Technical Program Management: Addressing Risk in Technical Programs

Skillsoft issued completion badges are earned based on viewing the percentage required or receiving a passing score when assessment is required. Technical programs face risks from a variety of sources, both internal and external to the program and organization. Identifying and preparing to address these risks is a key responsibility of the technical program manager. Successful risk mitigation will improve program outcomes. You will begin this course by exploring technical program risks, including internal and external risks. Then you will examine the differences between risk analysis in technical programs versus projects. Next, you will learn how to identify risk probability and impact, define risk management strategies, and specify risk escalation procedures. Finally, you will discover how to assess ongoing risks and risk performance, how to communicate and report risks, and how to use different types of risk documentation. After completion of the course, you’ll be able to identify technical program risks, risk probabilities and impacts and assess ongoing risks and risk performance.