This course is designed to provide a comprehensive knowledge of technical project management. It is a fully integrated program concerning all aspects of technical program planning and control including: engineering management, system engineering, software management, production management, integrated logistics support, and project control. It is based on technical management procedures used by the United States Government and its prime and subcontractors. However, the procedures are applicable in whole, or in part, to the technical management of any type or size of research, development, production or engineered construction project.

Its purpose is to provide a flexible integrated technical project management system which can be scaled to each application, both Government and commercial, and at the same time comply with specific program requirements.