New Zealand Certificate in Project Management (Level 4)
NZ2462
Closed to new enrolmentsGain the skills to carry out a broad range of support roles as a project team member and take responsibility for some parts of a project(s). Graduates of this qualification will be able to support the management of a project(s) under broad guidance in a bi - and multi-cultural environment.
Availability
Our distance learning courses are offered throughout the year to help you fit study around your work and life commitments.
Courses are offered up to 12 times per year depending on demand and availability of academic staff.
Exact start dates are in the course information pages and in our Enrolment dates page:
Cost
- Course costs can be found on all course pages. The fees may increase annually.
- Qualification cost – to give you an idea of how much a qualification may cost in total over the duration of your studies, an approximate cost is provided for many of our qualifications. This is based on the required number of courses to complete the qualification and the average cost of those courses. It does not include annual administration fees, text books and course materials or external exam fees, and is subject to annual course fee increases.
Credits
Courses are assigned credits depending on how much time and effort is needed to complete their learning outcomes. In general, each credit represents approximately 10 hours of study time.
Delivery method
- Online – The course materials for online courses are delivered in an online format and all assignments are submitted online.
- Mixed – These courses are delivered using a mix of online and paper based course materials. This may include receiving paper course materials, submitting assignments online, or being required to participate in online forums and learning activities.
- Print Only - The course will be delivered using paper based courses materials, and assignments may need to be submitted in hard copy rather than online. This will depend on the course.
Whether courses are delivered online, on paper or a mixture of both, there may also be components such as workshops, noho marae, work experience and practicum to participate in. To find out what your course involves check the course information page.
EFTS
EFTS stands for equivalent full-time student. An EFTS is the study time required for each course and is used by the Tertiary Education Commission to decide if a course is part-time or full-time.
One year of full-time study is generally between 0.8 and 1.2 EFTS.
Level
You can tell how hard a course or qualification is by the level it is set at:
- Levels 1-4 are about the same as secondary school and basic trades training.
- Levels 5-7 are the same as university study.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites are courses that must be completed before another course can be studied.
- Co-requisites are courses that can be studied at the same time as another course.
If a course has a specific prerequisite or co-requisite course, it will be listed on the course page under the title 'Prerequisites'. If no courses are listed, check the entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying for. Some courses require you to have studied at a particular level prior to enrolling.
Student loans
Not all qualifications or students are eligible for student loans. You will need to meet criteria such as studying a minimum number of credits over a specific study period. It is up to you to apply for a student loan via StudyLink - Open Polytechnic does not do this for you.
Information about student loans and eligibility
Teaching weeks
Teaching weeks is the number of weeks that we teach a course. This differs from the enrolment period, which is based on the course start and end dates.
For example, a 20-week enrolment period will have 16 teaching weeks, followed by four weeks to accommodate marking, any extensions and reassessments, or exams.
Workload
The workload estimate given on a course page is calculated like this:
Number of credits x 10, divided by the number of teaching weeks for the course. The hours will be rounded up to nearest whole number.
Please note, this is a guide only. You may need more or less time for study, and you may also need to do more hours during assessment due dates or exams times.
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Level4
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Credits60
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Cost$736 NZ Domestic
Not including any course materials or external exam fees.
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Student loan
Available.
Update for new learners
NZ2462 New Zealand Certificate in Project Management (Level 4) (Version 1) is closed to new learners.
A new Te Pūkenga programme (Version 2) of this qualification will open for enrolment later this year. To be notified when the new version opens for enrolment, register your interest here
For information on our other available business programmes go to: https://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/qualifications-and-courses/business/
Update for re-enrolling learners
If you were already enrolled in NZ2462 New Zealand Certificate in Project Management (Level 4) (Version 1) prior to 28 June 2023 you can continue to complete your qualification.
Please note, to be awarded Version 1 of this qualification you need to have been enrolled in your last course(s) by 27 June 2023 and complete all course requirements by 31 December 2023.
Alternatively, you can cross-credit courses from Version 1 into Te Pūkenga Version 2, subject to NZQA approval, of the programme when it becomes available.
The following table shows the completed courses you will be able to cross credit into the new Te Pūkenga programme (Version 2):
Open Polytechnic Version 1 Course |
Te Pūkenga Version 2 Equivalent Course |
NZCP401 Introduction to Project Management |
BSNS4601 Introduction to Project Management |
NZCP402 Scope Management |
BSNS4602 Scope Management |
NZCP403 Lead a Project Component |
BSNS4603 Project Components |
NZCP404 Management Project Monitoring and Controlling |
BSNS4604 Project Monitoring and Control |
If you have any questions, or need assistance with a study plan, please contact us.
What you will learn
When you achieve this qualification you will be able to:
- Apply project management knowledge to support the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing of a project(s)
- Lead aspects of a project(s) under broad guidance
- Select and use project management tools and techniques appropriate to the project management task
- Collaborate and contribute to the achievement of objectives
- Communicate information clearly to stakeholders
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour, in a socially and culturally appropriate manner
- Manage self to contribute to the project’s performance
- Determine solutions for operational issues in a project(s)
- Comply with internal policies, and legislation and other external requirements for the entity
Career opportunities
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to be employed in a variety of business entities in project support roles. Graduates will also be able to contribute to community groups in volunteer project roles.
Study pathways
Achievement of this qualification may lead to further study in:
- The New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) with strands in Accounting, Administration and Technology, Leadership and Management, Marketing and Sales, and Project Management) relevant industry and/or academic certifications and/or qualifications.
Maximum Programme Completion Time
The last date for assessment of courses in this version of the programme is 31 December 2023. To be awarded this version you will need to be enrolled in your last course(s) by July 2023, and successfully complete all courses that make up this programme by 31 December 2023.
We will be opening Version 2 of the programme later in the year and you will be able to transition to Version 2 if you are unable to complete version 1 before the last date for assessment.
We will communicate with you about the transition arrangements. In the meantime you should continue to enrol in the courses as normal. If you would like to be notified when the new version opens please fill out the registration of information form below:
Availability
Our distance learning courses are offered throughout the year to help you fit study around your work and life commitments.
Courses are offered up to 12 times per year depending on demand and availability of academic staff.
Exact start dates are in the course information pages and in our Enrolment dates page:
Cost
- Course costs can be found on all course pages. The fees may increase annually.
- Qualification cost – to give you an idea of how much a qualification may cost in total over the duration of your studies, an approximate cost is provided for many of our qualifications. This is based on the required number of courses to complete the qualification and the average cost of those courses. It does not include annual administration fees, text books and course materials or external exam fees, and is subject to annual course fee increases.
Credits
Courses are assigned credits depending on how much time and effort is needed to complete their learning outcomes. In general, each credit represents approximately 10 hours of study time.
Delivery method
- Online – The course materials for online courses are delivered in an online format and all assignments are submitted online.
- Mixed – These courses are delivered using a mix of online and paper based course materials. This may include receiving paper course materials, submitting assignments online, or being required to participate in online forums and learning activities.
- Print Only - The course will be delivered using paper based courses materials, and assignments may need to be submitted in hard copy rather than online. This will depend on the course.
Whether courses are delivered online, on paper or a mixture of both, there may also be components such as workshops, noho marae, work experience and practicum to participate in. To find out what your course involves check the course information page.
EFTS
EFTS stands for equivalent full-time student. An EFTS is the study time required for each course and is used by the Tertiary Education Commission to decide if a course is part-time or full-time.
One year of full-time study is generally between 0.8 and 1.2 EFTS.
Level
You can tell how hard a course or qualification is by the level it is set at:
- Levels 1-4 are about the same as secondary school and basic trades training.
- Levels 5-7 are the same as university study.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites are courses that must be completed before another course can be studied.
- Co-requisites are courses that can be studied at the same time as another course.
If a course has a specific prerequisite or co-requisite course, it will be listed on the course page under the title 'Prerequisites'. If no courses are listed, check the entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying for. Some courses require you to have studied at a particular level prior to enrolling.
Student loans
Not all qualifications or students are eligible for student loans. You will need to meet criteria such as studying a minimum number of credits over a specific study period. It is up to you to apply for a student loan via StudyLink - Open Polytechnic does not do this for you.
Information about student loans and eligibility
Teaching weeks
Teaching weeks is the number of weeks that we teach a course. This differs from the enrolment period, which is based on the course start and end dates.
For example, a 20-week enrolment period will have 16 teaching weeks, followed by four weeks to accommodate marking, any extensions and reassessments, or exams.
Workload
The workload estimate given on a course page is calculated like this:
Number of credits x 10, divided by the number of teaching weeks for the course. The hours will be rounded up to nearest whole number.
Please note, this is a guide only. You may need more or less time for study, and you may also need to do more hours during assessment due dates or exams times.
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Level4
-
Credits60
-
Cost$736 NZ Domestic
Not including any course materials or external exam fees.
-
Student loan
Available.
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