How To Become An Outstanding CTO

Are you are a senior tech professional, a new CTO interested in growing your skills, or an entrepreneur looking to grow your business and create a robust management team?

Then this is the course for you! 

I will help you become an outstanding CTO by acing your first 30 days in the role. You will learn how to onboard yourself, create robust processes, conduct risk assessments, create value, detect common planning mistakes… and much more!

By the end of the course, you’ll be well on your way to become an outstanding CTO.

 

Here’s What You’ll Get

Training Lectures
Video Lessons
Quizzes
Private Slack Channel
Self-Paced Study
Homework Assignments
Certificate of Completion
Valuable New Skills
Lifetime Access

Training Details

I will start by helping you get into the right mindset for the role. You will learn how to on-board yourself, how to connect with your team, and how to show up for work asking the right questions.

Then, I’ll teach you how to gain situational awareness. You will learn how to identify your stakeholders and find out what they expect. We will also look at how your team creates value, and what the stakeholders expect from you and your team. 

Finally, I’ll help you sort out your agile process. I will show you an idealized agile development cycle that you can compare with your reality. This will help you find and address weaknesses quickly and get your team to a higher level.

Name: How To Become An Outstanding CTO.

Format: self-paced.

Content: training lectures and video lessons.

Requirements: Intermediate or advanced tech professional. 

Support: Slack channel.

Associated certification: none.

 

Sneak Preview

Check out this complimentary lecture in which I will show a handy trick for new CTOs to identify their stakeholders in the organization. The stakeholders are the people who directly or indirectly influence the CTO in the organization.

Training Curriculum

Introduction

Course Introduction

Week 1: Get Off To a Good Start

Introduction

Day 1: Get Your Act Together

Day 2: Don´t Underestimate The Job

Day 3: Onboard Yourself

Day 4: Get to Know Your Team

Day 5: Set Up Your Toolbox

Recap

Week 2

Introduction

Day 6: Pick Your Agile Method

Day 7: Build Your Speed-Dial List

Day 8: Is Anything On Fire?

Day 9: Write Down Your Ambitions

Day 10: Hit The Ground Running

Recap

Week 3: Gain Situational Awareness

Introduction

Day 11: Enjoy The Honeymoon

Day 12: Who Are Your Stakeholders?

Day 13: What Matters To Your Stakeholders?

Day 14: What Matters To Your Team?

Day 15: How Does Your Team Create Value?

Recap

Week 4

Introduction

Day 16: How Does Value Flow In Your Organization?

Day 17: What Does Your Team Have To Prove? 

Day 18: What Do You Have To Prove?

Day 19: Define Your Goals

Day 20: Create Your Plans

Recap

Week 5: Build A Well-Oiled Machine 

Introduction

Day 21: Map Your Servers

Day 22: List Your Application Licenses 

Day 23: Check Out The Backlog

Day 24: Sprint With The Team

Day 25: Review The Build Process

Recap

Week 6

Introduction

Day 26: Hold a Fire Drill

Day 27: Test The Helpdesk 

Day 28: Test the QA Department

Day 29: Do a SWOT Analysis

Day 30: Update Your Plan

Recap

In Conclusion

What you’ve learned

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This is a self-paced training where you can learn at your own pace and in your own time. All lectures are prerecorded and you can spend as much time as you like on the homework assignments. You’ll be fully supported in our private Slack channel.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is included in this training?
You will receive lifetime access to training lectures, video lessons, quizzes and homework assignments.
How long will it take me to complete this training?
For a self-paced and guided training, you can spend as much or as little time you want on the lectures and labs. It’s entirely up to you how long you take to complete the training. For a classroom training, we will complete all of the training content and labs together in 3 days.
How long do I have access to the training content?
You have lifetime access to all training content.
What do I need for this training?
You’ll need a Windows laptop (or other operating system running a Windows virtual machine) with a recent version of the NET Core Framework and the Visual Studio Code editor installed. You will also need Microsoft Teams if you’re attending the live classroom training. 
For which certification does this training prepare me?
This training is not part of an official Microsoft certification path, but you can use it to prepare for the Azure Data Scientist or Azure AI Engineer certifications if you like. 
What is a self-paced training?
In a self-paced training, you study the training lectures and work on the lab assignments in your own time and at your own pace. You can spend as many or as little hours per week as you want on the training. This training format is ideal for tech professionals who have irregular work hours and cannot commit to a classroom training. 
How am I supported in a self-paced training?
I will support you in a private Slack channel. You can ask me anything you want anytime you like, and I will respond as soon as I’m able to. I typically respond in 2-3 hours but it can take a little longer if we are in different timezones. 
Who should attend a self-paced training?
A self-paced training is ideal for tech professionals who can work independently and only need a little support throughout the training to learn the content and complete the lab exercises.
My colleagues and I want to sign up as a team and learn together. Is this possible?
No, self-paced training is only for individual students who each learn at their own pace. Please consider a classroom training instead.
What is a guided training?
In a guided training, you study the training lectures and work on the lab assignments in your own time and at your own pace. We will also spend some time together in a series of Microsoft Teams calls in which I will support you with the training lectures and the lab exercises and help you get ready for the certification exam.
How am I supported in a guided training?
I will support you in a private Slack channel, and you can also book an unlimited number of 1-hour Microsoft Teams support calls with me. In these calls, I will support you with the training lectures and the lab exercises and help you get ready for the certification exam. 
Who should attend a guided training?
A guided training is ideal for tech professionals who prefer a healthy mix of guidance and independence with an average level of support throughout the training to learn the content and complete the lab exercises.
My colleagues and I want to sign up as a team and learn together. Is this possible?
No, guided training is only for individual students who each learn at their own pace. Please consider a classroom training instead.
What is a classroom training?
A classroom training is a live event in which I will present the training lectures, help you complete the lab exercises and get you ready for the certification exam. Classroom trainings are conducted online in full-day Microsoft Teams calls held during business hours in the Central European timezone. You will be sharing the classroom with other students and learn together as a group. 
When and where is classroom training conducted?
Classroom trainings are conducted online during Central European business hours. You will receive a Microsoft Teams link when you sign up for a class. Please note that classroom trainings can also be held on-site at your place of work. Please book a discovery call with me if you’re interested, and we can discuss your requirements.
How am I supported in a classroom training?
I will continuously support you live, because we’ll both be in the same virtual classroom together. 
Who should attend a classroom training?
A classroom training is ideal for tech professionals who can commit to full days of learning and want to learn together as a group. 
My colleagues and I want to sign up as a team and learn together. Is this possible?
Yes, absolutely. Please book a discovery call with me to discuss your requirements. I can offer group discounts to business teams.

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