Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Want to be a great leader, not just a good one? Develop the skills and confidence to inspire, motivate and lead with this free online programme.

The New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management)(Level 4) will fire up your management career, equipping you with the tools you need to manage high performing teams and achieve organizational goals.

Gain practical experience in real or simulated business scenarios and build the confidence to transfer these skills into your workplace.

Entry requirements

Students must be 16 years of age Students will be required to have NCEA Level 2 or the equivalent, this includes: Minimum of 10 numeracy and 10 literacy credits at Level one or higher on the Directory of Assessment Standards; and 60 credits at Level two or above with at least 12 credits in each of three subjects including a minimum of 8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori;

Provisional Entry

Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme will be eligible to be enrolled as a student where their previous educational, work or life experience indicates they have a reasonable likelihood of success.

Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements for a programme may also be eligible to enrol in exceptional Such decisions will be made by the School of Business Manager

About the provider

Cornerstone Education is a leading tertiary education provider, serving the needs of thousands of New Zealanders, from all walks of life, who want further education and training to secure a better future for themselves and their families. We have been a registered Private Training Establishment (PTE) since 1996 and are one of the largest NZQA-accredited PTEs in New Zealand.

Our vision is to inspire and enable people to develop the skills they need to succeed in work and in life. We do this by engaging with learners in creative ways which are relevant to their needs and life circumstances — the learning environment, cultural context, content, and delivery style are tailored to help and support learners of all ages achieve their dreams. Further to that, our role is also to inspire and help learners onto education and employment pathways which will meet their long term aspirations.

We deliver qualification-based training on site in Auckland, Whangarei and Tauranga, and also offer some distance learning opportunities. We are also the largest provider of government-funded workplace literacy and communication training. We provide this training to employer organisations right across New Zealand.

Cornerstone works with niche industries and communities to identify their specific training needs, develop a programme of study that meets those needs and then attract entry level students to that industry.