Technical Program Management: An Introduction

Program Management    |    Intermediate
  • 13 videos | 1h 27m 8s
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Technical Program Management is a strategic organizational function that oversees one or many technical projects for a company. Programs are distinct from portfolios, projects, and products, and Technical Program Managers (TPMs) must possess a distinct set of skills and competencies. In this course you will learn to differentiate between programs, portfolios, projects, and products. Next, explore the Technical Program Manager role and responsibilities, compare the role of the TPM with other team roles, list key skills and competencies, and identify the required technical expertise for this role. Finally, discover program management frameworks and methodologies and technical program management life cycle. After completion of the course, you'll be able to identify the benefits and value created by a technical program and recognize the challenges of Technical Program Management.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Discover the key concepts covered in this course
    Define technical program management
    Differentiate between programs, portfolios, projects, and products
    Outline the technical program manager role and responsibilities
    Compare the role of the technical program manager with other team roles
    List key skills and competencies of a technical program manager
    Outline technical program manager interactions with others
  • Recognize program management frameworks and methodologies
    Identify the phases of a technical program management life cycle
    Recognize the types of technical expertise required for program success
    Identify benefits and value created by a technical program
    Recognize the challenges of technical program management
    Summarize the key concepts covered in this course

IN THIS COURSE

  • 51s
    In this video, we will discover the key concepts covered in this course. FREE ACCESS
  • 7m 35s
    After completing this video, you will be able to define technical program management. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Differentiate between Programs, Portfolios, Projects, and Products
    6m 7s
    In this video, you will learn how to differentiate between programs, portfolios, projects, and products. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Technical Program Manager (TPM) Role and Responsibilities
    6m 18s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to outline the technical program manager role and responsibilities. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Technical Program Manager Role Compared with Other Team Roles
    7m 36s
    After completing this video, you will be able to compare the role of the technical program manager with other team roles. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Skills and Competencies of a Technical Program Manager
    10m 28s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to list key skills and competencies of a technical program manager. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Technical Program Manager Interactions with Others
    6m 49s
    After completing this video, you will be able to outline technical program manager interactions with others. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Program Management Frameworks and Methodologies
    13m 36s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to recognize program management frameworks and methodologies. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Technical Program Management Life Cycle Phases
    6m 11s
    After completing this video, you will be able to identify the phases of a technical program management life cycle. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Technical Expertise Required for Program Success
    7m 27s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to recognize the types of technical expertise required for program success. FREE ACCESS
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    11.  Benefits and Value Created by a Technical Program
    6m 14s
    After completing this video, you will be able to identify benefits and value created by a technical program. FREE ACCESS
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    12.  Challenges of Technical Program Management
    6m 43s
    Upon completion of this video, you will be able to recognize the challenges of Technical Program Management. FREE ACCESS
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    13.  Course Summary
    1m 13s
    In this video, we will summarize the key concepts covered in this course. FREE ACCESS

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