Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program
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Program Overview: Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program
The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program is designed for executives who aspire to lead their organizations in a world of rapid technology advancements. Through a robust learning journey, you will explore how to align technology decisions with business strategy, design AI-driven innovations, and lead organizational change with confidence. This distinctive program combines cutting-edge theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, complemented by insightful interactions with industry experts and a global peer group of like-minded executives.
Upon completing the program, you will receive a Certificate of Excellence in Technology Strategy and earn select Berkeley Haas alumni benefits.
AI Strategy for Technology Leaders
AI in Action
Explore real-world case studies from industry leaders, including Walmart and Maersk, that showcase successful large-scale AI implementations.
Technical AI Leadership
Deep dive into core AI technologies, including neural networks, computer vision, natural language processing, and machine learning, with practical applications for building robust AI-powered solutions.
AI Strategy in Practice
Discover strategic frameworks for AI adoption, capture measurable business value from AI investments, and drive innovation through emerging AI technologies across your organization.
Human–AI Collaboration
Learn to lead teams through AI transformation while addressing critical considerations, including algorithmic bias, fairness, data protection, and trust building in AI-enhanced decision-making processes.
What You Will Learn in the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program
In the Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program, you will learn how to:
Develop an Agile and AI-Driven Technology Strategy: learn how to integrate AI, ML, IoT, and other emerging technologies to turn data into actionable insights and drive strategic decision-making
Establish Frameworks to Understand and Act upon Future Technology Trends: create organizational frameworks that can leverage future technology trends and opportunities
Deploy Emerging Tech to Solve Business Challenges: identify and implement AI-powered solutions to manage complex technical projects
Enhance Your Leadership and Executive Presence Skills: learn how to effectively lead teams, communicate a vision, and drive change management initiatives
Program Highlights
Benefit from the world-class UC Berkeley experience wherever you are through a state-of-the-art virtual classroom.
Learn from subject matter experts and technology leaders.
Learn from high-achieving peers from around the globe and build your network.
Take advantage of over 150 hours of live interactive learning with faculty, industry experts, and an accomplished peer group.
Engage with faculty, industry experts, and peers during live sessions and the in-person module held on the UC Berkeley campus in California.
Earn select Berkeley Haas alumni benefits upon completion of the program.
Curriculum
The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program delivers learning that will take your technology career to the next level. You will learn through lectures from faculty experts and specialists, case studies, group and individual exercises, and discussions with global leaders. The curriculum includes three core modules, each of which features up to two guest speaker sessions from industry experts. Additionally, you will engage in two short courses on — Data Strategy: Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage and Business Analytics and AI. The program culminates with a capstone project in which you will develop a road map for your organization’s technology strategy as part of a team, preparing yourself for the responsibilities and impact of a CTO.
Enterprise Technology Strategy
Digital Transformation: Data to Insights to Strategy
Innovation and the Data Science Pipeline
Agency: Innovation for AI
Computer Vision Case: Zebra Medical Vision
Where is AI successful today and why?
What are some winning strategies in AI?
What are the best practices and challenges with implementing AI?
Enabling Technologies with Data
Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Applications
Robotics: SLB Case Study
Sequential Decision Making and Reinforcement Learning
Creating Value
Innovation Cycle
Open Innovation
Innovation Portfolio Management
Leading Digital Transformation: Management of Organizations
Leading Digital Change: Decision Making in Teams
Leading Digital Change: Negotiating in Teams
Leading Enterprise-Wide Digital Change
Leading Digital Strategy: Organizational Change (Simulation)
Leading Digital Strategy: Simulation Debrief
Leading Digital Strategy: Social Networks
Leaderless Group Exercise
Influence and Conflict: Persuasion Principles
Debrief Leaderless Group Exercise
Integrating Concepts
Digital Strategy: Embedding Cultural Change
Future of Work: People and Cultural Analytics
Enterprise Agile
AI and Data Strategy
Vodafone: Managing Advanced Tech and AI
Digital Transformation at GE: Shifting Minds for Agility
Digital Operations, Measurement and Policy, Privacy, and Security: CTO and the C-Suite
AI Architecture and Digital Operations
Product Architecture (Make vs Buy)
Product Architecture (Startup Partners)
CTO/CFO
Go to Market
Capturing Value from AI
Measurement Experimentation—Rocketfuel
Marketing Analytics
Humans and AI
Algorithmic Bias
Data Protection in the Age of AI
The Cybersecurity Threat of Generative AI
Note: Topics and sessions are subject to change.
Business Analytics for Leaders: Gain a high-level understanding of the real-world applications of AI and ML. Focus on applying analytical techniques to drive business impact, resulting in more efficiency, better decision making, and strategic advantages for your organization.
Format: Asynchronous online sessions and live faculty interactions
Duration: 8 weeks
Data Strategy: Leveraging Data as a Competitive Advantage: Discover how successful organizations use data as an asset to generate new value. Gain the insights to generate untapped value from your organization's data to improve business processes and drive tangible results.
Format: Online sessions, case study discussions, and live faculty interactions
Duration: 8 weeks
The Global Leadership Campus Immersion transforms the UC Berkeley campus into a vibrant hub of connection and learning, where you will have the opportunity to forge substantial networks with global thought leaders and peers across diverse backgrounds and industries. Through this immersive in-person experience, you will engage in rich dialogues, exchanging pivotal insights and knowledge essential for navigating and leading in today's dynamic industry landscapes. It presents you with a significant opportunity to engage, acquire knowledge, and culminate your program journey.
Note: Topics and sessions are subject to change.
Global Leadership Campus Immersion
The Global Leadership Campus Immersion transforms the UC Berkeley campus into a vibrant hub of connection and learning, in which you will have the opportunity to forge substantial networks with global thought leaders and peer CTOs across diverse backgrounds and industries. Through this immersive in-person experience, you will engage in rich dialogues, exchanging pivotal insights and knowledge essential for succeeding as a CTO in today's dynamic industry landscapes.
Capstone Strategy Project
Throughout the CTO Program, you will complete a capstone strategy project. The project asks you to take the next steps in your organization's technology strategy. Group coaching sessions will be led by an industry expert serving in a learning facilitator role and include high-touch discussions.
Meet the Faculty
Learn from the best minds in the business
At UC Berkeley, you will learn from the best and the brightest in the industry. The faculty consists of renowned experts and leaders who have led the development of groundbreaking technology strategies at some of the world’s most prominent institutions. Additionally, you will be able to hear influential guest speakers from the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem — including startups, labs, enterprise firms, and companies that are changing the way the business world makes use of technology.
Research Scientist and Associate Adjunct Professor, Operations and IT Management
Cheryl and Christian Valentine Professor, Marketing
Cheryl and Christian Valentine Professor, Marketing
Ewald T. Grether Professor of Business Administration and Public Policy
Interaction with Industry Experts
UC Berkeley’s location takes full advantage of its proximity to Silicon Valley’s cutting-edge innovators and industry disruptors. Through guest lectures and real-world examples, learn from leading experts who work at the intersection of technology, innovation, and business. Attend live online discussions with thought leaders and gain valuable insights on leading technology transformation at your organization.
Past speakers have included experts from:
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Who is the Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program For?
The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program is designed for professionals who aspire to make a broader strategic impact as technology leaders. The program is ideal for, but not limited to:
Technology professionals in functional or solution-focused roles looking to advance their careers into enterprise-wide leadership roles
Mid-level to senior executives aiming to strengthen their technical expertise, expand strategic capabilities, and lead transformation
Aspiring technology leaders seeking practical knowledge and experience to accelerate their career progression
Participants are required to have:
Experience in a senior technology executive role
More than 10 years of work experience
Responsibility for building and deploying technologies within their enterprise
Past Participant Profiles
Diversity in multiple aspects is an important part of any learning experience. The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program attracts technology leaders from around the globe, creating a rich learning environment where participants can learn from each other's varied perspectives and approaches. The participant mix reflects diversity across functions, industries, backgrounds, organizations, and life experiences.
Diverse industries
A wide range of work experience
A global cohort
Hear from Our Participants
"The cohort experience was eye-opening. Engaging with technology leaders across industries helped me see that many 'innovation dilemmas' are universal. It shifted my mindset from being a technology manager to becoming a transformation leader. The program gives you frameworks you can apply immediately and a peer network that continues to challenge and support you long after it ends."
— Hiromi Mizutani, Partner, Ridgelinez Inc.
Certificate of Excellence
Upon completion of the Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program, you will be awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Technology Strategy from UC Berkeley Executive Education.
Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credits/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you in the name you used when registering for the program. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of UC Berkeley Executive Education.
Why UC Berkeley Executive Education?
UC Berkeley Executive Education delivers programs designed by forward-thinking faculty who bridge academic rigor with real-world impact. Participants gain access to the university’s globally recognized expertise, including award-winning professors, cutting-edge research from national laboratories, and a front-row seat to AI innovation through the university’s proximity to Silicon Valley.
Through a hands-on learning environment that integrates the technical and strategic dimensions of AI, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program is taught by leading faculty from both engineering and business disciplines. The program empowers professionals to apply AI in meaningful ways that drive organizational value.
FAQs
Executive education programs vary in quality and outcomes, but the Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program stands out for its comprehensive approach to technology leadership development. This 12-month course combines UC Berkeley's academic rigor with practical Silicon Valley insights through weekly interactive sessions. Participants gain access to UC Berkeley's prestigious network and earn a digital Certificate of Excellence in Technology Strategy, making it a valuable investment for technology leaders seeking strategic advancement.
Technology leadership can be developed through various pathways, including formal education, mentorship, and hands-on experience. The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program offers a structured approach through its 12-month curriculum covering technology strategy, emerging frameworks, and executive leadership. With weekly sessions led by UC Berkeley faculty and Silicon Valley experts, the program provides practical competencies for aspiring and current technology leaders through real-world case studies and peer collaboration.
CTOs come from diverse educational backgrounds, though specialized executive education can accelerate leadership development. The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their strategic technology expertise regardless of their initial educational path. The program focuses on practical application and emerging technology trends, helping participants develop the critical competencies required for effective technology leadership roles.
Several top institutions offer AI programs, but UC Berkeley stands out for its combination of academic excellence, proximity to Silicon Valley, and hands-on approach. The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program is tailored for executives and professionals seeking to understand how AI and emerging technologies can be strategically leveraged within their organizations. Participants gain insights into AI's transformative potential while learning to develop data-driven strategies that move from insights to actionable results.
The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program is a multimodular immersive learning journey that aims to provide participants with the tools and frameworks to lead innovation and drive transformation. You will learn about different leadership styles and craft one of your own to emerge as a dynamic CTO
The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program is designed for CTOs as well as executives who will take on technology-focused leadership positions in the next phase of their careers. Your duties and responsibilities include leading regional or global teams, and you are ready to accelerate your career to the highest level of technology leadership.
The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program has a total of three core modules and two asynchronous short courses with live online sessions with faculty. It concludes with a three-day networking event where you will meet peers from multiple cohorts on the UC Berkeley campus in California.
UC Berkeley Center for Executive Education, dba Berkeley Executive Education, is a California nonprofit organization formed for the purpose of operating executive education programs in support of Berkeley and the Haas School of Business.
Upon completing the Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program, you will receive a Certificate of Excellence in Technology Strategy and earn select Berkeley Haas alumni benefits.
Applications to the Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program are to be made online. Application fees vary by rounds. Applying earlier helps your chances of being accepted into the program.
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Program fees for Emeritus programs with Berkeley Executive Education may not be paid for with (a) funds from the GI Bill, the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Act of 2008, or similar types of military education funding benefits or (b) Title IV financial aid funds.
Connect with a Program Advisor for a 1:1 Session
Our program advisors have helped senior executives across the world choose the right program for their career goals. Schedule a 1:1 to get a deeper understanding on why the CTO Program is the right fit for you.
Email: berkeley_cto@emeritus.org
Phone: +1 567 485 3613 (U.S.) / +44 1313 812082 (U.K.) / +971 80 0035703815 (UAE) / +52 55682 69035 (LATAM)
We encourage early application due to limited cohort capacity.
Flexible payment options are available.
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