Certificate in Universal Wellbeing Leadership
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Develop advanced strategic leadership capabilities to implement, lead and evaluate Universal Wellbeing systems across organisations.
DURATION
120 hours
DELIVERY
Online or In-Person
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PROGRAMME FEE
NZ$5,000 incl. GST
View programme content, learning outcomes, delivery, entry requirements and fees.
2027 START DATES
February / June
Programme overview
The Certificate in Universal Wellbeing Leadership is designed for professionals responsible for leading organisational systems, people, culture and strategic change.
Grounded in the research-based Universal Wellbeing Model, the programme develops advanced knowledge and practical capabilities to plan, implement, lead and monitor organisational Universal Wellbeing improvements.
Participants learn to integrate Universal Wellbeing principles into organisational leadership, strategic planning, risk management, culture change and evaluation processes.
Professional and leadership opportunities
This programme supports experienced professionals and emerging leaders seeking to strengthen their capability to lead organisational change and Universal Wellbeing initiatives.
It is particularly relevant to:
Chief executives and senior leadership teams
Directors and organisational decision-makers
Human resources and people-and-culture leaders
Organisational development and change managers
Strategic planning, governance and risk professionals
Consultants working with organisations and leadership teams
Strengthen your capability to lead organisational change, develop effective systems and deliver measurable Universal Wellbeing outcomes.
What you will learn
Lead organisational change and strengthen workplace culture.
Apply advanced communication and influential leadership techniques.
Develop strategic planning and organisational Universal Wellbeing capabilities.
Identify and manage organisational risks.
Implement and monitor Universal Wellbeing systems.
Apply research and evaluation to organisational decision-making.
Lead projects that support measurable Universal Wellbeing improvements.
Programme structure and delivery
The programme consists of two modules:
The programme includes four modules:
Code Module
CUWL 1 Organisational Change & Culture Development
CUWL 2 Universal Wellbeing Research
CUWL 3 Universal Wellbeing Project
CUWL 4 Universal Wellbeing Evaluation
Each module includes 20 facilitated hours and an estimated 20–50 hours of homework.
Delivery is face-to-face or interactive online, with options of two hours per week over 40 weeks or ten six-hour weekend days, arranged in consultation with participants.
Participants must have access to an organisation where they can apply their learning throughout the programme.
Entry requirements
Applicants must complete an enrolment form and participate in an interview before their place can be confirmed.
Professional accreditation
The programme includes accreditation requirements for the Professional Universal Wellbeing Leader, focusing on leadership of organisational Universal Wellbeing systems and support services.
Fees and enrolment
Full Programme: NZ$5,000 (incl. GST)
Individual Module: NZ$1,300 (incl. GST)
Flexible Payment Options
Study from just NZ$192.31 per week!
Equivalent to spreading the NZ$5,000 programme fee over 26 weeks.
Actual payment plan: NZ$1,250 deposit, followed by six monthly payments of NZ$625. Total NZ$5,000 incl. GST.

