Our distance learning programmes enable you to update your qualifications wherever you live in New Zealand and beyond. We have a particular strength in the postgraduate Health Sciences area. Keep abreast of developments in your field without leaving your home or workplace.
Use the links below to find distance learning study options and resources for future and current students at the University of Otago.
- Distance Education Strategy to 2020 (PDF)
- Distance Learning Prospectus
- Student Newsletter
- Upcoming events
- Information for prospective students
- Information for current students
- Resources for staff
Online Courses
Sign up for an online course, get a certification, or just fill in some gaps in your knowledge – all at your own pace.
LinkedIn Learning – FREE (only available for staff)
LinkedIn Learning (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/)is an on-demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career.
- Unlimited access. Choose from more than 5,000 video tutorials covering business, creative and
- technology topics.
- Personalised recommendations. Explore the most in-demand skills based on your experience.
- Expert instructors. Learn from industry leaders, all in one place.
- Convenient learning. Access courses on your schedule, from any desktop or mobile device.
- Helpful resources. Reinforce new knowledge with quizzes, exercise files and coding practice windows.
Further LinkedIn Learning info and help
- How University of Otago staff log into LinkedIn Learning
- Watch this video on How to use LinkedIn Learning
GoSkills.com
(This is funded by IT Training and Development and is FREE for all University of Otago staff and students)
Wide range of computer applications and some professional skills
- Access from any computer, tablet or mobile device with an Internet connection.
- Go to www.goskills.com/coupon and enter code OU2020. Then sign up or log in to your account.
- The email address for your account must end in otago.ac.nz
- Available until the end of 2020.
Microsoft Office Specialist
IT Training and Development is a certified testing centre for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exams. Online exam prep is available as part of the exam cost. If you are interested in sitting one of these exams, please contact [email protected] for more information.
Read more about MOS Certification
NVivo from QSR International
QSR International have two, one-week online NVivo courses available. These courses are free, but you must request a voucher (numbers limited) via [email protected] Then QSR can provide the Windows or Mac version of the course for you.
Read more about Fundamentals of NVivo
Read more about Moving on with NVivo