Enhance your impact as a technology strategy leader
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January 15, 2024
12 Months
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As technological transformation drives changes in business models across industries, technology leaders need to shift their way of thinking. The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program is designed for professionals with experience in the technology function who want to step into senior management roles. It offers a unique blend of theory, practical applications, and interactions with industry experts to deliver the hands-on experience and skills necessary to make that transition.
The comprehensive curriculum will enable you to take on a more strategic view of your organization’s technology architecture and business landscape and develop initiatives to lead technology transformation towards organizational success. The program’s immersive, 12-month learning journey covers three core modules and two asynchronous short courses (one course on Business Analytics for Leaders and another on Future of Technology). The core modules are delivered primarily through The Forum — Berkeley's state-of-the-art virtual platform that simulates an interactive classroom environment allowing you to engage in real-time with your faculty and classmates. This highly transformative learning journey concludes with an in-person networking and graduation event on the UC Berkeley campus when safety and travel guidelines allow.
Upon completing the program, you will receive a Certificate of Excellence in Technology Strategy and earn select Berkeley Haas Alumni benefits.
of all CEOs assert that technology is key to driving product and service innovation.
of all CEOs say the ideal technology leader must have experience in leading change and transformation.
of all CEOs see technology leaders as the key drivers of business strategy.
Core Curriculum
Kickstart your program journey with 21 weeks of in-depth core sessions in technology strategy and digital transformation.
The Forum
Theater-style virtual classroom brings the world-class Berkeley experience to you, wherever you are.
World-Renowned Faculty
Learn from subject matter experts and technology leaders.
Asynchronous Short Courses
Engage in two online courses, Future of Technology and Business Analytics for Leaders, featuring weekly faculty videos, real-world case studies and assignments, a learning facilitator, and four live sessions with faculty.
Peer Learning
Learn from high-achieving peers from around the globe and build your network.
Capstone Strategy Project
Develop a technology and digital transformation road map guided by facilitator-led coaching sessions.
Learn Implementation Methodologies
Reduce the complexity involved in large projects by restructuring development and management procedures.
Alumni Benefits
Earn select Berkeley Haas alumni benefits upon completion of the program.
Interactive Sessions
Take advantage of over 150+ hours of live interactive learning with faculty, industry experts, and an accomplished peer group.
Note: Topics and sessions are subject to change.
Future of Technology
Learn to harness and make sense of new technologies and technology trends, frameworks to design effective technology strategies, and solutions to transform your business.
Business Analytics for Leaders
The topic provides business professionals with a high-level understanding of the real-world applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The topic focuses on applying analytics techniques to drive business impact, resulting in more efficiency, better decision making, and strategic advantages for organizations.
The Global Leadership Conference is held annually on the Berkeley campus in the spring/summer time frame (before the end of June) to bring participants from multiple cohorts of the CTO Program together. The networking conference and graduation event gives you the opportunity to interact with peers from your cohort, participants from other cohorts, faculty, and industry leaders.
The three-day event will include an immersion into the Berkeley ecosystem, networking opportunities, guest speaker sessions, and other activities to make this a memorable, insightful, and meaningful program culmination experience.
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 discussions with thought leaders, and gain valuable insights on leading technology transformation at your organization.
Past speakers include:
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Across the CTO Program experience, participants will complete a capstone strategy project. The project asks participants to take the next steps in their 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. Participants submit a presentation that covers the following:
At the end of the core modules, select projects will be highlighted during a showcase with faculty.
— Daniel Bennett, Associate Chief Technology Officer
— Darshana Navagare, Co-Founder and CTO, Kyro Digital Corp.
— René Raeber, Country Engineering Lead (U.K.)
— Manjula Mahajan, Head of IT, Model N
Learn from the best minds in the business
At 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.
Cheryl and Christian Valentine Professor, Marketing
Research Scientist and Associate Adjunct Professor, Operations and IT Management
Ewald T. Grether Professor of Business Administration and Public Policy
Networking and Events
Berkeley Resources
News and Communication
Note: All benefits subject to change.
The Berkeley CTO Program is ideal for professionals in functional, technology solution-focused IT roles who are looking to advance their career — with the goal of moving on and up into a company-wide leadership role.
If you are seeking a program that grows your career, builds future technical skills, sharpens your transformation skills, and allows you to engage with a diverse group of global peers, this is the program for you.
The program provides experienced participants who are already in established decision-making IT roles with the hands-on knowledge and experience necessary to step up in their careers. The program delivers business strategy, cutting-edge technology knowledge, leadership skills, and enterprise architecture acumen necessary for professionals to move into a senior management role.
Requirements
Upon completion of the Berkeley Chief Technology Officer Program, participants are awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Technology Strategy from 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 Berkeley Executive Education.
Program fee covers teaching fees, all academic material, access to online coursework, coffee breaks, lunches, and select dinners. The fee does not include accommodation for in-person module, transport expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, etc), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the fee.
Flexible payment options available.