The CTPM® Certification Blueprint is the official guide to the Certified Technical Program Manager® exam. It explains how the exam is structured, which topics it covers, and how each area is weighted, so you know exactly where to focus as you prepare.
The exam assesses competence across three core disciplines:
- Technology (44%): system design and architecture, database and networking fundamentals, security, and systems performance.
- Program Management (33%): program planning, execution and control, and stakeholder management.
- People (23%): leadership and team building, communication and collaboration, and performance management.
Each discipline is broken down into responsibilities, the core tasks that define it, and actions, the specific, measurable behaviors that show competence in each responsibility.
The blueprint is also useful for managers. Use it to benchmark your team’s TPM skills, spot gaps, and plan development for program managers moving into more technical roles. Candidates typically prepare through the Certified Technical Program Manager Bootcamp, a live-online program that covers every discipline in the blueprint and includes certification.
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