Working collaboratively and building leadership capability
Develop your leadership capability with this micro-credential for secondary school middle leaders.
Course overview
Developed in partnership with PPTA and Victoria University of Wellington, this 5-point micro-credential course is taught over one school term. It includes online self-paced modules, 3 live online webinars and a one-day face-to-face workshop, with some small assessment activities. Full course enrolment costs are funded by the PPTA, including costs for travel to attend the workshop (more information on this is provided below under Further Information and once the course starts).
The course has been designed with the four articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a framework and each module is based on aspects of Te Tiriti. On completion of the micro-credential requirements you will be awarded a digital badge.
This micro-credential course will focus on developing the leadership capability of middle leaders working in secondary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What you'll learn
- Characteristics of leadership
- Personal identity – you as a leader
- Collective leadership
- Indigenous leadership frameworks with a focus on Māori and Pasifika leadership
- Developing leadership in others
- Personal leadership opportunities
- Contributing to a safe and supportive school culture
- Mana enhancing leadership practices
Course modules
This micro-credential course is delivered as five modules over 9 weeks:
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Tangata Whenuatanga: Te ao Māori perspectives on leadership.
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Pukengatanga: Characteristics and capabilities of effective leadership.
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Rangatiratanga: Cultivating leadership in others – acknowledging a person’s chiefliness.
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Kōtahitanga: Contributing to a trusting and collaborative culture in your school and community.
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Maheretanga: Looking to the future.
Further Information
Here's what others are saying
“This was a fantastic course and great mix of face to face, individual and online learning.”
“I am feeling more confident that I will be able to go forward and apply the skills learnt in order to be a better leader.”
Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options
09 May 2025 | Online
Duration: 9 weeks
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