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Technology Leadership: Path to CIO Micro-badge

Nana Osei Aboagye

Program Summary

This course explores topics related to the CIO's role as a technology leader and as a strategic business leader. Learners get insight into the CIO’s role as a technology leader and how technology can bolster business and innovation now and in the future. Learners explore and consider the needs of their industry and organizations when they discuss architecture, cybersecurity, new technologies, the democratization of IT, and ways to foster a culture of innovation. Learners develop an understanding of the tech leader’s role as a strategic business leader and the skills needed to effectively align business goals, communicate technology strategy, manage organizational change and risk, and manage expectations as a technology leader.

Outcomes/Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners are able to:

  • Understand the evolving role of the CIO in technology and business leadership

  • Analyze how technology drives business growth and innovation

  • Evaluate and apply enterprise architecture principles

  • Understand and implement cybersecurity strategies

  • Explore the democratization of IT

  • Develop strategies for fostering a culture of innovation

  • Align technology strategy with business goals

  • Develop effective communication strategies for technology vision

  • Master organizational change management principles

  • Manage technology-related risks

  • Effectively manage stakeholder expectations.

Earning Requirements

Learners must complete 6 learning reflections after each module.

Program Duration

12-14 hours

*This is an NYU Tandon internal, co-curricular badge credential.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Technology strategy alignment
  • Change management
  • Stakeholder management
  • Risk management
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Cybersecurity implementation
  • Technical communication

Issued on

April 2, 2025

Expires on

Does not expire