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Considering 39 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the comprehensive curriculum, noting that the online lessons are well-structured, highly engaging, and very easy to follow during demanding daily work schedules. Reviewers also emphasize the exceptional financial value, flexible learning pacing, and the supportive faculty that helps professionals significantly improve their practical leadership skills. However, some people mentioned that staying focused and balancing busy professional duties alongside personal life commitments presented a genuine challenge. A few other people also noted that keeping certain fast-moving industry topics completely up-to-date required continuous and responsive efforts from the dedicated team.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've recently completed the Digital MBA for Technology Leaders course by CTO Academy. The course is filled with practical, timely curation of the essentials every tech leader must consider on their l... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used three components to evaluate bringing people into my teams over the years. Those are Character, Competency, and Chemistry. My experience with CTO Academy has reflected myriad moments that re... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed the Future Leadership course at CTO Academy and found it to be a very good investment in my professional development. It provides great leverage for your leadership knowledge with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lectures! They were from the people out there in the real time and as we call it - the trenches! Extremely engaging and enlightening to listen to each individual with such diverse backgrounds! My... See more

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CTO Academy empower global technology leaders with the leadership skills required to achieve the career impact they want. Their executive leadership course, The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders, is a globally recognised and certified course that is changing the market for technology leaders professional development programs. The CTO Academy membership package helps members with the leadership insight and ammunition required to truly transform their careers and their organisations.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very useful course for everyone working…

Very useful course for everyone working in the tech development landscape. Thought through lectures and an amazing and active community

April 2, 2025
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Anouk, thanks so much for this review. I remember our first call before you signed up and our discussion around if/whether the course was a good fit for you so I'm delighted to see you finish and enjoy the course plus gain so much from leaning into the community. i hope both the course and the community continue to be a resource for you as you continue to build "Farm to Feed Kenya". Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommeded course

Well-rounded course delivered through concise yet very informative lectures. The additional materials section contains a wealth of knowledge to fall back on. Highly recommended.

March 22, 2025
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thank you Sanjay, we really appreciate you investing in the course and taking the time to post this great review. i hope the lecture material stays with you in your career and you'll stay close to CTO Academy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really Great content!

Really Great content!

The whole course is packed with useful information and relevant to tech leaders. Beyond the course itself, the team at CTO Academy is top notch. I look forward to continued engagement with them.

March 8, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

thank you so much for this review Don and many congratulations on finishing the course. thanks also for the kind comments about our team and we definitely want to see more of you in the community, particularly contributing to our live sessions. good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really enjoy the long journey of learn

Really enjoy the long journey of learn, relearn, un-learn and reflection!

February 27, 2025
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Hey Nguyen, wow you were so impressive with finishing our course in record time so congrats on that and we're so pleased you enjoyed ... also that you continue to access and contribute to our live member sessions. We hope you'll continue to do so for some time. Good luck with the next steps on your learning journey ...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic MBA, it's worth every penny

It was a fantastic journey, to be honest I wasn't expecting that the quality of the lectures were going to be so high so it was an amazing surprise, all of lectures go straight to the point, and you can tell that the lecturers are quite savvy on what they are talking about. You won't be disappointed

February 20, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Hey Ulises, thanks for posting this great review and very pleased to have exceeded expectations. The structure of our course is focused on delivering high impact information and keeping the process lean and flexible, mainly because most of our members are time poor and don't require long winded explanations. Get to the point is very much our manta throughout all we do ... life is too short jaja. Thanks again and we hope you'll continue to access our resources in the future. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BIG THANKYOU!

BIG Thank you! for course with bundle of valuable insights and check points, to improve personal and professional

February 17, 2025
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Hi Mahesh, thank you for completing the course and taking the time out to add this review - it's very much appreciated. Really glad you enjoyed it and I hope it stays with you throughout your career.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Embracing Servant Leadership: My Experience with CTO Academy Digital MBA for Technology Leaders

I learned a lot about the soft skills needed to be successful at higher management levels. The quote that resonated with me the most is, 'The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant,' by Max DePree. I will strive to embody that leadership guidance for my present and future teams.

February 17, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Nguyen, that's one of my favourite quotes from the course! You have an done amazing job in completing the course so quickly and we hope the lectures, ideas and frameworks stay with you throughout your career. Thank you for your investment in the course and your encouragement from day one of joining. Stay close to the community as you continue to grow. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed the Digital MBA

I recently completed the Digital MBA with a CTO lens at CTO Academy, and it was an excellent experience. The curriculum is incredibly relevant, and I really appreciated how up-to-date the topics were. It feels like the team is constantly refining the content, ensuring that nothing becomes stale in this fast-moving industry while adding fresh, meaningful discussions. That level of thoroughness made the program feel truly valuable.

One of my favorite aspects of the course was the format where an AI voice asks questions, and an expert provides answers. This approach made the material engaging and digestible while keeping the learning experience dynamic.

The program strikes a great balance between depth and accessibility, covering critical leadership and technical topics in a way that is applicable to real-world CTO responsibilities. I highly recommend CTO Academy to anyone looking to level up their CTO skills with a structured and insightful learning experience.

February 14, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Troy, this is such a fantastic review. Thank you for taking the time to go into such detail and provide us with such great insight about your customer experience. Firstly, delighted you got past the finishing line and enjoyed the experience so much. Hope it stays with you throughout your career and we see you again with some of our community sessions. Thank you also for putting so much thought into your feedback and everything is being noted and asborb into our next phase of improvements! Good luck.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the CTO Academy…

I really enjoyed the CTO Academy course. It covered a lot of important topics, such as financing and budgeting, which were particularly relevant to me. The content was insightful and practical, making it a valuable learning experience.

That said, there are two areas that I believe could be improved:

Video Streaming Performance – The videos take a long time to load and often freeze, even with a fast internet connection. This disrupts the learning experience and can be frustrating. Improving the platform’s streaming efficiency would greatly enhance usability.

More Visual Aids – As a visual learner, I felt there was a lack of slides, diagrams, or other visual representations of the concepts discussed. It would be extremely helpful to have more structured visual materials accompanying the lessons. Additionally, a short summary in PDF format after each lesson would be a great way to quickly refresh key insights when needed.

Overall, I found the course highly valuable and well-structured, and I appreciate the effort put into its design. Addressing these areas would make it even better.

February 14, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Marcin, thank you so much for investing in the course, posting this great review and for your feedback and points for improvement - all of which have been noted and will be taken forward. Since we launched The Digital MBA in January 2022 it has grown and prospered partly because of positive encouragement and feedback like this so we're super appreciative of you taking the time out to send in this review. We hope the course stays with you throughout your career and watch this space for future improvements.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It has been a great journey for the…

It has been a great journey for the last 10 months. Many interesting topics were discussed, especially when out from our confort zone.

Thanks for the great work, and I'll be waiting for contents updates, as I'm sure those will be high quality as well

February 14, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Hey Alex, thank you for posting this great review and delighted we managed to push you outside your comfort zone occasionally - we all need that to help move us forward. With lifetime access to the course you'll be getting constant updates with new lectures so looking forward to helping you into the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Game-Changer for Tech Leaders

⭐⭐ A Game-Changer for Tech Leaders ⭐⭐⭐

Completing the Digital MBA for Technology Leaders at CTO Academy has been an incredibly valuable experience. The program is thoughtfully designed, blending strategic leadership, business acumen, and technology management in a way that’s highly relevant to today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

As an IT leader specializing in M&A, infrastructure, and digital transformation, I found the course particularly useful in bridging the gap between technical expertise and executive leadership. The content was well-structured, with actionable insights that I could immediately apply to my role. The instructors brought real-world experience, making complex topics engaging and practical.

CTO Academy has built a fantastic learning platform, and I’d highly recommend this program to technology leaders looking to elevate their strategic and business leadership skills.

Thanks to the team for an outstanding experience!

February 5, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Matt, such a great review and so pleased the course has had this impact. Well done on graduating but also well done for throwing yourself into every aspect of this learning experience including the weekly online sessions as well. We hope you'll keep joining those sessions but in the meantime, very best of luck with your next steps.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CTO Academy MBA

Fantastic content. Tech focused with leadership and business development modules wrapped around it. Can’t ask for a better ROI on my learnings.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Noman, many congratulations on completing The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders and thank you for your kind review. We're delighted you feel the course has already delivered an ROI and I very much hope that return keeps increasing as you move through your career. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding DMBA course

Very practical and bite sized power packed lectures. It transformed my leadership perspective holistically.

February 7, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Fantastic achievement to complete this course Rohit and thank you for taking the time to post this review. I'm delighted to hear its impact and hope it helps you drive your career to the next level. good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completing The Digital MBA

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve successfully completed the Digital MBA for Technology Leaders with CTO Academy! 🚀

This program has been an incredible journey, equipping me with strategic leadership, financial acumen, and operational expertise—essential skills to bridge the gap between technology and business.
A big thank you to the CTO Academy team and my fellow cohort members for their insights, discussions, and support throughout the program.

Excited to apply these learnings to drive innovation and tech leadership forward!

February 6, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Hi Gurpreet, thank you for posting this fantastic review and I'm so pleased to hear about your experiences with CTO Academy, both with the course and community. Well done with completing the course and I hope the lectures and ideas stay with you throughout your career going forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic course

Fantastic course. Spans the breath of insight appropriate for existing or aspiring CTOs from personal and leadership styles throughout C-suite dynamics, finances and technology relevance.

Good mix of experiences from presenters /lecturers. Valuable supplemental sessions and ability to work at a pace which suits - especially valuable when balancing against variable work demands!

Strongly recommend

January 31, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Stephen, thank you for this great review and for investing in the course. Congrats on emerging the other side! Really pleased about your comments on the pace of The Digital MBA because we know how busy everyone is in their day job, daily lives so flexibility has always been at the core of how the course unfolds so delighted on all counts. Thank you again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Team at CTO Academy did a fantastic…

The Team at CTO Academy did a fantastic job putting this amazing course together. Thank you very much for your hard work!!

February 4, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Shane, as you know I'm super keen to grow CTO Academy in Australia (if only to get an excuse to come back out again) so when we get such a positive review from Oz I'm particularly delighted. On a serious note I'm very pleased you enjoyed and I hope the course material stays with you throughout your career ... hopefully see you soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Refreshing Take on Tech Leadership with CTO Academy Digital MBA

Embarking on this journey into tech leadership, I discovered a refreshing approach with CTO Academy’s MBA program. As someone who’s always been deep in the technical trenches, I craved a course that not only shared the theory but also offered practical, real-world insights tailored to our unique challenges. With over 50+ global speakers, the program delivered actionable frameworks and genuine stories that bridged the gap between tech expertise and strategic leadership. The thoughtful structure and engaging community turned complex business concepts into clear, digestible strategies, making the entire experience both inspiring and immediately useful in my day-to-day work.

Thanks,
Anmol

February 1, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Hi Anmol, thank you for kind words and fantastic review. Really pleased you found us and that the course structure and content worked for you. Big thanks also for how engaged you've been with the community and the live sessions. We think the course is amazing but from a learning experience, we always encourage students to get involved in the community and the live sessions as it helps cement many of the topics covered in the course. Good luck and we hope you'll stay close to us at CTO Academy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Completed The Digital MBA

I recently completed the Digital MBA at CTO Academy, and I couldn't be more impressed with the quality of the program. The curriculum is comprehensive, practical, and highly relevant to modern technology leadership. Each module is thoughtfully designed, covering everything from strategic leadership, financial acumen, and product management to personal development and communication skills.

The instructors are experienced tech leaders who provide real-world insights that you can immediately apply in your career. The blend of self-paced learning, interactive sessions, and peer discussions made the experience engaging and enriching.

One of the biggest takeaways for me was getting an overview on what a CTO or tech leader does day to day and having real leaders share their experiences.

I highly recommend CTO Academy to anyone looking to advance their leadership skills in the tech industry.

January 13, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

awesome review Logan and so pleased you enjoyed the course and got so much from it. i remember when you signed up and were keen for it to deliver so to discover at the end of the journey that it has is super pleasing for us all in the team here. hats off as well for the many early mornings when you joined us from NZ on the live sessions - we have plans to create some friendlier start times for you guys so I hope you'll stay with the community going forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed the Digital MBA…

I recently completed the Digital MBA from CTO Academy, and I must say, it has been an *eye-opener for me. Coming from a Payment Technology background, I had strong domain expertise, but stepping into the role of a CTO for a tech organization, I realized there was so much more to learn. This course immensely helped me bridge that gap, equipping me with deeper insights into technology leadership, strategy, and execution.  
 
The course is comprehensive and covers a wide spectrum of critical areas, including technology management, product development, project execution, budgeting, and leadership strategies. It is designed not just for aspiring CTOs but also for existing CTOs who want to enhance their skills, decision-making, and overall performance in their roles.  
 
One of the standout aspects of the program is the quality of the experts and speakers who contributed to the lectures and panel discussions. Their depth of experience, practical insights, and industry expertise were incredibly valuable, and I gained a wealth of knowledge from their contributions.  
 
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to advance their career in technology leadership, whether you're an aspiring CTO or an experienced one looking to refine and expand your expertise. CTO Academy has done a fantastic job in creating a practical, insightful, and highly relevant program for today's tech leaders.  
 
A truly game-changing learning experience! 🚀

January 29, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Iqbal, this is such a wonderful review and i really appreciate you taking the time to go into such detail about your experience and background. Really pleased that you took away so much from the course and I hope it stays with you throughout the remainder of your career. Remember you have lifetime access to the course and all future lectures so hopefully you'll keep in touch. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly Recommend CTO Academy's Digital MBA for Tech Leaders!

I recently completed The Digital MBA for Technology Leaders with CTO Academy, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The course was incredibly insightful and well-structured, providing me with valuable knowledge and skills that I can immediately apply to my career. The instructors were top-notch, the materials were engaging, and the overall learning environment was supportive and motivating.
I highly recommend this program to any technology leader looking to enhance their business acumen and advance their career. CTO Academy exceeded my expectations, and I'm confident that it will do the same for you.

January 23, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Hi Armen, thank you for this fantastic review and my apologies for taking so long to respond and reply. We're really pleased you got so much from the overall learning experience and I hope it's helped to enhance the business instincts and soft skills so important in senior technology roles. good luck with your next steps and i hope the course stays with you throughout your career.

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