Postgraduate Certificate in Leading Change for Good

The Postgraduate Certificate in Leading Change for Good is designed for:

• Those who are driven by a desire to do good in their community, business, industry, or wider.

• Those who have an idea for change they want to lead, big or small, for the benefit of others and/or the planet – or can see where change is needed.

You don’t necessarily need to hold leadership positions, but you may be looking for the skills to help you step up and make sustainable, lasting change in your environment, and bring others along on this journey.

Students come from a range of industries, varying from those who are self-employed, to those working in SME’s, large corporates, government, and not for profit. In today’s world anyone in any business can lead with purpose no matter what your product or service is.

There are three intakes of this postgraduate certificate per year, starting in February, May and August in 2023. 

For more details about key dates, download our 2023 student prospectus.

To be enrolled in this NZQA-accredited postgraduate certificate you must either:

• Have a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualification or higher AND a minimum of two years relevant industry experience, or;

• Have at least four years’ professional experience in a relevant industry or community, which will demonstrate equivalent or higher experience to the qualification noted above.

To make sure the postgraduate certificate is relevant to you and the right fit, you’ll be asked to supply a brief Statement of Intent. Interviews may also be required.

Evidence of English Language proficiency is also required for International Students.

For further information, including how to demonstrate equivalent professional experience, download our 2023 Student Prospectus.

Applications close one week before the start date of the intake you are applying for. Please see Key Dates in our 2023 student prospectus for specific application close dates. 

Applications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis after the application close date at the discretion of academyEX. Please contact enrol@academyex.com if applications are closed and you would like to apply.

• The domestic tuition fee for the Programme is $6,045 (including GST). 

• The fee for international students in New Zealand is NZD$16,599 (including GST)

• The fee for international students outside of New Zealand is NZD$10,825

academyEX offers a range of scholarships to support people to study and help to minimise barriers to learning. The following scholarships can be applied for, and cover 75% of the programme fees.

• Tangata Whenua - for learners who identify as Māori 

• Pacific Ako - for learners who identify as Pacific 

• Taipakeke - for learners who are aged 60 years and over. 

• Impact Scholarship - for learners who are positively impacting people, society and/or the planet.

Early Bird Discount: 

There is an Early Bird discount of 10% off the course fees for domestic students who apply 4 weeks before the start date of an intake, and 8 weeks before the start of an intake for international students. The discount will be applied to your invoice automatically through the enrolment process. 

Please note: Early Bird Discount and Scholarships cannot both be applied. If you receive a scholarship, the remaining amount payable will not be discounted with the early bird rate.

Find out more, including scholarship terms and conditions, by visiting our Scholarships page.

Yes, domestic students studying in New Zealand can apply for a StudyLink Student Loan for this programme. 

Check this StudyLink page for more details on how to apply. 

Domestics students may also be eligible for Fees Free

Absolutely. We’ve had loads of students do the course alongside family members, friends and colleagues. There are also opportunities to work collaboratively on assessments during the programme and work together on a project of interest. Learning is always better together!

In the lead up to the start of each intake, fully enrolled students will receive onboarding emails from the team, as well as access to platforms that will be used during your study. During the first session, whether online or in-person, the team will talk through what you can expect during the programme and answer any questions. 

International students learning onshore with us will also be required to attend a separate orientation session. Details will be provided during the application process.

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 academyEX as an international student, and for programme fees, visit our International Students page.

Yes, almost all academyEX learners work full time while studying part time. If you want to study the Masters full-time, a full-time job is not possible. Learning and assessment are designed to be practical and linked to personal aspirations and projects. You will also be implementing your practice-based project in your workplace during Part 3.

We are very happy to help you to communicate the benefits of studying with academyEX to your employer. If you would like us to provide you with a letter of support or further information, please just ask.

Yes, if you graduate with the Postgraduate Certificate, you have earnt 60 Level 8 credits, which is equivalent to a third of a Masters (180 credits). The Postgraduate Certificate in Leading Change for Good can pathway into the Master of Change and Organisational Resilience.