COURSES OFFERED BY WAIKATO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Cisco Certified Networking Academy (CCNA) programme trains you to design, build, and maintain secure computer networks using an e-learning environment with a web-based curriculum and many practical exercises.

Students will learn skills in project management, web development, branding and design, as well as professional ethical practice, security risks, common hardware and software problems.

Students will gain a broad understanding of information technology's core concepts and skills, including technical support, information systems, integration design, and software development.

New Zealand nurses returning to practice after a period of five years or more are required to complete an approved competence assessment programme, such as this programme, before a practising certificate may be issued.

Students will learn to create business documents such as reports and spreadsheets, and gain an understanding of MYOB software. At the end of the semester students will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice through work experience in a local business.

Core accounting skills are important for a successful business people. How to read a spreadsheet, understanding essential accounting terms, knowing what’s important and what’s not so important.

You might think that a customer-centred approach to business should come naturally, but that’s just not so. In fact, understanding customer needs and motivations – and how to ensure they’re met – is one of the greatest business challenges of all.

Project management affects almost every aspect of business. From construction managers through to IT managers, the ability to plan, manage and execute a project is essential for success.

Support the mental well-being of your workforce by building understanding and skills in this field.

While it can look like such people are just born with natural gifts, that’s not really true. With the right training, anyone can become skilled at resolving conflict, even under the toughest circumstances.