Investing in your digital future
OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY NEW ZEALANDER MAKES THE MOST OF THE DIGIALLY CONNECTED WORLD. A KEY PART OF THAT IS OUT COMMITMENT TO “EDUCATION TO EMPLOYMENT” – ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT UPSKILL NEW ZEALANDERS AS WELL AS PARTNERING WITH OTHERS TO DELIVER PRACTICAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS’ GROWTH.
In a rapidly shifting landscape, staying ahead of the curve is no longer optional—it is a competitive necessity. To help our member community take advantage of the opportunities of the digital future, we are working with partners to provide access for members to discounted courses as well as curating a selection of relevant training and professional development opportunities
Why Upskill with TUANZ?
Our 2026/27 Action Plan focuses on bridging the gap between education and the workforce. By leveraging strategic partnerships with industry leaders, we provide our members with:
- Access to contemporary, industry-relevant programmes delivered by subject matter experts.
- Targeted Skills Development: Courses designed to address critical areas such as Digital Capability, AI Ethics, and Workplace Leadership.
- Measurable Business Uplift: Training that isn’t just “training for training’s sake,” but is focused on boosting productivity, staff retention, and project outcomes.
- Exclusive Member Value: Specially negotiated rates and discount codes to ensure professional development is accessible for teams of every size and budget.
Our Partnership with Skills Development Group
We are proud to highlight our partnership with the Skills Development Group. Through this collaboration, TUANZ members can access exclusive discounts on a wide range of short courses and certifications, including ICAgile, ISTQB, and PMI-authorized training.
Whether you are an individual looking to “Pick & Mix” courses to meet immediate needs or a larger organisation seeking tailored training bundles for your team, our new partnership will enable you to help you develop your workplace capability.
Exclusive Benefits for TUANZ Members
Through this partnership, members gain access to industry-relevant professional development delivered by subject matter experts. As a TUANZ member, you can take advantage of:
- Exclusive Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on individual courses using the code TUANZ10.
- Group Savings: Enjoy a 20% discount for bookings of three or more people using the code TUANZ20.
- Flexible Learning: Choose from online, in-house, or blended formats to suit your team’s specific needs.
- Broad Subject Matter: Access training in key areas including Artificial Intelligence, Leadership, Project Management, Business Analysis, and more.
Our Curated Courses
The Skills Development Group have a huge list of courses that they offer, and you can make use of the discount code for any of their courses. Feel free to explore the list of courses on their website here. Alternatively you can contact Catherine Spiller at Skills Development Group by email at catherine.spiller@skillsdg.com.
Over time we will be curating courses across our partners, to help you identify those that we think will provide you with real uplift in your skills and capabilities. So below are our initial suggestions from Skills that we want to share with you as a curated selection.
AI Courses
foundations of AI & ethics
Wanting to harness AI’s potential while navigating implementation challenges and ethical considerations? This comprehensive course equips employees and leaders at all levels with the practical skills and frameworks needed to increase their own capability, implement AI confidently, ethically, and effectively.
You will learn to:
– Apply the mindset shift needed for teams to effectively embrace technology as a powerful work partner.
– Work smarter by integrating AI into everyday tasks to save time, improve quality, and focus on high-value work.
– Apply effective prompt engineering techniques to maximise the quality of AI outputs.
– Choose the right AI solution (LLMs, SLMs, and RAG) by understanding which technologies work best for different business problems.
– Protect your business by recognising and preventing AI-related risks such as deepfakes, misinformation, and AI hallucinations.
-Design ethical frameworks addressing AI bias, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
Measure AI effectiveness using both technical and business metrics.
-Build more advanced AI projects using research mode, agents, and tool integrations.
Live Online: 3 sessions of 4.5 hours
In Person: 2 days
Discount Code: TUANZ10
AI for managers & leaders
Lead your teams confidently through AI adoption to enhance productivity and innovation.
You will learn to:
– The capabilities and limitations of current AI technologies and their applications in business
– Strategies for effective implementation of AI tools to optimise workflows and increase productivity
– Techniques for driving and managing technological change, overcoming resistance, and fostering an AI-adaptive culture
– The impact of AI on team dynamics, roles, and responsibilities
– Ethical considerations and governance strategies for responsible AI use within organisations
Live Online: 2 sessions of 4 hours
In Person: 1 day
Discount Code: TUANZ10
Leadership Courses
Leadership Essentials
Learn essential skills in leadership communication, delegation, and coaching needed to create trust and unlock your team’s potential.
You will learn to:
– How to transition effectively into leadership roles and distinguish between effective and ineffective leadership behaviours.
– Master active listening and questioning techniques that form the foundation of impactful communication.
– Apply the delegation process with confidence and give constructive feedback that drives results.
– Use the Radical Candor framework to have direct, caring conversations and resolve conflicts.
– Build psychological safety and implement the GROW coaching model to develop high-performing teams.
Live Online: 3 sessions of 4.5 hours
In Person: 2 days
Discount Code: TUANZ10
Elevate your leadership
Shape culture and positively lift performance outcomes. As a leader, you serve as the catalyst for organisational improvement, shaping culture and positively listing performance outcomes.
You will learn to:
– Learn how to pivot between leadership and management and shift from operational to strategic thinking.
– Develop your authentic leadership style and recognise how to leverage this knowledge to build trust and maximise team performance
– Enhance your emotional intelligence through self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
– Master the art of influence to inspire your team and successfully lead others without formal authority.
– Articulate your leadership ‘why’ and understand how values impact on leadership performance.
Apply mindset principles to unlock team potential.
Live Online: 3 sessions of 4.5 hours
In Person: 2 days
Discount Code: TUANZ 10
Self Development Courses
Leading Self: Leading with agility
Refine agile leadership skills in this hands-on course. Learn to foster innovation, cultivate self-awareness, and drive organisational agility in today’s rapidly changing work environment.
You will learn to:
– The new organizational and leadership capabilities that are needed today, including an innovative culture, collaborative environments, continuous engagement and organizational learning and sense-making.
– The behaviours that increase agility including leading with influence and different leadership styles.
– The skills of self development through self awareness and mindfulness.
– Developing relationship agility and thinking about organisations as human systems.
– Using conversations and storytelling as a key vehicle for communication.
-Supporting organisational change and transformation for agility.
Live Online: 3 sessions of 4.5 hours
In Person: 2 days
Discount Code: TUANZ10
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Master the tools and techniques of critical thinking to make better decisions, overcome bias, and turn complex information into clear, confident action.
You will learn to:
– The Ladder of Inference model and how it illustrates the progression from raw data observation to action in the critical thinking process
– How to differentiate between objective and subjective observations when collecting data
– Techniques to identify cognitive biases and “noise” factors that influence data selection and interpretation
– Methods for assigning meaning and questioning assumptions more effectively
– Frameworks for drawing sound conclusions and forming accurate beliefs
– Tools and approaches for translating critical thinking into effective action
– Practical strategies to overcome common barriers to implementing critical thinking
Live Online: 1 session of 4.5 hours
In Person: 1 session of 4.5 hours
Discount Code: TUANZ10
Thriving in change
Navigate change with confidence and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and success.
You will learn to:
– The reality of today’s RUPT (Rapid, Unpredictable, Paradoxical, Tangled) environment and how it impacts your work
– How to use frameworks like Cynefin to make sense of complexity and choose appropriate response strategies
– The emotional and psychological impacts of change and how to navigate them effectively
– How to apply models like ADKAR® to support yourself and others through change processes
– Techniques for cognitive reframing to see change as an opportunity rather than a threat
– Practical strategies for taking action within your circle of influence
Live Online: 1 session of 4.5 hours
In Person: 1 session of 4.5 hours
Discount Code: TUANZ10
Building emotional intelligence
Develop the essential competencies that drive professional success and enhance your teamwork and leadership capabilities in today’s complex workplace.
You will learn to:
– Self-Awareness: Develop a richer emotional vocabulary and recognise how your emotions impact your performance and relationships.
– Self-Management: Learn practical techniques for managing disruptive emotions and maintaining composure under pressure.
– Social Awareness: Enhance your ability to read social dynamics and understand others’ perspectives effectively.
– Relationship Management: Build the skills needed to influence others positively and manage conflict constructively.
Live Online: 1 session of 4.5 hours
In Person: 1 session of 4.5 hours
Discount Code: TUANZ10
Think on your feet
Master the art of quick, clear communication with Think on Your Feet®. Learn to analyse, organise, and present ideas rapidly, enhancing your performance across all business functions and reducing costly miscommunication.
You will learn to:
– Quickly and effectively organise your thinking to communicate with Clarity, Brevity and Impact®.
– Be more persuasive and influential when under pressure or challenged.
– Respond to difficult questions on the spot.
– Deliver convincing and impactful presentations to all audiences.
– Structure your communication in a compelling way, whether verbally or in writing.
– Apply techniques to de-escalate difficult situations and buy time to organise your thinking.
Live Online: 3 sessions of 4.5 hours
In Person: 2 days
Discount Code: TUANZ10
Specific skill courses
Finance fundamentals
Master business finance basics to boost your company’s performance. Learn to interpret financials, plan strategically, and make smarter decisions.
You will learn to:
– Understand the critical steps required in business planning.
– Understand and interpret sales, income, profit and loss measures and ratios.
– Learn to interpret a Profit & Loss statement.
– Develop skills to determine markup and margin (and understand the difference).
– Learn the importance of tracking and analysing business costs.
– Understand the importance of creating a team of experts to support you.
Live Online: 2 sessions of 4.5 hours
In Person: 1 day
Discount Code: TUANZ10
Sales Performer
Develop the core skills of buyer-focused selling.
You will learn to:
– The four core principles of sales effectiveness and how to apply them in your daily practice
– How to develop strong customer connections and discover deeper customer needs using proven questioning techniques
– Methods for helping customers recognise the impact and urgency of addressing their needs
– Techniques for illustrating value through personalised benefits and compelling customer stories
– Strategies for validating and handling objections effectively while maintaining relationships
– Approaches for exploring customer satisfaction and extending into new opportunities
Live Online: 3 sessions of 4.5 hours
In Person: 2 days
Discount Code: TUANZ10
With over 30 years of experience through their legacy brands – SoftEd, IMNZ, and David Forman – Skills Development Group has been building workplace capability throughout New Zealand and around the world.
They meet organisations where they are, delivering flexible, practical learning and development solutions that help people thrive in change and businesses grow with confidence.
They also bring deep expertise in Business Agility, Leadership, Project Management, Business Analysis, and more. They also specialise in developing future-ready skills – equipping individuals, teams and organisations for lasting impact.
