We offer a range of qualifications and courses that you can study by distance and online learning – from certificates and diplomas, to degrees and graduate diplomas. Use the search or browse the subject list below to find what interests you.
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Who we are
Open Polytechnic is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga) and is the nation’s leading distance and online learning pr
Our people
Open Polytechnic employs a wide range of learning and teaching experts who provide academic and learning support to our distance learners.
Open Polytechnic and Te Pūkenga
Learn about Open Polytechnic and Te Pūkenga and planned government changes.
Changes to benefit Open Polytechnic learners
Open Polytechnic is continually evolving its services to meet the changing needs of our distance learners. We are taking the next step in this journey and we wa
Disclaimer and copyright statement
The Open Polytechnic takes all reasonable care to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up-to-date.
Jobs at Open Polytechnic
Make a difference by joining New Zealand's leading online distance learning educator. Visit our careers site to see our vacancies.
Who are our learners?
Our learners are spread throughout New Zealand. They are as varied as the population of our beautiful country. A common goal they all share is to improve their
Our Māori learners
We have over 5,000 Māori learners each year, which makes up 18% of our student population. Feedback from our Māori learners tell us they place a high value on t
Our Pasifika learners
We have nearly 2,000 Pasifika learners enrolled with us each year, making up 6% of our total learner population.
News, publications and research
News
Find out the latest news from Open Polytechnic.
Medica contact
Our Senior Communications Advisor is the point of contact for media enquiries and you can find their contact details here.
Publications
Here you can find the Open Polytechnic's Annual Report.
First imressions suvery
Each trimester Open Polytechnic sends out a First Impressions Survey to learners to find out their experiences of our pre-enrolment and enrolment processes, sup
Academic reseaerch
Research is an integral part of the teaching and learning provided by Open Polytechnic.
Commercial
Digital design, video, animation and software development
If you need engaging video or animation, interactive assets, graphic design or web applications, we can help.
CPD and training services
Give your staff professional development opportunities while they work. Whether they need training as an industry requirement, or you want to give them an optio
Instructional design
Leverage the largest instructional design team in New Zealand to create content that is relevant, contextualised and engaging for your audience.
Content licensing
License existing white labelled Open Polytechnic course material for your own blended or online delivery.
