Qualification

Micro-credential, NZQA Level 8

6 Credits

Start Dates
Course Fees
Domestic $360.00 NZD
Admission Requirements

Refer to Entry Criteria below

Portfolio Requirements

N/A

Study Options

Study online
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7 Weeks
Fast and flexible
Part time
Study and work
simultaneously
Online & Live
Weekly 3-hour
workshop
$195
If enrolled at least
7 days in advance

Overview

Aim, content and outcomes

Essential upskilling for working professionals, leaders and managers from all industries and sectors looking to dynamically respond to, and thrive in, a rapidly changing, complex and increasingly uncertain world.

  • Learn from industry guest speakers
  • Collaborate with like-minded professionals
  • Develop a strategic roadmap for adopting an agile mindset and culture for your organisation

Having an agile mindset – for both an individual and an organisation – is about 'being' agile rather than simply 'doing' agile. As a human-centred approach, Agile emphasises people and their interactions, collaboration, openness to new possibilities and opportunities, and dynamically responding to change and uncertainty. This requires a commitment to continuous (iterative) improvement and growth.

As well as being introduced to specific agile development methodologies – such as Scrum and Kanban – you critically evaluate the suitability of adopting agile approaches, mindsets, cultures and leadership across projects, teams and organisations as a way of fostering creativity and innovation. More specifically, you examine your current organisational culture and develop a strategic roadmap for adopting an agile mindset for yourself and your organisation.

In this Agile Mindset micro-credential you will develop

  • The ability to analyse and evaluate the methodologies and benefits of Agile Mindset project management and organisational culture
  • an Agile Mindset Strategy and rationale

Successfully complete this micro-credential and you can transfer these 6 credits towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Transformation* at Media Design School (*subject to meeting programme entry criteria).

Thoughts from our Alumni

Shaun Gear
Shaun Gear

The scope of the Digital Transformation programme at Media Design School is broad – it’s taken me outside my comfort zone and provided me with a wider range of tools I now use every day within my role. I didn’t enjoy school or previous tertiary experiences, and this was the first formal programme I’ve enrolled in since entering the world of work 20 years ago. I was unsure how I’d cope, but our facilitators have a wealth of industry and academic experience, and I’ve thrived with the flexibility and support they continue to offer during the programme.

Entry Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level qualification,  OR 
  • Equivalent and relevant professional experience that demonstrates ability to perform in the micro-credential and commit to achieving its outcomes

All entry applications are assessed by the Programme Director and a personal interview may be requested if necessary.

International students will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete this micro-credential, Academic IELTS 6.5 (minimum with no bands less than 6.0), or a minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum sub-scores of 25, or equivalent qualification, if English is not the potential students' first language.

How to apply

Click on Apply and complete the application form.

Attach the following documents:

  • Proof of ID and
  • Proof of bachelor’s degree or equivalent OR
  • Proof of equivalent and relevant professional experience eg CV, pay slips, references

Influence Scholarship

You may be eligible for an Influence Scholarship, which covers 60% of the full fees for selected programmes, including the Digital Transformation Micro-Credential. See our Scholarships page to find out more.

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