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Looking at 43 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the well-organized and flexible user experience, highlighting the self-paced format and clear structure. The product's content is described as thorough, up-to-date, and highly applicable to real-world challenges, with insightful and digestible lectures. Reviewers also commend the knowledgeable and supportive staff, who are consistently described as helpful. Many consider it an outstanding value for money and a worthwhile investment for professional growth, appreciating the continuous updates to the course material and its positive impact on their leadership skills and confidence.

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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

Recent completion the Digital MBA

I've recently completed the Digital MBA for Technology Leaders with CTO Academy.
I signed up to close a few gaps I already knew about.
What I didn't expect was how many I'd find that I hadn't spotted — and, more usefully, that each came with a practical route to addressing it rather than just a name for the problem.
The curriculum is a well-judged curation of what actually matters on a technology leader's journey: practical, current, and pitched at the decisions you're making now rather than theory for its own sake. It's also a living course, updated in response to student feedback, so I'm looking forward to seeing which topics emerge next.
If you're stepping into a technology leadership role — or you've recently landed in one and are still working out what actually changed — it's worth your time.
Thanks to the team at CTO Academy.

July 23, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The course work and platform delivery…

The course work and platform delivery were is exactly what I needed at this time and in my current professional journey. The team provided great support and the the ongoing access to material and the community are a great plus moving forward.

July 20, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

Very wide range of subjects with very interesting speakers, which come directly from the Software business.
I found it very well organized, easy to manage and the self-paced rhythm is a big plus.
The off-line meet-ups in Amsterdam were also great to connect with fellow CTO.Academy students.

July 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CTO Academy digital MBA provided me…

CTO Academy digital MBA provided me with the education I needed as I found myself in an Interim CTO role, and helped me bridge the gaps in areas such as business strategy, finance acumen, and team leadership at scale. The content is rich, and flexible for someone juggling a demanding job, chaotic hours, with a young family.

June 1, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is an awesome course!

May 8, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

thanks Jophy - really appreciate you posting and glad you enjoyed. thanks also for a great post on Linkedin. hope the course stays with you throughout your career. good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Brilliant! Engaging.

April 16, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

Laszlo, thank you for the positive post and well done completing the course. we hope you'll stay close to the CTO Academy community!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thought provoking and useful

This has been one of the best training courses I've done. Definitely thought provoking, and I feel more capable following completion of the course. I've unquestionably learned some useful concepts, and taken action based on some of the content. You can't ask for much more. There were challenges keeping some of the content up-to-date, which the team responded to.

March 23, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

thanks Hugh for such a great review and glad that you enjoyed the learning experience. thank you also for being so engaged with the content the course remains strong partly because of the community around it. really appreciate your feedback and good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More than just content, its about chaning the way you lead

I’ve recently completed the Digital MBA with CTO Academy, and I can honestly say it’s been a really valuable experience.

It took me a few years to work my way through the programme alongside work and life commitments, so reaching the finish line feels like a real achievement. One of the things I appreciated most was how flexible the course was, which made it possible to fit learning around a busy schedule.

The content itself was excellent, but what stood out most was that I learned not just from the material, but also about myself — particularly in terms of leadership, personal growth, and how I think about my own leadership style.

The lecturers were fantastic throughout. There are too many to mention, but a few standouts for me were Julian, Lucy-Rose, Joff, Hariharan Gopalan, and Joseph Trodden.

A big thank you as well to CTO Academy and its founders, Andrew and Jason, for putting together such a thoughtful and well-structured programme.

I’d highly recommend the Digital MBA to anyone looking to grow their leadership capability, broaden their business understanding, and continue developing alongside a demanding role.

March 13, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

thank you Sanjay for this fantastic review and well done for completing this programme, alongside so many other challenges and distractions - a great achievement. i love your comment about taking advantage to look at yourself as a leader - it's one of our key pillars because an understanding of who you are as a leader, what are your values, how you're perceived and much else, is so fundamental to the impact you will have personally and for those around you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Program

CTO academy have me the knowledge framework and basis to succeed as a Technology Leader

February 25, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

thanks for your positive review Ovo and also for being so engaged with our wider community and live sessions - it's the best way to get the most out of CTO Academy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Digital MBA for Technology Leaders - 5 star experience

Having completed the Digital MBA for Technology Leaders, I can attest as to what a fantastic course it is, giving students (whether they be aspiring or experienced tech leaders) a wealth of knowledge, insight and opinion into the full range of subjects - leadership, finance and product development, etc., as well as highly topical emerging ones.
Not only that, CTO Academy has built an amazing global community, giving further opportunities to learn from others' unique insights and experiences shared.
The care, attention and energy the founders and their tremendous team put into delivery of the course, live sessions and engagement with participants, are always evident.
Highly recommended!

February 10, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

wow, this is an amazing review Rich and really appreciated by everyone here in the team. So glad you enjoyed the course and hope it stays with you throughout your career but also our thanks for your commitment to all aspects of the learning journey including the live sessions where so much useful knowledge is shared. good luck.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend for any Tech Leader

An outstanding and genuinely transformative programme for technology leaders. The Digital MBA from CTO Academy goes far beyond technology, focusing deeply on leadership, self-awareness, and impact.

The content, lecturers, and community are exceptional, and the programme is delivered with real care and intent. Huge credit to the founders, Andrew and Jason, and the entire team for creating something truly special.

I’d highly recommend this course to any technology leader looking to grow beyond the technical and lead with confidence and clarity.

February 4, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

Amazing review Will and thank you so much for taking the time to share with us and those reviewing the course themselves. If when we set out with this course we pictured a perfect review then this would probably hit the mark so it's warmly appreciated by the team and we hope the course stays with you throughout your career ...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely the best value for current or emerging CTOs

I did a lot of research before I jumped into a CTO/CIO course. CTO Academy came highly recommended and after completing the course, I can say WOW! what a fantastic course!!! I gladly add my voice to all the high recommendations! It is focused enough to give you practical, actionable insights and yet broad enough in topics to give you a blueprint to create a holistic, well-rounded leader.

Even in areas that weren't super applicable to my specific career path, the lectures were interesting, well done and informative. The additional materials for each lecture were absolutely over-the-top. I saved nearly 4GB of PDFs in addition to my own notes just from the additional materials in this course. So thorough!

Each lecture was unique and the personalities were overall very engaging. I have already used elements of this course in my current career and find it will be immeasurably valuable in my future career. Even if I pursued a completely different, non-technical career, this course brought so much value that I can take principles, practices and processes from CTO Academy and apply them across nearly any other discipline.

I cannot say enough good things about this course, its lectures and the content provided. They update it so regularly that in the eight months or so I took to finish it, they had already added three new lectures. So grateful they keep up with such a dynamic industry.

February 4, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

Steven, this is an amazing review and we're very grateful for you posting your thoughts on the CTO Academy experience. Great to hear that you're already applying some of the learning to your current role and with lifetime access to current and future lectures, we hope it continues to be an ongoing resource as you build your career. Good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Actionable Essentials for the Tech Leadership Journey

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 leadership journey.
I joined for my known gaps and discovered new gaps with actionable means to address them. It is a living course with ongoing updates based on student feedback so looking forward to the topics I wish were covered in current state.

January 12, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

thank you Mahlatse for this great review and many congratulations on completing the course. we're super pleased to hear you enjoyed the learning experience and yes, watch out for the regular updates and new lectures coming your way as alumni. good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Future Leadership course

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 a very practical approach. The lessons are short, well-explained, and easy to digest. A huge plus is the access to many useful links and resources that I’ve saved for future reading.

January 2, 2026
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Reply from CTO Academy

Thank you Filipe for completing the Future Leadership Course and posting your thoughts on the learning experience - it's really pleasing for the team to get this feedback and learn that it's an ongoing resource for you. good luck.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An Incredible Journey with Compassionate and High Quality Leaders

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 reflect each of these pillars. In particular I'm so grateful for the compassionate founders that have lead the way for over a year of my life. To Andrew, Jason and Nati... the rest of the Academy lecturers and the people I've met. You are high quality people serving the world in ways that might not ever be able to fully thank you for. So, from one person... Thank you!!!!!!!! I'm so glad I got added to your team.

December 22, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Jon - this is a such a great review and written with such heart that we're super appreciative. You've also thrown yourself into the learning experience with CTO Academy and that really helps to get the most value from the program but also to help cement the learning and sustain the benefits gained. Thanks again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for every technology leader

I joined the CTO Academy Digital MBA because I was looking for a program that combined business knowledge with technology — something that could help me grow into a true technology leader.

The structure of the course was excellent. Each module was clear in its objectives, and the instructors brought diverse expertise and practical insights. The most valuable part for me was understanding what is expected from a CTO: how the role is perceived differently across the company, and how to build meaningful relationships with colleagues in other functions.

The biggest personal impact was a boost in confidence. By exposing me to such a wide spectrum of knowledge, the program helped me recognize both what I already know and the areas where I still need to grow. That clarity has made me a stronger leader with a clearer sense of direction for myself and my team.

Initially, I was hesitant about joining the live community sessions, but they turned out to be a real highlight. The workshops and lectures added depth and a sense of connection beyond the core material.

Overall, the course has made me a better leader and given me confidence in my professional future. I would recommend the CTO Academy Digital MBA to anyone who wants to go beyond the work of an individual contributor and step into the broader responsibilities of technology leadership.

September 30, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

Thank you Grzegorz for taking the time to write such a detailed review of your experience with the program. We're particularly pleased that it helped shape/enhance your understanding of what's required and what's expected within the CTO role and from that increased confidence about how you can have a real impact. Also, very pleased you decided to join the live sessions and that opportunity to cross pollinate ideas and best practice. thank you again and good luck.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"Just Do It!!" - “...There is no try.”

WOW!! - I can’t recommend CTO Academy highly enough—it’s been a true eye opener and enforcement for my growth as a tech leader. The Digital MBA delivers practical, no-nonsense insights from real CTOs and experts, covering all the essentials including strategy, finance, self improvement, people management, and investor relations, without the excess of a traditional MBA.
The content is engaging, self-paced, and instantly applicable—I’ve already dodged common pitfalls and seen tangible improvements in my decision-making and team performance. **The vibrant global community, coaching sessions, and responsive support feel like having a reliable network of mentors and peers at your fingertips.**
Outstanding value, perfect flexibility for busy schedules.
If you’re a tech leader looking to level up, this is the smartest investment you’ll make.

5 stars, easily.

December 18, 2025
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Reply from CTO Academy

it's a WOW back at you James for such a fantastic review but also to discover how much you've enjoyed the CTO Academy learning experience. full applause to you also for being so engaged with many of our online sessions and all of our Joburg in-person events - much appreciated from the team here but also a great example that the more present you are with a program like this, the more value you get from the overall experience. Good luck.

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