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Learn The Fundamentals Of Technical Program Management
TPM 101 Course
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.
3K 5 Star Reviews
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Embark On Your TPM
Success Journey
Why is this course perfect for you?
STEP 1
Real World Examples
STEP 2
Real World Examples
STEP 3
Learn 45+ Class Topics
STEP 4
How To Get TPM Opportunities
STEP 5
11+ Learning Resources
STEP 6
Learn 45+ Class Topics
What People Say About The
Technical Program Management 101 Course
This is really great, crisp and short course that helped me understand the TPM concepts, significance of TPM and opportunities for TPM role !!
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Shashi Kanth M
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
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.
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Indranil M.
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
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
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.
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.
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Adam Gwadyr
Very good course with a clear and easy-to-understand intro to TPM. The examples used were very helpful in relating to the concepts. Explanations for each section were easy to understand, especially the roles and skills required.
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Kevin S
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
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
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Denis K
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.
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Kirsten L
If you're looking for a reliable and easy-to-use calendar app, look no further! This app has everything you need, and it's made my life so much easier
Adam Gwadyr
Very good course with a clear and easy-to-understand intro to TPM. The examples used were very helpful in relating to the concepts. Explanations for each section were easy to understand, especially the roles and skills required.
Kevin S
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
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
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
Good course, crisp and concise. Also, the trainer has a lot of practical experience which he is sharing. Overall informative course and highly recommended.
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Anish S
Fit me well. I am working as TPM currently at a B2B tech company.
Sometimes I feel confused about what exactly a TPM should do and what it all means.
This course explains quite clear the job responsibility of a TPM.
Sometimes I feel confused about what exactly a TPM should do and what it all means.
This course explains quite clear the job responsibility of a TPM.
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Terry L
That is in detail and insightful.
Amazing presentation, I learnt a lot. It has given me may areas to work on.
It also helped my attend a TPM Interview.
Amazing presentation, I learnt a lot. It has given me may areas to work on.
It also helped my attend a TPM Interview.
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Priyashree G
Good course, crisp and concise. Also, the trainer has a lot of practical experience which he is sharing. Overall informative course and highly recommended.
Anish S
Fit me well. I am working as TPM currently at a B2B tech company.
Sometimes I feel confused about what exactly a TPM should do and what it all means.
This course explains quite clear the job responsibility of a TPM.
Sometimes I feel confused about what exactly a TPM should do and what it all means.
This course explains quite clear the job responsibility of a TPM.
Terry L
That is in detail and insightful.
Amazing presentation, I learnt a lot. It has given me may areas to work on.
It also helped my attend a TPM Interview.
Amazing presentation, I learnt a lot. It has given me may areas to work on.
It also helped my attend a TPM Interview.
Priyashree G
“Ace The TPM Interview’ gave me the structured approach I needed. The 100+ Interview Questions module helped me focus on key areas, and I’m thrilled to say I just joined Amazon as a Senior TPM. The behavioral guidance was spot on for the leadership principles. Thank you, Mario!”
Sarah Lin
I loved the ‘Types of Technical Program Managers’ lesson—it clarified the diverse TPM roles out there. This course guided me from clueless to confident in under a month. I just landed a role at Google to manage cloud-based projects. Highly recommended for any aspiring TPM!”
James Costa
“The Slack channel discussions and mock interview practice made all the difference in my prep. I found my blind spots early and worked on them with Mario’s tips. Now I’m at Meta leading cross-functional programs, and I owe a big part of my success to this course.”
Priya Deshmukh
“The mock interviews and Q&A webinars gave me an immediate feedback loop that truly boosted my confidence. Now I’m at Uber, managing cross-platform initiatives. If you’re serious about becoming a TPM, this course is gold.”
Shane O’Leary
“I can’t stress enough how useful the ‘Resume Tips & General Interviewing Guidance’ was. My updated resume caught the eye of recruiters at Twitter, and the course’s system design training sealed the deal during the final round. Highly recommend!
Amanda Lee
“Before this course, I struggled with structuring my interview answers. The ‘Interview Answering Methodologies’ section was a game changer. Now, I’m at Spotify overseeing backend streaming projects—thank you, Mario!”
Will Fernandez
“I was intimidated by system design until I went through the ‘General Overview of System Architecture’ section. Mario’s explanations made complex topics easy to digest. I secured a TPM position at Microsoft after confidently tackling the system design questions at my interviews.”
Daniel Perez
“Nothing beats the thoroughness of ‘Ace The TPM Interview.’ Coming from a development background the sections on Agile vs Waterfall and Key Agile Metrics really sharpened my understanding of project management methodologies. I’m now a TPM at Oracle, and I felt fully prepared for every interview round.”
Laura Christensen
“I thought I knew enough about program management, but the ‘25+ Agile/Scrum Interview Questions & Answers’ truly helped me prepare better. The course’s structured approach. The daily job posts also saved me countless hours.”
Ethan Riley
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
“The in-depth coverage of the course stood out for me. And helped in my interviews at Cisco. I answered with confidence. This course is great for TPM hopefuls.”
Asha Patel
“As someone transitioning from software engineering, the ‘Skills Needed for a Technical Program Manager’ video clarified the difference in responsibilities. The course’s emphasis on leadership and communication paved my path to a TPM role at Salesforce.”
David Clarke
“Mario’s daily job posts pointed me to an opening at Intel, and I managed to ace the interview using the ‘35+ Senior/Principal Level TPM Questions & Tips.’ This course goes beyond just theory; it’s practical and results-driven.”
Claire Anderson
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
“From behavioral tips to advanced system design, this course covered every angle I needed. I focused heavily on the ‘Traits To Exhibit When Aiming For A Higher Level TPM Role,’ which paid off with a Senior TPM offer. Absolutely worthwhile!”
Jenny Park
“Mario’s module on ‘How to Land A TPM Job’ gave me practical tips for networking and refining my resume. Within two months, I received an offer from LinkedIn! The Slack community and peer-to-peer mocks also boosted my confidence.”
Robie Singh
“The best part was learning Amazon’s Leadership Principles through the course’s deep-dive sessions. I felt so prepared walking into each interview. I just got hired at AWS, and I know it wouldn’t have happened without Mario’s guidance and his 1 on 1s.”
Emily Tan
“I loved how the course explored both Agile and Kanban in detail—it helped me answer real-world methodology questions during interviews. My new role at Adobe involves large-scale product launches, and I’m so thankful for the thorough prep.”
Marcus Holland
“‘Ace The TPM Interview’ is basically a one-stop-shop for anyone aspiring to crack tough technical interviews. The ‘Architecture: Principles, Patterns” lessons helped me handle complex design questions. I’m now leading programs focusing on backend optimization!”
Sophia Gomez
“I focused on the ‘Amazon Alexa Team’s TPM Full Loop’ practice sessions, which simulated my real interviews almost perfectly. Thanks to that, I landed a TPM position at Amazon, working on Alexa. Couldn’t be happier!”
Brian Wu
Our Students Are From
BCG. E&Y. Amazon. Meta. Netflix. Dropbox. Walmart. PayPal.
BCG. E&Y. Amazon. Meta. Netflix. Dropbox. Walmart. PayPal.
BCG. E&Y. Amazon. Meta. Netflix. Dropbox. Walmart. PayPal.
Flipkart. Oracle. Microsoft. Tesla. Google. AT&T. AirB&B.
Flipkart. Oracle. Microsoft. Tesla. Google. AT&T. AirB&B.
Flipkart. Oracle. Microsoft. Tesla. Google. AT&T. AirB&B.
Reddit. Salesforce. Starbucks. Visa. Sony. Dell. GE. Costco.
Reddit. Salesforce. Starbucks. Visa. Sony. Dell. GE. Costco.
Reddit. Salesforce. Starbucks. Visa. Sony. Dell. GE. Costco.
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
Here's What Others Are Saying
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Mario did a great job laying out skills required of TPMs, TPMs by domain/by scope, and career progression for TPMs (and how to get there). This course will be invaluable to our organization.
Marie Smirnoff
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This is a phenomenal course to get an overview of the evolving TPM role, as well as understand the responsibilities of a TPM.
The different examples of technical domains and scenarios throughout the course were refreshing, and helped relate where TPMs play a big part in an organization’s strategy. Lastly, this course also serves as a good career reference guide for a TPM starting their career or moving to the next level. Overall I enjoyed this very much. Thank you
The different examples of technical domains and scenarios throughout the course were refreshing, and helped relate where TPMs play a big part in an organization’s strategy. Lastly, this course also serves as a good career reference guide for a TPM starting their career or moving to the next level. Overall I enjoyed this very much. Thank you
Vijay Bala
The explanations are provided with real-world examples. Sometimes I feel confused about what exactly a TPM should do and what it all means.
This course explains quite clearly the responsibilities of a TPM.
This course explains quite clearly the responsibilities of a TPM.
Atul Menon
Sr.Director, AWS
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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 28K+ 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
Students Of TPM 101 Course Have Accelerated
Their TPM Journeys
"The Technical Program Management 101 course helped me structure my answers for my interviews".
Gabriela Romero, AI/ML TPM
"The TPM 101 course helped me to interview and leverage my current experience to transition into the TPM role at Google"
Kessie Blay, TPM, Google
"The Technical Program Management 101 course provided good insights and helped me position myself better"
Kamal Kaur, Technical Program Manager
"The TPM 101 course has helped me deliver complex programs & learn how to expedite my career growth"
Dheeraj Assudani, Sr.TPM, Amazon
"I was looking for a career pivot & TPM 101 course helped me make the transition and get into Amazon as a Sr.TPM"
Veena Vaidyanathan, Sr.TPM, Amazon
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
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“Mario Is A Leading Voice In the World of Technical Program Management”
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.
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?
28K+ 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.
