The Use of AI in Education and Corporate Training
By André Barcaui, Ph.D. and Leon Herszon, Ph.D.
Abstract
This white paper is originally published in PM World Journal (ISSN: 2330-4480), Vol. XIV, Issue III – March 2025.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming the landscape of education and corporate training, by offering innovative methodologies, advanced tools, and opportunities for personalized and scalable learning. In 2023 alone, global investment in AI in education reached $5.8 billion, with projections suggesting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.2% from 2025 to 2030 (Grand View Research, 2024).
Both sectors have adopted AI to address unique challenges, yet their approaches and applications reveal distinct differences due to their varied goals, audiences, and content. This white paper delves into the similarities and differences between AI in education and corporate training, examines its advantages and challenges, and provides actionable insights for stakeholders.
About the Authors
André B. Barcaui, Ph.D.
André B. Barcaui, PhD, PMP, PMI-ACP, DASSM, KMP, CSP-SM, PSO I, CP3P, SAFe Agilist, ICP-ACC, DS-TLF, CPMAI, holds two post-doctorates (Administration from FEA/USP and
Artificial Intelligence from UERJ), a PhD in Administration from UNR, a master’s degree in Management Systems from UFF-RJ, and degrees in Information Technology and Psychology, with training in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
He began his career at IBM, as Program and Services Manager. Later, he served as the Project Management Office for Latin America at Hewlett-Packard. A founding member of the PMI Rio Chapter, he currently serves on its Advisory Board. Currently, Dr. Barcaui works as a professor for undergraduate and graduate programs, in addition to being a consultant, author, and speaker, contributing to the advancement of project management, artificial intelligence, and agile methodologies on a global scale.
Leon Herszon, Ph.D.
Dr. Leon Herszon, MSc, PhD, PMP, CSM, CSPO, DASSM. Dr. Herszon is a highly accomplished, versatile, and respected executive with over 30 years of extensive achievements within diverse environments utilizing exemplary management, analytical, organizational, and people skills. He has experience leading teams to improve performance and manage business transformation focused on agility, transparency, teamwork, experimentation, and innovation. Dr. Herszon’s doctoral research explored factors that contribute to project complexity and proposed a model to manage complexity.
Dr. Herszon performed roles as executive and managing director, Chief Agility Officer, entrepreneur, portfolio, program and project director, business transformation leader, corporate educator, Head of IIL Consulting, and is currently the CEO & President of Value Edge Group. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the prestigious Rutgers Business School. Dr. Herszon can communicate in English, French, Portuguese, German, and Spanish, and is also a several times Ironman triathlon finisher.
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