Postgraduate Certificate in Learning Support – PGCertLrnSup
Education studies
A course by
Massey University
Massey’s Postgraduate Certificate in Learning Support is designed for Learning Support Coordinators (LSC), Special Education Needs Coordinators (SENCo), and experienced teachers seeking to extend their knowledge and skills in the field of learning support. The 60-credit certificate integrates theory and practice, tailored for educators working to create inclusive and equitable learning environments.
NZ$4,245
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NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
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NZ$4,245
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NZQA Level 8 Certification (60 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop inclusive and equitable education practices
Critically engage with inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive education practices for diverse learners in schools and kura.
Understand legal and policy frameworks
Demonstrate understanding of current curricula, New Zealand legislation, and policies relevant to learning support.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Certificate in Learning Support at Massey University equips educators with the knowledge and skills to support diverse learners and lead learning support practices in schools. Designed for experienced kaiako, LSCs, and SENCos, the qualification covers inclusive and culturally responsive education, legislative and curriculum knowledge, Universal Design for Learning, team facilitation, and systems-level change. The programme is delivered part-time and flexibly online, supporting professional learning pathways and networking opportunities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Course Content
- Inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive education practices
- Curricula, New Zealand legislation and policies related to learning support
- Contemporary theories of learning support
- Enquiry into teaching practice
- Universal Design for Learning principles
- Systems-level change and leadership
- Facilitation of support teams for whānau, teachers, and learners
- Networked Learning (249730): Advanced study of learning support provision in schools
- Professional Practice (249731): Specialist knowledge and skills for learning support leadership
What you need to know first
Bachelor’s degree in teaching (or equivalent)
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Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCo)Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)Educational leadership roles focused on learning supportProfessional development for experienced teachers in learning support
