Find out the latest news from Open Polytechnic.
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Free ‘Get Ready’ Online Course
The Open Polytechnic, New Zealand’s largest specialist provider of vocational distance learning, has welcomed the Government’s recent announcement that it will boost funding for literacy and numeracy training in the workplace.
Posted on 11 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic’s iQualify develops micro-credentials with IPWEA NZ
A collaboration between Open Polytechnic’s iQualify online learning platform and the New Zealand branch of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) will see local engineers able to upskill through micro-credentials.
Posted on 11 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic delivers financial adviser CPD course
Open Polytechnic’s new Continuing Professional Development course (CPD) for financial advisers is now open for enrolment.
Posted on 11 March 2020
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Research benefits social work education in New Zealand
The outcome of a three-year collaborative research project, Enhancing the readiness to practise of newly qualified social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand (Enhance R2P), has led to the launch of a new professional capabilities framework for social workers.
Posted on 11 March 2020
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Online intercultural competence programme recognised internationally
A foundation level intercultural competence learning programme for the public service commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and developed in conjunction with Open Polytechnic, has received international recognition.
Posted on 11 March 2020
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Strong Enrolments Growth at Open Polytechnic
National online learning provider Open Polytechnic of New Zealand recorded a significant increase in learner enrolments for 2019.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa receive international recognition
Open Polytechnic and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa’s (TWoA) collaboration for the Te Ara Reo Māori Programme received an honourable mention at the 2019 International E-Learning Awards, held in Bangkok recently.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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North to south for a good cause
When 76 year-old Kapiti man Ken Ash walks into Island Bay this week it will mark a major milestone in his journey to walk the length of the country while raising funds for a cause that is close to his heart.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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Open Polytechnic Supportive of Reform of Vocational Education
Open Polytechnic supports the Government’s reforms to create a more collaborative, integrated national network for vocational education in New Zealand.
Posted on 3 March 2020
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New online course to help make New Zealand workplaces safer
A new health and safety course, offered online through a collaboration between WorksafeReps and Open Polytechnic, will help workplace health and safety representatives gain the skills they need to promote safer work practices.
Posted on 3 March 2020