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

Accepting the risk and adjusting timelines


Minimizing the impact of the risk while allowing it to occur


What is an example of a risk mitigation strategy?



What is an example of a risk mitigation strategy?

Knowledge that is only conveyed through documentation


The combined knowledge of a group of people within an organization


Knowledge that is specific to a single individual


Knowledge that is well understood within a company's culture

What is institutional knowledge in the context of risk assessment?


What is institutional knowledge in the context of risk assessment?

To calculate the exact risk score based on impact and probability


To define the severity of a risk on a fixed scale


To list all identified risks in a project


To automatically generate risk mitigation strategies

What is the purpose of a risk scorecard in project management?


What is the purpose of a risk scorecard in project management?

Run all tests in parallel to speed up the process.


Separate the subsystem scope and stagger its launch if needed.


Increase the number of subsystem testers.

What can be done to reduce the impact of cross-project delays caused by subsystem testing issues?


What can be done to reduce the impact of cross-project delays caused by subsystem testing issues?

**(True or False)** The feedback phase in the SDLC involves no inherent risks. 

(True or False) The feedback phase in the SDLC involves no inherent risks.

Test yourself on what you've learned so far.


Quiz: Risk Management

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: Risk Management