Study Certificate in Information Technology at Whitecliffe in New Zealand, School of Applied Information Technology

Certificate in Information Technology

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

The programme teaches essential, professional and transferrable skills that provide the opportunity to upskill, which is necessary for a career in the dynamic and growing IT industry. This programme is perfect for those with a keen interest in looking to enter the IT industry or to upskill for future career opportunities. It also provides a solid foundation for IT diploma-level study. The programme covers a range of theory and practice. You will gain essential IT and professional skills that are needed in today’s IT industry with training in technical support fundamentals, information systems, software development fundamentals, and web concepts.

Duration

18 weeks

Full-time

Key Dates

February 2026

16/02/2026

July 2026 Intake

20/07/2026

August Intake - Evening online classes and In-person Labs

Which department am I in?

School of Applied Information Technology

Study options

Full Time (18 Weeks)

Tuition fees
NZ$12,000.00 (US$ 7,158) per year
Student Services Levy - $150
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Auckland-Manukau Campus

Level 2, 3 Osterley Way,

Manukau,

Auckland,

2104, South Auckland, New Zealand

Full Time (18 Weeks)

Tuition fees
NZ$12,000.00 (US$ 7,158) per year
Student Services Levy - $150
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Auckland Campus

67 Symonds Street,

Grafton,

Auckland,

1010, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must

  • Turn 17 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
  • Have gained 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 including:

14 credits in Digital Technologies or

Computing, and

10 credits in Maths, and

10 credits in English at NCEA Level 2 or above.

OR

  • Have gained Level 4 Certificate in IT Essentials

OR

  • Demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience

OR

  • Achieve a 60% pass in the Skills and Knowledge Assessment.

International applicants must

  • Turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
  • Hold a New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed by NZQA to be equivalent to any stated above

OR

  • Achieve a minimum of 60% in the Skills and Knowledge Assessment

AND

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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