For Product & Tech Leaders

Become an AI-Native CTO

Get certified, lead real projects, and earn by building products for startups and SMBs powered by AI and backed by Buildly's infrastructure.

The certification pathway

1

AI Product Foundations

Level 1

Build your foundation in product strategy and AI-assisted development.

Product Strategy
Understanding product vision & prioritization
Buildly Labs
Using Labs for product management
AI Development Basics
AI-assisted coding & workflows
2

Architecture & Delivery

Level 2

Master system design, team management, and the RAD Process.

System Design
Scalable architecture patterns
Team Management
Working with developers effectively
RAD Process
Delivery methodology with AI
Labs Mastery
Features & issues in Labs
3

AI-Native CTO (Certified)

Final Level

Demonstrate CTO-level capability through real projects and leadership.

Product Ownership
Own a real product roadmap
Lead Projects
Lead real client engagements
Open Source
Contribute to Forge or OSS
Delivery Proof
Demonstrate shipping capability

Earning opportunities

Certified AI-Native CTOs earn competitive rates while building their portfolio and reputation.

$3,000 - $15,000/month
Based on engagement type and hours
Grow your portfolio
Verified track record on the platform
Global client network
Access to Buildly's marketplace of companies
3
Certification Levels
Self-paced learning + project reviews
100%
Remote
Work from anywhere in the world

Start your CTO certification

Join our certification program and become a verified AI-Native CTO. Start with Level 1 today.