Rising Leaders
Global CIO Certification Program
Elevate your career with the Chief Information Officer Leadership Certificate Program. Gain the essential skills and insights to excel as a CIO in today's fast-paced digital landscape. Ready to lead the way in technology? Join us and transform your future.
On completion of this programme, you’ll have gained:
knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and decision rights of the CIO as a member of the C suite in leading organisations and an understanding of how that may be different within your own organisation at this time.
the skills, behaviours and insights you need to be an effective CIO in the future with an increasingly digitised world which demanding more from you.
a key skill of the CIO as leader, knowing the right questions to ask, and to be able to assess the answers.
actionable key skills of the CIO such as selling ideas to the board, developing the strategy, defining the target operating model, defining and promoting innovation, managing the financials, building successful relationships, assessing the staff and making difficult decisions.
how you need to manage through other people who have the responsibility of delivering areas such as projects, infrastructure, security, data analytics, ESG and enterprise architecture.
access to a Global Alumni Group of other peers that have attended the program alongside the Delivery Leads.
Develop the optimal leadership qualities for your organisation and your career
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9-month practical program consists of:
16 Live Online Module Sessions
16 Live Online Tutorial Sessions
Case Study
Assessment Board Interview
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Learn alongside a global cohort of like-minded peers and delivery leads
Stay connected with your cohort, delivery leads & other peers that have been through the program via the LinkedIn Alumni Group
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Create your own CIO Playbook
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Certified as a future CIO by CXO Connect ‘Credly’ online certification for social media usage Physical certificate
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Receive your personalized development plan post completion of the program
Executive Sponsor involvement and support
Continued support from CXO Connect Advisor
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Opportunity for further learning & support via CXO Connects: Advanced Electives Executive Coaching
Testimonials
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“Even as a seasoned IT professional I gained knowledge I was able to use beginning from the first module. I quickly was reminded of the saying “You don’t know what you don’t know.” I already incorporated many of the principles into my current IT department. Every class was enlightening and useful. I got as much from my interaction with my fellow students and instructor as I did from the curriculum. I feel I just jumped 10 years forward in my professional career.”
Robert E Wilbanks CISSP, VP of Information Technology, Lifespire of Virginia Home Office
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"Excellent course, with a wide-ranging syllabus, which is ideal preparation for those wanting to become a CIO. The modules were delivered by knowledgeable and industry experienced expert leaders who shared valuable insights into what is required of a CIO. I believe this course has given me the additional skills and knowledge to help me become a successful CIO.“
Bryan Howarth, Head of Technology Transformation, Viridor
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“The CXO Connect Global CIO Programme is an excellent program for any aspiring CIO or senior IT executive. The programme covers all the essentials required to be a senior leader through a well thought out and paced delivery. Each session provided content from industry leaders and SME’s, combining a brilliant blend of content, practical tools, best practice, and robust challenge and discussion. Furthermore, the cohort was a great mix of people from different industries, across many different countries and time zones, adding a unique blend of cultures, opinions, and ideas to the learning journey. All of this together, made for an exceptional learning experience and a course that I would highly recommend.”
Steve Britton Head of Enterprise Collaboration, Kingston University
