Emerging Chief Technology Officer
Empowering future CTOs to lead innovation, bridge technology and strategy, and drive digital transformation with vision, agility, and scalable solutions in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Course key facts
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Date
25 Jun - 25 December 2026
Duration
6 months
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Credits
Non credit bearing
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Format
Online
Fee
拢7,000
Overview
Technology has transformed how we do business, becoming an integral part of enterprise operations. With this change, a new generation of chief technology officers (CTOs) has emerged. They are not just technology experts – they are strategic visionaries who drive change. From leading teams to fostering innovation and driving digital transformation, expectations for future CTOs are high. As technology and business continue to converge, aspiring CTOs must ensure that they possess a diverse skill set to bridge the divide between technology and strategic leadership and create scalable solutions.
This six month online programme draws on expertise from Imperial Business School faculty, industry experts and case studies. It features hands-on modules for practical learning and opportunities for interactive engagement, and strategic thinking. You will experience live online teaching sessions, video lectures, interactive activities and assignments whilst receiving personal support from a dedicated Learning Team.
You will finish the programme prepared to implement your learnings, and with a verified Digital Certificate.
Learning journey
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Module 1: Organisational Structures: From Hierarchies to Networks
Module 2: Navigating and Influencing Complex Politics
Module 3: Building Alliances and Collaboration at an Executive Level
Module 4: Understanding Enablers and Derailers to Career Progression in the C-Suite
Module 5: Building Trust and Relationship Management
Module 6: Adept Communication: The Art of Storytelling
Module 7: Fostering a Culture of Ethics
Module 8: Inspiring Cohesive, Effective Teams
Module 9: Future Forces Transforming Demands on the C-suite
Module 10: The Role of C-Suite in Driving Digital Transformation
Module 11: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Balancing Profitability and Responsibility
Module 12: Understanding and Appreciating Diversity in the Workplace
Course Details
The Emerging CTO programme is designed to help experienced technology leaders expand their strategic leadership capabilities and deepen their technology expertise, empowering them to become next-generation CTOs who can navigate the complexities of C-suite leadership and drive significant impact to meet business objectives The programme is particularly relevant for:
- Senior technical leaders looking to enhance their business, leadership and strategic skills to make an organisation-wide impact, set the technological direction for their businesses and advance to a C-level role
- IT operations and security leaders seeking to use technology and strategy to play a more significant role in their organisations, elevate IT’s contribution to business value, shape technology policy and overcome business challenges
- Digital transformation managers aiming to develop technical expertise and C-level leadership skills to lead organisation-wide digital strategies, drive organisational change and advance to the C-suite
- Business and technology leaders looking to deepen their technical knowledge and develop executive leadership skills to shape the future of business with technology, make data-driven decisions, build new business models and lead at the executive level
Participants should have a minimum of 8 years of work experience.
By the end of this programme, you will be able to:
- Integrate emerging technologies, artificial intelligence and automation to drive digital transformation and foster a culture of innovation
- Evaluate the ROI of technology initiatives to improve financial performance and business value
- Mitigate technology risks, develop robust cybersecurity strategies and incorporate crisis management frameworks to ensure business continuity
- Refine data strategies to assess and improve your organisation's data management and utilisation and align them with technological initiatives to drive digital expansion
- Optimise infrastructure management and cloud computing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and scalability
- Formulate a strategic technology vision that aligns with business objectives to drive growth and gain competitive advantage
- Implement customer-centric strategies to drive continuous improvement and make informed decisions
- Foster ethical leadership and an inclusive organisational culture while leveraging diverse perspectives to drive innovative solutions
- Analyse organisational structures and politics, discerning their impact on decision-making processes
- Integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles with the decision-making process to align organisational goals with social objectives
Each programme includes an estimated learner effort per week, so you can gauge what will be required before you enrol. This programme is scored as a pass or no-pass; participants must complete the required activities to pass and obtain the certificate of completion. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a smart digital certificate. You can use it on your cover letter, resume and/or display it on your LinkedIn profile. The digital certificate will be sent approximately two weeks after the programme, once grading is complete.
Note: You will earn the Associate Alumni status upon successful completion of the programme. Visit the Associate Alumni page to find out more.
Take your partnership with Imperial to the next level by becoming an Associate Alumnus. Complete one (1) of our on-campus, online, and virtual programmes to claim 'Associate Alumnus' status and join our active alumni community.
Some of the benefits of becoming an Associate Alumnus include:
- Access to the Imperial Alumni LinkedIn group
- Invites to relevant events and webinars
- 25% Discount on future learning for yourself and up to three your colleagues
If you are interested in finding out more, contact us today!
Your instructors
Khalil Dimachkie
Chief Technical OfficerKhalil has been in the software industry for 20 years, with the last 8 of those as CTO of data driven companies. Throughout his career he's had experience with all parts of the software stack and spent 7 years as a solutions architect working with some of the biggest organisations and brands in the UK and globally including TfL, VISA, BP, and Maserati.
Lecturer at Imperial Business School
Adam Kingl is highly regarded for his expertise in the future of business. His primary research focuses on the work and leadership paradigms of the youngest generations in the workplace. Kingl is a highly sought-after speaker at prestigious events, including the World Expo Business International Milan, Global Leadership Summit and HR Directors Business Summit. His work featured in esteemed publications, including the Financial Times, Sunday Times, The Guardian and many more. He has also authored two books titled Next Generation Leadership and Sparking Success.
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Rachael van der Toorn
Project Manager (Online Executive Education Portfolio)
