Study From Work is a new and relatively unique study option for aspiring managers and leaders in New Zealand workplaces.
We offer NZQA-accredited micro-credentials in a number of specialist subject areas, including Human Resources, Management & Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, and Communication Management.
These micro-credentials are all available via online study, allowing workers to learn in their own time, either during work time or in their own time at home. This can promote positive morale, employee retention, and a more highly skilled workforce for employers, and greater career options for employees.
All of this is supported by our team of experienced professionals at ITC, who have long been involved in providing valuable online and in-person qualifications across Aotearoa.
That’s the basics – but there are plenty of frequently asked questions that can help you to determine exactly how it all works, and whether Study From Work is the right option for you.
What are the entry requirements for learners?
Employees need a level 4 qualification (or overseas equivalent) or relevant work experience, plus suitable literacy and numeracy skills to complete the micro-credential.
What level or numeracy and literacy skills are required to study a micro-credential course?
Learners require a functional level of literacy and numeracy skills to be successful on a level 5 micro-credential course. If a learner has completed a level 4 or higher qualification in any subject, they will meet the required standard.
If a learner has not achieved a level 4 qualification, the Study From Work team can make an assessment on the learner’s suitability based on a pre-entry activity.
How do I enrol?
1. Complete the enrolment application form on the Study From Work website.
2. Email us an image of your passport/birth certificate.
3. Accept your offer of placement and sign the Public Trust fee protection form.
We already have leadership training, how will this help?
Study From Work micro-credentials are designed to complement internal training, not replace it. Being fully NZQA-recognised and certified, learners are able to earn valuable awards on their CVs, but with as little of 5 hours study per week. This low level of weekly time commitment allows time for other in-house training alongside the micro-credential course.
Each micro-credential also targets a specific area of management, so that businesses can prioritise which areas of development are most pressing for the staff member.
What is the cost of micro-credential courses?
Each micro-credential course costs $948.75 inc. gst for domestic learners, or $1902.00 inc. gst for international learners.
When do micro-credential courses start?
Study From Work offers maximum flexibility for learners and businesses by having ‘rolling enrolments’. This means that learners are able to begin a course on any Monday throughout the year.
How long do the micro-credential courses take to finish?
Micro-credential courses are intended to be flexible to fit around learner work commitments. This means that there is no ‘deadline’ to finish.
Each courses takes approximately 150 study hours to complete, and we recommend learners spend at least 5 hours each week (which would means a course is finished in approx. 30 weeks) to get the most out of the study experience.
How are the micro-credential courses delivered?
Micro-credentials are online self-directed courses with tutor support. This means that all of the course materials such as interactive videos, written material, online activities, practical activities are accessible any time on our online learning management system.
Learners are able to study at a time that suits them, however there are a team of subject specialist tutors that will be providing feedback to learners throughout the course and are available to provide assistance when requested.
Is there any classroom learning in Study From Work micro-credentials?
ITC’s Study From Work micro-credentials are an online learning product so involve no in person learning.
If a business would like to have an in-person tutorial day/s at an ITC campus or at your business, this can be arranged with ITC for an additional cost. Please fill in our contact form for more details.
What equipment is needed to complete a micro-credential?
A laptop or desktop computer is required with internet access. There are no minimum specifications (even base-level Chrome books are fine), however as there is a lot of video content in the courses, so it is recommended to have an internet connection fast enough to watch these smoothly.
If my staff members are studying a micro-credential, will I have any involvement?
Study From Work micro-credentials are a huge time saver for businesses as we provide as much learner support as required. We can provide updates on learner progress to managers or HR staff if requested, however you do not need to commit time to employee study if you do not wish to be involved.
What textbooks are needed to study the micro-credential courses?
Each of the micro-credential courses is supported by a core textbook. It is not mandatory to purchase these textbooks, however having them as an accompanying resource will assist in developing your understanding of the topics.
Details of these books and where they can be purchased (including downloadable e-book) links are provided during the course induction.
What is the induction and why is it necessary?
The induction provides learners an introduction into studying with us, tips on how to study online, and several of the ‘soft skills’ that learners will need to be successful on the course.
This includes research skills, presentation skills, referencing and report writing. The induction is provided free of charge to all micro-credential learners and it is highly recommended for learners before beginning their actual micro-credential course.
The induction remains accessible for learners to refer back to throughout their time studying.
Who are the tutors that support Study From Work micro-credential courses?
ITC has been delivering management training at a level 5 standard (both in-person and online) for more than 15 years with a skilled and experienced tutor team. Each subject is supported by tutors who have had both real world experience in the area of management as well as having had experience supporting ITC’s online learners.
Got a question we haven’t covered here? Get in touch with the team and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Study From Work – ceri@itc.co.nz 021 623753