IT Leadership Training Dakar

Develop your leadership and management skills to lead high-performing technical teams

3 daysIntermediateBlended (in-person + remote)

In Dakar, our cybersecurity training supports Dakar businesses in their secure digital transformation. Organizations like Sonatel (Orange), CBAO Attijariwafa Bank Group, Société Générale Senegal trust our expertise to train their teams. Based in CTIC Dakar, we understand the specific challenges of the Senegal market and adapt our programs to local realities.

Key Information

Duration3 days

ModeBlended (in-person + remote)

LevelIntermediate

LocationDakar

Toolkit

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IT Leadership Toolkit: 10 Essential Tools

Develop your technical leadership with these 10 management frameworks and tools.

Toolkit

Presentation

Develop your leadership and management skills to lead high-performing technical teams

Objectives

Develop your authentic leadership style
Manage and motivate technical teams
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
Make strategic decisions under pressure
Create a culture of innovation and performance

Target Audience

→Tech leads and team leads
→IT managers and project managers
→Technical architects
→Future CTOs and IT directors
→Senior developers aspiring to management

Prerequisites

3+ years professional IT experience. Management position or aspiration to manage. Openness to feedback and introspection.

Detailed Program

•From technical to management: the transition
•Leadership styles and their application
•Emotional intelligence for technical leaders
•IT vision and strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

Prerequisites

3+ years professional IT experience. Management position or aspiration to manage. Openness to feedback and introspection.

Target Audience

→Tech leads and team leads
→IT managers and project managers
→Technical architects
→Future CTOs and IT directors
→Senior developers aspiring to management

Detailed Curriculum

Module 1: IT Leadership Fundamentals

→From technical to management: the transition
→Leadership styles and their application
→Emotional intelligence for technical leaders
→IT vision and strategy

Module 2: Technical Team Management

→Tech talent recruitment and onboarding
→Feedback and skill development
→Performance management and 1-on-1s
→Developer retention and motivation

Module 3: Communication and Influence

→Presenting to non-technical stakeholders
→Negotiation and conflict management
→Crisis communication
→Influence without direct authority

Module 4: Strategic Leadership

→Decision making and prioritization
→Change management and transformation
→Innovation and continuous improvement
→Building your personal brand

Expected Outcomes

Develop your authentic leadership style

Manage and motivate technical teams

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders

Make strategic decisions under pressure

Create a culture of innovation and performance

Companies in Dakar using this training

Sonatel (Orange) - Awareness training for 500+ employees
CBAO Attijariwafa Bank Group - Ongoing certification program
Société Générale Senegal - Security audit and custom training
CTIC Dakar startups - Monthly group training sessions

Regulatory Compliance

Law 2008-12 on personal data protection, CDP (Data Protection Commission), Senegal National Cybersecurity Strategy, APDP (Personal Data Protection Authority), UEMOA cybersecurity directive

FAQs

Is this training suitable for developers without management experience?

Yes, this training is designed for technical profiles who want to move into management. We specifically address the challenges of transitioning from technical to leadership roles.

Is there a certification?

We provide a training certificate. For a recognized certification, we can guide you toward complementary paths like PMP (Project Management Professional).

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Next session in Dakar

March 14, 2026