Empowering the Next Generation of Technology Leaders

Through transformative executive leadership programs and an inspiring global community, CTO Academy equips ambitious technology leaders with the skills and vision to create a lasting impact.

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Why Technology Leaders Choose CTO Academy

Having worked with thousands of tech leaders in 100+ countries we know that effective technology leadership requires far more than technical excellence.

Key to becoming a Strategic, Confident, and Connected Tech Leader is the development of a hybrid skill set that will enable you to achieve and have an impact in senior roles.

Whether an individual learner or part of an organizational initiative, CTO Academy delivers programs with measurable growth in your leadership capability and strategic impact.


Created by Technology Leaders

Every module and live session is delivered by current and former CTOs who’ve faced the same challenges you do today.

Practical, Flexible Learning

Designed around your professional life, combining on-demand microlearning with live debates and mentoring.

A Global Peer Community

Join leaders from startups, scaleups, and enterprises — share ideas, test strategy, and grow together.

Proven Organizational ROI

Our partners use CTO Academy to benchmark leadership growth, improve team alignment, and drive retention among technical managers.

Your Leadership Journey — from First-Time Manager to Tech Executive

No matter where you are in your technology career, we’ll help you develop the mindset, influence, and commercial understanding to lead technology teams at scale, and add value to your organization.

The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders

An executive CTO program for ambitious leaders

Redefine your executive impact through nine modules designed for experienced tech leaders seeking board-level influence.

CTO Academy Annual Membership

Join a global community of motivated peers

Stay connected through live events, expert sessions, and a global peer network built for continuous professional growth.

The Future Leadership Course

An inspiring course for aspiring future leaders

Build the communication, strategy, and confidence to lead your first team and influence beyond your codebase.

Bespoke Corporate Leadership Program

Building your tech leadership capability at scale

Equip teams with the leadership frameworks, coaching, and confidence to align technology with strategy and measurable outcomes.

Building Strategic, Confident, and Connected Tech Leaders

We work with both individuals and organizations to bridge the gap between technical expertise and business strategy — through flexible, scalable leadership development.

Since 2019, CTO Academy has helped thousands of engineers, developers, and technology teams step up to leadership with confidence.

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Program Participants

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45k+

Lecture Reviews

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Trusted by Leaders at Every Stage of Their Career

From first-time managers to global CTOs, our learners share one goal — to become better, more strategic technology leaders.

  • Valuable to anyone looking to grow within the team

    “I am thrilled with the knowledge I’ve gained and plan to recommend this course to my entire team. It’s not just for current leaders; it’s valuable for anyone looking to grow within the team”

    Nguyen Le

    Director Cloud Accelerator Verification  Microsoft

  • They make the learning experience rich, practical and engaging

    “A fantastic experience. The curriculum is relevant, and I appreciated how up-to-date the topics were. The team is constantly refining the content, removing anything that might become stale in this fast-moving industry. That level of thoroughness made the program feel truly valuable”

    Troy Payne

    Head of Engineering New York

  • Learning Leadership on the Go

    “CTO Academy’s course was a fantastic experience! The content was practical, insightful, and constantly updated with the latest and greatest. I felt part of a great community that truly gets tech leadership. Plus, I listened to most lessons while walking my dog who if he had a LinkedIn, would probably be a junior CTO by now”

    Andreas Vermes

    Tech Leader, Berlin

Trusted by Tech Leaders in Global Companies

Explore Free Resources for Technology Leaders and Their Organizations

Access our most popular tools and insights to help you evaluate and strengthen your leadership impact.

Free Guide

90 Things You Need to Know to Become an Effective CTO

CTO Skills Assessment

Benchmark your leadership strengths and areas for growth

Podcast

Practical conversations with technology leaders around the world

A Global Network of Technology Leaders Who Never Stop Learning

We work with individuals, teams, and enterprise partners across 100+ countries — connecting ambitious tech professionals and the organizations that support their growth.

Technology leadership evolves fast — so should you.
Join live sessions, workshops, and debates with peers who understand your challenges and inspire your growth.

Ready to Elevate Technology Leadership in Your Career or Organization?

Whether you’re leading your first team, shaping enterprise technology strategy, or building leadership capability across your business — CTO Academy can help.