Course details

Full Stack Developer Accelerator
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Are you passionate about solving real-world business and community challenges? Dive into the world of software development and harness the power of mobile and web. Create responsive, mobile-first web applications and become a confident problem solver using code. If you love bringing ideas to life, this is your chance to embark on a rewarding career in full-stack and software development.

What you'll master in this programme:
  • Create responsive web applications
  • Develop robust server-side software
  • Utilise professional coding frameworks and libraries
  • Master security best practices to protect websites from threats
  • Dive deep into database development
  • Create unit tests for reliable code
  • Efficiently use IDEs and source code management tools
  • Adhere to coding best practices
  • Understand software licenses & their implications
  • Get an overview of the future of tech with generative AI

Apply for a Scholarship

Covering full fees, these scholarships aim to empower individuals who may face disadvantages, ensuring they have equal access to tech opportunities.

So, if you're a high school leaver, second-chance learner, career changer, or skill-upgrader who is motivated by the need to gain or retain entry-level employment in the highly-paid tech sector then this could be for you. 

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Entry requirements

  • Applicants must have the legal right to study in New Zealand.
  • All applicants must be able to meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements. 
  • International students will be individually assessed to ensure they are ready for this study.  
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
  • New Zealand University Entrance, or
  • Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or
  • Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for the NZQA proficiency table and here for a list of recognised proficiency tests).

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

Launch Your Tech Career — Fast

Break into the tech industry with confidence.

Mission Ready’s Tech Career Accelerators are intensive, NZQA-approved programmes designed to turn motivated people into job-ready professionals in as little as 10 to 20 weeks. No prior tech experience required.

You’ll gain real skills, real projects, and real work experience — backed by mentors, facilitators, and a support team that’s helped over 1,000 people launch new careers in tech.

Career-Focused, Not Classroom-Bound

We don’t train students — we develop professionals.

Every accelerator is built around one goal: helping you secure a tech job. You’ll learn the tools, habits, and mindsets employers look for and graduate with both the skills and the experience to prove it.

Immersive, Hands-On Learning‍

Our accelerators are short and intense. You’ll train full-time through workshops, industry projects, and guided practice — not lectures.

In just a few months, you’ll build technical capability and career confidence that might take years through traditional routes. 

Industry-Relevant Skills‍

Each programme is developed with input from employers, recruiters, and industry mentors — so what you learn reflects what the market actually needs now.

You’ll earn NZQA-approved micro-credentials that prove your skills and help you stand out in the job market.

Project-Based Learning

Theory meets reality. From day one, you’ll work on projects that mirror real industry briefs.

By the end, you’ll have a portfolio of practical work — tangible proof of your readiness to join a tech team.

Support at Every Step

You won’t do this alone.

Our facilitators focus on practical, hands-on training. Capability Development Leads check in regularly to help you manage the workload and stay on track. It’s a supportive, collaborative environment designed to help you thrive — no matter your background.‍

Mentored In-Work Learning Experience

Your accelerator can include a mentored work placement with one of our industry partners.

You’ll work alongside professionals, apply your new skills to real projects, and gain experience that can open doors to your first role in tech. More importantly, you get a local reference.

Get Job Search support which opens doors

We actively connect you with hiring companies and recruiters.
You’ll get interview coaching, CV and LinkedIn support, and access to the exclusive Mission Ready Professionals networking events.

4/5 Mission Ready candidates are employed within 12 months because employers know our graduates deliver.

Constantly Refreshed Curriculum

Tech moves fast — and so do we.

Our curriculum is reviewed and updated frequently to reflect the latest tools, methods, and trends in software development, UX/UI, data, and business analysis.


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