LAUNCH YOUR TECH CAREER
WITH
STACKABLE DIPLOMAs

IN JUST 32 WEEKS

‍

Turn your curosity into career confidence

This coach-led acclerator takes you beyond reporting and into the world of predictive analytics, real-time data, and machine learning foundations. Your mentored work experience gets you job-ready with work experience you can put in your CV.

Success Stories

280+

Industry Partners

98%

Candidates endoresed by employers

965+

Alumni Network

4/5

Candidates successfully employed

WHAT you'll Learn

CheckCircle

Analyse large datasets using Python, PySpark & Microsoft Fabric

CheckCircle

Build forecasts and predictive models

CheckCircle

Understand how data powers AI

CheckCircle

Apply Agile and design thinking in real projects

What you'll achieve

CheckCircle

2 NZQA-recognised micro-credentials (Level 5 & 6)

CheckCircle

A project portfolio that shows what you can do

CheckCircle

Mentored work experience with a real businessrstand how data powers AI

CheckCircle

Confidence to apply for roles in analytics, BI, and insights

Where it leads

CheckCircle

Junior Data Analyst

CheckCircle

Business Intelligence Analyst

CheckCircle

Customer or Marketing Analyst

CheckCircle

Data analysts usually earn
$90K-$120K per year

Apply Now Download 2025 Brochure

How it works

Fees

Fees ^*^{(GST inclusive)}

NZD

$3,320

$318

/week

Payment options
‍

Upfront or;
Weekly payment options available to approved candidates
Fees Free Available in the diploma programme ‍
Studylink available for candidates who enrol in the diploma programme
Scholarships and other payment options may be available - please book a call.

* Fees subject to change

‍

Entry Criteria

Must have New Zealand or Australian residence/or citizenship
Meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy standards.
If English isn’t your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance, or
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS.

Time Commitment

Full-time

12 weeks (30 - 35 hours weekly)

Mon - Fri: 11am - 3:00pm NZST
Tue & Fri: 4pm - 5pm NZST (optional coding workshop)

Part-time

24 weeks (15 - 17.5 hours weekly)
Tue - Thurs: 6pm - 9pm NZST

Fees

Fees ^*^{(GST inclusive)}

NZD

$6,500

$375

/week

Payment options
‍

‍Weekly payment option available to approved candidates. 12-week payment period.

The introductory pricing is available till 30 May 2025

Entry Criteria

Applicants must have the legal right to work and study in Australia (open to Australian residents and citizens);
Have completed
- Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 3 or Year 10 Literacy and numeracy outcomes equivalent
- or the Certificate in Tech Career Exploration & Development (Level 3) Micro-credential,
- or provide evidence of an equivalent or higher qualification and/or experience.

If English is not your first language, you must provide:

Australian University Entrance, or
Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), or
Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see the NZQA proficiency table and a list of recognised proficiency tests).

Time Commitment

Full-time

12 weeks (30 - 35 hours weekly)

Mon - Fri: 9am - 1:00pm AEST
Tue & Fri: 2pm - 3pm AEST (optional coding workshop)

Part-time

24 weeks (15 - 17.5 hours weekly)
Tue - Thurs: 4pm - 7pm AEST

‍

Full-Time Dates

February 9, 2026

October 13, 2025

Part-Time Dates

No intakes planned

UPSKILLING BENEFIT CALCULATOR

ESTIMATE yOUR ROI

Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Enter in a monthly income value, and choose the career path you would like to follow. The benefit calculator uses salary ranges from careers.govt.nz and seek.co.nz to provide a basic ROI calculation.

‍

The ROI calculator assumes a 3% increase in current salary to keep up with CPI.

Important Disclaimer

This calculator provides an estimate of your potential return on investment based on publicly available salary data and the inputs you’ve provided. The Lowest Salary amount is based on working at an intermediate level after graduating.
‍

It does not guarantee employment outcomes, salary offers, or repayment timelines.

Salaries vary depending on location, employer, prior experience, and market demand.

We encourage all prospective students to speak with a Mission Ready Advisor to discuss your individual goals, circumstances, and how to choose the most suitable programme and career pathway.

Join our successful graduates and kickstart your tech career

Alan Soto: From Hospitality to Tech Leader

Alan Soto: From Hospitality to Tech Leader

I would like to thank MISSION READY for providing me with the opportunity and knowledge to achieve something that seemed unthinkable just one year ago.

From Creative Roots to UX Designer: Sid’s Journey with Mission Ready

From Creative Roots to UX Designer: Sid’s Journey with Mission Ready

Just get your foot in the door. You might not land your dream UX job right away, but if you show initiative and bring all of yourself to the table, you can shape the role into something meaningful.”

From physiotherapist to data analytics

From physiotherapist to data analytics

The programme has been an incredible learning experience. I’ve always enjoyed working with numbers and databases, and this course helped me develop a deeper understanding of tools like Excel and MySQL. I’m now excited about the next level and continuing my journey in data analysis. The flexibility of the programme was a game-changer for me.

Learning success

Learning success

Mitchell, who is a seasoned philomath, has enjoyed learning, gaining certifications in tourism, business, mechanical engineering, a bachelor’s in Information Technology, and a recent qualification in Software (Cloud & DevOps) Development with Mission Ready.

Perfect Fit – Salesforce

Perfect Fit – Salesforce

“My degree wasn’t as helpful in getting a job in the field. I heard about Mission Ready through a job interview at Datacom. I didn’t get that job, but I knew where I needed to go next.” Following this, George progressed to a full-time career opportunity as a salesforce administrator with Genetic Technologies – Pioneer Seeds.

Flying To The Next Mission: A Pilot’s Journey Into Software Development

Flying To The Next Mission: A Pilot’s Journey Into Software Development

Once a friendly face that flew across the blue waters of the South Pacific but Stuart Toleafoa turned in that career for a chance to follow his interest. I’m currently working as a contractor. I provide services in the area of software development and project management.

Challenging Norms: Thinking Ahead Of Time Brings Success

Challenging Norms: Thinking Ahead Of Time Brings Success

“If you’re a brown woman like me, be confident in your ability to do things. But Neishun adds, “Tech is a massive sector that is not generally accessible for women or minorities, so don’t let people underestimate you.” “I am currently a UX Designer and leading the Front-End team for Tohu Media, an indigenous post-production company.”

From Defusing Explosives To Debugging Errors: Ex-Military Professional Finds His Way Into Software Development

From Defusing Explosives To Debugging Errors: Ex-Military Professional Finds His Way Into Software Development

"It was a rollercoaster. It was a non-stop ride that swung back and forth between frustration and elation as I worked my way through each mission and became increasingly confident and competent. The intensity was real, ...the kind of intensity that is uplifting and enriching. ”

Connecting Skills: The Search For Career Satisfaction Leads To UX

Connecting Skills: The Search For Career Satisfaction Leads To UX

Simon, who used to be a civil engineer, says he was out looking for the “next thing that would lead to career satisfaction.” I heard about Mission Ready from a friend who was also in a career transitional phase. He had just completed his education with Mission Ready and spoke highly of the experience. Initially I thought of taking an online course but I was intrigued by his experience so I Googled them, and here we are.

Getting A Portfolio Of Real Work Sparks A Career In UX

Getting A Portfolio Of Real Work Sparks A Career In UX

“I was fresh out of school when I decided to join Mission Ready, but it was relieving and exciting to find a variety of people at different life stages studying together.” “I heard about Mission Ready from my ICT teacher in school. Based on my school assignments, I had expressed my interest in UX Design; my teacher believed I had some potential and sent me links to resources and tools to help me get there.”

Breaking The Cultural Norms

Breaking The Cultural Norms

“I had no idea what I wanted to pursue in life. I certainly didn’t want to be a doctor or engineer, which all my friends were pursuing, so that left me feeling disheartened.” “My 19 weeks were definitely challenging but rewarding. It’s incredibly fast-paced. I learned more in the initial nine weeks of Mission Ready than in my entire university year.”

Upskill, Connect And Explore: How An Industrial Designer Made The Switch To UX

Upskill, Connect And Explore: How An Industrial Designer Made The Switch To UX

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial design and working full-time, Danbee found her “perfect opportunity to upskill, connect and explore” in Mission Ready’s 19-week UX Designer accelerator

What Success Means To A Florist Turned UX Designer

What Success Means To A Florist Turned UX Designer

“Working in technology gives me flexible hours, and I can work remotely. The best thing is being able to have the summer holidays with my family.” Elena, who previously owned a boutique florist store has moved through a few careers. “This career switch has allowed me to have a lifestyle that’s important to me and my family. Anyone who wants something similar should really consider Mission Ready.”

What The Market Needs: Sales Expert Turned Developer Shares Insights

What The Market Needs: Sales Expert Turned Developer Shares Insights

“Straight out of school, I decided to follow the business path, which I am glad I pursued, but I didn’t see it as a long-term career. When we moved to Tauranga, I decided to change to something I have a passion for and something I could see myself doing long-term.”

Common Grounds Between Technicality And Creativity

Common Grounds Between Technicality And Creativity

“I actually ended up getting into UX because I wasn’t creatively challenged enough with [software] development” Muryum recalls lightheartedly. “I’ve always been quite creative and I was always really good at art”. ”There is absolutely room for people coming into text with non-tech background. Believe in yourself, take initiatives and know that you can make the transition”.

The Art Of Success: Leaving Contact Centres Behind For UX

The Art Of Success: Leaving Contact Centres Behind For UX

“I have a background in art and design. The Mission Ready Agile UX Design accelerator helped me take the skills I had and transfer them into a new career that’s creative and challenging.” Now working as a UX/UI designer at the Auckland Council’s digital team.

From Hobby To Career: How Freelancing For Small Business Led To The Big Break

From Hobby To Career: How Freelancing For Small Business Led To The Big Break

“In high school, I thought it would be cool to learn about programming, so I took additional technology classes and built websites and a few programs in Python.” What may have seemed like a tiny spark of interest for Vishal Prakash years ago has lead him a career as a software developer.

Coincidence Or Design: How A Passion For Making Things More Human Led To UX Success

Coincidence Or Design: How A Passion For Making Things More Human Led To UX Success

“As a student you’re given a lot of guidance but also autonomy, plus you’re given the opportunity to work in a real-life scenario, which genuinely gets you workplace ready”. “You have to be ready for a challenge, and you absolutely have to come in with a growth mindset”.

From Military Navigator To UX Designer: How An Air Force Engineer Took On A New Mission

From Military Navigator To UX Designer: How An Air Force Engineer Took On A New Mission

“I was part of the Colombian Air Force for more than ten years, then I moved to New Zealand, and I was a full-time employee of an IT company. My role in the marketing team awakened my curiosity about UX Design as it was required to progress in my career pathway". “Mission Ready is the perfect place to start this journey; you will always feel the support of a beautiful and professional team.”

From Fashion Design To Designing Digital Solutions For A High Profile Bank

Before Mission Ready I was putting together collections for New Zealand fashion designers. I’d gotten a Bachelor of Fashion Design and had been working up the ladder starting in dispatch then working up to Sample & Fashion Design Assistant. My friend suggested I’d like UX Design .. I wasn’t too keen to go back to school—I’d already put in three years doing my Bachelor degree—so Mission Ready’s 19-week course seemed perfect.

Swapping Books For Bytes: A librarian’s journey into tech

Swapping Books For Bytes: A librarian’s journey into tech

I was looking for ways to get experience in the Salesforce environment or to develop my skills further to then progress along that path. When I came across Mission Ready it seemed to fit the bill, with training in the developer stream and a healthy chunk of workplace experience.

From Labs To Coding: A Mother’s Entry Into Tech

From Labs To Coding: A Mother’s Entry Into Tech

"University helped me understand coding but I wasn’t sure what I was going to do when I finished – it felt abstract. I needed a real hands-on project to help me understand what I’d learned so I emailed the university and asked if I could finish as a diploma and then I enrolled in Mission Ready’s level 5 Software Developer"

Finding Inspiration In UX Design

Finding Inspiration In UX Design

I would say go for it as you have nothing to lose! Make sure you do your research on different roles in tech beforehand so that you choose the right accelerator for you and your career path. Don’t hesitate to reach out to past Mission Ready candidates and ask for advice if you need – from personal experience, the Mission Ready community is very kind, welcoming and always willing to help!

Danbee An

"Sharpen your tech skills, learn from industry-focused mentors, and your commitment will pay off."