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Study our New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design online, and gain the skills and knowledge to design, develop and implement websites and related services, and customise packaged web solutions. This qualification will also help you staircase to further study in Information Technology (IT).
Having previously studied a Diploma in Renewable Energy Engineering with another institution, Imogen then completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Environment) through Open Polytechnic and, not stopping there, she is now working towards a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting. Imogen...
Referencing is when you acknowledge that you have used other people’s words or ideas in your assignment. Find out what, why, and when to reference here.
Completing a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), and a Diploma in Organisational Psychology through Open Polytechnic, enabled Erin to progress her career and achieve this desire in her current role as Human Resources Manager, a role that she is passionate about. Qualifications gained...
Motivation to study “I enrolled for the Open Polytechnic New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) because I wanted to challenge myself, gain more experience and skills, and work with children which was something I was passionate about,” says Brooke. “I have quite...
“I have studied at university overseas as a residential student and also as a distance learning student so am able to comment through experience on both types about their pros and cons.”Jane decided to study with the Open Polytechnic when she was living in Alexandra. With few tertiary...
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Study Information and Communication Technology anytime and anywhere you want with New Zealand's specialised provider of distance and online learning, Open Polytechnic NZ
Doug Standring is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most experienced open and distance learning (ODL) professionals. Along with marketing and communications, his specialist expertise includes the international ODL environment, and distance learning strategy, management and business models....