You're likely a fit if...
- No computer science degree.
- Ready to commit to structured learning.
- Want portfolio projects, not theory alone.
- Want AI in your developer workflow from day one.
Build the portfolio, AI-powered development skills, and partner project experience to prove what you can do.
Career changers, beginners, and self-taught learners have used Mission Ready to move into tech.
Job-seeking graduates are supported with portfolio, interview, and job search preparation.
Build experience and networks through Mission Ready’s partner ecosystem.
Built for motivated beginners, career changers, and self-taught developers.
Industry partners
Front end, full stack, then mentored in-work learning.
12 weeks building the foundations of modern full stack development.
10 weeks connecting front end, back end, data, deployment, and testing.
10 weeks working in a partner environment on projects being shipped.
Salary ranges vary by region, employer, and experience. These bands are indicative NZ market ranges.
Contributes features, fixes bugs, and learns AI-assisted production team workflows.
Owns fuller features and works across front end, back end, and product.
Leads delivery, improves systems, and mentors other developers.
Employers don’t hire certificates. They hire proven experience.
AI-powered full stack projects and technical stories that a hiring manager can inspect.
Work directly in partner environments on projects they are actually shipping.
Use AI-assisted coding workflows while still learning how software works.
CV, interview, portfolio, networking, and job-search support tied to the projects built.
Industry partners
You are not just collecting course completion. You are building the evidence, experience, and network employers look for.
You build real projects, get mentor feedback, and turn your work into a stronger employment story.
“The mentor feedback helped me understand how developers think, not just how to complete tutorials.”
Vishal Prakash · Software Developer
“The project work gave me something concrete to discuss when employers asked what I could build.”
Ruan de Klerk · Software Developer
“The in-work learning experience helped me understand how teams actually ship software.”
Ross Baker · Software Developer
If you are serious about moving into tech, start with a conversation about your goals, your current experience, and the pathway that gets you job-ready.
Tell us where you are starting from and we will help map the right next step.
Quick answers before you connect with us.
No. The pathway is designed for motivated beginners, career changers, and self-taught developers who want structure and mentor feedback.
Yes. The pathway can connect to micro-credential and diploma options. An advisor can confirm the current credential route and eligibility.
You work directly in a partner environment on projects they are actually shipping, building portfolio evidence, mentor-reviewed experience, and networking opportunities for your next developer role.
Yes. You get job search support that helps you turn your portfolio and partner project experience into a clear hiring story. Mission Ready supports graduates with CV and LinkedIn preparation, portfolio polish, interview practice, networking opportunities, and guidance on approaching roles through its industry partner ecosystem.
Funding and payment options depend on eligibility and programme pathway. A pathway conversation can help you understand the options and what to check before enrolling.