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Discover the University’s range of professional development and executive education opportunities.

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Professional and executive development courses

Wellington Uni-Professional runs courses and workshops designed to develop professional skills, improve workplace capability, and enhance employability.

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

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

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