Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology is a graduate certificate offered by Open Polytechnic of New Zealand at Level 7, listed under code Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. The subject area covered is Information Technology, and the qualification carries 60 credits. Teaching is fully online and self-paced within each course's set dates. Students work through course materials on a laptop or desktop computer with reliable internet access, with no need to travel to a campus. A course facilitator guides learners and answers questions, and mentoring and library support is available alongside. Some courses may add in-person elements such as workshops, labs, practicum, exams or marae visits, and workplace verification may be needed for certain assessments. Student loan funding may be available through StudyLink, which students apply to directly, subject to eligibility criteria. The cost shown for domestic students is an estimate for the whole programme and excludes extras such as textbooks, software or exam fees.