Executive Technology Leadership
The InternationalCTO Programme
Preparing experienced technology leaders for enterprise, executive and board-level leadership.
Explore the Programme→At Marlow Business School, we pride ourselves on providing accreditation opportunities tailored to recognise and leverage the rich experience of technology leaders. Our accreditation programme acknowledges the invaluable expertise gained from previous technology leadership roles, offering a pathway for recognition and advancement in the field.
Our courses in strategy, leadership and innovation cater specifically to Chief Technology Officers and senior technology professionals, providing them with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of modern business landscapes.
Our courses are crafted to offer practical, actionable insights that empower CTOs and senior technology professionals to drive innovation and spearhead strategic initiatives within their organisations. Whether you're seeking to enhance your leadership acumen or stay abreast of the latest technological advancements, the Marlow Business School equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel and to accelerate your career.
How it works
The programme has been developed drawing upon the extensive experience of technology leaders across a wide range of industry sectors. Importantly, it has been tailored with a pragmatic and hands-on approach, informed directly by insights from individuals currently occupying technology C-Suite positions, rather than relying solely on academic theory or assumption.
Comprising three fundamental components, the programme offers expert tuition in best-practice methodologies. Participants benefit from the guidance of seasoned practitioners — C-Suite technologists — who provide invaluable insights and strategies gleaned from their own experiences at the forefront of technology leadership.
Secondly, the programme facilitates the accreditation of skills acquired through previous leadership roles, acknowledging the wealth of knowledge and expertise garnered throughout professionals' careers. We strongly believe that skills are the product of what we learn but also our past experience.
The third component is your Success Coach. Every student is allocated a coach during the programme who will assist with any questions on the course content, process or platform, and support you through your learning. At the end of the 26-week programme the structured Evidence Portfolio will be built together with your coach to be presented alongside your certificate.
The course is structured into three main units — Strategy, Leadership and Innovation. Each unit integrates online study materials, real-world case studies and interactive exercises designed to assess and refine participants' leadership skills.
Certificate Award
The certificate and award will be presented at the end of the 26-week programme. This timeframe is flexible, acknowledging the possibility of extensions due to personal or significant business commitments.
We recognise the realities of external factors that may affect your schedule, and our programme is structured to seamlessly integrate into your professional and personal life, offering support and facilitating career advancement.
Why should an employer invest in this programme?
The International CTO Programme offers a significant opportunity for organisations aiming to foster innovation and drive strategic expansion. By participating, CTOs are equipped with the skills and perspectives to enrich product and service portfolios, expedite time-to-market initiatives, and realise cost efficiencies through judicious technology investments.
- ✓Enhanced product and service offerings through innovative CTO leadership
- ✓Increased revenue streams by leveraging emerging technologies
- ✓Stronger leadership skills among CTOs, leading high-performance teams
- ✓Improved strategic thinking and execution aligned with business objectives
- ✓Cost savings and efficiency gains from optimised technology investments
- ✓Enhanced innovation capabilities fostering a culture of creativity
- ✓Increased organisational agility and responsiveness to market dynamics
- ✓Improved time-to-market, capitalising on emerging opportunities
- ✓Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovation and customer-centric approaches
- ✓Better talent attraction and retention, driving organisational growth and competitiveness
Exceptional Quality
Programme Highlights
Career Acceleration
Accelerate your career through enhanced knowledge and qualifications. By supercharging your organisation, you elevate respect and career performance, paving the path for accelerated growth in the tech industry.
Experience Accreditation
Success is the outcome of blending best-practice and experience. We prioritise accrediting past experience, acknowledging it as fundamental for personal and professional growth, and the foundation for future success in our programmes.
International Certificate
Acknowledged globally, this prestigious accreditation celebrates the amalgamation of learning and seasoned proficiency in shaping world class Chief Technology Officers.
Designed by CTOs
Designed by operational C-Suite CTOs, our programme centres on real-world challenges, incorporating insights from top technologists and global research. This unique curriculum, unavailable through pure academia, demands prior top-tier CTO experience.
Alumni & Network
Accreditation offers membership in a prestigious global alumni network. Connect with accomplished professionals, access exclusive resources and benefit from career opportunities, networking and guidance.
Personal Success Coach
Your coach will be an industry recognised leading CTO, currently in a C-Suite position, bringing expert learning and career guidance, enhancing your personal performance and technology leadership experience.
Career Acceleration
Accelerate your career through enhanced knowledge and qualifications. By supercharging your organisation, you elevate respect and career performance, paving the path for accelerated growth in the tech industry.
Experience Accreditation
Success is the outcome of blending best-practice and experience. We prioritise accrediting past experience, acknowledging it as fundamental for personal and professional growth, and the foundation for future success in our programmes.
International Certificate
Acknowledged globally, this prestigious accreditation celebrates the amalgamation of learning and seasoned proficiency in shaping world class Chief Technology Officers.
Designed by CTOs
Designed by operational C-Suite CTOs, our programme centres on real-world challenges, incorporating insights from top technologists and global research. This unique curriculum, unavailable through pure academia, demands prior top-tier CTO experience.
Alumni & Network
Accreditation offers membership in a prestigious global alumni network. Connect with accomplished professionals, access exclusive resources and benefit from career opportunities, networking and guidance.
Personal Success Coach
Your coach will be an industry recognised leading CTO, currently in a C-Suite position, bringing expert learning and career guidance, enhancing your personal performance and technology leadership experience.
What our alumni say
Testimonials
“The programme helped me recognise and articulate the breadth of experience I'd accumulated over my career. It gave me a much stronger way of showcasing my strategic and leadership capabilities during interviews, and ultimately helped me secure my first CIO role.”
— Technology Director, Financial Services
“We put our senior technology leadership team through the International CTO Programme together. It gave us a common language around strategy, innovation and leadership, but more importantly, we were applying the learning to real challenges in our business as we progressed.”
— Group CIO, International Organisation
“I'd completed executive courses before, but this felt different. It was practical, relevant and clearly written by people who understand what it is actually like to lead technology at a senior level. I was using ideas from the programme in my day job almost immediately.”
— CTO, Technology Sector
“I joined expecting to improve my technology leadership skills. What surprised me was how much the programme changed the way I thought about the business. I became more commercially focused, more confident with the board and much clearer about where technology could genuinely create value.”
— VP Technology, Consumer Services
“The programme helped me recognise and articulate the breadth of experience I'd accumulated over my career. It gave me a much stronger way of showcasing my strategic and leadership capabilities during interviews, and ultimately helped me secure my first CIO role.”
— Technology Director, Financial Services
“We put our senior technology leadership team through the International CTO Programme together. It gave us a common language around strategy, innovation and leadership, but more importantly, we were applying the learning to real challenges in our business as we progressed.”
— Group CIO, International Organisation
“I'd completed executive courses before, but this felt different. It was practical, relevant and clearly written by people who understand what it is actually like to lead technology at a senior level. I was using ideas from the programme in my day job almost immediately.”
— CTO, Technology Sector
“I joined expecting to improve my technology leadership skills. What surprised me was how much the programme changed the way I thought about the business. I became more commercially focused, more confident with the board and much clearer about where technology could genuinely create value.”
— VP Technology, Consumer Services
Past Participant Profile
Learn alongside experienced technology leaders
Professional Experience
Participant Seniority
Industry Experience
- Financial Services18%
- Technology & Software17%
- Retail & Consumer12%
- Healthcare & Life Sciences11%
- Manufacturing & Industrial10%
- Public Sector & Education9%
- Energy & Utilities8%
- Media & Telecoms8%
- Professional Services7%
International Reach
- UK & Ireland38%
- Europe24%
- North America16%
- Middle East & Africa11%
- Asia Pacific11%
Career Ambition
Progressing towards their first CTO or CIO role
Established CTOs and CIOs developing broader leadership capability
Leaders preparing for greater C-suite or board responsibility
Entrepreneurs, consultants and advisers
Participant profile based on previous International CTO Programme participants. Figures may be rounded.
Get in Touch
admissions@marlowbusinessschool.com
New Publication
The International CTO Programme
The International CTO Programme is an essential guide for ambitious technology leaders ready to make a greater impact. Written for CTOs, CIOs, CDOs and aspiring C-suite executives, it explores how to shape strategy, drive innovation, build high-performing teams and turn technology investment into measurable business value. Combining practical frameworks, real-world insight and emerging technology thinking, it goes beyond managing technology to tackle the bigger challenge: how to become the technology leader your organisation needs next.