Working collaboratively and building leadership capability
Build confidence and capability as a middle leader in an Aotearoa New Zealand secondary school through developing your understanding of effective leadership practice.
Course overview
Developed by Victoria University of Wellington, this 5-point micro-credential course is taught over 11 weeks. It includes online self-paced modules, 3 live online webinars and a one-day face-to-face workshop, with some small assessment activities.
This micro-credential course will focus on developing the leadership capability of middle leaders working in schools across Aotearoa New Zealand.
The course will draw on cultural competencies relevant to the Aotearoa New Zealand context. On completion of the micro-credential requirements you will be awarded a digital badge.
The course fee for this masters-level micro-credential will be $595 +gst.
If you are a PPTA member you will be eligible to participate in this course fees-free. You will also be able to receive a reimbursement for travel and accommodation to attend the face-to-face workshop. Register on the link below and by adding your PPTA membership number your discount code will be applied automatically.
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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
Format
This course combines live-online webinars with self-paced online work, including 4 interactive webinars outside of school time (4.00-5.30). This blended approach allows flexibility while providing opportunities for participation and collaboration.
This micro-credential is total of 50 hours (5 points [Level 8, post-graduate]) of learning made up of:
- 4 x 90min webinars
- Self-paced learning modules
- Assessment and reflection tasks
Workload and Assessment
This micro-credential involves 50 hours of learning, including webinars, self-paced learning modules, and assessment tasks.
Assessments include:
- 3 assessments
- Reflection activities
Requirements to pass:
- Attend all webinars
- Complete all assessments
What You'll Receive
This course is a university-approved micro-credential worth 5 points (Level 8, post-graduate), assessed to meet academic and industry standards. Upon successful completion, you will receive:
- A digital badge
- Academic credit recorded on your official Victoria University of Wellington academic transcript
All credentials include the total CPD/PLD hours completed.
University credits achieved may be used through ‘credit transfer’ to stack towards future qualifications. These digital credentials are portable, verifiable, and designed to support both your current role and long-term career advancement.
Contact
If you would like more information about this micro-credential, please email:
Crystal Collins
Programme Coordinator Education
or
Elizabeth Craker
Education Programme Manager
What is a Micro-credential?
A micro-credential is a formal credential that acknowledges specific skills and knowledge gained through learning programme or activity. These credentials are assessed and meet industry standards, allowing you to demonstrate mastery in particular areas. Our micro-credentials carry University credit at defined level (eg undergraduate or postgraduate) and credit may be used towards further learning. Micro-credentials are designed to be stackable, creating a pathway to further qualifications or career advancement.
Study towards a Master's degree using micro-credentials
This course has been developed to specifically focus on supporting teachers to build classroom and leadership capability. By successfully completing this course and any two of the below micro-credentials participants achievement can be recognised towards the Master of Secondary School Leadership (MSSL) and Master of Education (MEd) programmes at Victoria University of Wellington, opening up potential further learning and career pathway opportunities.
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Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options
12 Jun 2026 | Online
Duration: 11 weeks
$NZD 595
excl. GST
24 Jul 2026 | Online
Duration: 11 weeks
$NZD 595
excl. GST
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