Here's all the benefits of joining...

1. Weekly 1:1 coaching: get support from industry leaders every week!
2. Community: interact with fellow learners, and seek valuable career advice from all of the mentors, coaches and instructors
3. Homework and exercises: Weekly, expect engaging homework to reinforce covered topics with dedicated support from your instructor and mentor.
4. Guest speakers and workshops: Be inspired and gain firsthand, practical insights from industry leaders on lecture topics and your career.
5. Hands-on experience: get matched up with a real company, non-profit, founders, start-up to work on a real project you can showcase on your resume.
6. Career support: add on extra mentorship to help you search for a job and practice for interviews.
7. Portfolio project: work on a case study with your mentor to solidify your learnings.

What you'll learn?

Week 1: Introduction to Program Management in Tech

• Understanding the role of a Program Manager in tech companies and startups
• Overview of key responsibilities and skills required
• Introduction to the Agile and Scrum methodologies in tech program management

Week 2: Stakeholder Management

• Identifying and prioritizing stakeholders in tech projects
• Techniques for effective communication and relationship-building with stakeholders
• Strategies for managing stakeholder expectations and conflicts

Week 3: Project Planning and Scheduling

• Techniques for project planning and creating project schedules
• Utilizing project management tools such as Gantt charts and Kanban boards
• Managing resources and dependencies in tech projects

Week 4: Agile Project Management

• Understanding Agile principles and practices
• Implementing Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban in tech projects
• Conducting Agile ceremonies and managing Agile teams

Week 5: Risk Management

• Identifying and assessing risks in tech projects
• Developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Monitoring and managing risks throughout the project lifecycle

Week 6: Budgeting and Resource Allocation

• Creating project budgets and allocating resources effectively
• Monitoring project expenses and controlling costs
• Managing resource constraints and optimizing resource utilization

Week 7: Quality Management

• Understanding quality management principles in tech projects
• Implementing quality assurance processes and conducting quality reviews
• Continuous improvement techniques for enhancing project quality

Week 8: Change Management

• Understanding the impact of change in tech projects
• Developing change management plans and strategies
• Communicating changes effectively and managing resistance

Week 9: Communication and Reporting

• Techniques for effective communication in tech projects
• Creating project status reports and dashboards
• Conducting effective meetings and presentations for stakeholders

Week 10: Program Closure and Lessons Learned

• Closing out tech projects and programs effectively
• Conducting post-project reviews and documenting lessons learned
• Celebrating successes and identifying areas for improvement

Who this course is for?

1. Career Switchers & Second Careers: Ready for a new direction? Transition smoothly into your next chapter.
2. ‍MBA Graduates: Applying your transferable professional skills in a fresh and in-demand way in product.
3. ‍Recent Graduates: Step confidently into your first job by learning skills you didn’t get at school.
4. ‍PhD Candidates: Leave academia and translate your specialized skills into a new career.
5. ‍Returning Parents: Come back to the workforce with a new role and be more prepared than ever before.
6. Freelancers: Start a side hustle as a freelancer, consultant, and fractional product leader.

Your Instructor

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