A live program for working project, program and delivery managers, three evenings a week for 7 weeks. Build three portfolio projects. Prepare for the PMI-CPMAI exam with four full mock tests. Rebuild your resume and LinkedIn, then practice in group mock interviews. Backed by a 6-month money-back guarantee.
Even if you've never written a line of code. Every session is recorded.
Picture the kickoff for your company's next AI initiative. The data team has a model. A vendor has a demo. Leadership has a date. Somebody has to own it.
You walk in knowing how to turn that into a plan. You can say what a proof of concept has to prove. You know which risks are real and which are noise. When the pilot slips, you explain why in plain language and show the executives what you're doing about it.
You didn't have to become an engineer to get there. You learned what a project manager owns on an AI project, then you did it a few times where it was safe to get it wrong.
How do we know the model is good enough to ship? Who signs off on the training data? What happens when it starts getting things wrong in production? What's our answer on governance?
You've sat in that room. You nodded, wrote it down, and looked it up afterward.
Your sprint now contains experiments that might fail. Your timeline depends on data nobody has cleaned. Your vendor quote has a line item you can't price. The playbook that carried you through ten years of projects still covers most of it. For the rest, nobody handed you a new one.
You may already be collecting them: PMP, Scrum, a cloud badge. They count. They don't tell a hiring manager whether you can run an AI project.
Source: Axial Search, 468 US AI program manager postings, Nov 2024 to Jan 2025. The sample skews toward AI-focused, higher-paying employers.
That's the gap: hiring managers can't yet see that you've done this work.
Free tutorials teach you the vocabulary. They don't hand you a risk register for an AI system and tell you where it's weak. So we built this program proof first, exam second.
Project management employment in the US is projected to grow 7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 76,500 openings a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). The jobs aren't disappearing. They're changing.
Built for project managers, program managers, scrum masters, delivery leads, PMO staff, business analysts and technical leads who've been asked to run AI work. You don't need a cloud, AI or coding background.
Each one is delivered the way the job works, phase by phase, with the artifacts a hiring manager asks to see.
Preparation for the PMI-CPMAI exam, laid out week by week so it fits around a full-time job.
So the work you did turns into something you can say out loud.
The PMI-CPMAI exam fee is paid directly to PMI and isn't included in the program price.
Foundations and Agile first. Then the AI and data knowledge a PM actually needs. Then tools, risk, stakeholders and economics. You finish by running a full project simulation. Every module ends with exercises and a knowledge check, so you find the gaps early.
Map what you already know about project management onto AI work. See where PMBOK still holds, where AI projects break the traditional playbook, and how to structure a proof of concept, a work breakdown structure and a backlog.
13 lessons · 3 exercises · quiz
You build: an AI project charter and an AI project plan with estimates.
Why waterfall fails on AI work, and how Scrum, Kanban and dual-track Agile adapt when your sprint contains experiments that might not work.
13 lessons · 4 exercises · quiz
You build: a sprint plan for an AI fraud detection project, a sprint review that presents a negative result, and a Kanban board.
Enough depth to lead the room without being an engineer: model types, how models are built, which metrics matter, where the real risks sit, and how retrieval-augmented generation works.
9 lessons · 3 exercises · quiz
You build: an AI suitability assessment across 10 business problems and a data requirement document.
The biggest module. Estimation under real uncertainty, Monte Carlo forecasting, data pipelines and quality, MLOps, deployment strategies, and the checkpoints a PM owns on data-heavy projects.
20 lessons · 4 exercises · quiz
You build: a data pipeline map for customer churn prediction, a deployment pipeline, and a monitoring dashboard design.
The most hands-on module. Build five working AI assistants for your own PM workflow, using no-code and low-code tools like ChatGPT and Zapier.
13 lessons · 5 labs · 2 exercises · quiz
You build: a daily standup summary bot, a project risk analyzer, a weekly status report generator, a resource capacity forecaster and a live project dashboard in Power BI.
Score and prioritize AI-specific risks, run a real risk register, and put responsible-AI practice into the delivery process instead of the policy document.
12 lessons · 2 exercises · quiz
You build: an AI risk register and a mock AI ethics review.
Explain AI to non-technical leaders, report differently to executives and engineers, talk honestly about bias and failure, and run AI adoption with ADKAR.
11 lessons · 3 exercises · quiz
You build: an AI project status report, role-played stakeholder scenarios and a change management plan.
Where AI budgets actually go: cost components, total cost of ownership, cloud cost drivers, ROI you can defend, and build vs buy vs partner decisions.
9 lessons · 2 exercises · quiz
You build: an AI project budget and ROI model, and a vendor evaluation.
Run a full AI project end to end: risks, issues, dashboards and stakeholder communication.
5 lessons · 4 simulation activities · quiz
You build: the portfolio artifacts you can show in an interview, from project initiation to a final presentation.
What separates a delivered model from a delivered product: MLOps ownership and handover, monitoring in production, and delivery excellence as an AI PM.
4 lessons · 2 labs · 1 exercise
You build: a complete MLOps pipeline design, a Grafana monitoring dashboard with runbooks, and a fairness audit.
You know project management. If you're new to the cloud or to AI, these beginner courses are your head start. They're self-paced and open the day you enroll, so you can close the gap before the cohort starts or while it runs.
We don't teach all seven in the live sessions. If a topic is new to you, bring your questions to class. If it isn't, go at your own pace or skip the course. Either way they're yours.
AI, machine learning, deep learning, GenAI and LLMs, plus 10+ more core concepts.
What cloud computing is and why it matters. AWS, Azure, Google and Oracle concepts, plus 8 more.
Core AWS services, pricing, free tier and billing setup.
Azure portal, subscriptions and resource groups, plus 11 more core concepts.
Google Cloud projects, billing and core services, plus 8 more core concepts.
Three full mock tests with answers, covering the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals syllabus.
Three full mock tests with answers, covering the AWS Certified AI Practitioner syllabus.
Three live sessions a week, two hours each, Tuesday to Thursday. Plan on a few more hours for exercises and labs. Every session is recorded and posted afterward, so a missed night doesn't put you behind.
In the US, the evening of the same day.
In India, the UK and Europe, the next morning.
K21 Academy was founded in 2017 by Atul Kumar. He started as a mechanical engineer, moved into IT, and joined Oracle as a contractor in the early 2000s.
He relocated from India to the UK, worked at Imperial College London, and was contracting at £425 a day by 2005. In 2012 he started a consulting company. When it was time to hire, he built a way to upskill people himself.
First for himself. Then for his own team. Then for everyone else. K21 has now trained 46,000+ professionals across cloud and AI.
As a VP of Software Engineering making a deliberate career transition into AI/ML and Cloud leadership, I've been extremely selective about where I invest my time and money. Enrolling in K21 Academy's track program has been one of the best professional decisions I've made this year. I've completed four courses and passed three Microsoft certification exams.
Very pleased with K21 Academy thus far. The instructor is very knowledgeable of the subject matter and a very good communicator. The team in the Interview/Job Preparation area are extremely helpful in assisting with resume modification, LinkedIn profile optimization, and job application preparation. I highly recommend K21 Academy.
I have been part of a few training programs by K21 Academy and honestly they are doing justice with what they are offering. They have a detailed program structure, professional trainers and their support system is excellent. On top of it, the learning portal they have, SKOOL, is the real differentiator. I would recommend K21 Academy to all serious learners.
I wanted to express my special appreciation to Atisha and the team for their constant support throughout my job search and interview preparation journey. The interview guides Atisha has provided have been invaluable study material and have been remarkably accurate in reflecting the types of questions asked during my interviews.
The training was very practical and helped me strengthen my skills in Python, cloud technologies, data pipelines, and real-world projects. What stood out most was their career support: resume building, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and hands-on project experience. Highly recommend.
K21 Academy is a great professional institution to meet your AI/ML career aspirations, and has the right training, courseware and job application, interview and placement support to help students achieve their goals. I particularly like the quality and depth of the faculty's knowledge, so conducive to learning.
I started my first program yesterday and was LOST on the first day. Sahid made sure that I regained my bearings and put me on the right track. I was surprised at the dedication and additional time he was willing to take. I have no buyer's remorse and am excited for learnings to come.
Thank you for arranging the mock interview and for helping me better understand what the company is looking for. The mock interview was extremely valuable in identifying gaps in my knowledge and helping me understand where I need to improve. I truly appreciate the time, effort, and constructive feedback from everyone.
I had a great experience with Sahid, Gracy and the team. They were very patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to address all my questions. The session helped clarify many of my doubts and gave me a much clearer understanding of the learning roadmap. As a working professional, I especially appreciated their practical guidance.
I had a wonderful consultation session with Shahid. He took his time to explain my roadmap and proper structure to follow with realistic timelines. What I appreciated was how personalized the guidance felt — he understood exactly where I was in my journey and what I needed to do next.
Public reviews from K21 Academy learners across our programs — real names, verified on Google and Trustpilot.
As a VP of Software Engineering making a deliberate career transition into AI/ML and Cloud leadership, I've been extremely selective about where I invest my time and money. Enrolling at K21 Academy has been one of the best professional decisions I've made this year. Since joining, I've completed four courses and successfully passed three Microsoft certification exams: AI-900, AZ-900 and AB-731. What sets K21 apart is the depth of knowledge their trainers bring. The hands-on projects on both Azure and AWS gave me practical experience that actually shows up on a resume and in interviews.
K21 Academy is a great professional institution to meet your AI/ML career aspirations, and has the right training, courseware and job application, interview and placement support to help students achieve their goals. I particularly like the quality and depth of the faculty's knowledge, so conducive to learning. With AI/ML growing at such a rapid pace, it is imperative that we get connected with the right industry professionals who bring their experience and expertise to help students transition into a meaningful career.
I am 3 weeks in. The support is extremely awesome for labs, doubts and even resume updates. Atul Sir is always available to address your concerns and provide career guidance. I am extremely impressed with all the live class teachers. The job and resume support is great. The team creates a custom game plan and learning path for everyone. The real-world project experience and hands-on labs are a key differentiator — it sets this program apart from anything else I've tried.
I joined K21 Academy at a time when I felt stuck and unsure about my career direction. Connecting with Shahid was a turning point. He gave me clarity, practical guidance, and renewed confidence. One of K21 Academy's biggest strengths is its curriculum. The content is exhaustive and serves as a one-stop shop. I enrolled across multiple cloud platforms, and despite the significant time commitment, I haven't regretted it for a single moment.
I recently joined a track course at K21 Academy and it has been a really helpful experience. When I first started learning AI and AWS, I was quite confused about where to begin and what direction to take. The structured curriculum, supportive mentors, and proper guidance have given me a lot of clarity. I also had a very positive experience working with Supriya. She took the time to truly listen to my concerns and challenges, and I really appreciated her patience and attention to detail.
I decided to explore AI as part of a career change, but coming from a non-technical background made me hesitant to enroll in any course. With the encouragement and support of my husband, I joined K21 Academy run by Atul Kumar and I'm really glad I did. The course is well-structured, catering to both beginners and advanced learners. What stands out the most is the thoughtful design of the program and the strong support system provided by the team. The emphasis on hands-on experience truly enhances the learning process.
Learners on how they moved into AI, data and cloud roles. Select any video to play it here.
Enrolling at K21 Academy has been one of the best professional decisions I've made this year.
The support is extremely awesome for labs, doubts and even resume updates.
What stands out the most is the thoughtful design of the program and the strong support system provided by the team. The emphasis on hands-on experience truly enhances the learning process.
The structured curriculum, supportive mentors, and proper guidance have given me a lot of clarity.
Every one of these learners came to K21 Academy with a goal, shipped real projects, landed interviews and got hired.
I'm thrilled to share that I've recently landed a role as a Generative AI Engineer. The hands-on projects let me confidently describe an end-to-end AI solution in the interview. The interviewer was genuinely impressed.
I've successfully landed a job as an AI Engineer. I worked hands-on with cloud AI services and foundation models, then later received a second offer as a Generative AI Engineer. K21 gave me the skills and the confidence to choose.
I have finally secured a contract-to-hire role as a Generative AI Engineer. I was deploying a RAG pipeline to a web app during the actual hiring process. The projects I built at K21 were exactly what the company needed.
Excited to share that I have successfully passed my AI certification exam. A big thank you to the K21 Academy team for their excellent training, well-structured course content, and continuous support. I highly recommend K21 Academy to anyone preparing for AI/ML certifications.
“I got a job as Technical Program Manager. Just received offer last week.”DineshK21 learner · Message to Atul Kumar
These are public reviews from K21 learners across our programs. 4.6/5 on Trustpilot and Google from 267+ reviews. Individual results vary.
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