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Learning that transforms

Combining our academic DNA with innovative technical expertise, we spark a love of learning that transforms how people show up at work. This is education that rewires minds and reboots cultures. Built for the brave, not the comfortable.

POWERING AI SKILLS ACROSS NEW ZEALAND

Proud to power AI learning for ASB and Xero customers.

4000 New Zealand businesses now have access to practical, structured AI training in a 12 week programme - built by academyEX, made available through two of the country's most trusted names in business.

Learn about AI for Business ASB | Xero AI Bootcamp for Business

Empowering organisations to lead in the age of AI

Together, we build AI-ready workforces.

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AI for Good

Build AI capability in your organisation - and double the impact.

AI for Good is a buy-one, give-one initiative powered by our AI for Business learning hub, helping more people access the skills needed to use AI confidently and safely.

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AI Bootcamps

Hands-on AI for immediate impact

Ideal for: The whole team

Immersive, in-person sessions tailored to your sector. Your team will see AI in action, try out tools, and apply them to real challenges - on the spot.

Half or full day sessions delivered anywhere in New Zealand for 10-25 people. Bring your device, leave with confidence.

Leadership Courses

Leading in the age of disruption

Ideal for: Senior leaders, people managers, future-focused execs

Go beyond traditional executive training - this is for leaders who want to do things differently.

Lead under pressure, make strategic decisions, and apply inclusive leadership through real-world projects with peers. Develop adaptive leadership, cultural intelligence, and emotional agility, with tools to turn disruption into opportunity. Delivered online or in person.

Online Learning

Build future capability at scale

Ideal for: Business, government, and sector-wide delivery

Custom online platforms to upskill entire workforces in AI, digital tools, and modern leadership. Whether you’re lifting capability across one organisation or an entire sector, we design mobile-first learning that meets people where they are. Bite-sized content, digital badges and dashboards to track progress. Fully branded, co-designed with you, and scalable from 500 to 50,000 learners - this is how you drive change.

Micro-credentials

Accredited short courses

Ideal for: Selected teams, managers and rising talent

NZQA-accredited short courses built around real-world projects and practical outcomes. Your people gain skills that drive business results, while connecting with peers across industries. Delivered online with facilitator support and access to a learning hub.

Leads to a recognised credential and fresh thinking from beyond your sector. A smart way to grow talent and your future.

INTELLECTUAL FOR-PLAY

The Play Lab is here!

The Play Lab is your sandbox for innovation. Test, experiment, and prototype with emerging tech in a safe, collaborative environment - built to grow your curiosity and hands-on skills. This is learning through play. And yes, it's as fun as it sounds.

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The Play Lab activity, two adults wearing hi tech gear working together.

WE ARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS

Let’s build something EXtraordinary.

Start with a discovery session

WHAT SETS US APART

The academyEX Way

We know that true impact comes from great partnerships. Our tailored approach means we work hand-in-hand with you to tackle the real-world challenges that matter most to you.

Discover

We don't start with courses; we start by learning about your business and it's unique challenges and opportunities. This lets us map learning to your business outcomes.

We assess where you're starting from, what success looks and how you'll know we've got there together.

Define

Our Experts and EdTech innovators get creative crafting a proposal tailored to your unique needs.

Together we agree on the solution, deliverables, timeframes, cost, and a plan for tracking success.

Design

This is where we design, prototype and develop learning Experiences that align with your strategic priorities.

Want to name and brand your learning academy? You’ve got it. Let's tweak it together until it’s Exactly right.

Deliver

Go time! Your business academy is ready, let’s get your people started.

Expect ongoing collaboration using data and insights to make great decisions together.

Pilot emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Why work with us

"academyEX is where knowledge meets impact. Our approach blends innovation with deep expertise to deliver customised learning experiences that drive business outcomes. Let us be your knowledge partner to build future-fit teams who drive change, innovation, and results where it matters most - your business."

Ana Ivanovic-Tongue, Chief of Delivery

TESTIMONIALS

What our EXceptional partners say

Frances and her team at academyEX curated a unique and dynamic experience for our leaders that fitted our brief perfectly. Delivering power packed sessions designed to prepare our people leaders to lead in a changing world, her sessions were immersive and won their interest. The sessions brought our people into the future of work, with all of its uncertainties and opportunities. Sharing the concept of adaptive leadership, it provided a framework to address these complex challenges. It encouraged our people leaders to think and act in emerging contexts with strategic brilliance.

Melissa Story

Head of Leadership, Talent and Growth, MBIE.

Working with academyEX on this project has been amazing. They have been true partners in this work, hustling right alongside us to achieve what we set out to and adapting as needed. They have been so communicative and flexible within this project which has had unforeseen challenges and learnings. Their expertise in the world of learning content creation has been invaluable to us in this process.

Liv Sisson

Digital Commerce Programme Manager, NZTE

The Digital Boost programme development has had an extremely demanding and changing workload with a wide range of industry transformation initiatives all revolving around the central Digital Boost platform and the team at academyEX. In dealing with all these pressures and constantly changing demands, the academyEX team have been responsive, innovative, adaptable and creative in delivering this public service for the Government.

Malcolm Luey

Director, Digital Boost, MBIE

The use of AI as part of the pilot has given me a real boost in my morale and confidence at work. Prior to using AI my workload was so overwhelming but the productivity gains I have had from it have freed me up to regain some of my creativity at work and enjoy it again.

Anonymous Employee

Employee engagement survey, Palmerston North City Council

WHAT WE DO

We EXist to help you EXcel

Digital Boost

Launched in 8 weeks, this government-funded learning hub for SMEs harnessed academyEX's extensive knowledge and technology, supporting 70,000+ users.

Digital Passport

This government-funded platform empowers users with essential digital and life skills. Launched from concept to delivery in just 6 weeks.

Think New

Facing a post-pandemic dip in international students, Education NZ engaged us to launch a platform for educational providers to access global markets.

Trade & Enterprise

We teamed up with NZTE to create 50 educational resources, boosting exporters' supply chains and online strategies for greater revenue and growth.

WSA Innovation and Impact Award

Digital Passport clinched the coveted Innovation and Impact Award at the World Summit Awards. Celebrated globally, this award recognises our game-changing contributions to the United Nations SDGs—advancing quality education, spurring economic growth, reducing inequalities, and fostering powerful global partnerships.

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