Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Fundamentals Training Course
A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) oversees all technology-related matters within an organization.
This instructor-led training session, whether conducted online or in person, is designed for current CTOs and aspiring ones such as technical directors or managers who aim to gain the necessary technical and managerial insights to excel as a CTO.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Hire and guide a dynamic and inventive technical team.
- Efficiently adopt and oversee the technology required for developing exceptional products.
- Utilize effective techniques and strategies for managing products and projects.
- Expand the company’s operations and steer it towards success.
Course Format
- Engaging lectures and discussions.
- Abundant exercises and practical application.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab setting.
Customization Options for the Course
- To request tailored training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of the CTO Role
The Role of Technology within the Context of Business
Working with Business Managers
Building and Managing a Strong Technical Team
- Hiring, guiding, growing, and firing
Strengthening Team Communications
Contributing to a Great Corporate Culture
Creating a Product Strategy
- Implementing agile methodologies
Developing a Product Roadmap
Measuring Performance through Data Analytics
Choosing the Platform and Technology
- Frameworks, languages, and tools
Managing the DevOps Cycle
- Building, deploying, testing, and releasing
Supporting the Sales and Marketing Team
Mitigating Disasters
- Dealing with crisises
Securing Systems and Data
Forecasting Growth and Future Resource Needs
Funding New Initiatives
Future Outlook and Trends for CTOs
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Medium to high level techinical and management skills.
Audience
- Current CTOs
- Potential CTOs
- Technical Directors
- Technical Managers
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