Programme highlights
Discover how to use technology to provide effective learning experiences.
This qualification is for anyone working in education.
You could be a teacher (any year level), lecturer, educator or trainer in the public or private sector.
Learn how to use tools and platforms in the online learning space.
Find out how to measure student learning and your own impact as an education professional using these tools.
This programme is fully online and perfect if you’re wanting to work and learn part-time. You will also become part of an online community of educators who are happy to share their methods, materials and systems with you.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
Academic requirements
Have an undergraduate qualification or other evidence that the applicant is capable of study at Level 7;
Or
Has completed a Tertiary Teaching qualification at Level 5 and/or has relevant teaching experience.
English language entry requirements
Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English.
Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic band score of 7.0 or better with a minimum of 6.5 for writing, or equivalent. their English language competency.
Exceptions
Applicants who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances. Such decisions will be made by the appropriate Head of Practice and will be determined on a case by case basis.
Give yourself credit with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Did you know you can use the knowledge and experience you already have to your advantage?
Your previous work experience and on-the-job skills, volunteering, professional development, and other providers’ qualifications can be recognised as prior learning, matched against credits in our courses, and put towards your qualification – potentially saving you money and possibly helping you to complete your qualification faster Learn more.
Programme structure
You will need to complete the below four courses (60 credits):
Do you want to study a single course, without enrolling into the full programme?
Courses within some of our programmes may be offered as an individual Certificate of Proficiency (COP). Programme entry requirements and course fees apply. For more information, please speak to our friendly Ask Me! team.
Career opportunities
Teacher, lecturer, tutor, workplace trainer, tertiary teaching positions or facilitator. For potential salaries visit careers.govt.nz.
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However, the Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning from MIT has been, by far, one of the most interesting, practical and well-run courses I have encountered.
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Both lecturers have been very helpful and supportive and responded to my queries promptly.”
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“It has made my teaching more intentional”
“I chose to study the graduate certificates in activity based learning and applied e-Learning at MIT because the programmes were very relevant to my teaching.
I was able to apply the knowledge and skills I learnt in the classroom environment which benefited the students. The courses were flexible with part-time or full-time options and online which meant I could manage the study around my work commitments.
The lecturers were very supportive and always available to help you be successful in your study.
The courses provide both an understanding of the underpinning theories and approaches and practical experiences in the classroom with the students.
It has made my teaching more intentional and I have a deeper understanding of the approaches I use.
The students benefit from the knowledge and skills I gained during my study because I am able to create an environment that actively engages them in the learning process.”
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“NZCALNE was a truly enriching experience.”
“Doing NZCALNE was a truly enriching experience. I was particularly impressed by the practical approach to learning, and the hands-on experience that I gained in this course has given me the confidence to apply my newfound knowledge in my profession.
The course content covered a wide range of topics, including the theoretical foundations of adult literacy and numeracy, the importance of culturally responsive teaching, and strategies for promoting learner engagement and motivation. I found it highly useful to understand the Māori and Pasifika learners’ worldviews of education and their specific needs in the context of literacy and numeracy and to design lessons for learners from these accordingly. This is an area that is often overlooked in mainstream education.
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“I gained a deeper understanding of adult learning and design.’
“This course has enabled me to gain a deeper understanding of adult learning and design with knowledge of how this can be used to create, design and implement effective learning solutions.
The standards of the content that I create have improved significantly as I now have the knowledge and skills that I needed. During the completion of this course, I was able to secure an instructional design role which I would have not been able to do, had I not enrolled in this course.
A huge thank you to Krishan and the team for guiding me and providing me with the tools to improve my work, change careers and follow my dreams.”
Bernice Urquart
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See why more people choose Tertiary teaching at MIT
“Find diverse and creative ways to embed literacy and numeracy.”
“I have studied at a number of well-regarded tertiary institutions in New Zealand and have postgraduate qualifications including a master’s degree from those institutes.
However, the Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning from MIT has been, by far, one of the most interesting, practical and well-run courses I have encountered.
An excellent lecturer, with lots of support, and timely responses. I have found studying at MIT to have been a really rewarding, positive experience.”
Adam Chao
English language teacher
“It’s been insightful and reflective.”
“I’ve really enjoyed doing the NZCALNE courses. It’s been very insightful, reflective and I’ve enjoyed the experience.
What I appreciate most is the fact that it is self-directed, caters to learners’ different learning styles and the variety of learning resources.
Also, I appreciate the deadline for assessments at the end of the semester.
Both lecturers have been very helpful and supportive and responded to my queries promptly.”
Dr Alages Andre
MIT graduate
“It has made my teaching more intentional”
“I chose to study the graduate certificates in activity based learning and applied e-Learning at MIT because the programmes were very relevant to my teaching.
I was able to apply the knowledge and skills I learnt in the classroom environment which benefited the students. The courses were flexible with part-time or full-time options and online which meant I could manage the study around my work commitments.
The lecturers were very supportive and always available to help you be successful in your study.
The courses provide both an understanding of the underpinning theories and approaches and practical experiences in the classroom with the students.
It has made my teaching more intentional and I have a deeper understanding of the approaches I use.
The students benefit from the knowledge and skills I gained during my study because I am able to create an environment that actively engages them in the learning process.”
Wendy Reinink
MIT graduate
“NZCALNE was a truly enriching experience.”
“Doing NZCALNE was a truly enriching experience. I was particularly impressed by the practical approach to learning, and the hands-on experience that I gained in this course has given me the confidence to apply my newfound knowledge in my profession.
The course content covered a wide range of topics, including the theoretical foundations of adult literacy and numeracy, the importance of culturally responsive teaching, and strategies for promoting learner engagement and motivation. I found it highly useful to understand the Māori and Pasifika learners’ worldviews of education and their specific needs in the context of literacy and numeracy and to design lessons for learners from these accordingly. This is an area that is often overlooked in mainstream education.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their understanding of adult literacy and numeracy in the New Zealand context, especially for Māori and Pasifika learners. The course has given me the confidence and skills to make a real difference in the lives of my learners, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have completed it.”
Ajmal Khan
MIT graduate
“I gained a deeper understanding of adult learning and design.’
“This course has enabled me to gain a deeper understanding of adult learning and design with knowledge of how this can be used to create, design and implement effective learning solutions.
The standards of the content that I create have improved significantly as I now have the knowledge and skills that I needed. During the completion of this course, I was able to secure an instructional design role which I would have not been able to do, had I not enrolled in this course.
A huge thank you to Krishan and the team for guiding me and providing me with the tools to improve my work, change careers and follow my dreams.”
Bernice Urquart
MIT graduate
