Certificate in Information Technology Essentials

Qualification: Certificate
NZQF level: 4
Duration: 18 weeks, Full-time
Indicative fees: NZ$3,981/yr
Location: Auckland City Symonds Street Campus, Manukau Campus, Christchurch Campus
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

Domestic: must turn 17 within first year of study; open entry for domestic students or permanent residents. Advantageous prior qualifications: NZ Certificate in Computing Level 2/3/4. International: must turn 18 within first year, meet English language and NZ visa entry requirements.

English requirements

IELTS 5 (no band below 5)

“Meet English language requirements: IELTS Test – General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Whitecliffe before applying.