Postgraduate Certificate in Digital & Collaborative Learning
Postgraduate Certificate in Digital & Collaborative Learning
Level 8 – NZQA accredited
A flexible postgraduate qualification designed to develop capabilities and skills in response to a new generation of highly digital students and provide highly relevant professional development for the Digital Technologies learning areas | Hangarau Matihiko tupuranga of the New Zealand curriculum.
Learn more about our live online delivery and scholarships below.

Next intake: Starts 12th April 2021
Applications close: Tuesday 6th April, 2021
Duration: 35 weeks, part-time
Study mode: Weekly facilitated online sessions, additional learning in your context, face-to-face block days.
Location: Face-to-face sessions held at The Mind Lab, 99 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland
Fees: $2,805+GST (Scholarships available for all state and independent school educators)
Result: Level 8 (60 credits)
What you'll walk away with

New theoretical and practical knowledge about teaching and learning, supported by research and applied practice

Knowledge of contemporary education practices and learn how to integrate relevant technologies and techniques into your classroom

A more student-centered and collaborative approach to learning

Opportunities to innovate and lead in your professional practice
Programme overview
This qualification enables teachers to drive impact and lead change, drawing from research and contemporary teaching practice to develop a critical understanding of new educational policies and practices.
Developed by leading education experts, and underpinned by applied, practical knowledge for implementation into your teaching practice, this innovative, blended postgraduate qualification provides a highly recognised postgraduate certificate for all New Zealand educators.
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Key dates for upcoming intakes
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Pathways
As well as being a standalone qualification, this Postgraduate Certificate also acts as the first part of the Master of Contemporary Education, providing the first 60 credits of the 180-credit Master’s programme.
Billy Merchant, Deputy Principal, Pakuranga College
Key benefits

Upskill your teaching practice without disruption to your career

Lead impactful change through applied knowledge and collaboration

Network with a community of like-minded educators

Confidently deliver the 2020 digital technology curriculum areas
Entry requirements
Educators with either an undergraduate qualification (not necessarily in education) or a Diploma in Education will automatically qualify for entry. Applicants with other qualifications/experience can also be considered.
Please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.
Scholarships
ADVANCE Education Scholarships
ADVANCE Education Scholarships are available to cover $1,500 + GST of the tuition fees for all public school and independent school educators, leaving just $1,305 + GST to pay.
ADVANCE Plus Scholarships
Educators from Decile 1-4 schools may be eligible for a full $2,805 + GST ADVANCE Plus scholarship. Terms and conditions apply.
For more information please see Scholarships & Subsidies.
Payment options
$2,805 + GST
The following discounts and payment options are available:

ADVANCE Education scholarships
Scholarships are available to all public and independent school teachers. See above for more information.

StudyLink
Postgraduate students are eligible to apply for StudyLink Student Loans. Visit www.studylink.govt.nz to apply.

Early-bird discount
There is an early-bird offer of 10% off for early childhood and tertiary educators who enrol 6 weeks or earlier.

Fees-free study
Check whether you are able to access fees-free education by visiting www.feesfree.govt.nz.

School sponsorship
Option to request invoice to your school or board if they are paying all or part of the fee on your behalf.
Structure and workload
Structure
The part-time, 35-week programme is structured primarily through online learning.
Please note: the January 2021 intake will be delivered entirely online, the delivery method of further intakes will include a dace-to-face component.
Workload
The study workload outside the facilitated sessions is expected to be 6-8 hours per week in your own time. However, given that the programme is applied and work-based, it is expected that many of these hours will be part of your classroom practice.
Course outline
The Certificate consists of the following four integrated course components:

CISC8110: Digital and Collaborative Learning in Context – 15 credits
Based on contemporary educational theory, policy and research, identify and evaluate the potential of digital and collaborative learning to positively impact on educational practice and outcomes.
CISC8104: Leadership in Digital and Collaborative Learning – 15 credits
Lead innovation in digital and collaborative learning that draws upon concepts of transformational leadership theory, educational theory and research.

CISC8101: Research and Community Informed Practice – 15 credits
Become a critical reviewer of research relevant to specific education practice or field of expertise. Develop a deeper understanding of literature reviews, and research-informed practice to formulate research questions in a field of study.
CISC8100: Applied Practice in Context – 15 credits
Critically examine and contextualise teaching philosophies and applied practice to develop a critical understanding of how indigenous knowledge and cultural responsiveness, society, ethics, environment and law inform education and teaching.
Register your interest
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