Empowering Health Promotion Excellence in Aotearoa
At the Health Promotion Forum, we're committed to strengthening the health promotion workforce through accessible, high-quality training that honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embraces diverse perspectives. Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, we offer pathways to enhance your knowledge and advance your practice.
We encourage you to join the field of health promotion. Together we can all make a difference.
Because everyone has the right to health.
Our Training Offerings
Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion Level 4 (CoA)
Ready for a comprehensive introduction to health promotion? Our Certificate of Achievement, jointly offered with Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), provides an interactive, structured learning experience that students describe as "eye-opening" and "the perfect introduction to health promotion.
What you'll gain:
- Deep understanding of health promotion principles, concepts and practice
- Knowledge of the Ottawa Charter and Te Tiriti o Waitangi's relationship to health promotion
- Insight into the determinants of health and achieving health equity
- Practical skills aligned with Ngā Kaiakatanga Hauora mo Aotearoa (Health Promotion Competencies for Aotearoa New Zealand)
- Valuable connections with the health promotion community
Course structure: Two interactive four-day blocks (online) plus self-directed learning – 100 hours total
Limited scholarships available for HPF members. Watch this space for 2026 intake dates!
Webishops - Online Educational Workshops
Connect with world-renowned experts and local legends through our dynamic online workshops. These engaging sessions tackle emerging issues in health promotion through meaningful conversations and interactive discussions.
Focus areas include:
- Planetary Health and environmental determinants
- Inequities, Colonisation, Racism and Te Tiriti
- Community-led approaches from different rohe across Aotearoa
- Pasifika health perspectives and experiences
Webishops offer a flexible way to stay current with evolving health promotion practice while networking with colleagues nationwide.
Online Courses - Self-Paced Professional Development
Build your foundation in health promotion through our comprehensive online courses, delivered via our user-friendly iQualify platform. Designed for both newcomers and experienced practitioners, these courses are matched to the NZQA framework and perfect for continuous professional development (CPD).
Three distinct streams:
- Mainstream Health Promotion – Western-based principles and frameworks
- Māori Health Promotion – Māori models, values and approaches
- Pasifika Health Promotion – Pacific perspectives and practices
Available levels: Foundation (Level 1), and Intermediate (Level 2). Advanced (Level 3) coming soon
Learn at your own pace while earning badges of completion. Courses cover essential topics from the Ottawa Charter and Geneva Charter for Well-being to planetary health, Te Tiriti applications, and the social determinants of health.
Join us in Making a Difference
We encourage you to join the field of health promotion. Together we can all make a difference – because everyone has the right to health.
Questions? Contact us at hpf@hauora.co.nz or call 09 300 3071