CYCLE 3 · 2026

Study and Research Hub in
Artificial Intelligence
and Project Management

The AI & PM Study and Research Hub — A Joint Initiative of the PMI Brazilian Chapters

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Cycle 3 In Progress
15 PMI Brazil Chapters Union announced · CBGPL Apr 2026
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THE MODEL

What we research and for which communities

Two axes that intersect: four knowledge quadrants (the what) and verticals by field of practice (for whom). AI runs across both.

The what · knowledge domains
QUADRANT 1
The Augmented Practitioner
Tools, Productivity, and Agent Engineering
QUADRANT 2
AI Project Management
GenAI/ML Methodology and Hybrid Teams
QUADRANT 3
Organizational Leadership
Strategy, People, Culture, and Portfolio
QUADRANT 4
Future & Responsibility
Ethics, Governance, and Society
For whom · communities by field of practice

The platform in numbers

Active researchers
Impact hours
Events held
Retention rate
Active chapters
The ladder

A mastery ladder, by tier

From the PMI AI Trail to the CPMAI study group to the PMI-CPMAI™ certification (issued by PMI) — a progression by merit and protagonism. Every rung adds to your research portfolio and to the Núcleo's annual goal.

📌 Completion on PMI.org auto-syncs your Credly badge here within 5 days.

👑 Master Cert (PMI-CPMAI)

Next level: PMI's top AI certification — paid, successor to CPMAI v7.

Recommended prep before

These 2 free courses cover PMI-CPMAI methodology foundations (7 patterns + intro).

PMI-CPMAI Certification

PMI-CPMAI Certification Wall

Celebrating our PMI-CPMAI™ certified researchers during the cycle. Each badge earned contributes to the Núcleo's annual certification goal.

CPMAI now available in Portuguese

Great opportunity to lead AI projects with more confidence, in your own language. Núcleo study group forming — announcement coming soon.

Learn more about PMI-CPMAI →
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Multi-Regional Integration

15 Integrated PMI Chapters

Researchers by country States with members who opted in

The map shows where the Núcleo is present, by country (aggregate count, min. 3 members). Each member may authorize displaying their state (Brazil/USA) or country of residence — aggregated (min. 3) or precise, even as the only one in their location — under Settings → Profile. The rest is grouped by continent. No individual location appears without authorization (LGPD).

PMI Goiás
Founding Chapter
PMI Ceará
PMI Distrito Federal
PMI Minas Gerais
PMI Rio Grande do Sul
PMI Pernambuco
PMI Paraná
PMI Rio de Janeiro
PMI São Paulo
PMI Bahia
PMI Espírito Santo
PMI Santa Catarina
PMI Sergipe
PMI Amazonas
PMI Paraíba
International reach

The Núcleo's active researchers are already in 2 countries · 46 researchers

Brazil 41
USA 5
International 1

Union announced at CBGPL 2026 — PMI Brazil chapters in progressive integration

For PMI chapters: contact the PM to begin integration →
TAKE PART

Two doors to take part

You, a researcher, or your organization. The protagonist path is the main one; institutional partnerships come in through the door next to it.

PARTNERSHIPS

Your organization brings strategy and talent. Núcleo brings execution, governance and credential.

Innovation and education hubs produce knowledge and good people. Managing a project is executing strategy — and most AI projects fail on management, not technology. We do not compete with the partner: we close the loop.

What Núcleo + PMI delivers

  • Execution layer (project management + the CPMAI method for AI initiatives)
  • PMI's global certification engine — an international, portable credential
  • Standard authority: PMI writes the American standard (ANSI), including the first AI standard approved by ANSI for the project profession
  • A distributed research engine (tribes), exposure (SGPL, webinars) and a joint IP policy

What we look for in a partner

  • Reach and audience (students, companies, network)
  • Real cases, speakers and content
  • Positioning in R&D, business or innovation
  • A pipeline of good people for the community and the certifications

Núcleo is the single first-contact door. The relationship is signed via PMI-GO, the host chapter and owner of the agreement.

Talk to the partnerships program — the team will reach out.

Schedule

Where protagonism happens

The next General Meetings are open. Each one has 90 minutes of agenda with blocks for protagonists to present cases, demos and ideas — live, with the whole hub.

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Tribe Meetings

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Who makes it happen

Our Team

Researchers, leaders, and managers united at the intersection of AI + PM.

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Manager Deputy PM Stream Leader Researcher Ambassador Curator Sponsor Founder Communications Comms Leader Communications Member Chapter Liaison
Dream Team — 14 Leaders

Choose Your Research Stream

SELECTION CLOSED Cycle in progress. New researchers continuously onboarded via PMI Volunteer Portal.
Min. 3 · Max. 10 researchers per stream. ⚡ Sign in to choose
QUADRANT 1
The Augmented Practitioner
Tools, Productivity, and Agent Engineering

Making a simple request to an AI is no longer enough for excellence. It's time to level up with agent engineering! The challenge is not finding a "magic prompt", but organizing multiple prompts and models into an agent architecture capable of planning, executing, and self-correcting.

Cycle Deliverables:
  • PM Tech Radar (GPT vs Claude vs Gemini comparison by artifact)
  • Agent Architecture Patterns (with Python code)
  • 1-2 Scientific articles

📅 Meetings: Mondays or Wednesdays, 7PM BRT

▶ Video (7min)
QUADRANT 2
AI Project Management
GenAI/ML Methodology and Hybrid Teams

72% of PMs use AI ad-hoc, without strategic alignment. How to create a framework that guides PMs in structuring their own agents? Just as the WBS guides scope, the ABS will be the standard for structuring agents!

Cycle Deliverables:
  • ABS Framework (Agent Breakdown Structure)
  • E-book / Practical Guide
  • Focused webinar
  • Scientific article (estimated June)

📅 Meetings: Thursdays, 8:30PM BRT

▶ Video (8min)
QUADRANT 3
Organizational Leadership
Strategy, People, Culture, and Portfolio

Without culture, AI scales chaos. With 80%+ of projects in multicultural environments, we need Cultural Intelligence. "Internal stickiness" blocks information flow — it's the invisible enemy of projects.

Cycle Deliverables:
  • Monthly practical deliverables (ready-to-use tools)
  • Cultural Intelligence + AI Framework
  • Mixed-methods research
  • Academic articles

📅 Meetings: Weekly cadence

▶ Video (3min)

AI adoption accelerated, but observable criteria and clear proficiency evidence are lacking. Without metrics, there's no structured evolution! We will create the AI Proficiency MVP for PMs.

Cycle Deliverables:
  • Taxonomy (hierarchical competency structure)
  • Matrix + Rubrics (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
  • Toolkit v1.0 (checklist + evidence)
  • Article + Webinar

📅 Meetings: Mondays, 8PM BRT

▶ Video (5min)

No more million-dollar decisions based on intuition! AI for prioritization is still a "black box". We will transform it into a "glass box" — transparent, explainable, and auditable.

Cycle Deliverables:
  • Hybrid Models (AI + human judgment)
  • Metrics beyond ROI (risks, reputation, learning)
  • Monthly LinkedIn articles
  • AI platform prototype for simulation and prioritization

📅 Meetings: TBD with the team

▶ Video (11min)
QUADRANT 4
Future & Responsibility
Ethics, Governance, and Society

83% of organizations plan to deploy AI, but only 29% feel ready. 46% of PoCs are discarded. Silent risks: hallucinations, data, biases. End of "Eternal PoCs"!

Cycle Deliverables:
  • AI Governance Framework
  • Data Quality Matrix
  • Value Metrics Guide (real ROI)
  • Acceptance Criteria Checklist (GenAI/RAG)
  • Governance Toolkit v1.0

📅 Meetings: Tuesdays, 8PM BRT

▶ Video (3min)

15-20% of the world population is neurodivergent. Only 25% of employed neuroatypical individuals feel included. We will develop the Neuroadvantage Framework 1.0: a "cognitive exoskeleton" supported by AI.

Cycle Deliverables:
  • Neuroadvantage Framework 1.0 (5 pillars)
  • Scientific article (theoretical pillar)
  • Practical webinar (technological pillar)
  • Practical tests + market v1.0

📅 Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30PM BRT

▶ Video (14min)
How We Work

Rules of Engagement

⏱ Time Commitment

4-6h/week. General meetings + streams.

📊 Dashboard

On-platform tracking. Hours, champions, and gamification in real time.

📝 Peer Review

7 stages. Peer review + Curation Committee.

🏆 Recognition

Automated gamification (XP, Champions, weekly ranking). Verifiable PMI statements. Hours certificates. All on-platform.

2026 Value Journey
Milestone 1

Knowledge Production

10+ international articles

Milestone 2

Real-World Application

3 AI co-pilot Proofs of Concept

Milestone 3

Professionalization

PMI-CPMAI Certification

Milestone 4

Global Impact

AI Ambassadors & Community

What Does Success Look Like?

2026 Goals

1-2 quality artifacts per research stream.

8
PMI Chapters
3
Partner Entities
70%
PMI AI Trail (mini-certs)
2
CPMAI Certified
+10
Articles Published
+6
Webinars/Talks
3
AI Pilots
90h
Meeting Hours
1.800h
Impact Hours
Team Ranking
Progress of active participants on the trail
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Volunteer resources

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Governance Handbook

Required reading (living document).

Open handbook →
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GitHub

Repository + CRs.

Open →

volunteer.pmi.org

Accept your position.

Portal →
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Role: Researcher Level 4

AI knowledge researcher and multiplier.

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Role: Initiative Lead (Tribe or Project)

Lead a research tribe or cross-cutting initiative (AI pilot, webinar, comms). Leaders receive a PMI statement and access to management tools.

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