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Professional and executive development courses

The Centre for Lifelong Learning runs courses and workshops designed to develop professional skills, improve workplace capability, and enhance employability.

International programmes

The Centre for Lifelong Learning works with international organisations and governments to offer short-course programmes on a variety of subjects.

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Professional qualifications

Wellington School of Business and Government offers a range of flexible professional Master’s, diploma, and certificate programmes for working professionals.

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English Language Training for Officials (ELTO)

The ELTO programme is funded by the New Zealand Government and brings officials from developing countries to New Zealand for English language training.

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edX at Victoria

We are the first university in New Zealand to partner with prestigious online course provider edX, offering a variety of courses under the name VictoriaX.

Chinese language and culture

The Confucius Institute delivers a range of tailored Chinese language and culture courses to government and business professionals.