Executive Program Manager's Course reading list. The Executive Program Managers Course is designed to meet the learning and performance needs of newly selected program executive officers, deputy program executive officers, and ACAT I (ID/IC and IAM/IAC) and II program managers/deputy program managers. This concentrated 4-week resident period preceded by a self-assessment and assessment of each participant’s program, and program office to develop individual learning needs and issues.. Participants learn through the extensive use of open, interactive dialogue with senior DoD, congressional, GAO, and industry leaders; tailored sessions on contemporary topics and issues; and participant-directed activities based on individual learning needs. This course culminates in development of an action plan to better manage their program, program office, and professional development.
