Teaching
Study Teaching at Otago Polytechnic and gain industry-relevant skills to become a qualified and confident educator.
Elevate your teaching career with our qualifications in tertiary education and learning design.
What sets Otago Polytechnic apart is our practical, real-world approach to learning. You'll graduate equipped with the expertise and confidence to create exceptional learning experiences.
Teaching qualifications
Education & Culture
Employed as an adult educator and want to build on your skills and knowledge? This work-based programme allows you to study in work, for work. This Certificate is a required qualification for employment at some tertiary institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand.Duration
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
In work with online or on campus classes
Location
Dunedin, Online
Career potential
Corporate Trainer, Learning and Development Specialist, Tertiary sector facilitator, Tertiary sector lecturer, Tertiary sector teacher
Education & Culture
Are you a learning and teaching development specialist wanting to upskill with a professional qualification in learning design? Or are you planning a career change into this dynamic and fast-growing area? In response to a growing demand for professional learning designers in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world, this new programme has been created to meet your training needs and is facilitated by learning design experts. It will give you the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need.Duration
1 Year Part-time
Delivery
Online
Career potential
Corporate Trainer, Education Trainer, eLearning Designer, Higher Educator, Instructional Designer, Learning and Development Specialist, Learning Designer, Technical Writer
Research stories to inspire
We encourage applied research to support teaching and community needs, available to all.
Student Story
Leana Scheffer
The Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, completed via Capable NZ’s Independent Learning Pathway (ILP), opened up new horizons for Leana.
Make your experience count
Fast-track a formal qualification through our Capable NZ programme.
Contact us
If you’re not sure what to study and would like some guidance, we’re here to help. Feel free to chat to us directly about any questions you may have.
