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Evaluating 41 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, highlighting the well-structured and flexible nature of the courses, which allows for easy integration into busy schedules. Many people found the content to be engaging, insightful, and directly applicable to their professional lives, leading to immediate improvements in their roles and decision-making. The staff is frequently commended for their helpfulness, support, and expertise, with many reviewers appreciating the passion and real-world insights brought by the lecturers. The value for money is also a recurring positive, with consumers considering the programs a worthwhile and enriching investment in their professional development. However, some customers also noted that there were challenges in keeping some of the content up-to-date, and a few found the experience annoying and unprofessional.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been fortunate enough to complete a number of training courses aimed at leadership, technology and business skills. I wanted to study a course specifically for technology leaderships and eithe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully crafted course. Excellent flow from one topic to another. Gives a good holistic view one needs to have when moving into a senior role. Covers not only technical part but also touches upon... See more

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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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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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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

170 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great investment in yourself

The digital MBA course with CTO Academy has been meticulously planned to maximise value for the students: From the breadth of knowledge and expertise of the lecturers, to the way the course is laid out - you can tell the team have thought really carefully about the student experience. Even down to getting the occasional nudge from the team when life gets in the way and the pace of learning drifts a bit. It is clear the founders really care that students get maximum bang for their buck.

The course content is regularly reviewed and updated, the (growing!) global professional community you get access to are incredibly supportive and generous with their time. If you want to deep-dive there are ample additional learning materials, over and above the 200+ video lectures you get. Not to mention the regular events including Expert Q&A's Peer to peer sessions and more.

I will refer back to this course regularly and going through the Digital MBA as a technical leader has given me a greater breadth of knowledge and lots of opportunities for reflection and growth.

Above all this has been an investment in myself - one which I am 100% sure will continue to give an excellent return long after completion.

6 May 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

a fantastic review Graham and thank you so much for posting. so pleased that you enjoyed the course so much and you're a great example of someone who threw everything at the learning experience, the live sessions and community aspect - we appreciate your engagement, that's what makes the course work so well, but also your intentional approach to personal and professional development. good luck with your next steps and lean into CTO Academy as/when we can help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very well organised course

Very well organised course, spot on for today's technology leaders. Covering all aspects of technology management essential in modern software companies. Best part I liked is, there was great deal of focus on softskills, required for any leader.

25 April 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Yogesh, thank you so much for this review and it's great that you enjoyed it so much. Thank you also for your constant feedback throughout the course. This is invaluable to the team here at CTO Academy and ultimately to the quality of the course as it's evolved and become successful as much based on the engagement and input from the tech leaders taking it. We hope the course stays with you through your career and you continue to lean into CTO Academy as/when we can help, Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great content, well worth it

The content was relevant and well organized. I learned so much over the course of the program and will be rewatching many of the lectures!

14 April 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Hi John, thank you for taking the time to review the course and for your positive response. Really pleased you enjoyed the learning experience and hope it stays with you throughout your career. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Smart, Strategic Investment

As a chemical engineer, project manager, and tech leader driving innovation, I needed a foundational yet practical program that didn’t require stepping away for a full-time academic course. CTO Academy’s Digital MBA delivered what mattered most: actionable strategy, real-world tools, and the flexibility to learn while leading.

It offered clear, structured insights into business leadership, digital transformation, and executive decision-making—no fluff, just practical content I could apply immediately.

Most importantly, it gave me the tools to bridge industrial and mineral resource innovation with digital technology—an intersection rarely addressed in leadership programs. That’s exactly where I operate, and this course sharpened my ability to lead confidently in that space.

Efficient, relevant, and built for real-world impact—it’s ideal for tech leaders and project managers who want to grow without stepping away from the work that matters. A worthwhile investment, and one I’d recommend to any technically-minded leader ready to step up.

3 April 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

thank you Maarifa for such a great review. it's a real pleasure to see you complete the course and that it really worked for you. i also enjoyed your contributions to our live sessions and hope you'll stay close to the CTO Academy community as you continue to grow your career. good luck.

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

2 April 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

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.

22 March 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

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.

8 March 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!

27 February 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

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

20 February 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

17 February 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

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.

17 February 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.

14 February 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.

14 February 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

14 February 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!

5 February 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.

7 February 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.

7 February 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!

6 February 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

31 January 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!!

4 February 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.

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