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Digital Skills for the Workplace Micro-credential

Skillup in essential AI & Digital Tools in 7 weeks.

Designed for immediate application, this Micro-credential is your ticket to levelling-up in the digital world and unleashing your true potential in the ever-evolving workplace landscape.

The best part? This course is fully funded for domestic students. This means you can access premium education without breaking the bank. Valued at $450, it's our commitment to making excellence accessible to New Zealanders.

Domestic student fee
Fully Funded
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7 weeks

100% online, expertly facilitated

NZQA accredited, level 7 (15 Credits)

Class schedule for 2025:
February, June and October: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00-1:00pm
April and August: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm

Available start dates

  • 11th February 2025
  • 8th April 2025
  • 17th June 2025
  • 19th August 2025
  • 21st October 2025
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Outcomes and Pathways

What this course offers and how you will benefit

Dive deep into practical, hands-on learning experiences with digital tools and AI, empowering you to thrive in any workplace, business, or organisation.

Online, live-facilitated, expert-led workshops are recorded for maximum flexibility and feature practical and interactive activities, discussions and collaborative approaches to support your learning. Delivered across 7 weeks, part-time, you’ll develop a plan to enable you to implement and integrate digital skills, tools and AI in your workplace or business. You'll also receive a digital badge upon completion to add to your CV and LinkedIn.

Some of the tools you will get hands on with:

Generative AI tools such as Chat GPT, Gemini, Copilot Meta AI and Gamma. Design and editing tools such as Canva and Clipchamp. Research and planning tools such as Google Forms, Coggle, Miro and Trello.

No matter what level you’re at now, this short course will help you take your digital knowledge and skills to the next level while equipping you with confidence for the future.

Students feel more confident and empowered after completing this course. It's a fun, practical way of growing digital skill sets and knowledge together. And the benefit of having a live class is that we learn from each other - gaining new ideas and use cases for using digital tools that can be applied to different roles, industries and contexts.

Evey Burilin | Lead Facilitator
Evey Burilin Lead Facilitator - DSW & Entrepreneurship

This course is ideal for:

Seasoned professionals wanting to stay current with digital trends and enhance teir productivity and efficiency.

Proactive job-seekers wanting to standout from other candidates in terms of using AI and other digital tools.

Motivated business owners looking to demystify digital and make their time work harder.

Uni graduates looking to round-out their digital skills, increase their professional network, and kick off their career.

SKILLING UP

Top features of this course

Fast and flexible:

With only 2 hours of live classes a week, this course is easy to fit around your busy lifestyle. Do additional self-directed learning when it suits you.

Demystify Artificial Intelligence (AI):

Learn about Al and how to use it at work. Understand how Al can help you work smarter, not harder.

Hands-on learning:

Dive into practical activities and real-world examples that make learning fun and engaging. Immediately apply what you learn.

COURSE FEATURES

An innovative, flexible course for a future-ready you

Don't get left behind:

Learn how to use the latest digital tools and AI, to ensure your employability now and into the future.

Gain practical skills:

Develop skills including remote collaboration, online safety, critical thinking, effective online communication, time management, and more.

Supportive & vibrant learning environment:

Benefit from a supportive online community and dedicated support.

Absolutely achievable:

Get setup for success from day 1 with the reminders, tools and 1-to-1 support needed to pass the course and implement your learnings.

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