Professional Learning

Build knowledge, strengthen skills and grow confidence through practical, evidence-informed learning designed to support individuals, teams and organisations to deliver quality dementia support across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Building knowledge, confidence and capability in dementia support

At the Dementia Learning Centre, we provide practical, evidence-informed professional learning that strengthens the knowledge, skills and confidence of those supporting people living with dementia mate wareware.

Our learning opportunities are designed for individuals, teams and organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand, supporting the development of compassionate, person-centred and culturally responsive practice.

Whether you're looking to develop your own skills, strengthen your team's capabilities or build leadership within your organisation, we have learning opportunities to support you.

Find the right learning for you or your team!

Explore our range of professional learning opportunities, from immersive dementia experiences to practical workshops and leadership development.

EDIE - Educational Dementia Immersive Experience

Develop the confidence and capability to lead meaningful change in dementia support. Our Practice Leadership Pathway combines online learning, facilitated sessions and practical application to strengthen leadership and support quality practice across teams.

Training programmes

Explore our range of online and face-to-face workshops designed to turn knowledge into everyday practice. Our programmes support individuals and teams to strengthen their skills, explore real-practice challenges and improve the quality of dementia support.

Practice Leadership Pathway

Develop the confidence and capability to lead meaningful change in dementia support. Our Practice Leadership Pathway combines online learning, facilitated sessions and practical application to strengthen leadership and support quality practice across teams.

E-Learning for Individuals and Organisations

Explore our growing range of self-paced e-learning courses designed to build knowledge, strengthen skills and support quality dementia support across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Whether you're looking to develop your own professional practice or invest in learning for your team, our flexible online courses make professional development accessible, practical and easy to fit around everyday commitments.

Course Bundles

Take your learning further with our carefully curated course bundles, bringing together complementary topics for a more connected and in-depth learning experience.

Ideal for individuals wanting to broaden their expertise or organisations looking to develop their workforce, our bundles provide a convenient and cost-effective way to access multiple courses.

Learning that makes a difference in everyday practice

Our approach goes beyond sharing information. We create meaningful learning experiences that help people apply knowledge, reflect on their practice and make positive changes in the way they support people living with dementia.

Person-centred approaches

Upholding the rights, dignity, identity and wellbeing of people living with dementia.

Building workforce capability

Supporting individuals, teams and leaders to grow confidence and strengthen practice.

Evidence-informed learning

Grounded in current knowledge, research and best practice in dementia support.

Practical and relevant

Real-practice scenarios, discussion and tools that can be applied in everyday practice.

Let's build your team's capability together

Every organisation has unique learning needs, challenges and opportunities. At the Dementia Learning Centre, we work alongside you to understand your goals and explore professional learning opportunities that strengthen workforce capability, build confidence and support quality dementia practice.

Whether you're looking for a one-off workshop, professional development for your team or a more comprehensive approach to workforce learning, we're here to help you find the right fit.

Let's start a conversation about how we can support your team's learning and development.