CDTO program by DTWI®
The Global Standard for Digital and Technology Leadership
The ultimate executive credential for leaders driving digital and technological transformation at the highest level
Prepare to lead the convergence of strategy, innovation, and technology as a Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
What makes the DTWI® CDTO program unique?
Global Standard
The only certification worldwide exclusively designed for Chief Digital and Technology Officer, setting the benchmark for digital transformation leadership.
Trusted Delivery
Delivered through DTWI®’s global network of accredited partners, ensuring consistent quality and local relevance in every region.
Exclusive VAHA Methodology
Powered by the DTWI® VAHA (Vision, Action, Habits, Achievement ) framework transforming knowledge into measurable executive outcomes.
C-Level Recognition
Built to elevate executives into the C-suite, positioning certified leaders as key players in digital transformation, strategic growth, and organizational leadership.
Who is the CDTO?
Shaping the future of organizations through digital and technology leadership
The Chief Digital and Technology Officer (CDTO) is the executive who bridges the worlds of business strategy and technology, redefining how organizations innovate, compete, and grow in a hyperconnected era.
Acting as a strategic architect, the CDTO aligns digital transformation, data strategy, and technology governance to deliver measurable and sustainable business impact.
By mastering the integration of digital, data, AI, and emerging technologies, the CDTO transforms innovation into scalable value, operational resilience, and market differentiation.
In today’s corporate landscape, the CDTO emerges as the pivotal force uniting leadership, strategy, and execution, ensuring that organizations not only adapt to disruption, but set the pace of the technological future.
The 4-Step Journey to the DTWI® CDTO program
Step 1 — Primers
Eight specialized certifications covering the key dimensions of digital and technology strategy
Step 2 — Advanced
Deepen your expertise with an advanced certification designed to connect digital transformation with enterprise impact
Step 3 — Strategy
Translate advanced knowledge into board-level strategies for growth and transformation

Step 4 — Certified CDO
Earn the ultimate credential the DTWI® Certified Chief Digital Officer recognition as a world-class digital leader
