Certificate in Information Technology

Qualification: Certificate
NZQF level: 5
Duration: 18 weeks full-time
Indicative fees: NZ$4,105/yr
Location: Auckland City Symonds Street Campus, Manukau Campus, Christchurch Campus, Wellington Campus
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

NZ applicants: turn 17 within first year; 42 NCEA Level 3 credits incl. 14 in Digital Technologies/Computing, 10 in Maths, 10 in English at Level 2+; OR Level 4 Certificate in IT Essentials; OR equivalent knowledge/experience; OR 60% pass in Skills and Knowledge Assessment. International applicants: turn 18 within first year; IELTS 5.5 (no band <5.0) or equivalent; NZQA-equivalent qualification; or 60% in Skills and Knowledge Assessment; statement of purpose; meet visa requirements.

English requirements

IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5)

“Have achieved prior to enrolling an IELTS Academic overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent”

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