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Overview

This Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Software Engineering (NQF5), is a 120 credits, Higher Education Higher Certificate type, at NQF level 5, accredited by the CHE (Council of Higher Education).

 

The Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Software Engineering provides students with a foundational understanding of computing principles, software development methodologies, and programming practices essential for entry-level roles in the IT industry. Key focus areas include computer systems fundamentals, problem-solving and algorithm development, and programming in high-level languages such as Python and Java, supported by object-oriented design principles. Students gain competence in database design and querying, web development, and software testing techniques, alongside essential knowledge of networking basics and cloud computing concepts.

 

The qualification also develops professional skills such as business communication, project management fundamentals, and critical thinking, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to create, test, and deploy software applications in diverse business and technology environments. Through practical, scenario-based learning, students acquire the ability to translate real-world problems into efficient programming solutions, laying the groundwork for further studies or direct entry into junior developer and IT support roles.

Pricing

FromR 3 084.00p/m

Campus Locations

Cape TownMidrandOnline

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Full Time, HybridFull Time, OnlinePart Time, Online

Next Intake Date

15 February '27

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* As per Communique 2 of 2022 from the Council of Higher Education, all programs accredited for contact mode only may be offered in all delivery modes for the 2024 academic year.

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