Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Fundamentals Training Course
A Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for overseeing all technology-related matters within a company.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for current CTOs and aspiring CTOs, such as technical directors or technical managers, who wish to gain the technical and managerial insights necessary to excel in their role.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Recruit and lead a dynamic and innovative technical team.
- Effectively implement and manage the technology required to create outstanding products.
- Utilize effective techniques and strategies for managing products and projects.
- Expand the company's business and guide it in the right direction.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Ample exercises and practice sessions.
- Practical implementation in a live-lab environment.
Customization Options for the Course
- To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.
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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