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Click this link or read below for recognition for GEE-Free, GEE-Leader, Leader Coach, and Business Coach. It provides details on the awards, certificates, micro-credentials and the ceremony in New Zealand's parliament.

Leaders and Team Members

To earn a completion certificate and letter of commendation complete the following requirements by the due date:

1. The team submits the team proposal
2. Your name is included on the front page of the team proposal
3. Submit your personal reflection
4. Complete your 360 degree feedback of yourself and team colleague. The feedback needs to be meaningful, and the scores for team members cannot be identical. 

Leader Coaches

To earn a completion certificate:

1. At least 4 out of 8 mindset modules
2. At least 6 out of 8 live group training sessions
3. All 24 online self-study coaching lessons
4. At least 4 out of 8 live group peer-learning sessions
5. At least 2 coaching sessions received from our trained coaches
6. At least 10 coaching sessions provided to other GEE leader coach trainees, business coaches, and GEE leaders

Business Coaches

To earn a completion certificate:

1. At least 7 out of 9 live group training sessions
2. At least 1 coaching session received from GEE leader coach trainees or our trained coaches 
3. Attend at least 3 2-hour GEE Team Leader peer-support sessions, and facilitate subgroups of leaders to peer-support each other
4. At least 7 business coach sessions with GEE team leaders

Team Leader

Leadership in the Global Enterprise Experience - Victoria University of Wellington NZQA Level 9, 15 point

A minimum of 50% for:

1. GEE Business Concept Proposal (up to 6 pages)
2. GEE Leadership Personal Reflection (up to 1000 words)
3. 360° Feedback of team members' peer-leadership 

Other requirements:

1. Enrolled in GEE Leadership Programme, or stepped up to team leadership
2. Ranked by team members in the top three for team leadership
3. Complete 3 personal coaching sessions
4. Attend at least 6 out of 9 workshops
5. Attend at least 2 out of 3 peer-support sessions for GEE team leaders

Team Member

Peer-Leadership in the Global Enterprise Experience - Victoria University of Wellington NZQA Level 6, 8 point

A minimum of 50% for:

1. GEE Business Concept Proposal (up to 6 pages)
2. GEE Peer-Leadership Personal Reflection (up to 1000 words)
3. 360° Feedback of team members' peer-leadership 

Other requirements:

1. Enrolled in GEE Leadership Programme or stepped up into leadership
2. Ranked by team members in the top five for contribution to team performance
3. Attend at least 4 out of 9 workshops
4. Attend at least 1 out of 3 peer-support sessions for GEE team leaders

Leadership Coach

Leadershipo Coach in the Global Enterprise Experience - Victoria University of Wellington NZQA Level 9, 15 point

1. Complete at least 4 mindset modules
2. Complete all 24 coaching modules
3. Experience at least 3 personal coaching sessions, or which at least one is with a GEE coaching professional
4. Coach at least 10 GEE leaders, peer-leaders, leadership coach trainees, and/or business mentors
5. Attend at least 10 group training and peer-learning sessions
6. Write up a session log for each GEE leader, peer-leader and/or business mentor coaching session

Click on this link or read below for the pros and cons of accepting a micro-credential.

Pros and Cons of Accepting the Micro-credential

Overview

The Leader in the Global Enterprise Experience micro‑credential is an optional, NZQA‑approved academic qualification issued by Victoria University of Wellington. Only participants who meet all academic requirements are eligible to be offered it.

This guide outlines the key considerations to help you decide whether the micro‑credential is right for you.

Cons – Reasons You May Choose NOT to Take the Micro‑credential

• Cost: The micro‑credential costs USD 190 (approx. NZD 300), paid directly to Victoria University of Wellington. The micro‑credential is a separate academic qualification with its own fee. It is not included in any scholarship, sponsorship, or employer payment for the GEE or the Leader Programme.
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• You already hold valuable recognition: All leaders receive the Global Enterprise Experience Leadership Certificate and Letter of Commendation. These are internationally recognised through the programme’s United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Intercultural Innovation Award, and for many participants, this is all they need.
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• Relevance: The micro‑credential may not be necessary for your future study, career plans, or professional goals.

Pros – Benefits of the Micro‑credential

• A standalone academic qualification: You can add it to your CV, résumé, and LinkedIn profile as a formal, university‑issued credential.
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• Useful for future opportunities: It may support applications for immigration, postgraduate study, promotion, or employment.
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• High academic level: The micro‑credential is worth 15 points at NZQA Level 9, equivalent to a full course at Executive MBA / PhD level. It may be credited toward other qualifications, at the discretion of the receiving programme director.
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• International recognition: Victoria University of Wellington is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, and New Zealand’s international quality‑assurance agreements ensure global acceptance.
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• Secure and verifiable: The micro‑credential is issued on a platform that is authentic, tamper‑evident, and legally valid.

Is the Micro‑credential Required?

No. The micro‑credential is completely optional. Many participants choose not to take it because their GEE Leadership Certificate and Letter of Commendation already meet their needs.

If you have earned a micro-credential and are on a paid programme or stepped up to leadership then we will email you with the offer. If you choose to accept the offer, then we will pass your details to Victoria University of Wellington. They will contact you to process your application. It costs USD 190.

We will email you an invitation to attend the award ceremony at New Zealand's parliament. The invitation will include the link to the online ceremony. 

We will email a link to your certificate and letter of commendation within a week of the ceremony.

Those who attend the ceremony will also receive a hard copy.