Training Options

Training Opportunities

By selecting one of the competency areas under Training Opportunities you can view a some of the available programes. You can explore the full range of training opportunities available from the partners below.

Employers and Manufacturers Association

EMA Learning offer practical skills development through experienced practitioners to ensure your enterprise is equipped for growth.   Click  on your region below to review your training options with your local EMA

Investigate training with EMA Northern

Investigate training with EMA Central

Investigate training with Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce

Investigate training with Otago Southland Employers Association

New Zealand Institute of Management

NZIM offer a variety of management courses throughout New Zealand. To find out about the courses on offer please visit the NZIM website: Public Course Calendar which will enable you to select the desired course for more information about the course, the location and date.

Chambers of Commerce 

There are over 30 Chambers of Commerce in New Zealand with a combined membership of over 24,000 companies.  Their size ranges from the biggest companies in New Zealand to some of the smallest.  Each Chamber organizes regular opportunities to network and keep informed about latest developments of relevance to the business community.  A range of training opportunities designed to build staff and management capability are also offered.  Membership costs are modest and usually far lower than the benefits obtainable from the exclusive discount schemes available to Chamber members.  To learn more about the Chambers of Commerce visit their website

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise - Investment Ready Training

Investment Ready Training is aimed at helping business people learn about the type of finance they require to expand, diversify or commercialise a new concept and how they can access equity funding from investors.  It is offered in a series of free workshops as part of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) Enterprise Training Programme.

Read more about Investment Ready Training 

Enterprise Training Programme

The New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) Enterprise Training Programme (ETP) is aimed at upskilling the owners and operators of small and medium enterprises to help them develop and grow their businesses.

The Enterprise Training Programme is delivered by specialist training providers throughout New Zealand. It offers a range of training for managing a business, complemented by follow-up coaching designed to enable you to implement what you have learnt. The benefits of attending Enterprise Training include: gaining knowledge in a specific area of business management, increasing motivation, boosting confidence and reaffirming business strategies and processes

Read more about the Enterprise Training Programme