MicroPLD - Professional Learning & Development for NZ Schools

Professional Learning & Development for Educators

Flexible online PLD supporting teachers, leaders and school teams across Aotearoa. Created by Kiwi educators, MicroPLD delivers practical, relevant learning designed for immediate application in schools and educational organisations throughout New Zealand.

Our short, self-paced courses fit around busy education environments, with most taking less than an hour to complete. Focused, impactful professional learning that respects your time while helping improve practice.

Whether you're building leadership capability, strengthening compliance, or supporting teaching and learning, MicroPLD makes professional development accessible, engaging, and easy to implement.

PLD supporting teachers, leaders and school teams across Aotearoa

3000+ licenses sold across NZ.
Trusted by educators, leaders and school teams nationwide.

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Leadership

Short, practical leadership learning for current and aspiring school leaders.

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Compliance & Safety

Support safer schools and stronger compliance practices.

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Classroom & Support

Practical support for inclusive classrooms and effective learning support teams.

One Membership.
Unlimited Professional Learning.

MicroPLD Membership Access

Access educator courses, leadership training, compliance resources and team-wide learning in one place.

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Individual access

School-wide plans

On demand learning

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The Safer Schools Webinar

Practical Health & Safety PLD for NZ Schools

Strengthen health and safety in your school. Join this 90-minute live online session designed to help schools improve their day-to-day health and safety systems in a practical, manageable way. The session looks at what good health and safety practice should look like in everyday school life including risk management, staff responsibilities, incident reporting, contractor safety, EOTC planning, and building a positive safety culture.

Who should attend?

Ideal for principals, senior leaders, office managers, caretakers, board members, health and safety representatives, and team leaders involved in school health and safety.

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Upcoming sessions

Each date covers the same core session, so schools only need to attend once. Schools are welcome to register multiple attendees.

Tuesday 9 June 2026 - CLOSED
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Tuesday 16 June 2026 - CLOSED
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Thursday 30 July 2026 - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Thursday 06 August 2026 - AVAILABILITY
1:00pm – 2:30pm

Why Educators Choose MicroPLD

Practical
Real-world learning you can apply immediately in your school, or classroom.

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Flexible
Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.

Trusted
Designed specifically for NZ educators and school teams.

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Team Friendly
School-wide access options for consistent staff learning.

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Affordable
Cost-effective professional learning without full-day workshops.

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Practical PLD for Real-World School Needs

Our short online courses are designed specifically for New Zealand schools and early childcare centres. They support school leaders and staff in areas that matter most - keeping students safe, supporting diverse needs and strengthening everyday practice.

Whether you’re preparing for ERO, building a stronger support team, or developing inclusive classrooms, each course is ready when you are - online, self-paced and loaded with tools you can use straight away.

Over 50 principals across Aoteoroa have already used these courses in their schools finding them clear, relevant and genuinely useful.

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Covering the Essentials

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Health & Safety Compliance
Helps leaders meet WorkSafe and legal obligations with confidence.

Teacher Aide Development
Outline key responsibilities, boundaries & support strategies for aides.

Understanding Neurodiversity
Inclusive, strength-based strategies for supporting diverse learners.

Clear. Focused. Designed for the realities of New Zealand schools.

Featured Courses

Special Offer: Two essential PLD courses. One whole-school price → find out more.

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Build confidence around WorkSafe responsibilities, compliance and safer school environments.

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Inclusive, strengths-based strategies for supporting diverse learners in NZ classrooms.

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Confidently manage challenging staff, parent and workplace conversations.

Made for Educators, Backed by Educators

“The health & safety PLD was really valuable and I feel more prepared.”

— Principal, Wellington

“The courses were short, relevant, and grounded in real leadership challenges.”

— Assistant Principal, Christchurch

“It helped me reflect intentionally on my leadership without stepping away from my school for days.”

— Principal, Auckland

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Professional Development for Entire School Teams

Flexible access plans for schools, kura, ECE centres and organisations.

Support consistent professional learning across your entire team with accessible, self-paced online training designed for New Zealand education environments.

School-wide access for all staff

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Ready to support your professional growth?