Formal qualifications

Formal ICT Qualifications

Career-ready programmes that open doors to employment, further study and entrepreneurship in the technology sector.

Basic End User Computing

QCTO Programme Code

SP-240201

Topics covered

  • Computer fundamentals
  • Digital literacy
  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Presentations
  • Email and internet use
  • Online collaboration
  • Responsible digital participation

Higher Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician

SAQA ID

125108

Topics covered

  • Computer hardware and software
  • Operating system installation
  • Assembly and upgrades
  • Troubleshooting
  • Basic networking
  • User and help-desk support
  • Cybersecurity awareness
  • E-waste and responsible disposal
  • ICT entrepreneurship

Career pathways

  • Computer Technician
  • ICT Support Technician
  • Help-Desk Technician
  • PC Repair Technician
  • Junior Network Technician
  • Data-Centre Technician
  • Self-employed technology-support provider

Occupational Certificate: Software Developer

SAQA ID

118707

Topics covered

  • Programming fundamentals
  • Website development
  • Software applications
  • Databases
  • Problem-solving and logic
  • Software testing
  • Development projects
  • Data fundamentals
  • Cloud tools
  • Workplace experience

Career pathways

  • Junior Software Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Programmer
  • Software Tester
  • Database Support Assistant
  • Freelance Developer
  • Technology Entrepreneur

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