Study how to design and deliver online education and elearning solutions
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Duration and study methods
Full-time for 17 teaching weeks, part-time available.
The maximum time to complete this programme part-time is 3 years. -
Start dates
February, July
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning (Level 7)Programme code: MN0517 -
Credits
60 -
Locations
Online
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Domestic fees
Free~
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International fees
Not available to international students
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Free* study
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.
Special & discretionary admission
Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme. Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
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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):
906.706 Educational design for eLearning (15 credits)
Develop participants' skills in the theory and application of innovative educational design for the eLearning environment.
906.707 Appreciation of eLearning tools (15 credits)
To provide the knowledge and understanding to select and use eLearning solutions for various eTeaching purposes.
906.708 Facilitating online communities (15 credits)
To provide participants with the theory and practical experience to enable them to become effective and reflective facilitators of online communities.
906.710 Special topic (15 credits)
Provide the opportunity to explore in-depth a topic of interest with direct application to their intended teaching or eLearning development, which is relevant to their discipline.
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.
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
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~Free tuition fees for the specified qualification apply for domestic students only. For those who enrol (and/or progress from a previous year of study) in the Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning this offer applies to 2025 only. This offer is subject to availability within the MIT School of Education’s maximum permitted class sizes. Entry criteria apply.
Information is correct as at 5 December 2024. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. Where the fees are indicative, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2025 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2025 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2025 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2025 are based on the 2024 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2025. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pūkenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.