What's the difference between project manager vs product manager vs program manager. Growth pay, opportunities, long term career progression. Which is better and why.

Currently a PMP certified project manager in Canadian Telco and exploring external growth opportunities to maximize compensation. Don't have a cs background. Would love insights.

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“A product manager focuses on product development and releases while a project manager focuses on coordinating, managing, and overseeing projects.

Program managers, on the other hand, also serve as architects who envision and oversee the larger production of several projects, ensuring that they come together to achieve company growth.”

Got this off of Google! Hope this helps.

It appears that the ladder goes product, project, then program.

With more earning and growth potential as you go up.

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Thank you for sharing

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Does anyone has recommendation on PMP training? Looking for online training with reasonable price plus a reputable institution ideally can be completed within 3 months.

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I am not sure, sorry

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