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This Higher Certificate in Information Technology in in Systems Architecture (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 Systems Architecture provides students with foundational skills to collect, process, manage, and analyse data for informed decision-making in business and technology environments. Key focus areas include database design and management, data modelling, and SQL querying, alongside data integration and transformation techniques for preparing datasets for analytics. Students gain practical experience in data cleaning, validation, and quality assurance, as well as exposure to cloud-based data storage solutions and basic big data concepts. The programme also introduces data visualisation tools and reporting methods to communicate insights effectively.

 

Through a combination of theoretical learning and hands-on projects, learners develop the ability to design simple data pipelines, manage relational and non-relational databases, and prepare datasets for analysis. This qualification prepares graduates for entry-level roles such as junior data engineer, database administrator assistant, or business intelligence support technician, while also serving as a pathway to advanced studies in data science, analytics, or software development.

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FromR 3 084.00p/m

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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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