The IT Leadership Course — What You Will Learn
This course teaches the shift from technical expertise to strategic leadership — not generic leadership theory, but frameworks built specifically for people leading technology teams and functions. Core modules address foundational leadership concepts, emotional intelligence, cross-functional relationships, team building, innovation management, and executive-level communication, drawn from former CIO experience and over 2,000 delegate participants.
IT Leadership Course Topics
This course focuses on what makes the IT leadership role different from a business leadership role. It goes from leading technology innovation to aligning IT with business priorities, from delivering IT operational excellence to implementing effective IT governance. It is based on proven IT leadership principles and built from the real world experience of the presenters and over 2,000 delegates.
MODULE 1A
IT Leadership Foundations
Understand what separates a manager from a leader. Shift your mindset and approach to start driving business value beyond just IT service deliver.
MODULE 1B
Personal Leadership
Use a proven emotional intelligence model to better lead yourself. Learn how top CIOs manage their time, shape their reputation, and build influence from the inside out.
MODULE 2
Peer Leadership
You don’t just lead down — you lead across. Learn how to recognize and work with different leadership styles, build strategic alliances, and navigate the political landscape of your organization.
MODULE 3
Team Leadership
Master our World Class IT teams model — five years in the making — to build, motivate, and structure your IT teams for success as measured by you and, more importantly, your business stakeholders.
MODULE 4
Technology & Innovation Leadership
Lead innovation, foster creativity, and use the power of technology vision to influence the future of your business.
MODULE 5
Corporate Leadership
Step into the executive suite. Understand how to communicate at board level, align IT with strategic goals, and shape your department’s brand within the business.
Build the Technical Leadership Skills That Set You Apart
This course goes beyond the day-to-day management skills covered in our IT Management course — it's for people ready to lead at a higher level: across peers, up to the board, and through genuine organizational change. Delegates leave with the it leadership skills that matter most at a senior level — influence, executive presence, and the ability to lead teams and initiatives you don't directly control.
Behaviours of Senior IT Leaders
Small changes can make a big difference to how you are perceived. We discuss the difference and look at where IT leaders should spend their time and specific leadership opportunities.
Brand and Influence
The course will allow you to take an introspective look at what sort of manager you are, how to improve your brand, grow your high-level influence and build a strong personal network.
Leading Technology Teams
70% of IT managers think their team is above average and roughly 70% of business leaders think the opposite. Our model will help explain the difference and how to build a high IT performing team.
Leading Innovation
Describes practical communications techniques to lead your team and handle difficult situations.
Aligning IT and Governance
Presents key metrics of successful IT organizations and how to use them to manage to drive results.
A Roadmap for Success
Our final work focuses on bringing it all together. Giving you a practical roadmap to and answering remaining questions.
Residential or Online — Choose Your Format
This course is available as a UK residential program at Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames, or as a self-paced online program with live coaching. Both formats cover the same six modules outlined above.
Does this sound familiar?
❌ You are rushing from meeting to meeting and being bombarded with problems
❌ You spend your days solving technical problems instead of shaping strategy
❌ You find it difficult to influence IT / business direction early and get involved in board level issues
❌ You’re ready to lead innovation and change, but need the confidence and tools to do it
❌ High level technology decisions are being made by senior executives who don't understand the complexity
Here’s what’s possible:
✅ Learn how to align IT strategy with business goals and communicate your vision effectively
✅ Develop the leadership confidence to influence decisions and earn respect at every level
✅ Build high-performing teams that deliver results — even in hybrid and fast-changing environments
✅ Move from managing technology to leading transformation across the organization
A Clear Path Toward CIO Development
Whether you're already an IT director or working toward the role, this course supports genuine cio development — covering corporate leadership, board-level communication, and how to build the strategic profile that gets you considered for the top job.
Residential or Online — Choose Your Format
You can take our IT management or IT Leadership courses as a residential course in the UK, online or in-house.
Residential Courses in the UK
Twice a year we run our flagship IT Management and IT Leadership courses at the magnificent Greenlands venue in Henley-on-Thames. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, this is one of the countries leading learning venues.
The course is run over five days, and most delegates choose to stay on-site at the Greenlands Hotel. The day is spent on short presentations, break-outs and case-studies. The presentations are typically no more than 45 minutes, but are very specific and rich in content. Additional references and reading are given. The amazing location gives a perfect opportunity for delegates to socialize and build life-long network contacts.
Our New online courses
IT Leaders have designed on-line versions of our residential IT Leadership and IT Management programs. Now in its second iteration, and running on a new Learning Platform, the course delivers content via short (typically 30 minute) videos, supported by practical case studies based on real IT management scenarios.
Delegates who sign up for the on-line courses can join the bi-weekly webinars, providing an opportunity to share problems and solutions. They are also automatically enrolled into our IT Leaders network, a network of over 1,000 IT professionals, the majority of whom are former delegates. They also have direct access to the course director for one-on-one discussions.
Success Stories
Hear from IT leaders who have transformed their careers and teams through our programs
GK, NTT Data
"I felt the programme was very good and presented very well. Certainly it was a very interactive and useful learning."
JB, Queen Mary University of London
"Very Worthwhile, delivery was polished and professional and backed up by significant experience and knowledge."
JR, The Internet Group
"David was very supportive, I really like those 1 to 1 sessions, it was very helpful. The course really does give you the thinking strategy to go forward in your career."
Choose Your Course Format and Pricing
Online Program
£480
Top features
- Learn at your own pace
- Presentations by former CIOs
- Up-to-date case studies
- Weekly group seminar with course leader
- On-going learning after course completion
- Certificate of completion
- Membership of IT Leaders private network group
- Access to special delegate offers from IT Leaders
- Lowest cost option
Online Program (installments)
3 x £200
Top features
- Learn at your own pace
- Presentations by former CIOs
- Up-to-date case studies
- Weekly group seminar with course leader
- On-going learning after course completion
- Certificate of completion
- Membership of IT Leaders private network group
- Access to special delegate offers from IT Leaders
- Payment over $100 per month over 5 months
UK Residential Program
£ 2,950
Top features
- Presented by former CIOs
- Combines both IT Management and IT Leadership courses
- Short interactive presentation sessions
- Up-to-date case studies
- Stunning location in Henley on Thames
- Accommodation on site
- Membership of IT Leaders private network group
- Access to the on-line program, course materials and webinars afterwards
Trusted by IT Leaders Ready for What's Next
We know from experience how difficult it is to find like-minded IT professionals who you can confide in. At IT Leaders, our delegates become like a work family where you can ask questions in confidence. Tell us a bit about what you're looking for, and we'll help you find the right fit.
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BONUS
Join the IT Leaders Network
Your enrollment includes a 1-year membership to the exclusive IT Leaders Network, where you’ll:
1. Attend virtual events with industry-leading speakers
2. Connect with former delegates and peers
3. Stay up to date on trends in leadership and tech
4. Grow your network and influence beyond the course
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