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The Best vCIO Wins!

More than a tagline. “The Best vCIO Wins” is at the core of vCIO University. Having helped develop vCIOs since 2010, we know that the vCIO plays a crucial role in the success or failure of any Managed IT Program. vCIO University delivers a comprehensive curriculum that combines lecture, peer interaction and group exercises with years of industry knowledge and best practices. vCIOs of all experience levels gain clarity of the role, learn tools & tactics, and create actionable takeaways to bring back to the business. Post graduation, students receive access to our 60-Day Accelerator to ensure value delivery to the client and MSP alike.

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vCIO University is a 3-day interactive workshop that establishes the foundation for excellence in the role and delivers the key success factors applicable to all vCIOs regardless of tenure.

Instructor-Led Presentations

Course Materials

Proven Tools & Templates

Interactive Lab Work

Group Exercises & Presentation

Graduation Ceremony

Social Events & Interaction

All workshop graduates are automatically enrolled in vCIO-U’s 60-Day Accelerator Program designed to speed adoption & execution. Delivering 1:1 coaching and tailored to both the individual and the MSP, example focus areas include:

Account Management (Pre & Post)

QBR’s & Technology Road Mapping

Delivering Business Outcomes

Perfecting Soft Skills

Quarterly meeting with the MSP owner to review progress, set priorities, and determine next steps

The Alumni Program is an annual membership for vCIO University graduates that builds upon the workshop’s foundation by providing:

On-going 1:1 coaching & professional development opportunities

Access to vCIO-U’s online community, content library and learning platform

Ability to leverage peer group interaction

Access to additional course materials such as Data Governance, vCISO Services, Innovation & Emerging Technologies, and On-going Security & Compliance Requirements as they are published

Registration in the Annual vCIO-U Alumni Conference

Educate

vCIO University is a 3-day interactive workshop that establishes the foundation for excellence in the role and delivers the key success factors applicable to all vCIOs regardless of tenure.

Instructor-Led Presentations

Course Materials

Proven Tools & Templates

Interactive Lab Work

Group Exercises & Presentation

Graduation Ceremony

Social Events & Interaction

Coach

Account Management (Pre & Post)

QBR’s & Technology Road Mapping

Delivering Business Outcomes

Perfecting Soft Skills

Quarterly meeting with the MSP owner to review progress, set priorities, and determine next steps

Collaborate

The Alumni Program is an annual membership for vCIO University graduates that builds upon the workshop’s foundation by providing:

On-going 1:1 coaching & professional development opportunities

Access to vCIO-U’s online community, content library and learning platform

Ability to leverage peer group interaction

Access to additional course materials such as Data Governance, vCISO Services, Innovation & Emerging Technologies, and On-going Security & Compliance Requirements as they are published

Registration in the Annual vCIO-U Alumni Conference

Who Should Attend?

Any team member(s) who are currently dedicated to, moving towards, or seeking to learn the best practices of providing world-class vCIO services.

Are you seeking answers to questions such as:

“What should a vCIO be doing today, and how many clients can one support?”
“As a vCIO, how do I continue to improve effectiveness and reduce stress?”
“What are the keys to getting clients to see value in this relationship?”
“What makes a world-class vCIO, and what does continuing education look like?”

vCIO University will provide vCIOs of all experience levels Education on today’s requirements, skills, and methods for answering those questions, and the ongoing Coaching and Collaborative Alumni Program Community will ensure execution and delivery of value to everyone involved.

vCIO University Curriculum:

Education for Elevating the vCIO

vCIO University Curriculum:

Education for Elevating the vCIO

Day 1 Topics Include

Becoming a world-class vCIO
Competencies, Skills, and Benchmarks
Achieving Trusted Advisor Status
Technology Roadmap & QBR Essentials
Strategy Planning Fundamentals
Delivering Business Outcomes

Day 2 Topics Include

Understanding Financial Statements
Technology Budgeting
Maintaining Situational Awareness
Asset Management & Planning
Business Continuity Planning
Security & Compliance Success
AI & The “Next” Tech Stack

Day 3 Topics Include

vCIO Role in Sales & Discovery
Creating and Delivering the Findings & Recommendations
Stack Adoption & Project Acceptance
Roadmap & QBR What’s “Next”
Keeping Clients & Expanding Relationships
Perfecting Soft Skills

Tuition Includes

Welcome Reception
3 Workshop Days
Meals & Group Events
Graduation Ceremony
60-Day Accelerator