Professional Certifications
Advance your career with industry-recognized certifications from leading professional bodies.
Cloud & IT Certifications
AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Duration: 6 months
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $150
AWS Solutions Architect Professional
Duration: 12 months
Level: Advanced
Tuition Fee: $300
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Duration: 6 months
Level: Advanced
Tuition Fee: $699
CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
Duration: 4 months
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $359
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
Duration: 3 months
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $165
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
Duration: 2 months
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $70
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Duration: 3 months
Level: Advanced
Tuition Fee: $395
Oracle Database SQL Certified Associate
Duration: 2 months
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $245
MongoDB Certified Developer Associate
Duration: 2 months
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $150
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Duration: 6 months
Level: Advanced
Tuition Fee: $555
Healthcare
Marketing
Google Digital Marketing Certificate
Duration: 6 months
Level: Beginner
Tuition Fee: Free
Data Science
Data Science Professional Certificate
Duration: 6 months
Level: Beginner
Tuition Fee: $25/month
Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Duration: 8 months
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $39/month
DevOps
Professional Writing
Professional Business Writing
Duration: 6 weeks
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $29.99/month
Professional Technical Writing
Duration: 3 months
Level: Intermediate
Tuition Fee: $49/month
Public Speaking
Frequently Asked Questions
Which IT certifications are most in demand in New Zealand?
Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure), security certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP), and project management certifications (PMP, Scrum) are highly sought after in the NZ job market.
How often do IT certifications need to be renewed?
Most IT certifications require renewal every 2-3 years. Cloud certifications typically need renewal every 3 years, while security certifications like CompTIA are valid for 3 years with continuing education requirements.
Are online IT certifications recognized by NZ employers?
Yes, certifications from recognized providers like AWS, Microsoft, CompTIA, and PMI are highly valued by NZ employers, regardless of whether they were obtained online or in person.