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Considering 44 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the well-structured curriculum and note that the engaging lectures offer profound insights into leadership development. Participants frequently mention that the practical approach and immediate applicability of the material significantly enhance their daily professional decisions. Reviewers also appreciate the exceptional value, diverse industry expertise of the staff, and the vibrant community network. Some people mentioned that staying actively engaged while balancing demanding work schedules and family commitments was quite difficult. However, consumers found that the flexible course pacing and supportive team made achieving their educational goals entirely possible.

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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 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

CTO Academy provided me with the much needed knowledge and support to grow within my role. going through the digital MBA provided me with the perfect balance of time and structure to complete the cour... 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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great foundation to all things CTO!

The course covered all of the topics that are pertinent to becoming a great CTO. 'It's not about the tech' is a theme that ran through the entire thing. The lectures were great and the additional information is a gold mine of further reading which I'll be using to improve further as I go. Highly recommended!

18 August 2025
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John - thank you for this great review and you'll have seen why "it's not about the tech" was also one of the first lectures on the course!! you have lifetime access so hopefully it proves an ongoing resource. good luck and thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Perfect Balance

CTO Academy provided me with the much needed knowledge and support to grow within my role. going through the digital MBA provided me with the perfect balance of time and structure to complete the course while not feeling burdened or pushed to quickly.

18 August 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

thanks Michael for this review and we're particularly pleased about the balance of time and structure comment as the flexibility we built into the course was so that it fits around with participants other commitments ... hope the course stays with you throughout your career and good luck with the next phase!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great content, Knowledgeable Lecturers, Easy to follow courses

Knowing I had gaps in my knowledge, I decided to enrol in an MBA programme that closely aligned with my line of work. Although I have never considered myself particularly academic, I was eager to develop my skills and broaden my understanding.

The courses have been both enjoyable and insightful, providing many lightbulb moments that have deepened my understanding of my career and clarified the direction I need to take. The content is relevant, practical, and directly applicable to my professional life.

The lecturers are excellent, highly knowledgeable and engaging, and I’ve had the opportunity to meet some of them through meetings organised by CTO Academy, which has added a valuable personal connection to the learning experience.

1 July 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

thanks so much for this great review Damian and it's fantastic for the team here to know (a) that you enjoyed it and (b) that you got so much value from it. hope to see you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course with lots of content

Great course with lots of content. Team were very supportive too.

Would recommend to anyone looking to progress their career in the technology space

6 August 2025
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Andy - well done for completing the course and thanks for sending in such a positive review. Really appreciate your support. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A thoughtfully designed and…

A thoughtfully designed and well-structured course.
The progression from one topic to the next feels natural and intuitive, offering a seamless learning experience. It provides a strong, holistic perspective that is essential for anyone transitioning into a senior role. I particularly appreciated how the course goes beyond the technical aspects to also cover foundational financial concepts—an often overlooked but critical area.

Overall, it’s an excellent investment of time and money.
Thank you to everyone involved for the effort and expertise that clearly went into creating this course.

29 July 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Alok - thank you so much for these kind words and your support and engagement with CTO Academy throughout this learning experience. We wish you the very best of luck and hope that the course material stays with you throughout your career.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautifully crafted course

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 the fundamental of finance which is very critical. In short worth every penny. Thank You for the effort Ladies and Gentlemen

3 July 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

wow Bhushan, this is a great review and we appreciate you taking the time to post. particularly pleased that you enjoyed the holistic view we apply to effective leadership. it's rarely about the tech, it's almost always about the people, including the self. hope the course stays with you throughout your career and you're able to join some of our future sessions. good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A worthwhile investment in your future!

A worthwhile investment in your future! The course is well put together and covers the ground a modern CTO needs to navigate as a business operator.

5 June 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Thanks Chris for your positive review and overall contribution to the CTO Academy journey. The course is a good one, but it's enhanced by the global community we often lean into for their feedback and insight. Hope you'll stay close as we continue to build. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Applicable Knowledge

This was a very good experience. I really appreciated the concise and application information that was taught, a lot of which I was able to apply successfully to current project.

5 June 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Thank you so much for this great review Alan and congratulations on completing the course. It's also great to hear that you've been able to immediately apply some of the course material into the current project. Thanks also for your engagement with our live sessions and community - i hope you'll stay close to CTO Academy and that the course stays with you throughout the career journey ahead. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level up your leadership journey

Level up your leadership journey. The DMBA program at CTO Academy transformed my approach to tech leadership. The curriculum is thoughtfully structured with passionate, industry-seasoned instructors who bring real-world insights to every module. I particularly appreciated the flexibility of accessing events both live and on-demand, making it perfect for balancing professional development with a busy schedule. If you're looking to elevate your leadership skills in the tech space, this program is worth the investment.

20 May 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Patrick, it's been an absolute pleasure working with you through this course and appreciative also for your many contributions to the live sessions and wider community conversations. Thank you for your kind review and I hope the course stays with you throughout your career. Good luck.

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.

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