation, summarisation and project information management.
Access: FREE PLAN AVAILABLE | AI FEATURES MAINLY ON PAID PLANS
Why it is useful:
Useful for teams exploring how AI can be embedded directly into project management workflows and task management.
What it is:
AI capabilities within Trello that can help teams summarise information, generate content and work more efficiently with project boards.
Access: PAID PLANS | FREE TRIAL MAY BE AVAILABLE
Why it is useful:
A practical example of how AI can be incorporated into everyday task and workflow management.
What it is:
AI capabilities within Asana designed to help teams improve workflows, manage information, identify risks and make better use of project data.
Access: PAID
Why it is useful:
Useful for project teams interested in using AI alongside established project and portfolio management processes.
What it is:
The UK Government’s central source of guidance and resources for project and programme delivery.
Access: FREE
Why it is useful:
Provides access to government project delivery guidance, standards, tools and approaches that are particularly relevant to public sector project and programme professionals.
What it is:
Guidance exploring how data analytics and AI can be used within government project delivery, including practical applications and considerations for project professionals.
Access: FREE
Why it is useful:
One of the most directly relevant resources for understanding how AI can support project delivery in a UK public sector environment.
NISTA brings together the UK’s expertise in infrastructure and major project delivery and provides guidance, tools and insights relevant to major programmes and transformation.
Access: FREE
Why it is useful:
A useful source of current government thinking around major projects, transformation, assurance, delivery confidence and the use of data and AI.
Access: FREE
Why it is useful:
Provides insight into the current UK government major projects landscape, including emerging approaches to data, AI and project assurance.
What it is:
APM’s collection of resources exploring how artificial intelligence is changing project management, including guidance, research, examples and practical advice.
Access: FREE RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Why it is useful:
A good starting point for project professionals who want to understand where AI can add value across project management.
What it is:
Research exploring how project professionals perceive and use AI and the implications for the future of project management.
Access: FREE
Why it is useful:
Provides evidence and research rather than simply promoting AI tools, making it useful for teams considering how AI should be adopted responsibly.
What it is:
A practical APM publication exploring how AI can be used within project environments.
Access: PAID FOR NON-MEMBERS | FREE DIGITAL ACCESS FOR ELIGIBLE APM MEMBERS
Why it is useful:
A practical resource for project professionals looking to move from understanding AI to applying it within projects.
What it is:
PMI’s central collection of AI resources for project professionals, including learning, guidance, research and practical applications.
Access: FREE RESOURCES AVAILABLE | SOME MEMBER-ONLY CONTENT
Why it is useful:
One of the strongest collections of resources available for project professionals looking to develop practical AI capability.
PMI provides a number of AI learning resources that are available without payment, including content covering:
Access: FREE
What it is:
A comprehensive standard covering the use of AI across portfolio, programme and project management, including governance, risk, responsible AI, human oversight and implementation.
Access: FREE FOR PMI MEMBERS | PAID FOR NON-MEMBERS
Why it is useful:
Particularly valuable for organisations thinking about AI governance and how AI should be incorporated into project and programme delivery rather than simply focusing on individual AI tools.
What it is:
Guidance for government teams on using AI safely, effectively and responsibly.
Access: FREE
Why it is useful:
Highly relevant to public sector and NHS colleagues. It covers areas including responsible AI, risk, procurement, implementation and the practical use of AI within government.
Recommended for:
Project managers, programme managers, transformation teams, digital teams, senior responsible owners and anyone involved in introducing AI into an organisation.
NHS Futures – Digital Sustainability & AI
What it is:
Resources exploring digital sustainability and the relationship between digital technology, AI and environmental impact.
Access: NHS FUTURES ACCESS IS REQUIRED
What it is:
Guidance specifically aimed at project teams, linking digital sustainability, AI and project delivery.
Access: NHS FUTURES IS REQUIRED
Why it is useful:
Particularly relevant for NHS project and programme teams considering the environmental implications of digital technology and AI
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What it is:
A structured learning pathway covering practical applications of AI, generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, AI agents and their application to project management.
Access: PAID SUBSCRIPTION | FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE
Why it is useful:
A good option for colleagues who prefer structured, video-based learning and want to build practical AI skills.
What it is:
Courses exploring the practical use of AI across project planning, resource management, risk management and project delivery.
Access: PAID / SUBSCRIPTION BASED
Why it is useful:
Useful for colleagues looking for a more structured learning experience with formal courses and assessments.
What it is:
Practical learning focused on using AI for project management tasks such as project charters, meeting summaries, status reports, forecasting and portfolio management.
Access: ENROLMENT REQUIRED | PAID ACCESS MAY APPLY
Why it is useful:
Particularly useful for project managers wanting to develop practical prompting and AI workflow skills.
FutureLearn provides a range of AI and digital learning opportunities.
AI-Powered Process Design: Modernising Business
What it is:
A course exploring how AI can be used to identify automation opportunities, improve processes and modernise workflows.
Access: PAID / PREMIUM COURSE | FREE TRIAL MAY BE AVAILABLE
Why it is useful:
Useful for project and transformation professionals working on process improvement, automation and organisational change.
What it is:
HBR publishes thought leadership and research exploring how AI is changing project management, leadership and organisational delivery.
Access: PAYWALL / SUBSCRIPTION – LIMITED FREE ACCESS MAY BE AVAILABLE
Why it is useful:
A useful source for senior leaders and project professionals interested in the wider strategic implications of AI.
What it is:
A free community Q&A platform where project professionals share questions, answers and practical advice.
Access: FREE
Why it is useful:
Useful for finding practical answers and real-world discussions around project management challenges, including emerging AI-related questions.
What it is:
PMI provides a range of opportunities to access AI-related project management discussions, resources, learning and professional networking.
Access: FREE RESOURCES AVAILABLE | SOME MEMBER-ONLY CONTENT
Why it is useful:
A useful professional community for keeping up to date with developments in AI and project management.
AI can be a valuable tool for project and programme delivery, but it should always be used responsibly. Consider information governance, data protection, cyber security, accuracy, bias and your organisation’s AI policies when using AI for work-related activities. The most important question isn’t “Which AI tool should I use?” but “How can AI help me solve this problem safely, effectively and responsibly?”