Overview
Understand the real role of the CTO and their area of responsibility at the C-level, Develop a technology strategy directly linked to business objectives, Distinguish the role of CTO from CIO, CPO, and VP of Engineering, and establish clear boundaries of responsibility., Make architectural decisions: choose the technology stack, approaches, and platforms, Evaluate and design system architecture: monolith, SOA, microservices, cloud-native, Working with modern technological trends: cloud, AI, data-driven, security-by-design, Managing development teams: structure, roles, processes, engineering culture, Use Agile, Lean, and DevOps as management tools, not just methodologies., Hire, retain, and develop strong engineers and team leads, Effectively interact with the CEO, CPO, product, and business units, Prioritize technology initiatives and manage the project portfolio, Balancing innovation and legacy system support, Use performance metrics: velocity, ROI, time-to-market, Manage risks, cybersecurity, and technology debt, Scale technology to match business growth and entry into new markets, Control technology costs and apply the FinOps approach, Understanding the role of the CTO in M&A, scaling, and digital transformation, Use innovation (AI, Web3, automation) to create competitive advantages, Build a personal development roadmap and transition from engineer or team lead to CTO
Developers who want to grow from an engineering role to the level of CTO, Timelids and engineering managers seeking to move to a strategic level, Architects and senior engineers who want to influence company decisions, not just code, Technical specialists preparing for the role of CTO or Head of Engineering, Startup founders who want to better manage technology and their team, Technical directors who have recently been appointed to the role of CTO and require a systematic approach, Professionals who want to understand how technology impacts business, scaling, and growth
Experience in IT or development would be beneficial, but is not required., The course is suitable for developers, team leads, architects, and technical specialists., A basic understanding of development processes and product lifecycle will be an advantage., No special management knowledge is required — all management and strategic aspects are covered in the course., You need a computer or smartphone to participate in classes and complete practical assignments., Willingness to go beyond the code and look at technology from a business perspective
This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
A good developer solves tasks.
A strong team lead organizes the team.
And a CTO defines which problems are worth solving at all, which technologies to develop, and how exactly they will move the business forward.
Moving into the Chief Technology Officer role is almost never about writing more code. On the contrary, there is less code and more decisions that affect the entire company. This is where many strong engineers face a gap: they have deep technical expertise, but lack an understanding of the CTO role, C-level logic, and strategic thinking.
This course is designed as a systematic introduction to the real work of a CTO — without illusions, without abstract theory, and without “motivational” storytelling. Only what technical directors actually face in companies: strategy, architecture, teams, scaling, risks, and innovation.
Over 6 sessions, you build a holistic view of the CTO role and gain a clear action map — how to think, what to focus on, and which decisions to make at the business level, not at the level of individual technologies.
Course Program:
Module 1. The CTO Role and C-Level Strategic Thinking
Covers the CTO mission, areas of responsibility, and differences from adjacent roles (CIO, CPO, VP of Engineering). Explores the balance between business and technology and the core competencies of a technical leader.
Module 2. Technology Strategy and Architecture
Building an IT strategy aligned with business goals, selecting the technology stack, and choosing architectural approaches. Discusses modern trends and decision-making criteria for architecture.
Module 3. Engineering Team Management
Team structures, roles, and processes. Agile, Lean, and DevOps are viewed as management tools. Special focus on hiring, retention, engineer development, and engineering culture.
Module 4. Products, Projects, and Risks
How the CTO works with the CEO, CPO, and the business. Prioritization of technology initiatives, working with legacy systems, performance metrics, risk management, and cybersecurity.
Module 5. Scaling and Cost Management
Supporting company growth, architecture at scale, FinOps, infrastructure optimization, and the CTO’s role in M&A and entering new markets.
Module 6. Innovation and the Future of the CTO Role
AI, automation, and new technology vectors. The CTO as a driver of digital transformation, creator of competitive advantages, and builder of partner ecosystems.
This course does not turn an engineer into a “manager for the sake of management.” It helps you understand how technology becomes a lever for business growth and the role the CTO plays in that process. After completing the course, you gain clarity, structure, and confidence to move to the next level of responsibility.
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