Certificate in Proficiency in Information Systems

About the Programme

Grow your skill base in manageable segments to keep abreast of your industry
Like other growing, dynamic industries, the world of ICT is constantly changing and evolving, meaning those involved must remain watchful for opportunities to keep abreast of developments. If you are working in the IT industry and wish to expand, update or consolidate your existing skills or qualifications, this certificate is an excellent solution for you.

Taking a part-time course allows you to carry on working and earning whilst you study a new programming language or get a grip on networking. Select one course from the Bachelor of Information Systems schedule to complete for your certificate. The course can stand alone, or segue into a Diploma of Information Systems if you wish to continue your professional development.

Want to take your Studies further? This certificate offers cross credits toward the Diploma in Information Systems (Level 6) and the Bachelor of Information Systems.

Download the Enrolment Guide and Timetable.

Offered by

Faculty of Business - Computing and Information Technology

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Have a minimum of three years’ work experience in information systems or associated fields
• Have at least 120 NZQA recognised credits at Level 6 or higher
• Have a Level 5 computing qualification and at least one year’s work experience in information systems or associated fields and in addition, students for whom English is not their first language must also meet one of the following criteria:
  • Have an IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.5 with no less than 6 in any band (or similar)
  • Have successfully completed three years of study or work using English.

Applicants may be invited to attend an interview. The purpose of this interview is to ensure that every student enrols in the most appropriate programme. The interviewee may bring a support person(s) to the interview.

Cost

$680 (approx) per course

Programme Summary

Students select their desired course from the schedule of courses for the Bachelor of Information Systems.

Note: Some courses have prerequisites that must be satisfied before a student can enrol in them.

Further Training or Study

While the certificate is principally an opportunity for people to update their skills as part of continuing professional development, it may lead to diploma studies in Information and Communications Technology (Level 5 and 6).

Career Opportunities

Specialist in chosen area.

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