Rotman School of Management | University of Toronto
The Rotman – CIOCAN
CIO Executive Leadership Program and the official CIO Designation ‘CIO.D™’
‘CIO.D’ is a trademark of the CIO Association of Canada. Details subject to change.
Are you a Senior IT Leader looking to move into the CIO role? Are you currently a CIO looking to back up your experience with a CIO specific Executive Leadership Program? Interested in obtaining the official CIO designation (CIO.D) by the CIO Association of Canada?
The CIO Executive Leadership Program, delivered by the Rotman School of Management in partnership with CIOCAN, is the first and most important step in obtaining your official CIO.D and in developing the skills and experience to reinforce your role as a strategic Senior IT Leader and CIO.
This CIO Executive Leadership Program certification will grow your influence, earning potential, and respect.
The CIO Executive Leadership Program Details
MARCH COHORT SOLD OUT. Next available cohort is September 2024.
- This is a virtual on-line program
- Hosted over the span of 5 weeks, 2 times per week – 3-hour sessions
- Professionally facilitated by world renowned Professors from the esteemed Rotman School of Management
- Small class-group setting to ensure maximum engagement and professor to student ratio
- Upon successful completion of the program, a Certificate of Achievement will be granted
- One time program fee, $9,750.00 + HST includes all sessions, resources, learning groups and case studies
What can you expect from this program?
- Contribute to your organization’s strategic planning and success
- Understand business financial statements/budgets and the bottom-line impact of IT
- Position yourself as a meaningful member of the senior leadership team
- Understand vendor/contract management skills
- Understand GRC for your business
- The skills for you to successfully become a business advocate and board advisor for all things technology
- The ability to target delivery excellence and identify digital transformation areas
- Develop modern approaches to talent management, DEI/ESG, and just as importantly: building your own brand!
- Connections with thought leaders, executives in residence and high performing peers – like you!
What can you expect from the official CIO.D?
- Peer access to over 500 CIO’s and IT Leaders in our membership
- Access to premium events and additional leadership programs designed for you and your certified CIO Alumni
- The jump start you may need to obtain that next CIO position or the affirmation for your business and peers that you are not only an experienced CIO, but a certified CIO by the CIO Association of Canada Standards and Board
How to register for the next CIO Executive Leadership Program
The next cohort begins in September, 2024. We accept applications on a rolling basis, until the cohort is full. If you apply before any potential price increase we will honour $9,750 + HST.
Rotman – CIOCAN CIO Executive Leadership ProgramCIO Executive Leadership Program Curriculum and Schedule
WEEK 1
September 16 | September 20 |
CIO as a Leader | Finance |
WEEK 2
September 23 | September 27 |
Governance, Risk and Compliance & Board and Relationship Management | Delivery Excellence |
WEEK 3
September 30 | October 4 |
Leading Teams and Development | Digital Transformation |
WEEK 4
October 8 | October 11 |
Understanding your IT Strategy | Vendor and Contract Management |
WEEK 5
October 18 | October 21 |
ESG/DEI | Executive Presence |
Class times: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Next steps… to obtain the official designation CIO.D
- 3 years of verifiable experience in an IT leadership role.
- Attended and successfully completed Rotman – CIOCAN CIO Executive Leadership Program.
- Pay exam fee ($250.00 + HST) and pass the CIOCAN designation exam.
- Fill out the CIO.D Application for approval and agree to our CIO.D Code of Conduct (link here).
- Pay the annual CIO Association membership dues. To learn more visit CIOCAN Membership.
- Obtain/maintain Continuing Education Credits on an annual basis (90 CPE’s over the 3 year period of your Designation. CIO Portal is under construction and will be launched shortly).
This program is developed in partnership with the Rotman School of Management.