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I have successfully graduated from the NZIE and now I have opened my own Digital Marketing Agency.

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Anastasia

Diploma in Digital Marketing

Hello, my name is Anastasia and I have successfully graduated from the NZIE Digital Marketing Diploma Program in 2016th.

About me

A bit about me: originally I am from Russia and arrived in New Zealand in 2015. The reason why I’ve chosen this country is that I was looking for a better quality of life. I wanted to have the ability to do outdoor activities, have work and life balance and simply live better. I had experience working in the biggest international FMCG companies in Russia as a Brand Marketing Manager (DiageoBAT). Next, I have decided that I want to get more knowledge in a new fast-growing industry – Digital Marketing. I found NZIE’s program in July 2015th. The same year, in October I came to NZ and started the education. Thanks to KiwiEducation who has assisted me in the application and visa processes.

Digital Marketing Program

NZIE’s Digital Marketing program was an intense 8-months course. It included all aspects of Digital Marketing. And the most important – I was taught by industry professionals. During the course, I discovered Adobe Creative programs, WordPress – CMS for developing websites, really useful insights about SEO and analytics. I learned how to engage with potential customers through all online channels (Social Media, websites, advertising, blogging). Also, I gained knowledge about New Zealand Digital industry and its trends and opportunities. Overall, this program opened a whole new digital world to me. So I am extremely happy that I had this experience.

Before I even graduated, I found a skilled job as a Brand and Media Specialist within the Millennium Group. There, I was in charge of all traditional and online marketing for their new hotel – M Social, located right on the waterfront of Auckland harbour on Quay street. It is now the top-rated hotel on TripAdvisor and is one of the most popular accommodations in Auckland!

1 year after graduation from the Digital Marketing Program I got a resident visa. And now, 1.5 years after graduation, I have opened my own Digital Marketing Agency – Weblizard Ltd. At the moment, I live in Ohakune and work from home office. I deal directly with small and medium businesses throughout New Zealand. My Digital Marketing Agency provides a full range of digital marketing services. We do Digital Design, Website Design & DevelopmentSEO, SMM, SEM, Marketing strategy and more. Since opening in December 2018, I already found many amazing clients and had a chance to do some really great web designs. For example, for Kiwi TukTuk, where I’ve done the website, integrated the best booking system available on the market. Also, I am running their Social Media Accounts and helping with all marketing aspects.

Digital Marketing Program Potential

Digital Marketing is a huge niche in New Zealand. I understood it since my very first week in this country. Most of the websites of local businesses are done in a very poor manner. With absolutely no SEO or with Black Hat SEO and bad performance. As a result, they cannot get onto the top pages of Google Search Results. Therefore, since coming to New Zealand I wanted to open a digital agency. I wanted to help local businesses to solve their issues. In fact, I wanted to help them rank better and have the best online performance.

And to be honest, NZIE’s Digital Marketing Diploma Program helped my dream come true. I gained the necessary knowledge and understood how the industry works in NZ. Overall, I had an amazing time while gaining all those priceless insights from industry professionals, that were sharing the most up-to-date information and useful tips. That information helped me to develop a special approach which I am still using while working today! Moreover, NZIE has one of the best locations to study at – North Shore, Takapuna. It is located in the biggest city of NZ – Auckland. As a result, you have bigger chances to find a job faster. Also, you get the opportunity to travel all around the North Island and enjoy the unique nature of Aotearoa!

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Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Applied Level 3 [3667] qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR B2 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency OR Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment.

Entry Criteria:

To be admitted into NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3 General, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

a) Be a speaker of English as an additional language; and

b) Hold a NZCEL Level 2 qualification; or

c) Pass an NZIE entry test that meets the requirements for the CEFR mid B1 requirements or equivalent; and

d) Be of a minimum age of 16 years or older; and.

e) Be a New Zealand citizen or resident; or have Certificate of Refugee Status and evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment.

Fees 2020

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Fees-Free Study.  

You are only eligible for Fees-Free if you haven’t previously undertaken more than 60 credits (half a year of equivalent full-time tertiary education, 0.5 EFTS) at Level 3 or above on the NZQF – New Zealand Qualifications Framework.

To check if you meet the requirements, visit the New Zealand Government’s Fees-Free website and enter your National Student Number (NSN)

If you do not have an NSN, contact your Student Support Advisor.

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