This communication “How are university CIOs trained in 2025? The French Touch” presents a detailed analysis of the training of university Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in France in 2025. This study, on the evolving role of CIOs in higher education within the French context, highlights the role of training in the transformation of university CIOs between September 2018 and May 2025 in the France, with an emphasis on the need to develop managerial skills, and present the integration of competencies in digital strategy, cloud, user-centric services, and operational efficiency has become critical. Several aspects are addressed, including the organization of training programs, key stakeholders involved, and the pedagogical methods used.
