Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Certificate in Digital Technology Product Solutions (Level 5) (Micro-credential) | |
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Qualification Type | Micro-credential | |
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Level | 5 | |
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Credits | 40 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The primary purpose of this micro-credential is to provide learners with a real-world learning opportunity, in a simulated work environment, to enable them to perform entry-level roles in the context of their practice such as software developers, user experience designers, business analysts, digital media analysts or data analysts.
This micro-credential will provide learners with a specific blend of knowledge, technical skills, experience and work-ready interpersonal skills needed to perform roles within the field of digital technology product solutions. Learners will be able to gain new knowledge relevant to the context of their practice and also apply these newly acquired skills by applying the skills in an industry-based project. This micro-credential is intended to provide learners with the skills that are most relevant and sought after by employers likely to hire for those roles. |
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Graduate profile |
This Micro-credential is designed for highly specialised roles in Tech like AI Developer, Analyst or UX Designer roles.
By the end of this micro-credential, learners will be able to: 1. Apply Agile software delivery and design thinking practices to contribute to the development of digital technology product solutions in specific contexts of practice. 2. Apply industry standard best practices to contribute to the development of digital technology product solutions in specific contexts of practice. 3. Apply ethical decision-making principles when contributing to developing digital technology product solutions. 4. Apply effective professional interpersonal and collaborative skills when working on digital technology product projects with internal and external stakeholders. 5. Plan and deliver an effective communication strategy for purposes of obtaining employment or contract work. |
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Education pathways |
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Entry Requirements |
Applicants must have the legal right to study in New Zealand and either:
1. have completed the Level 4 Certificate in Technology Product Development Training Essentials (Level 4) or; 2. provide evidence of an equivalent qualification and/or experience. All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Applications will be reviewed by MRHQ to ensure applicants have the foundation skills required for success. Unsuccessful applicants will be referred to an appropriate alternative course and invited to apply again once they have completed that course. Please note the entry requirement is important as learners need to have certain skills / knowledge before they can specialise in a specific area. For instance, to become an artificial intelligence developer, learners must have skills and knowledge as a developer. One of the ways they can do this is by completing the Level 4 Certificate in Technology Product Development or they may be working in the industry as a software developer or may have completed other relevant qualifications. |
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Education Organisation | No organisations currently offer this qualification. | |
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Developed By | Mission Ready HQ Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 4811 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2023-03-31 08:43:21.913 | |
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Next Review | 2025-03-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
Agile mindset and design thinking practices, including the Agile manifesto, Sprint planning, Sprint backlogs, Sprint retrospectives and user stories, and Scrum mastery.
Introduction to industry best practices that facilitate successful digital technology product development in the context of practice. Emerging technologies and making ethical decisions with emerging technologies. These technologies include Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, the Internet of Things, and Cloud. Stakeholder management, including stakeholder identification, setting expectations, influence and persuasion skills. Obtaining and providing feedback, self-awareness assessment. Professional collaboration skills. Interpersonal skills and collaboration skills and tools and when to use them, including video conferencing, task management tools, meeting scheduling tools, communications tools. Communication strategies for gaining employment. Create a professional presence and develop personal brand. Professional CV and interviewing skills. Build a strong professional online presence via LinkedIn, personal blog, or website. |
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