For universities and ITPs in New Zealand

An AI LMS for New Zealand universities and ITPs — built for outcomes

Vacademy gives New Zealand universities and Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics one platform for undergrad, postgrad, short courses, and micro-credentials — with NZQF-aligned outcome tracking, branded learner apps, and AI-built courses.

What New Zealand universities and ITPs tell us is broken

Canvas/Moodle is delivery, not insight

Existing LMS tells you what was delivered, not whether NZQF outcomes were met.

Micro-credentials need fast iteration

Stackable credentials and short courses require fast course production and verifiable digital credentialing — most existing platforms lag.

Te Pūkenga consolidation needs unified systems

ITP consolidation under Te Pūkenga makes unified, modern systems essential — not 10 different deployments.

AI is bolted on, not built in

Faculty want AI tools inside the LMS — not separate ChatGPT subscriptions with compliance concerns.

How Vacademy fits a New Zealand university or ITP

NZQF-aligned outcome tracking

Learning outcomes mapped to NZQF levels, with rubric-based assessment and program-level analytics.

Branded learner app

Native iOS and Android apps with your institution's branding — timetable, content, assessments, library links, and push notifications, in one place.

Micro-credentials and stackables

Short courses, digital badges, and stackable credentials — issued automatically on completion with verifiable certificates.

AI course builder

Faculty turn course notes, readings, and study guides into structured online courses with assessments — in hours, not weeks.

Unified analytics across modalities

Undergrad, postgrad, short courses, and micro-credentials — one analytics view, one learner record.

Built for New Zealand higher education

NZQA & NZQF alignment

Outcome tracking mapped to NZQF levels and structured around NZQA's quality assurance expectations.

NZD billing & student payment plans

Fee management in NZD with 15% GST-compliant invoices and student payment plans.

NZ data residency available

Hosting options in NZ regions for institutions with research-data residency requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Vacademy compare to Canvas or Moodle?

Canvas and Moodle are delivery LMS products. Vacademy is delivery + outcome tracking + AI course building + branded learner apps in one product — built for the NZQF outcomes era.

Can we run undergrad and micro-credentials on the same platform?

Yes — undergrad, postgrad, short courses, and micro-credentials all live in one system with a unified learner record and analytics view.

Do you support stackable credentials?

Yes — micro-credentials, digital badges, and stackable certificates are first-class features, with verifiable URL-based issuance.

Is data hosted in New Zealand?

NZ-region hosting is available for institutions with research-data residency requirements.

Run your New Zealand university or ITP programs on Vacademy

Talk to our team about your faculty mix, NZQA cycle, and micro-credential strategy — we'll show a tailored setup.