Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3)
NZQF Level 3

About the course

Overview

*Subject to NZQA approval.

If you know that upping your game in this space will be good for your career, then this certificate will provide the launch pad.

Understanding, using, getting to grips with and mastering digital tools and technology is essential in today’s business world. We need to know how to use that spreadsheet and database, how to apply mobile technology effectively and what’s going on with that website!  

Who is this for?

This certificate will provide you with the knowledge you need to successfully use a range of common digital tools and technologies. If you want a greater level of confidence working in this space or you want to pursue new career opportunities then the certificate will give you the confidence and skill to move forward with advanced study or that new career path.

What you will learn

Master the spreadsheet

Knowing how to develop and complete a spreadsheet and database efficiently is a core skill in a corporate environment.  If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your skill set in this area and be more productive in this space then the certificate will certainly add value to your CV.

Learn the rules!

There is an online etiquette and you ignore it at your peril. The digital world has opened up so many opportunities and it’s a fast changing world but it’s not a world without barriers or ethics and if you want to be part of it you need to get to grips with the unwritten rules. Learn how these apply to you on this certificate course.

Best practice learnings

You will learn the fundamentals and best practice techniques of web development. How do you use colour, imagery and icons? How do you select fonts and ensure effective architecture? If these questions are keeping you awake at night then this certificate course might just give you peace of mind.

About the provider

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.