New intake in January 2026.
Spend 10 weeks in New Zealand gaining hands-on experience in disruptive tech. Advance your career and have the adventure of a lifetime - all while earning 2 world-recognised micro-credentials.
Join us and get access to the academyEX Play Lab where innovation and exploration collide.
Next intake start 24 January 2026
Applications close in 10 January 2026
Disruptive Tech + Entrepreneurship Short Courses
(NZQA Level 8 Micro-credentials - Recognised worldwide)
A space to play with the newest technology - robotics, AI, 3D printing, stop motion, sensors, EEG and more.
Explore venture studios, impact labs, and founder spaces. Connect with business leaders, futurists and entrepreneurs.
Study with us Tues, Wed, Thurs and use your free time to explore New Zealand.
10 weeks in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
No student visa required - join us on a visitor visa.
8 September – 14 November 2025
$5,995 NZD
Study with us Tues, Wed, Thurs then explore NZ in your free time.
Ignite your creativity and see the world through a new perspective.
Progress alongside purpose-driven peers who challenge and champion you.
No exams. Just real projects, real impact.
Curated, applicable, and built for action.
Block days, workshops, and playful learning that make it exciting to grow again.
Taking a purposeful career break or sabbatical
Exploring entrepreneurial ideas in a new setting
Seeking personal and professional clarity through travel
Adding bold credentials to your resume, fast
Combining your love of learning with your love of culture, nature, adventure and connecting with other people who think like you.
Whatever your reason, this is your reset point.
You will need to provide a copy of your passport or birth certificate to confirm your personal details.
You need to provide proof of previous study and work experience e.g. an academic transcript, graduating certificate, or CV.
If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of English language competence e.g. academic IELTS or PTE.
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