VP Technology → CTO

A realistic transition from VP Technology to CTO: transferable skills, the gaps to close, a step-by-step learning plan and alternative routes. Estimated skill overlap 97%. Difficulty: Easy.

Difficulty: Easy3 stepsDuration: 4 to 8 monthsOverlap: 97%

Transition from VP Technology to CTO.

Transferable skills

  • Technology vision
  • Strategy
  • Innovation
  • Architecture
  • Stakeholder management
  • Budget

Step-by-step learning plan

  1. 1. Build on your VP Technology experience

    2–4 weeks

    Leverage

    • Technology vision
    • Strategy
    • Innovation
    • Architecture

    Map transferable skills — Technology vision, Strategy, Innovation — against what a CTO needs.

  2. 2. Practise CTO work in real conditions

    4–8 weeks

    Ship a portfolio project or take on CTO tasks at work.

  3. 3. Get certified and position yourself as a CTO

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    TOGAF 9 CertifiedSAFe Program ConsultantCISM

    Update your CV and LinkedIn around CTO, then apply to target roles.

Alternative routes