Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Data Science at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

This Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Data Science (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 Data Science provides foundational and practical competencies for designing, developing, and deploying data-driven solutions.

Faculty: School of Information Technology & Data Science  |  Duration: 1 Years, 120 Credits / Minimum 1 Years, maximum 2 Years, 120 Credits  |  Study mode: blended  |  Intake: February 2027 (start date 15 Feb 2027)  |  Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Computer Systems & Operating Environments, Cloud Platforms, Databases & Application Development, Digital Productivity & Office Applications, Professional Business Communication, Mathematics for Information Technology, Python for Data Science and Machine Learning, Probability and Statistics for Data Science , Database Structures for Data Science.

Career pathways

1. Entry-Level Roles (0–2 years experience) Junior Data Scientist – Assist in data cleaning, exploration, and preparation for analysis. Machine Learning Assistant – Support model training, testing, and deployment under guidance

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