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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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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

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.

No Exams

This course has no exams. Assessment is through scenario-based tasks, practical activities, and knowledge checks.

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

The 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 this field (NZ)
9%Projected job growth (NZ)
Administrative AssistantOffice CoordinatorExecutive AssistantTeam AdministratorOperations Support OfficerProject Support CoordinatorCustomer Support OfficerBusiness Support Assistant

Indicative market figures from publicly available New Zealand data (Stats NZ · careers.govt.nz). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 8 Modules Inside The Course

The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.

8Total Units
8Core Units

Core Units

AI foundations and mindset
AI tools and everyday productivity
AI in the real world: work and life use cases
Prompting skills: the new digital literacy

 

Safe, ethical and responsible use of AI
Hands on: build your first AI project
AI career and lifelong learning action plan
Scenario-based assessment
After This Course

Where It Leads Next

Microsoft Copilot Recognition

This course provides a clear path to proficiency in AI fundamentals, with options to pursue Microsoft Copilot recognition. Offered through Microsoft.

Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

No prior AI experience required
No coding knowledge required

How It Starts

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Gain instant access to course and Career Centre
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

$29 / week

Payment Plan. Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly. No deposit, no credit check.

Pay Upfront

Confirmed by the provider when you enquire.

Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.

Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

What are the entry requirements for this course?

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.

How much does the course cost and are payment plans available?

A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.

How long does the course take to complete?

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.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

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.

Is there any work placement involved?

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.

What credential do I earn and is the course accredited?

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.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

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.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Training Establishment

TC
The Career Academy NZ
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Dedicated career support team offering coaching guidance and advice every step of the way, including after course completion. 24/7 access to career resources. One-to-one coaching available through Career Success Hub and Business Hub.
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