Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Software Engineering at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Programme 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.

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, Programming Logic and Design with Java, Systems Analysis and Design, Advanced Programming in Java.

Career pathways

1. Entry-Level Roles (0–2 years experience) Junior Software Developer – Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code for applications under supervision. Junior Web Developer – Create and maintain basic websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 granting access to Higher Certificate studies, OR National Certificate (Vocational), NQF Level 4, granting access to Higher Certificate studies, OR Relevant qualification, NQF Level 4 in a cognate field of study OR Foundation Programme (Information Technology), OR Recognition of prior learning through an RPL process

Applications for the 2027 academic year are open; applicants apply with their latest Grade 12 term results or final Grade 11 results and a copy of their South African ID.

Apply through the official page: https://applications.myaie.ac/

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