From Beginner to Advanced – Become a Job-Ready, AI-Powered Developer in Just 8 Months. Master full stack, cloud, and AI skills, then gain real-world experience through a mentored industry placement.
Ready to go from the basics to become the centre of AI innovation?
Launch your tech career with our structured 32-week Diploma, combines two powerful Accelerators. You'll start by learning to create modern full stack applications from scratch, then level up with Cloud, AI and DevOps skills, and then apply everything you've learned during a 10-week mentored work placement. Graduate job-ready and confident, with a portfolio that showcases your ability to build intelligent, scalable applications.
AI-Powered Developer DIPLOMA: Diploma in Digital Technology Development and Design (Level 5, 120 Credits)
The Diploma is structured in three phases. On completion of a phase, you are going to be awarded a micro-credential to recognise your achievements and progress. Each phase is 'by invite' only.
The tech industry is faced with a growing skills shortage and the traditional education pathways would not solve this ... which is why we created New Zealand's first tech career accelerator
Master the fundamentals of full stack development.
Build your coding confidence while creating mobile-first web applications. Learn how to use Professional tools to accelerate your development process, problem-solving, and productivity. End with a project that showcases your skills.
Skills You’ll Gain
You'll finish this phase as a developer who builds with AI, not just alongside it. You'll be able to create generative AI web applications, direct AI coding agents with the discipline of test-driven development, connect AI to real data, and ship secure applications to the cloud.
Gain hands-on industry experience to launch your career with confidence.
Apply your new skills in a real-world setting with one of our partner companies. You’ll work on live projects, contribute to a professional team, and receive regular mentorship from experienced industry professionals. This is where everything comes together—your skills, your confidence, and your career pathway.
What You’ll Gain
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Full-time (30 - 35 hours weekly):
Phase 1: Mon - Fri, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm with optional coding session (Tue & Fri, 2 pm to 3 pm) NZST
Phase 2: Mon - Fri, 6 pm to 9 pm NZST
Phase 3: Normal work hrs as agreed with Host Company
With the AI-Ready Impact Scholarship — you save $3,320.
*Fees are subject to change based on government policy and other factors.
Empower you to take that next step towards an exciting future in tech. Combine it with Pay When Successful for the rest, so you only pay once you've passed.
StudyLink student loans and allowances are available for this diploma.
Pay in set installments or weekly to suit your budget — subject to approval.
Government Support
Mission Ready Support
Flexible Payment Plans
Bring a friend referral
Refer a friend who enrols and you’ll both get $250 off your fees.
* Fees subject to change
Upon completion of the programme, you will receive the New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5), delivered by Mission Ready as the Diploma in Digital Technology Development and Design (Level 5).
Clarity. Proof. Personality.
In interviews, stories matter more than buzzwords. Can you describe a time when something didn’t go to plan — and what you did next? Can you speak about your projects with ownership, not as a passive participant?
On LinkedIn:
LinkedIn isn’t just a CV. It’s a narrative. Make it yours.
Yes — but not through passive introductions. We:
But here’s the truth: we don’t “place” you — we prepare you, position you, and support you. Getting the job is a shared effort.
This is the paradox: entry-level jobs are shrinking — but entry points are multiplying. You may not be hired as a “junior developer,” but you might get in as:
AI is reducing the need for rote execution — and increasing the need for interdisciplinary thinkers, people who know enough about tech to contribute meaningfully, and enough about people to make it matter.
So build a body of work. Learn just enough code to hold your own. Stay close to problems worth solving. And most of all — show up where change is happening, not where the gatekeepers are
The NZQA External Evaluation and Review (EER) is a process conducted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to assess the performance of non-university tertiary education organisations (TEOs) in New Zealand. It’s essentially an independent quality assurance checkup for institutions offering post-secondary education.
New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) awarded us as a Category 1 Provider in the 2023 External Evaluation Review (EER).
You can read the full report here.
Your commitment is crucial.
Full-time students should aim for 30-35 hours weekly, while part-time students should allocate 15 – 17.5 hours per week.
Engage with online resources, classroom sessions, and assessments diligently.
For Level 6, a commitment of 40 hrs per week is essential. No part-time option is currently available.
Applicants must have the legal right to study in New Zealand and must be a Domestic Student to apply.
All applicants must be able to meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements.
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
You will need a working laptop or PC with the following minimum specification:
Optionally, an additional monitor will make your life better 😊
You may need to incur the following costs:
Note: Fees and details are subject to change based on government policies and other factors.