Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology

The AUT Online Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology is designed for professionals who want to apply creativity and technology to make a real impact in their work.

This programme gives you postgraduate-level foundations in futures thinking, emerging technologies, values-led leadership and venture development, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to innovation projects and change initiatives in your organisation or sector.

You’ll explore creative technologies like AI, XR, AR/VR, IoT, digital fabrication and immersive media, and learn to critically assess their cultural, ethical and practical implications. Alongside this, you’ll develop the skills to contribute to shaping value propositions, prototype ideas and lead with culturally responsive practice.

The  Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology is open to professionals from all industries where creativity and technology are reshaping practice. It offers a direct pathway into the Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Creative Innovation and Technology, with all courses fully credited should you choose to continue your studies.

  • 100% online: Study from anywhere, anytime, with no need to attend campus
  • Tailored for busy professionals: Balance work, life and study with a flexible, part-time structure
  • Your experience counts: Your professional expertise is valued – if you have sufficient work experience but no degree, you can still qualify
  • Personalised support: Access expert guidance and resources when you need them, seven days a week

Why choose the AUT Online Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology

  • Postgraduate-level foundations: Build advanced foundational knowledge in futures thinking, creative technologies and venture development
  • Flexible course selection: Choose two 30-point courses that align with your goals and interests.
  • A pathway to further study: Completed courses can be credited toward the postgraduate diploma or full Master of Creative Innovation and Technology, enabling you to continue your academic and professional growth.
  • Culturally grounded practice: Strengthen your approach with ethical, inclusive leadership and Māori and Indigenous perspectives.

APPLYENQUIRE

This programme is currently only available for domestic students.

If you already have a university degree

  • A bachelor’s degree, graduate diploma or professional qualification

If you don’t yet have a university degree

  • 5 years of work experience

Your experience counts

At AUT Online, we value your professional expertise. If you have relevant work experience but no undergraduate degree, you can still take the next step toward achieving your goals with our Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology.

Not sure if you qualify? Enquire now to discuss your eligibility.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology offers a flexible introduction to creative innovation and technology. You’ll build the mindset and toolkit to analyse trends, explore opportunities and apply creative solutions in your professional practice.

You'll learn to:

  • Build foundational capability in futures and systems methods to design optimistic, actionable strategies.
  • Analyse creative technologies and their cultural, ethical and practical implications.
  • Lead change with values-led, culturally responsive practice grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Indigenous perspectives.
  • Develop venture skills through value propositions, prototyping and pitching for impact.

Courses

You’ll complete two of the following 30-point courses, taken one at a time over trimesters. Course availability may vary depending on the trimester schedule.

The AUT Online Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology prepares you to contribute to innovation and transformation projects, early-stage venture activity, and cross-disciplinary initiatives. You’ll graduate with the ability to bring futures thinking, creative technology literacy and values-led practice into your role or organisation.

Potential career pathways include:

  • Innovation or transformation coordinator
  • Creative technologist/XR or immersive media assistant
  • Digital strategy or experience support
  • Product, service or experience innovation coordinator
  • Programme or lab coordinator in innovation, incubation or R&D
  • Venture/start-up coordinator or intrapreneurial project lead

This qualification is also an excellent pathway to the Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Creative Innovation and Technology, deepening your capability and supporting progression into more senior roles.

Not sure which qualification suits your goals? AUT Online offers flexible options to fit your needs:

Courses completed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology can be credited toward the Postgraduate Diploma or the Master of Creative Innovation and Technology, letting you build on your achievements seamlessly and progress when you’re ready.

Quick facts
Programme code:
ON1094
Level:
8
Points:
60
Duration:
7 months part-time
Delivery:
100% online
Starts:
23 Feb 2026
13 Jul 2026

Key trimester dates
Fees
Domestic:
  • Full fees: $4,333 (for 60 points)
  • Student services levy (additional, for 60 points): $595.80

Fees are calculated for the full indicative programme cost (180 points), based on 2026 fees, which are reviewed annually.

This online programme is currently not available for international students.

Enquire about the AUT Online Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Innovation and Technology here today.