Gain insights into a Technical Program Manager's critical functions. Delve into project planning, risk assessment, and resource management to lead complex projects and bridge technical and non-technical communication gaps.

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In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, mastering the Technical Program Manager (TPM) role is an essential career move for developers. This course delves into a TPM's critical functions, equipping you with the skills to excel in project and program management within the technology sector.

In this course, you’ll embark on a structured journey that covers TPM from the ground up. We’ll start by establishing a solid foundation, ensuring you understand the modern TPM role and its significance. This knowledge sets the stage for diving into core topics, beginning with project and program management essentials. You’ll learn to meticulously plan projects, assess risks, and manage resources efficiently. 

After course completion, you’ll develop a diverse skill set that can propel your career forward. You’ll be able to lead complex projects and programs, bridge the communication gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, and make informed decisions in a technology-driven environment.

Mastering the Technical Project Manager’s Handbook

Focus on declarative programming paradigms.


Objects interacting with each other through events and methods.


Limited use of data fields and methods in an application.


Strong emphasis on functional programming concepts.

What is the key characteristic of object-oriented programming (OOP)?


What is the key characteristic of object-oriented programming (OOP)?

The actual space and time measurements for data structures and algorithms.


The size of the data structure being used.


A set of mathematical functions describing the performance behavior of data structures and algorithms as the input size increases.


The number of loops used in a code snippet.

What does big $O$ notation represent in the context of space and time complexities?


What does big <math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"><semantics><mrow><mi>O</mi></mrow><annotation encoding="application/x-tex">O</annotation></semantics></math>O notation represent in the context of space and time complexities?

To optimize the performance of existing objects.


To define the structure and behavior of objects.


To handle the creation of objects in a flexible and controlled manner.


To provide a way to manage object relationships.

What is the primary purpose of creational design patterns?


What is the primary purpose of creational design patterns?

Which of the following design patterns uses a static object to ensure that only one instance of a class exists?


Which of the following design patterns uses a static object to ensure that only one instance of a class exists?

**(True or False)** Structural design patterns focus on object creation.


(True or False) Structural design patterns focus on object creation.

Test yourself on what you've learned so far.

Fundamentals of a Technical Program Manager

Pillars of a Technical Program Manager

Introduction to Program Management

Driving Towards Clarity

Plan Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Managing a Program

Career Paths

The Technical Toolset

Code Development Expectations

System Design and Architectural Landscape

Enhancing Management Using Your Technical Toolset

Wrap Up

Quiz: Code Development Expectations