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Certificate in AI Essentials

Build Real AI Skills for the Modern Workplace

Learn to use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT confidently. Earn a CPD-endorsed Certificate of Achievement in around 15 hours, fully online.

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6 Mths
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Online
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CPD Endorsed
Credential
Certificate in AI Essentials

Build Real AI Skills for the Modern Workplace

Learn to use AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT confidently. Earn a CPD-endorsed Certificate of Achievement in around 15 hours, fully online.

CPD Endorsed100% OnlineFrom $29/Week
6 Mths
Duration
Online
Delivery
8
Units
Flexible
Start Date
CPD Endorsed
Credential
Why Study This

Practical, Job-Relevant Skills You Can Build.

CPD-Endorsed Certificate From The CPD Certification Service And E-Careers

Hands-On AI Practice With Microsoft Copilot And ChatGPT

Complete In Around 15 Hours With 6 Months Of Flexible Online Access

Skills & Applications

Skills You'll Build

Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.

35k+
Employed in business & management (NZ)
↑ 9%
Projected job growth (NZ)
Administrative AssistantProvides day-to-day office support, handling correspondence, scheduling, and document management for teams and…
Office CoordinatorKeeps office operations running smoothly, coordinating supplies, communications, and administrative processes…
Executive AssistantSupports senior leaders with diary management, correspondence, reporting, and project coordination.
Team AdministratorAssists a specific team or department with administrative tasks, meeting coordination, and internal…
Operations Support OfficerSupports operational processes within a business, helping to maintain workflows and reporting systems.
Project Support CoordinatorAssists project managers with scheduling, documentation, and tracking deliverables across business projects.
Customer Support OfficerHandles customer enquiries and resolves issues through phone, email, or online channels.
Business Support AssistantProvides broad administrative and operational support across business functions, often within larger…

Indicative market figures from publicly available New Zealand data (Stats NZ · careers.govt.nz). Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.

What You’ll Learn

8 Units

Core Units · 8 units
  • Topic 1AI foundations and mindset
  • Topic 2AI tools and everyday productivity
  • Topic 3AI in the real world: work and life use cases
  • Topic 4Prompting skills: the new digital literacy
  • Topic 5Safe, ethical and responsible use of AI
  • Topic 6Hands on: build your first AI project
  • Topic 7AI career and lifelong learning action plan
  • Topic 8Scenario-based assessment
Before You Apply

Entry Requirements

What you’ll typically need to get started.

No formal academic prerequisites

No prior AI experience required

No coding knowledge required

Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.

What’s Included

Everything That Comes With Your Enrolment

Industry-Accredited Certificate

Upon completion, you earn a Certificate of Achievement from the CPD Certification Service and e-Careers, a globally recognised accreditation that validates your professional development skills to employers.

Unlimited Tutor Support

Get unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours. Expert tutors guide you every step of the way throughout your learning journey.

100% Online, Self-Paced Learning

Study whenever suits you with 24/7 course access over 6 months. No exams, assessment is through short knowledge checks, practical activities, and a final quiz.

Career Centre Access

Instant access to the Career Centre upon enrolment, including latest job opportunities, CV templates, free personalised CV review, interview tips, and a five-step job success process.

Career Success Bundle Upgrade

Optional upgrade including expert career coaching, personalised career plan, LinkedIn profile review, and proven job search strategies.

Free Student ID Card

Receive a virtual Student ID card upon enrolment, giving access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more in New Zealand and around the world.

FREE CCH eBook Library Access

Access to over 50 eBook titles to enhance your learning and knowledge.

SEEK Pass Verified Credential

Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion, allowing you to share it on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.

Extra certifications included

CPD Certification Service Certificate

e-Careers Certificate of Achievement

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Your Provider

The Career Academy NZ

The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.

Fees & Funding

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Getting Started

Your Path To Enrolment

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no formal entry requirements listed for this course. It suits anyone wanting to build practical AI skills, including those new to tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current prerequisites.
A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
The course is designed to take around 15 hours of study in total. Students have 6 months of online access to complete it at their own pace. This makes it practical to fit around existing work or study commitments.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, with 24/7 access over 6 months. There are no exams. Assessment is through scenario-based tasks, practical activities, and knowledge checks.
No work placement is included in this course. Learning is entirely online and practical, with hands-on activities using tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT as part of the coursework.
Graduates earn a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by the CPD Certification Service and e-Careers, both globally recognised professional development bodies. The credential can be verified and shared with employers via SEEK Pass. This course is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework.
As a professional development course, credit toward formal qualifications is arranged through the provider's RPL or credit process. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm what the course may count toward and which pathways apply.
Completing this course supports progression toward Microsoft Copilot recognition at Microsoft. It also builds a practical skill base useful for roles in business administration, office coordination, and project support. Submit a Get Course enquiry to explore further study options available.
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About This Course

Certificate in AI Essentials

This course covers the practical side of AI in everyday work. Students learn how to use tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, build a personal prompt library, and complete mini-projects that produce tangible proof of skills. Assessment is through scenario-based tasks, practical activities, and knowledge checks, with no exams.

Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course suits administrators, coordinators, and business support professionals who want to work more efficiently with AI. It also suits anyone new to AI tools who wants to get up to speed quickly. Six months of 24/7 online access means students can fit study around existing work and life commitments.

On completion, students earn a Certificate of Achievement endorsed by the CPD Certification Service and e-Careers. The credential can be verified and shared with employers via SEEK Pass, and Microsoft Copilot recognition is available as a further pathway.

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Take The Next Step Into Business & Management

Enquire about this course and a course advisor from The Career Academy NZ will be in touch with pricing and next steps.

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Last updated: July 2026