Last updated on October 22nd, 2024 at 09:13 am

Technical Program Management Certification

Learn The Fundamentals Of Technical Program Management
19K Students Enrolled | 3K 5-Star Reviews

Unlock the secrets of the TPM role and discover how TPMs lead at top companies like Amazon, Meta, and Google. Elevate your knowledge to grow and manage large programs.

An Introduction

  • You will master the nuances of the TPM role and lead technical programs with expert confidence
  • Are you struggling to demonstrate your skills and value to leadership? This course has you covered!
  • Position yourself exceptionally well in interviews and deepen your technical expertise

Is The TPM 101 Course For You?

The Technical Program Management 101 course is designed for anyone aiming to …

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the TPM role and its responsibilities
  • Interact effectively and gain trust from engineers, product managers and leaders in your organization
  • Grow as a TPM, building trust and influence in your team
  • Accelerate your career by mastering techniques unique to the TPM role
  • Improve your interview outcomes
  • Access to daily job postings with a community of over 7K members

Accelerate Your TPM Career By Learning How To

  • Grasp the expectations of the TPM role
  • Understand TPM responsibilities
  • Learn how TPMs collaborate with others
  • Explore the evolution of the TPM role
  • Master key TPM skills and capabilities
  • Experience a day in the life of a TPM
  • Learn the technical skills needed as a TPM
  • Debunk common TPM misconceptions
  • Avoid TPM anti-patterns
  • Understand TPMs by specialty
  • Explore TPMs by domain
  • Define TPMs by scope
  • Recognize TPM roles in different organizations
  • Identify TPM personalities and their attributes
  • Discover factors that determine TPM levels
  • Map out TPM career progression
  • Explore various TPM career paths
  • Follow a blueprint to successfully landing a TPM role
  • Ace the TPM interview
  • Transition smoothly into the TPM role
  • Excel in your TPM role

Carefully Curated Curriculum

Module 1:

  • Deep Dive into the TPM role and their responsibilities
  • How the TPM role overlaps with other roles like Product Manager & Engineering Manager
  • TPM ownership during various phases of the program lifecycle
  • Quiz

Module 2:

  • Evolution of the TPM role
  • Why is the TPM role growing ?
  • Skills & Capabilities of TPMs
  • How technical does a TPM need to be ?
  • Day in the life of a TPM
  • Quiz

Module 3:

  • TPM anti-patterns and how to avoid them
  • Common misconceptions about the TPM role
  • Role differences between ScrumMaster, Project Manager & TPM
  • Quiz

Module 4:

  • TPM categories (Specialty, Domain, Scope)
  • Understand the various types of TPMs & evaluate where you stand
  • Overview of TPM personalities
  • Quiz

Module 5:

  • TPM Reporting Structures
  • How the TPM role matures in organizations with time
  • Quiz

Module 6:

  • TPM leveling
  • Career progression as a TPM
  • Moving laterally as a TPM
  • Quiz

Module 7:

  • Why should you become a TPM?
  • Transition into the TPM role
  • TPM opportunities by location
  • Quiz

Module 8:

  • Bonus: TPM interview preparation tips
  • The TPM Blueprint
  • The key components of ‘Ace Your TPM Interview’

Ready To Advance Your TPM Career?

Let me teach you how 19K+ students mastered the skills to be top-notch TPMs.
You can do it too!

  • You will master the nuances of the TPM role and lead technical programs with expert confidence
  • Struggling to demonstrate your skills and value to leadership? This course has you covered
  • Position yourself exceptionally well in interviews and deepen your technical expertise

Program Highlights

  • 3 Hour Course
  • Real World Examples
  • Learn 35+ Topics
  • Get TPM Opportunities
  • 50+ Quiz Questions
  • 19K Students Enrolled
  • Get TPM 101 Certified

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I am Mario Gerard
VP of Technical Program Management with over 20 years of experience
2 AI/ML Patents
Speaker at organizational events in Amazon, Expedia, PMI, SOCI and conferences, helping up-skill TPMs
Blogger, Educator, Podcast Host, Online Content Creator, 22k+ Linkedin Connections
Mentored over 600+ people to accelerate their TPM careers

Ace The Technical Program Management Interview

The “Ace The Technical Program Management Interview” course Includes the above course.

TPM Mock Interview: System Design

Engage in a 1 Hour Mock Interview with an Expert !

Set Up a 1-1 With Mario?

Get All Your Questions Answered!

Reviews

I have been a seasoned Project Manager and this exposure to TPM has been a wonderful experience. Looking forward myself to being a TPM in the future.
Indranil M.

Sr. Project Manager

This is really great, crisp and short course that helped me understand the TPM concepts, significance of TPM and opportunities for TPM role !!
Shashi Kanth M

Lead Technical Project Manager

It was good, entire coverage was from Technical perse. Also can throw some light on what is there for non-technical people, how they can grow..
Hemalatha V

Technical Project Manager

If you’re looking for a reliable and easy-to-understand TPM course, look no further! This course has everything you need, and it’s made understanding the role fun.
Adam Gwadyr

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Excellent course!. Real talk for budding TPMs with practical advice and tips. Kudos Mario. Got to know the fundamental requirement to shift to a TPM role and specially when working in non-tech service organization, how to plan the leap
Denis K

Sr. Technical Program Manager

Hello. I am a Business PM but wanted an understanding of the scope of a TPM. Mario’s course provided me with the insight I needed and also provided some useful pointers on the type of skills I have already in my PM role. Good delivery. Thanks.
Kirsten L

Business Program Manager

Students Of TPM 101 Course Have Accelerated Their TPM Journeys

“The Technical Program Management 101 course helped me structure my answers for my interviews”
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“The TPM 101 course helped me to interview and leverage my current experience to transition into the TPM role at Google”
“The Technical Program Management 101 course provided good insights and helped me position myself better”

FAQs

Can I expense this course?
Yes. Many of our students are current or aspiring TPMs and have successfully expensed this course through their organization. Talk to your manager if this course aligns with your career goals as it meets the Learning & Development budget criteria set by most organizations. Here is an Expense Request Template.
For how long can I access to the course ?
You will have lifetime access to the course.
How long does the TPM 101 course take to complete?
Typically the TPM 101 course can be completed in approximately 3 hours. This includes course content and knowledge quizzes.
What is the format of this course?
Yes, this is a video course with 8 modules. Each module has a knowledge check quiz at the end to reinforce learning.
What is the refund policy?
19K+ students have completed this course and it has received 3000+ 5 star reviews. Hence refunds are not offered.
Who is the course for?
The TPM 101 course is a specialized program designed to help you master the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career as a Technical Program Manager. This course is suitable for both aspiring and current Technical Program Managers. This course will help you position yourself successfully for interviews, promotions and career conversations.
How is this course different from Mario's Udemy Course?
This TPM 101 course builds on the original Udemy course which is older and shorter. The TPM 101 course has ~50 slides while the Udemy course has only 17 slides. The Udemy course is 1 hour long while the TPM 101 course is 3 hours long. TPM 101 shares various real world examples from Mario’s career, delves deeper into the different TPM levels and defines the path to success.