New Zealand Certificate in Business
Take the next step towards a fulfilling career in leadership and management. This part-time programme enables you to continue to work as you learn and empower you to take your next professional step forward to achieve your career goals. It has been designed to give aspiring managers the hands-on skills and knowledge to effectively lead teams to achieve their objectives.
Why this programme?
Learn the practical skills and techniques to lead effectively and become a great manager.
Get the best from your team through effective communication.
Create team environments that value diversity and positive performance.
Complete a qualification while still working.
Who should enrol?
Current first-line managers wanting to upskill.
Future managers who want to gain a formal qualification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants need to be aged 18 years or above and in employment. All students will be given an interview to assess their suitability for the programme of study. Applicants for whom English is not their first language evidence of language, competency may be required.
When are the next courses?
May 2024 – register your interest.
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How much does it cost?
$150 + gst for New Zealand permanent residents and citizens
What content is covered?
Module 1: Leadership is Communication
How do you motivate yourself and others
Understanding leadership styles
Developing teams
Creating inclusive environments
Module 2: Leading Process
Understanding workflows
Leading teams
Identifying appropriate behaviours required to lead a team professionally ethically, and socially and culturally
Module 3: Leadership and Values
Developing values guided leadership
Managing teams
Understanding self as a manager
Getting the best out of your team
Module 4: Leadership and Self-Reflection
How to be reflective of your own management skills to lead teams effectively and achieve business objectives
Programme information
10 face-to-face workshops
40 weeks (part-time)
60 credits
Graduates of this qualification may progress to:
New Zealand Diploma in Business [with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, and Project Management] [Level 5]
New Zealand Diploma in Business [with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, and Māori Business and Management] [Level 6]
Contact details:
To find out more about this programme, contact Alan Peary - Tertiary Programmes Manager
Phone: 027 2329025
Email: alan@wilss.ac.nz
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