The Practical Tpm

This course is intended to help Technical Program Managers (TPM) and other professionals become better at what they do

What you'll learn

How to setup your program for success including roadmap and release planning?

How to manage program dependencies?

Soft and technical skills essential for TPMs and how to improve them

How to handle common TPM challenges

The best practices for a TPM

How to navigate the TPM Career path?

Requirements

Basic project management knowledge

Basic knowledge of Software development process/ IT service delivery

Description

Technical program management is a discipline found in many technology companies particularly in software companies. While Technical Program Management  is a widespread discipline, formal training often falls short in integrating all the relevant topics. This course addresses these gaps, providing practical tips and detailing hands-on approaches to empower participants in this role. Embark on your TPM journey with an insightful overview of roles and responsibilities, gain valuable recommendations for tackling common challenges, explore essential soft and technical skills crucial for success, and discover effective methods to acquire and hone these skills. Through a case study, learn about the delivery framework and how to create roadmaps, release plans, and how to track and measure program performance.Finally, delve into the nuanced career path of a TPM and explore its numerous possibilities.Designed for project managers, scrum masters, software developers or BA's  seeking to transition to a TPM role and for current TPMs aiming to enhance their skills. This course is also beneficial for individuals in roles demanding planning and delivery in intricate settings. What sets this course apart is the emphasis on practical learning, ensuring that participants feel confident in their role from Day 1. Elevate your TPM expertise and navigate the complexities of program management with this comprehensive course.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Course Logistics

Lecture 3 About Me

Section 2: Role and Responsibilities

Lecture 4 Role and Responsibilities and How to Transition from PjM to TPM?

Section 3: Key Challenges and Solutions

Lecture 5 Key Challenges and Solutions - Part 1

Lecture 6 Key Challenges and Solutions - Part 2

Section 4: Become a Better TPM - Soft Skills

Lecture 7 Strategic Thinking, Decision Making and Influencing Others

Lecture 8 Motivating Your Team, Navigating Ambiguity, and Playing the Political Game

Lecture 9 Learning to Say No and Stakeholder Management

Section 5: Become a Better TPM - Technical Skills

Lecture 10 Technical Skills and Technical Articulacy

Section 6: How to Setup Your Program for Success?

Lecture 11 Program Management Framework

Lecture 12 Program Kick-off and Scope Definition

Section 7: How to Build a Roadmap?

Lecture 13 Backlog Structure, Estimation and Prioritization

Lecture 14 Feature Refinement, High-Level Estimation and Capacity Calculator

Lecture 15 Roadmap Planning Exercise

Section 8: How to Do Release Planning?

Lecture 16 Release Planning Tips + Exercise

Lecture 17 Managing Dependencies

Lecture 18 Managing the Delivery

Section 9: A Day in the Life and Best Practices

Lecture 19 A day in the Life of a TPM

Section 10: TPM Best Practices

Lecture 20 TPM Best Practices

Section 11: TPM Career Path

Lecture 21 TPM Career Path

Section 12: Conclusion

Lecture 22 Course Conclusion

Primary audience for this course is TPMs of all levels in addition to those interested in becoming TPMs such as project managers, software developers, scrum masters, data scientists, BAs, and many others.,Any other role involved in technology organizations interested in sharpening their soft and technical skills,People interested in learning about planning at Scale