What is a program strategist and how to become one

Key steps to become a program strategist

1. Explore program strategist education requirements

   Most common program strategist degrees

   Bachelor's

   60.7 %

   Master's

   23.0 %

   Certificate

   4.9 %

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2. Start to develop specific program strategist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Program Strategy	98.00%
   YouTube	1.32%
   Portfolio	0.69%

3. Complete relevant program strategist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New program strategists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a program strategist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real program strategist resumes.

4. Research program strategist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage a weekly partner webinar, partner communications, global partner events and a partner portal.
   • Develop and produce materials for on-going deliverables, portfolio reviews, ad-hoc meetings and new products.
   • Develop and present topics at healthcare conferences and educational seminars as it relates to printing solutions.
   • Maintain detailed records and documentation in customer relationship management (CRM) system.

5. Apply for program strategist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a program strategist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams