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Higher Certificate in Information Technology at Berea College of Technology

Berea College of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

NQF Level 5 Higher Certificate (120 credits) that integrates information technology into business practice. Students build foundational knowledge and competencies in IT for the business environment, with both theoretical and practical training.

Duration: Full-time 1 year; part-time 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Covers computer architecture and operating systems, program design, software engineering, networking and web technology.

Career pathways

IT support technician/helpdesk support, junior systems administrator, computer technician, junior network administrator, technical support consultant, IT sales support, junior web developer, data capturer/entry clerk.

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Application information

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate with minimum endorsement for Higher Certificate and Mathematics; National Senior Certificate (Vocational) with minimum Higher Certificate endorsement; Amended Senior Certificate with minimum Higher Certificate endorsement. Non-traditional applicants may gain admission via RPL for Alternative Access assessment or Senate discretionary admission.

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://berea.coltech.co.za/Student/Signup

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