Reviews from our delegates…
“The program not only equipped me with invaluable knowledge but also empowered me to apply strategic thinking in my new role as a CIO. I highly recommend this course to fellow professionals seeking to enhance their skills and excel in the dynamic field of IT leadership.
What sets the CIO Certification Program apart is not only its rich content that reflects the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies, but also its engaging delivery. The program’s commitment to utilising practical case studies and real-world scenarios, alongside instructors dedicated to staying at the forefront of the rapidly evolving IT landscape, significantly enhanced the quality of my learning experience
This course not only elevated my knowledge but also provided a platform for expanding my network and establishing connections that will undoubtedly contribute to my success as a new CIO.”
“Having recently passed the Global CIO Certification Program, I can confidently say it has been one of the most valuable professional development experiences of my career.
Over ten months of weekly learning, the programme offered a comprehensive exploration of the evolving CIO role. The expertise of the course directors, the engagement of the module leads, and the diverse experiences of delegates from different industries created an exceptional learning environment.
The programme reinforced a crucial message: the modern CIO is not primarily a technology leader, but a business leader focused on delivering strategic outcomes and value. The role is about aligning digital and technology capabilities with organisational goals to drive meaningful impact.
The final assignment and assessment were a fitting conclusion, bringing together the many strands of the program into a coherent exploration and demonstration of CIO leadership in practice.
This experience challenged me to think differently, broadened my perspective, and provided practical frameworks that I will continue to use throughout my career. I would highly recommend the programme to current and aspiring technology leaders looking to strengthen their readiness for executive leadership.”
“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.”
“This business-driven program provided unique content, practical tools for IT executives, and an instant network to exchange challenges, solutions, and best practices. Each session provided valuable material that I could immediately recall and put into practice and also provided a different and more refreshed leadership approach.”
“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.”
“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.”
“A transformative journey that vividly illustrates the crucial role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO). This program stands out by offering a comprehensive syllabus, preparing aspiring CIOs with essential skills and knowledge. The expertise of the course tutors, coupled with a focus on real-world insights, ensures a robust foundation. With an emphasis on strategic IT leadership, engaging content, and practical case studies, the program exceeded my expectations. The unique networking opportunities further enriched my learning. Essentially, the Global CIO Certification Program stands as a symbol of excellence, arming professionals for success in the ever-evolving realm of IT leadership, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”
“I came into the Global CIO Certification program with no expectations, and I’ll admit I wondered what a course could add at this stage of my career. The answer, it turns out, was perspective. The program gave me a structured way to fact-check the knowledge I’ve accumulated over my career — validating the instincts that hold up, and showing me clearly the areas I still need to develop for the CIO role.
Two things set it apart. The module leads are former CXOs themselves, so beyond the frameworks, you hear how decisions actually played out in the boardroom from people who sat in the chair. And the cohort — senior IT leaders from different industries and geographies — was a constant reminder that the challenges we face in technology leadership are universally common. The discussions were as valuable as the curriculum.
Fourteen modules over ten months of weekly evening sessions is a real commitment alongside a demanding day job. It was worth every Wednesday. If you’re a senior IT leader wondering whether you’re ready — not just capable — for the CIO role, this program is built for exactly that question.””
Reviews from our Executive Sponsors…
“The CXO CIO programme has met and indeed exceeded my expectations. We knew we had strong internal candidates for the permanent CIO role but none were quite ready. Your programme took them to the next level — raising awareness and performance expectations. Being led by experienced CIO practitioners was an important part of that. The curriculum itself was broad in a way quite different from what technologists might expect, so it bridged the gap from where the candidates started to where they needed to arrive. As a seasoned CIO I was so pleased to see them being exposed to concepts and challenges I knew would be important for them. The conduct of the course was so professional, from managing the sessions and the workbooks, through conducting the assessments and providing feedback to me as exec sponsor. I am pleased to let you know that one of the candidates was successful in our subsequent selection process and is now the permanent CIO, performing every bit as well as we had hoped. Thanks to you and your colleagues for a great course well run!”
Robert Westcott Director of IT Special Projects Kingston University
“A fantastic programme, covering multiple topic areas which has given my delegates on the programme, a rounded view of all the areas of expertise, knowledge and understanding required to take the next step in their careers and step into my shoes. The experience has been invaluable for them and one of the most important parts of the programme is making sure you get an external perspective and understand how others operate and to build some connections with others in other businesses who are on the same career journey. A great bit of personal development that has been well received.”
Dominic Howson Chief Transformation Officer Viridor