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2025 Entrepreneurship Micro-credential Development

Updated 20 March 2025

New Micro-credential development for Entrepreneurship

Ringa Hora, in partnership with Zeducation, The Cause Collective, and Lifeskills, is developing two Level 3 Micro-credentials in Entrepreneurship. These module-based credentials stack into the New Zealand Certificate in Leadership (Level 3), offering a flexible pathway for learners.

Aligned with The Cause Collective’s BOSS programme, these Micro-credentials equip aspiring entrepreneurs with essential skills and knowledge for success.

Proposed Micro-credentials 

We are proposing two new micro-credentials that are stackable towards the New Zealand Certificate in Leadership (level 3) (currently submitted to NZQA for review).  

Draft versions of the Micro-credentials are:

Indicative timeline 

The below timeline is a high-level view of indicative dates for each stage of development. All dates are subject to change. 

Stage 1 Background (Oct-Dec 24)
Stage 2 – Draft micro-credentials (Dec 24-Mar 25)
Stage 3 – National consultation on draft micro-credentials (Mar-Apr 25)
Stage 4 – Submit applications to NZQA (Apr 25 onwards).

What are Micro-credentials? 

A micro-credential is a small, stand-alone credential which provides a way to recognise a learner’s abilities while meeting demand from employers, industry, and communities. 

The intent behind them is to create sub-qualification sized learning that is meaningful to employers, and valuable and transferable for learners. 

Although they’re stand-alone awards, some micro-credentials may also form part of a programme that leads to a qualification. 

For further information see Micro-credentials :: NZQA, and to search for Micro-credentials, search the NZQA Register of NZQA List of Approved Micro-credentials. See Micro-credentials – Ringa Hora

What is the BOSS programme?

The BOSS programme (bridging, opportunities, skills and success) targets Pacific and South Auckland rangatahi between the ages of 16 – 30 years of age who are wanting to or currently exploring entrepreneurship. It is focused on empowering young people with the tools, skills and knowledge to navigate the business world through the different stages of business by way of six theory-based modules and 3 pastoral modules.

  • Dream big and hard
  • Boss mindset
  • Think like a BOSS (critical thinking)
  • Product = A solution to someone’s problem
  • Customer comes first – this brings the sale
  • Put more money in your pocket (work smarter not hardsr)

Questions and comments/Ngā pātai me ngā tākapu?

We look forward to hearing your views so we can finalise the proposed changes and submit the Micro-credentials to NZQA for Quality Assurance.

If you have any questions, please email Syd Reweti.