Digital Skills for the Workplace Micro-credential

Digital Skills for the Workplace

A highly supportive and practical course to improve digital skills and build online confidence. You’ll get hands-on experience with useful digital tools that you can take straight back to your work, as well as the chance to collaborate with a friendly and encouraging community of learners. 

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Next intakes: Start 23rd August 2022
Applications close: 19th August 2022
Duration: 7 weeks, part-time
Study mode: Weekly facilitated online sessions and self-directed learning
Location: Wherever you are (delivered entirely online)
Fees: This programme is now FREE in 2022 and 2023
International Fees: $1,500 incl GST
Result: Level 7 NZQA micro-credential (15 credits)

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Programme overview

A fun, supportive and highly collaborative online micro-credential designed to equip you with 21st century skills in a digital environment.

Weekly classes are run online, facilitated via Zoom and are practical and hands-on with activities, discussions and breakout rooms. You’ll be part of our learner community and across the 7 weeks you’ll complete a real-life project that relates to your small business or workplace.

No matter what level you’re at now, this course will help you take your digital knowledge and skills to a whole new level, and be confident in the industries and workplaces of today, and tomorrow.

What you'll walk away with

Awareness of what digital channels, tools and training your workplace needs, and how to set up and run them
The ability to increase productivity and free up time using digital tools designed to create efficiency
Increased adaptiveness and the ability to prepare for change, including being able to bring your work and workplace online
Confidence working with others online in a truly collaborative way

What it's like to learn with us

What to expect

This is a part-time NZQA micro-credential, delivered via interactive online classes & self-directed learning.

Throughout the 7 weeks learners will:

  • Learn about project management, online security & privacy, ideation, data collection, reflective practices & techniques
  • Have the opportunity to attend optional classes with extra topics
  • Complete a project directly related to your industry, passion or small business
  • Take part in two ‘online classes’ each week (via Zoom), including breakout sessions with practical application, not just theory
  • Immediately implement your skills and knowledge in your workplace or business
  • Become confident in trying new digital tools
  • Get support from friendly facilitators, and build a community of like-minded learners

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Are you a member of Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects? Completion of this course results in 60 NZRAB CPD points, split across two of the CPD competencies: 30 Practice Management, 30 Core Professional Development.

Meet the team

Becks West
Lead Facilitator
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Shruti Patil
Student Enrolment & Finance Manager
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Fees & discounts

Domestic (NZ student fees): This programme is now FREE in 2022 and 2023
International students: $1,500 inc GST

 

When are the next intakes?

Check out the 2022 calendar to see which intake is best for you, then apply.

International students

This programme is available to study as an international student either via online distance learning or if you currently reside in New Zealand and your visa conditions allow study. To find out more about studying with The Mind Lab as an international student, and for programme fees, visit our International Students page.

What students love about this course

It's a safe space with no ‘silly questions’ and support from experts
Real challenges to work through from my world and my business
Adding a Level 7 NZQA microcredential to my CV

Learners share their experience

Digitising your business or workplace doesn't have to be expensive, time-consuming or overwhelming; all it takes is a series of small steps to create processes and utilise the many tools out there to make working easier. Invest in learning now to save time and money in the long run.

What's next?

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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Try our FAQs page or message us on live-chat.
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