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

Program management focuses on achieving specific features, while project management focuses on the overall goals.


Program management deals with larger scopes and broader impacts compared to project management.


Program management involves more technical tasks, while project management involves more communication tasks.


Program management requires a deeper understanding of programming languages, while project management does not.

What is the key difference between program management and project management?


What is the key difference between program management and project management?

To define the technical feasibility of the program.


To allocate resources efficiently within the program.


To ensure that the program's goals align with stakeholder expectations.


To create a detailed project plan for the program's implementation.


What is the primary purpose of driving clarity at the program level?

What is the primary purpose of driving clarity at the program level?

To ensure that each project is executed successfully.


To allocate resources more effectively across projects.


To create cohesion and purpose among projects, leading to better outcomes.


To increase the number of projects within the organization.

What is the primary purpose of combining multiple projects into a program mid-execution?


What is the primary purpose of combining multiple projects into a program mid-execution?

**(True or False)** Risk management at the program level primarily focuses on cross-task dependencies.

(True or False) Risk management at the program level primarily focuses on cross-task dependencies.

**(True or False)** A program and a project share the same key management areas, but a program involves additional aspects due to its larger scope and impact.


(True or False) A program and a project share the same key management areas, but a program involves additional aspects due to its larger scope and impact.

Test yourself on what you've learned so far.


Quiz: Managing a Program

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: Managing a Program