Mastering Technical Program Management

Strategies and Best Practices for Delivering Complex Projects

What you'll learn

Role and Responsibilities of a TPM

Strategies and Best Practices for Delivering Complex Projects

Tools and Examples for Program Management

Progressing in your career as TPM

Requirements

Desiring to gain a comprehensive understanding of Modern Program Management, with or without prior Office experience.

Description

Welcome to the course on "Mastering Technical Program Management: Strategies and Best Practices for Delivering Complex Projects".Technical Program Management (TPM) is a critical function in software development organizations, responsible for ensuring that complex projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders. This course has been created to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of TPM, with the skills, tactics, and best practices needed to manage technical programs efficiently.Throughout the course, we will cover the fundamentals of technical program management, including the role and responsibilities of a TPM, key skills required for TPM, and best practices in TPM. Additionally, we will cover topics such as mastering technology, productive communication practices, designing and accomplishing projects, pre-emptive risk management, overseeing stakeholders, tools and techniques for TPM, as well as organizational leadership and direction.Our approach to learning will be a combination of video lectures, and self study, designed to provide you with a great learning experience. When you finish the course, you will have the capacity to direct technical programs and produce successful results for your organization.We appreciate you joining us on the path to becoming a technical program management expert, and we look forward to your involvement in the course.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Overview of Technical Program Management

Lecture 2 Importance of Technical Program Management

Lecture 3 Objectives of the course

Section 2: Technical Program Management Fundamentals

Lecture 4 Role and Responsibilities of a TPM

Lecture 5 Key Skills Required for Technical Program Management

Lecture 6 Best Practices in Technical Program Management

Section 3: Understanding Technology

Lecture 7 Understanding the Technology Landscape

Lecture 8 Evaluating Technical Feasibility

Lecture 9 Identifying Risks and Mitigation Strategies

Section 4: Communication Strategies

Lecture 10 Communicating with Stakeholders

Lecture 11 Effective Communication Strategies for Technical Program Management

Lecture 12 Developing Communication Plans

Section 5: Project Planning and Execution

Lecture 13 Defining Project Scope and Requirements

Lecture 14 Developing Project Plans

Lecture 15 Project Execution and Monitoring

Section 6: Proactive Risk Management

Lecture 16 Identifying and Managing Risks

Lecture 17 Developing Risk Mitigation Plans

Lecture 18 Risk Management Best Practices

Section 7: Stakeholder Management

Lecture 19 Identifying and Managing Stakeholders

Lecture 20 Developing Stakeholder Engagement Plans

Lecture 21 Best Practices in Stakeholder Management

Section 8: Tools and Techniques for Technical Program Management

Lecture 22 Overview of Project Management Tools and Techniques

Lecture 23 Agile Development

Lecture 24 Lean Six Sigma

Lecture 25 Change Management

Section 9: Organizational Leadership and Management

Lecture 26 Leadership and Team Building

Lecture 27 Managing Cross-Functional Teams

Lecture 28 Performance Management and Metrics

Section 10: Conclusion

Lecture 29 Recap of Key Concepts

Lecture 30 Applying Technical Program Management Best Practices

Lecture 31 Next Steps for Further Learning and Development

Individuals seeking to advance their careers in Project and Program Management, those with an interest in Program Management, as well as Managers and Project/Program Managers aiming to enhance their proficiency.