Frequently Asked Questions

You can enrol online directly by selecting your course and clicking on “Enrol Now” and follow the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors. Give them a call on 0800342824 or email them at info@careeracademy.co.nz

Once you have enrolled, within one working day you’ll receive a welcome email containing your login details.

Study at your own pace. You’ll get up to six months access to Certificate courses and 12 to 18 months access with the larger courses (ie. Diplomas and Pathways), We give you a generous amount of time to complete your course, so you’ve got enough flexibility to work at your own pace and take study breaks if needed. You can also apply to extend your course if you need more time.

Absolutely! You’ll have unlimited 24/7 access to your course material and be able to ask questions anytime via phone and email. Our tutors will respond during business hours and we aim to respond to all queries within one business day. 

You can also connect with other students taking the course through the interactive discussion forums.

Yes – The Career Academy New Zealand is Internationally Approved and Registered by IARC.
View our IARC Certificate of Registration

The Career Academy New Zealand is also Accredited by ICOES.

You’ve got a 8 day cooling off period (or trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to look through all your learning material and get a feel for online learning.

If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money back guarantee less a $50 + GST administration fee. Requests for course cancellations must be made by filling this online form.

Assignments are open book and a combination of multi-choice, short answer questions and case studies. Once you’ve completed your assessment, simply upload it for marking. Tutors aim to grade your assessments within 3 to 5 working days of submission.

You’ll receive a certificate of achievement on successful completion of your course. The Career Academy courses meet the standards required by industry and your qualification will be recognised by employers across New Zealand. We are an Approved Training Organisation and many of our courses are accredited by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards, which guarantees you a high standard of content with measurable outcomes from an ethically run training organisation. The Career Academy New Zealand is also Internationally Approved and Registered by IARC. You will receive your certificate upon completion of your course.  If you are on a payment plan, you will receive your certificate once your final payment has been made.

The Career Academy’s team of experienced course developers and tutors have had many year’s experience developing courses for leading tertiary institutions in New Zealand. Based on their experience, they have come up with appropriate levels for Career Academy courses.

Our qualifications prepare you take on a huge range of practical based roles. View the courses for more information about potential career opportunities or contact a friendly student advisor on 0800 342 829 to see where our courses can take you.

Employers also constantly approach The Career Academy looking for students and employers also advertise for jobs in the Career Centre (available once you enrol). You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

Yes – simply select this upgrade option when you enrol, and we will send you printed course notes. You will still need to submit your assignments online via the Learning Platform. There is a fee of $100 + GST. If you are already enrolled, you can purchase course notes here.