Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Cybersecurity Analyst at Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

The Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Cybersecurity Analyst (NQF5) is a 120-credit Higher Education qualification at NQF Level 5, accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE). The Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Cybersecurity Analyst programme provides students with the knowledge and practical expertise to protect, monitor, and secure computer systems and networks in today’s technology-driven environments.

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, Basic and Advanced Networking, Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

Career pathways

1. Entry-Level Roles (0–2 years experience) Junior Mobile App Developer – Assist in coding, testing, and maintaining mobile applications for Android and iOS. Mobile UI/UX Designer (Junior) – Support in creating user-friendly and visually appealing mobile interfaces

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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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