Information Technology
Study Information Technology
Launch your Information Technology career with one of our programmes and gain valuable skills sought after by employers. Take the first step to claim your place in an incredibly strong and rapidly growing industry with vast employment opportunities. Learn the fundamentals of software design and development. Troubleshoot and resolve common systems issues. Select, install and configure hardware. Understand business analysis and database management. Gain insight into the Information Technology industry and study in a supportive environment with expert tutors. Check out our range of IT programmes with future-proof career options.
Information Technology Programmes
Enter the world of Information Technology, a growing industry full of opportunity. Start with the basics in our essentials and support programmes. Specialise in information security with our cybersecurity programmes. Gain a broad understanding of all things IT with our computing and IT programmes. No matter your skill level, we have an IT programme for you. If you need help deciding which is right for you, feel free to contact us.
We're adaptive
As part of the School of Innovation, Design and Technology, we have access to on-campus and online tools to deliver our courses. We’re flexible in our approach and this means you can connect into learning in ways that best suit you.
Study in Petone
Our Petone campus is proud to welcome you in, to start or continue, your study journey. Our Kaiako (tutors) are based here to deliver all timetabled IT classes as part of your courses. Learning in an on-campus environment is great for networking, shared problem-solving and accessing additional support and services – but we know it doesn’t suit everyone all the time. You can also access class live-streams, recordings and materials online.
Learn IT outside of Petone
We have computer labs at our Whitireia Porirua campus, so you can join your peers and dial-in to our Kaiako-led classes from the location nearest to you. Our facilities across all locations are open to you to during and after classes. Plan work groups, star clusters or meet-ups on-campus, or online at any time. Find out more about learning IT in a way that works for you - Chat to our Kaimahi (team members).
Student work
Take a look at the work students from the Certificate in IT Essentials programme created in 2025.
News
Josh's story: Information Technology Graduate
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A Day in the Life of an Information Technology Class: Insights from IT tutors Aristotle and Richa
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