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The program is designed to seamlessly integrate learning with your work commitments, allowing you to complete the core modules and short courses within the specified duration.
Enhance your impact as a technology strategy leader
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As we navigate through an era of rapid technology advancements and transformative innovation, the role of technology leadership is increasingly fundamental to the growth trajectory of organizations across industries. To successfully lead in this dynamic environment, technology executives need a broad spectrum of skills, including strategic vision, adaptability, and an understanding of emerging technologies that drive competitive advantage.
The Berkeley Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program offers a robust learning journey for executives who want to lead their organization in a progressive world and leverage technology trends such as artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) for developing innovative strategies. 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. You will emerge from the program with the skills to effectively align technology management with your organizational goals.
Upon completing the program, you will receive a Certificate of Excellence in Technology Strategy and earn select Berkeley Haas alumni benefits.
of all chief executive officers (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.
The CTO Program is designed to complement the demanding schedules of busy executives, ensuring quality learning without disrupting your commitments. Guided by an expert faculty and enriched by sessions from global industry practitioners, you can mold your learning experience in ways that most effectively bolster your career and business objectives.
The program is designed to seamlessly integrate learning with your work commitments, allowing you to complete the core modules and short courses within the specified duration.
Immerse yourself in an engaging learning experience through interaction with peers, faculty, and industry speakers.
Accelerate your growth with advanced insights for business strategies, and elevate your impact.
In this comprehensive program, you will learn how to:
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.
Peer learning
Learn from high-achieving peers from around the globe, and build your network.
Interactive sessions
Take advantage of over 150+ hours of live interactive learning with faculty, industry experts, and an accomplished peer group.
Alumni benefits
Earn select Berkeley Haas alumni benefits upon completion of the program.
The CTO Program is ideal for:
Participants are required to:
Enterprise Technology Strategy
Jobs-To-Be-Done
Leading Digital Transformation: Management of Organizations
Digital Operations, Measurement and Policy, Privacy, and Security: CTO and the C-Suite
Future of Technology: Understand how to harness new technologies and technology trends. Learn through both live and recorded sessions with faculty, discovering insights into frameworks for designing effective technology strategies and uncovering solutions that can transform your business. Format: Eight weeks of asynchronous online sessions and live faculty interactions
Business Analytics for Leaders: Provides business professionals with a high-level understanding of the real-world applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). It focuses on applying analytical techniques to drive business impact, resulting in more efficiency, better decision making, and strategic advantages for organizations. Format: Eight weeks of asynchronous online sessions and live faculty interactions.
The Global Leadership Conference is held annually on the UC 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, live sessions with program faculty, networking opportunities, guest speaker sessions, and other activities to make this a memorable and insightful experience and program culmination.
"Navigating the multifaceted challenges that modern technology leaders face requires a strong foundation and adaptive strategies. The Berkeley CTO Program is thoughtfully tailored for enterprising technology leaders and leverages the in-depth knowledge and experience of the Berkeley environment, which will help you to effectively navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape."
— Zsolt Katona
Faculty Director of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program, Cheryl and Christian Valentine Professor, Marketing
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.
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 include:
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Networking and events
Berkeley resources
News and communication
Note: All benefits are subject to change.
Upon completion of the Berkeley CTO 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.