Advancing Your Career: Path to Staff+
5.0 Stars
Craft your winning promotion packet with personalized strategies to persuade your management chain.
Secure your financial future and achieve 20 -30% boost in compensation.
Break free from your current level, exceed expectations and become promotion ready by building a career success roadmap.
Secure that promotion you have been eyeing and accelerate your career trajectory.
Supercharge your program management career with the only course designed for experienced TPMs, Program and Project Managers in Tech.
Ready to level up your program management career in Tech? Enroll now and unlock the path to success!
Thrive at Staff+ level and pave the way to leadership roles.
Stand out as a thought leader and become an irreplacable asset.
Cultivate influence and visibility to make a lasting impression on executives.
People Managers
Managers of TPMs or Program Managers in the tech ecosystem who want to help level up their team members, and retain high performers.
Experienced Program Managers in Tech
Ambitious Technical Program Managers (TPMs), Program or Project Managers at startups and large technology product companies who want to get promoted in the next 1-2 years.
Who Is This Course For?
This is one of the best technical program manager courses. Before, I felt stuck in my career growth and this TPM course not only gave me concrete strategies for promotion but also reignited my confidence. I'm now equipped to lead with influence. I am now accelerating towards my goals.
M.S.
Staff TPM, FAANG
Course Overview
Unlock A Decade of Leadership Expertise in One Strategic Roadmap
Skip years of trial and error with a focused curriculum that condenses over a decade of Staff-level TPM leadership into a high-impact program designed for senior TPMs to fast-track their career.
Focused Executive Instruction: Immerse yourself in high-impact sessions designed to navigate the complex Staff+ TPM landscape. Uncover the secrets to mastering your TPM career trajectory and positioning yourself for the highest levels of leadership.
6 Strategic Training Modules: Dive into immersive modules that bridge the gap between Senior and Staff TPM roles. Featuring exercises and assessments designed to translate theory into immediate, real-world career advancement.
Staff+ Career Roadmap Workbook: Your essential companion for the course and beyond. Build a personalized TPM promotion strategy and craft actionable takeaways that position you as the obvious choice for Staff+ leadership.
See the Strategy in Action: Module 1 is Free
Learn more about the TPM leveling guidelines, promotion requirements, and what separates a strong senior TPM from a staff-level TPM leader.
Embark on this transformative journey and position yourself as a high-impact TPM leader during your next promotion discussion.
Enroll now to elevate your influence, scale your impact, and secure your Staff+ TPM future.
Promotion-Ready TPM Frameworks: Access the exact frameworks used to demystify the path to a Staff+ promotion—including the Title-Money-Scope Matrix, Leveling Competencies, and Strategic Influence models.
Career Growth Templates: Harness the power of executive-level tools, including ready-to-use Promotion Packet, IC Leveling Guidelines, Self-Reviews, and the Staff+ Excellence Planner. Stop guessing what leadership looks like and start documenting it.
150+
5-Star Ratings from senior TPMs for high-impact content, and career frameworks.
100%
TPMs experienced increase in the confidence to lead at the Staff+ level.
$1.8M+
Cumulative compensation increase for alumni who got promoted to Staff+.
BONUS MATERIAL
Multiple templates and frameworks
Get access to templates and frameworks which you can use for the months & years after the course ends.
Module 6
How to write a compelling case for promotion
We will utilize promotion strategies for creating goals that take you to the next level, how to leverage your manager and stakeholders, and create a personalized promotion packet that will put you on the path to next level.
Module 4-5:
How to elevate your leadership skills and influence the right people
We will discuss the significance of thought leadership in building influence and brand, how to grow your leadership and soft skills, and overcome the fears and self sabotaging thoughts to unleash your power.
Module 2 & 3:
How to craft your path to excellence and success
We will dive deep into strategic execution required to operate at next level, how to scale yourself for higher visibility, how to make the right tradeoffs and create actionable strategies to plan out a path to success.
Module 1 (FREE PREVIEW AVAILABLE)
How to transform your career
We will review tactics for improving your chances of getting promoted, what managers want you to know about performance calibrations and promotion cycles, how to find the right program and scope based on your skills & ambitions, and debunk costly myths about career management.
💡 Want more? Enroll to unlock Modules 2–6.
Watch Free Lessons from Module 1
What You Will Get Out of This Course?
You personalized roadmap to promotion and success!
Closer to my career vision!
This is the only technical program manager training that teaches you how to manage your career. It was been eye opening experience for me. I was held back by many misconceptions that were hindering my progress. But now I'm carving my own path. With Priyanka's support, I've gained the courage to aim for Staff+.
A. M.
Staff TPM, Big Tech
Structured approach to build confidence!
Scaling myself for visibility was a puzzle until I started took this Advancing to Staff+ TPM training. The modules on strategic execution gave me a blueprint for standing out and maximizing my impact. I'm not just progressing—I'm becoming a recognized leader.
E.W
Staff Program Manager, Tech Startup
Best course to prepare for technical program manager interviews!
Before, I had some of the the skills but lacked a clear understanding. With the insights and information, I was able to create a roadmap to the next level. Today, I've secured a promotion thanks to Priyanka. The strategies I learned aren't just theory—they work.
C.M.
Senior Staff TPM, Tech Startup
Negotiated 1 out of the 3 FAANG offers successfully with higher compensation and level!
I used to shy away from the spotlight. After working with Priyanka, I have presented confidently to executives and I'm already seeing increased visibility. It's a game-changer that helped me get a promotion.
M.G.
Principal Program Manager, Big Tech
Opportunity to dive deep and learn from Priyanka's expertise and hiring experience!
Promotion cycles always felt like a mystery. Armed with insights from Priyanka’s experience, I navigated my company's process with precision. The results? A title and compensation that reflect my value.
J.L.
Staff TPM, FAANG
Real Results
5.0 Stars
Learning outcomes reported by students
Meet Our Founder
Priyanka Shinde
Priyanka is an experienced FAANG TPM Leader with over 20 years of expertise in engineering, product, and program management leadership roles across multiple domains, including Autonomous Vehicles, AI/ML, AR/VR, and AdTech. She has previously led technical program teams at Cruise Automation and Meta (Facebook), delivering cutting-edge technology products, building organizations, interviewing, and hiring hundreds of candidates.
Priyanka is passionate about empowering individuals to accelerate their career goals and develop effective communication skills, leadership presence, and strategic mindset to create fulfilling work lives that align with their values.
Self-Paced Video Based Course
This is a video based course led by Priyanka Shinde, a former FAANG and Startup Tech Leader with dynamic industry experience and invaluable expertise. Harness her unparalleled insights with this rare opportunity to learn from the best in the industry.
Get answers to your burning questions and more…
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How to systematically grow your competences to get promoted?
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How to craft your program management career path in Tech?
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How to find the right program scope that aligns with your aspirations and strengths?
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How to find the right next role in the right company and domain?
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How to get recognition in your company and become influential?
Ready to take charge of your destiny?
We guarantee that you will recover the cost of this course in your first paycheck at the new level.
Get $1000s in Exclusive Bonus Materials
Advanced Staff+ Leadership Templates and Frameworks
TPM Career Development Toolkit
TPM Advanced Toolkit
Want support and accountability?
Upgrade to VIP Mentorship to get direct guidance from Priyanka while accessing the full TPM Academy curriculum.
Advancing to Staff+ Course
397$One-Time Payment • Lifetime Access- Structured Curriculum with Video Modules & Quizzes
- The Staff+ Action Workbook (Exercises Included)
- 15+ Staff+ Promotion Templates & Frameworks
- BONUS: TPM Career Development Toolkit
- Success Assurance Guarantee
- Upgrade Offer
TPM Academy VIP Mentorship Plan
497$Every year+$1,000 One-Time All-Access Enrollment FeeBest for TPMs who want ongoing guidance and accountability- Lifetime Access 3 Core TPM Academy Courses
- Complete TPM Toolkits Package
- Monthly Live Group Mentorship Calls with Priyanka
- Success Assurance Guarantee
TPM Academy VIP Mentorship plan is subscription based and will auto-renew unless canceled. Cancel anytime from the account management page.
General FAQs
This course is aimed at experienced TPMs, Program Managers, and Project Managers in tech, guiding them on strategies to gain promotions, elevate to leadership roles, and increase compensation.
The Advancing Your TPM Career: Path to Staff+ course by TPM Academy includes personalized strategies, templates, and a Promotion Packet Framework that helps you craft compelling, goal-oriented promotion materials to secure the next career level.
The Advancing Your TPM Career: Path to Staff+ course by TPM Academy will help you enhance the skills that naturally improve your interview performance. Our focus is on equipping you with advanced tactics to elevate your craft, boost your leadership impact, and prepare for promotions—a crucial module in the program. For many senior professionals, these skills are often more impactful than interview preparation alone. However, if you’re actively job searching and want focused interview training, we recommend our Cracking the TPM Interview course as a perfect complement.
The Advancing Your TPM Career: Path to Staff+ course by TPM Academy provides a clear roadmap to becoming an impactful TPM or TPM Manager. You’ll gain insight into the advanced skills needed at higher levels of Technical Program Management, recognize potential career obstacles, and learn strategies to prioritize growth and continuous learning. While we offer hands-on exercises to reinforce learning, true mastery comes from applying these insights in your role. This course empowers you to take ownership of your career journey with proven strategies and practical guidance—no shortcuts, just impactful progress.
The Advancing Your TPM Career: Path to Staff+ course by TPM Academy is catered especially to senior TPMs, Program Managers and People Managers. I do not recommend that aspiring TPMs & early career TPMs (say those who do not have a Sr. TPM, Sr. Program Manager or higher title or have less than 2-3 yrs program management experience) sign up for this course. You can check out the Cracking the TPM Interview course if you are actively job searching.
Finding a great next job is extremely important for our careers, in good times and in bad. We will cover this topic briefly during the course in line with how to carve a path to the next level. You can check out the Cracking the TPM Interview course if you are actively job searching which goes into specific tactics to ace your interview, job search strategies and building powerful storytelling for success.
The course includes modules on strategic execution, scaling visibility, making critical trade-offs, and crafting a program management strategy aligned with your goals.
My own experience is largely in the United States, so the content will lean towards US-based folks. But the content is also appropriate for countries where there are many fast-growing technology product companies and equity is a significant portion of compensation.
Yes. While a lot of the language here & in the course itself is specific to TPM, non-TPMs will still find it extremely valuable and find most of what's covered in the course applies to their function & role. So if you are in a program-focused role without a TPM title, you could still consider enrolling.
Yes, You can preview the videos from Module 1 of the course on YouTube. This introductory module covers TPM promotion requirements and provides an overview of what the full program offers. The complete course goes further, offering structured frameworks, detailed leveling guidelines, interactive practice workbooks, and actionable promotion readiness templates.
No, this is a self paced course. However, our TPM Academy VIP Mentorship program offers group coaching for deeper support and guidance.
TPM Academy courses are self-paced digital programs and do not offer cash refunds.
That said, we stand behind the outcomes of our framework. If you complete the course, apply the exercises, and still feel stuck, you may qualify for our Success Assurance, which includes a complimentary Strategy Review Session to help you move forward with clarity.
Full details are outlined on this page and in our terms.
You will become a site member when you enroll in the course. You will have your own Account management area where you can access the course schedules and cohort community.
Please ensure you are receiving all emails from Priyanka Shinde. Please check your Updates, Promotions and Spam folder to mark sender as safe and important so you do not miss any updates or messages from Priyanka
If you still have questions about the course and whether it is right for you, please email support@tpmacademyai.com with your questions. We will try and respond within 24 hours.
Client Results Disclaimer
Please note that the results shared by our clients represent their personal experiences or those of exceptional clients. We're not suggesting you'll automatically replicate the same outcomes. Your results are contingent upon your individual hard work and commitment. The examples are meant to offer insight into what is achievable based on past results. Success requires substantial and consistent effort, dedication, and action. This program may not align with your expectations if you are looking for quick solutions or answers. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
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Success Assurance Guarantee
We are committed to your outcome.
This framework is proven to drive results, which is why we offer success assurance. If you complete the full course, work through the modules and exercises, and still feel stuck, we won’t leave you behind.
You will unlock a complimentary 1:1 Strategy Review Session with TPM Academy founder, Priyanka Shinde, to review your work and identify what is missing so you can move forward with clarity.
This program is designed for action-takers who apply what they learn.