An introductory leadership course from CTO Academy for those identified as having potential for senior technology roles.
This course focuses on the shift of responsibilities and mindset required when transitioning from a technical background into the more hybrid, senior leadership roles.
11 hours of expert led course material100 individual lectures, podcasts and webinarsFurther reading material with every lectureAll future lectures delivered at no extra costPersonalised learning dashboardTests with each module that reinforces learningCTO Academy Certification (see sample)Lifetime membership of CTO Academy7 Day Money Back Guarantee
What We Explore
How to think like a technology leaderThe transition from a technical to commercial skill setEffective communication with different stakeholdersTeam building, dynamics and delegationTech management and operationsWorking with cross functional teamsPersonal development and developing a growth mindset
For These Future Technology Leaders
Aspiring and Accidental CTOsTechnology DirectorsHeads of DepartmentEngineering Managers & Team LeadsIT ManagersAnyone Switching to Tech Leadership Role
Certificate on Completion
What Others Say ....
CTO Academy is exactly what I needed to level up my knowledge and skills from being a hands-on developer to thinking more strategically like a CTO should do.
Simon Burfield
Head of Software Engineering, UK
CTO Academy courses are essential for anyone growing into a technology leadership role. The content starts to cover what is needed in the routine of a CTO. Teachers and platform are great, and their team is always ready to answer questions.
Marcilio Souza
CTO, Brazil
Course Requirements
Ambition to reach senior tech leadership rolesMotivation to move out of your comfort zoneDesire to turbo charge your earnings potentialConstant thirst for learning and self improvementThat’s about it …
Course Modules
Leadership
Leadership
Defining Tech Leadership
Fixed vs. Growth
Empathy in Leadership
The Art of Delegation
Become a Thought Leader
Goal Setting
Management
Creating positive work culture
Managing burnout
Corporate Politics Part 1
Corporate Politics Part 2
Communication
The Art of Communication
Introduction to Negotiation
Learning How To Say No
The Enterprise
Strategy
What Is Strategy?
The Art of Timing (Deadlines)
Dealing with Hazards
Goals
Introduction to OKRs
Implementing OKRs
Introduction to team metrics and KPIs
Finance
Introduction to Budgeting
Forecasting
Different Types of Expenditure
The Funding Journey
Perceived Threats
Lowcode Evolution
AI on AI
Teams
Building
Everything comes back to people
Fundamentals of Team Building
Team Dynamics
Teamwork & Collaboration
Managing Negative Team Members
People
Good Hiring Reduces Bad Hires
Managing in a Hybrid Era
Managing Contractors
Managing Remote Freelancers
People Leaving The Company
Other Departments
Sales
Selling & The Importance Of Trust
Presenting to Non-Technical Customers
Marketing
Introduction to Marketing
Working with the CMO
Marketing Channels (Rinse & Repeat)
The Funnel Principle
Social Media Profiles
Customer Success
Why Customer Support Matters
What Makes An Effective Customer Support Team?
Legal
Corruption & Bribery
Introduction to Commercial Contracts
Commercial Partnerships
Academic Partnerships
Technology
Choosing the Technology
It is rarely about the tech
Platforms and Technologies
Security and Data Privacy
Software Architecture : Part 1
Software Architecture : Part 2
Software Architecture : Part 3
The Day To Day
Source Control
Continuous Integration
API Integration
Data Quality & Sources
Data Analytics
Research & Development
Quality Assurance
Delivery
Quality
Perception of Quality
Incident, Problem and Change Management
Systems & Processes
Introduction
Systems & Processes
What Systems?
Agile Processes
Code Processes
Quality Control
Types Of Test
Testing Process
Testing Issues
CTO Role
Introduction
The CTO role
Top 3 mindset challenges for a CTO
We Work With Tech Leaders In Companies Around The World
Founders / Lecturers
CTO with 20+ years of board level IT innovation and computer science experience. Technical director of several software businesses and managed complex enterprise projects with successful exits. Coaching tech leaders around the world.
Jason Noble
CTO, Lecturer and Coach
CEO with 25 years of executive level experience across multiple sectors. Leadership coach, personal mentor, Cranfield MBA and lead lecturer at UK based startup accelerator.
Andrew Weaver
CEO, Lecturer and Coach
What You Receive
7 expert led modules focused on tech leadership74 lectures, podcasts and webinars (all subtitled)50 hours of course and reading materialRegularly updated to reflect changing marketsPersonalised learning dashboardFinal Test helps to reinforce learningCPD-Certified CTO Academy CertificationLifetime Access to Course Material100% refund if joining our Digital MBA Course
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