The Career Academy

The Career Academy is a leading online education provider in New Zealand, offering industry-recognized courses that are designed to help you advance your career. Their courses are delivered online, which means you can study from anywhere in New Zealand, at any time that suits you.

They offer a range of courses, including accounting, bookkeeping, digital marketing, and web design, as well as specialist courses to improve job performance. With their flexible and affordable courses and unlimited tutor support from experienced professionals, you can achieve your goals and stay ahead in today's fast-paced job market.

Course List

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Diploma in Dog Grooming

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Are you a dog lover? Do you want a career working with dogs? Why not take your passion for your canine companions to the next level? Get started quickly, easily, and affordably with the Diploma in Dog Grooming.

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Certificate in Personnel Management & Human Resources

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Looking for a career in human resource management or want to upgrade your skills and qualifications for a promotion? The Certificate in Personnel Management and Human Resources will equip you with the skills and formal qualifications required to specialise as an HR professional.

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Life Coaching Pathway

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Introducing the Life Coaching Pathway. Whether you’re looking to start your journey in life coaching or elevate your existing coaching practice, this course offers expert training in psychology, counselling, and life coaching techniques. You’ll learn how to guide clients through personal struggles, set achievable goals, and help them unlock their full potential.

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Diploma in Payroll Management

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Introducing the Diploma in Payroll Management, a comprehensive qualification designed to provide you with sought-after payroll expertise and advanced HR management skills. Whether you're starting your journey in payroll or ready to elevate your career to new heights, this 6-in-1 diploma covers everything needed to excel in today’s fast-paced business sector.

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Administration Pathway Program - Reception

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Introducing the Administration Pathway Program - Reception, a comprehensive course that blends reception skills with advanced business administration training. This pathway course equips you with the knowledge and expertise to perform efficiently in a range of administrative roles while preparing you to grow your career beyond the front desk.

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Diploma in Family Wellness and Crisis Intervention

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Introducing the Diploma in Family Wellness and Crisis Intervention—a comprehensive course that equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to support families and individuals facing mental health challenges and crises. Whether you're looking to kickstart a career in family support, expand your expertise in crisis intervention, or simply help families in need in your community, this 4-in-1 course has you covered from child development to advanced family therapy techniques.

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Nail Technology Business Pathway

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Introducing the Nail Technology Business Pathway. This course combines expert nail artistry with essential business skills to set you up for success. You’ll cover everything from nail anatomy and manicure techniques to advanced nail enhancements, including gel, acrylic, and dip powder. Plus, you’ll learn the ins and outs of starting and running your own nail business.

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Interior Design Business Pathway

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Introducing the Interior Design Business Pathway—designed for aspiring interior designers like you who want to build a successful business in the design industry. This pathway course equips you with both the technical design skills and business strategies to help you create stunning spaces and manage your own interior design business. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to take your design skills to the next level, this course offers everything you need to succeed.

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Makeup Artistry Business Pathway

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Presenting the Makeup Artistry Business Pathway—perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike. This course empowers you to reach your goals by offering expert training in advanced makeup artistry techniques alongside crucial business strategies to help you launch and grow your own successful makeup artist brand. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take your skills to the next level, this course has you covered.

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Lash & Brow Business Pathway

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Introducing the Lash & Brow Business Pathway. Whether you're just starting out in the beauty industry or are already an experienced professional, this course will help you achieve your goals by covering everything from expert beauty techniques to the essentials of running a successful beauty business.

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Event Management & Wedding Planning Business Pathway

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Introducing the Event Management & Wedding Planning Business Pathway—a comprehensive course that combines expert event planning skills with essential business strategies. Whether you’re passionate about intimate weddings, large-scale corporate events, or anything in between, this pathway course will help you master the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in this dynamic industry.

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Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle

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Introducing the Psychology, Youth Counselling, and Mental Health Bundle—a comprehensive course tailored to those passionate about supporting the well-being of children, youth, families and individuals in need. Designed by industry experts, this course equips you with the skills to effectively address the unique challenges faced by people of all ages, covering critical areas such as child and adolescent psychology, mental health interventions, and advanced counselling techniques.

Student Reviews

“I am loving my course, the tutors are really helpful and contents easy to access I would definitely recommend to anyone that would like to study online.”

- Katia

“The Career Academy should be something to celebrate. It not only gives young solo mum's (like myself) a chance to do study in something they have been wanting to do for a while, but they also give an affordable way to pay, they give excellent service; from the phone lines to the tutors; but they also give motivational and useful feedback on how each student can improve. They personalize everything to suit each student and they are always available with a small waiting period between each response.

100% would recommend to anyone wanting to study from home while also having other things on in life.”

- Macy

“Enjoying the course, easy to sign up and if I need assistance they are usually quick to respond. Marked assignments have helpful tips and are very encouraging. Recommended study option.”

- Vicki

“It has been quite a while since I have studied and I have never completed a course online. I was worried that I wasn't going to have the support that I needed. That is definitely not the case, with so many ways to get in touch with help I can have my questions answered really quickly. Even if I email a query in the response time is really quick. The Tutor Team is fantastic, they are supportive and reassuring and have made the whole process so much easier...and definitely less scary!! Already looking at what my next course can be!”

- JodieK

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will I get 24/7 access and unlimited tutor support throughout my course?

Absolutely! You’ll have unlimited 24/7 access to your course material and be able to ask questions anytime via phone and email. Tutors will respond during business hours and we aim to respond to all queries within one business day.

2. Is The Career Academy Internationally Recognised and Approved?

Yes – The Career Academy New Zealand is Internationally Approved and Registered by IARC. View our IARC Certificate of Registration The Career Academy New Zealand is also Accredited by ICOES.

3. What qualification will I get?

You’ll receive a certificate of achievement on successful completion of your course. The Career Academy courses meet the standards required by industry and your qualification will be recognised by employers across New Zealand. We are an Approved Training Organisation and many of our courses are accredited by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards, which guarantees you a high standard of content with measurable outcomes from an ethically run training organisation.

The Career Academy New Zealand is also Internationally Approved and Registered by IARC. You will receive your certificate upon completion of your course. If you are on a payment plan, you will receive your certificate once your final payment has been made.

4. Which job can I get once I have completed the qualification?

Their qualifications prepare you take on a huge range of practical based roles. View the courses for more information about potential career opportunities or contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to see where the courses can take you. Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise for jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

5. How does online learning work?

Your course will be delivered by our online learning platform. You can access their online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students in the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips.

There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors will check in on your progress and you do need to set up time to do your work. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week. But if life gets busy you can take longer, or if you have time you can do more than one module a week.