What will you learn in Technical Program Management: A Practitioner’s Guide Course
Understand the core responsibilities and mindset of a Technical Program Manager (TPM)
Master the tools and frameworks used for planning, execution, and risk management in tech programs
Learn how to align engineering efforts with business goals
Communicate effectively across product, engineering, and leadership teams
Build and scale technical programs with cross-functional teams
Prepare for TPM interviews with real-world case studies and sample questions
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction to Technical Program Management
⏳ 0.5 week
Topics: Role of a TPM, differences from PM/EM, career paths
Hands-on: Define TPM responsibilities in a current or hypothetical org
Module 2: Program Planning & Prioritization
⏳ 1 week
Topics: Goal alignment, OKRs, roadmap planning, stakeholder buy-in
Hands-on: Build a program charter and define measurable milestones
Module 3: Execution Frameworks
⏳ 1 week
Topics: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, program cadences, tracking
Hands-on: Run a sprint planning and retrospective using a sample project
Module 4: Communication & Leadership
⏳ 0.5 week
Topics: Status reporting, escalation paths, influence without authority
Hands-on: Write an executive update and a stakeholder email
Module 5: Risk Management & Technical Depth
⏳ 1 week
Topics: Identifying risks, mitigation plans, system design basics
Hands-on: Create a risk register and analyze a simplified architecture
Module 6: Metrics, Feedback & Scaling
⏳ 0.5 week
Topics: KPIs, continuous improvement, scaling programs
Hands-on: Evaluate program success with metrics and retrospectives
Module 7: TPM Interview Preparation
⏳ 0.5 week
Topics: Interview format, behavioral Qs, system design Qs
Hands-on: Practice real TPM interview questions and mock evaluations
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Job Outlook
TPM roles are rapidly growing in tech companies, especially FAANG and startups
High demand in product-driven and engineering-heavy organizations
Average salary ranges from $130,000 to $180,000+
Skills in program execution, cross-functional leadership, and communication are highly transferable
Specification: Technical Program Management: A Practitioner’s Guide
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