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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

PGCertProfSup
26 January 2026

Become a professional supervisor and support ethical practice in your field.

START

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

Degree Structure - Start In
July

POINTS

60

DURATION

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

Degree Structure - Duration
6 months part-time

Overview


Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

Meet the growing demand for skilled supervisors with the online Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (PGCertProfSup). 

Building on your undergraduate degree, this qualification examines models of supervision across a range of sectors in order to develop your abilities to provide effective professional supervision.

Online study

This degree is offered exclusively online - see Tuihono UC | UC Online for all information on courses, start dates, and applications.

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

The PGCertProfSup is made up of 60 points (two courses), which are taught fully online. The coursework will examine theoretical models of supervision in health, education, social services, or community contexts and includes reflective journals, presentations, and portfolios to document your learnings within your own professional practice.

The Certificate can be started in July 2026 or February 2027, and will take at least six months part-time (or up to two years) to complete.

See Tuihono UC | UC Online for all information on courses, start dates, and applications.

For the full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision.

 

Postgraduate Diploma pathway option

UC also offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision which includes the same online courses as the Certificate, plus two additional electives taught either online or on UC’s main campus or Manawa near Christchurch Hospital.

You may begin with the Certificate and transfer your completed courses to the Diploma, with approval.

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

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