MPP801
The Trauma Responsive Organisation
Explore how organisations can respond to trauma with greater awareness, care, and practical capability.
Register Your InterestProfessional Development
Distance Study NZ & International
Trauma Professional Development
Build practical, research-informed capability for responding to trauma in people, organisations, and communities.
Expressions of interest are welcome. These standalone professional-development micro-credentials are proposed for 2027. Dates and delivery confirmation will be shared with registered interested learners.
Each micro-credential is a standalone course for professionals who want focused development they can apply in real-world practice. They do not form part of a postgraduate qualification pathway.
MPP802
Burnout, Fatigue and Human Flourishing
Develop a deeper understanding of burnout, fatigue, wellbeing, and sustainable human flourishing.
Register Your InterestMPP803
Responding to Crisis
Strengthen your ability to respond thoughtfully and effectively when people and communities face crisis.
Register Your InterestWho are these courses for?
Professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who work with people, teams, and communities affected by trauma.
- Teaching, health, allied professions, emergency services, pastoral care, and chaplaincy
- Leadership, human resources, youth work, social work, counselling, and family or whānau work
- Professionals seeking focused, research-informed development for their current context
Study Enquiry Form
Use this form to enquire about studying at BTI. Enquiries are sent to the BTI admissions team for follow-up.
Professional Practice Programmes
The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice and Master of Professional Practice are designed for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and lead with confidence in their fields.
With three majors, this programme offers a comprehensive education tailored to the diverse needs of leaders and practitioners.
- Leadership
- Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service
- Trauma-Responsive Therapy
Our biblically-informed and culturally attuned curriculum integrates faith and professional practice, equipping graduates to make meaningful contributions to their workplaces and communities. Whether your focus is leadership, trauma-informed organisational practices, or therapeutic responses to trauma, this programme will provide you with the tools to thrive in complex, real-world environments. The trauma majors have three steps, the first of which is the Postgraduate Certificate in Responding to Trauma as described below:
Top research credentials
Many of our teaching staff are active in research, and within our postgraduate programme our kaiako are passionate about how research can inform our practice and our professional life.
Dr Lindsay Fish and Dr Simon Webb lead our postgraduate programmes and are active researchers in their areas of interest.
Options include professional development
BTI can also provide tailored workshops for teachers, educators and professionals, to give you accessible and relevant Christ-centred professional development opportunities to help with the challenges you face.