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.
3000+ licenses sold across NZ.
Trusted by educators, leaders and school teams nationwide.
Browse Learning by Category
Leadership
Short, practical leadership learning for current and aspiring school leaders.
Compliance & Safety
Support safer schools and stronger compliance practices.
Classroom & Support
Practical support for inclusive classrooms and effective learning support teams.
One Membership.
Unlimited Professional Learning.
Access educator courses, leadership training, compliance resources and team-wide learning in one place.
Individual access
School-wide plans
On demand learning
Why Educators Choose MicroPLD
Practical
Real-world learning you can apply immediately in your school, or classroom.
Flexible
Learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Trusted
Designed specifically for NZ educators and school teams.
Team Friendly
School-wide access options for consistent staff learning.
Affordable
Cost-effective professional learning without full-day workshops.
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.
Covering the Essentials
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.
FINAL 2026 SESSION
Safer Schools Health & Safety Webinar
Practical, school-specific guidance for stronger health and safety systems—and the important changes arriving in 2027.
Important: changes from 1 April 2027
Changes to New Zealand's health and safety law will place a clearer focus on critical risks, introduce proportionate duties for smaller and larger organisations, and clarify officers' governance responsibilities. Schools need to understand what this means for prioritisation, oversight, resourcing and verification.
What the webinar will cover
School health & safety obligations, roles and leadership responsibilities.
What the April 2027 changes mean for critical-risk priorities and governance.
Common school hazards, risk assessment and practical risk registers.
Incident, injury and near-miss reporting—including notifiable events.
Contractor, property, playground, caretaker and EOTC safety.
Building a positive, workable safety culture across the whole school.
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.
Upcoming sessions
Wednesday 21 October 2026 - REGISTER NOW
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Places are limited. Early registration is recommended following the oversubscription of our previous sessions.
Featured Courses
Special Offer: Two essential PLD courses. One whole-school price → find out more.
Build confidence around WorkSafe responsibilities, compliance and safer school environments.
Inclusive, strengths-based strategies for supporting diverse learners in NZ classrooms.
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
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
Ready to support your professional growth?