Higher Certificate in Software Development Practice at Boston City Campus (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

Study the Higher Certificate in Software Development Practice online with Boston City Campus. This NQF Level 5 qualification builds essential skills in coding, object-oriented programming, databases, software engineering, version control, and the software development life cycle. Considered by the South African Matriculation Board for endorsement to bachelor’s degree study, it prepares you for entry-level roles such as junior software engineer, SQL developer, or junior business analyst through flexible distance learning with dedicated academic support.

Faculty: Information Communications Technologies (ICT) | Duration: 1 Year (min) - 3 Years (max) | Study mode: distance | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Modules listed on the programme page include: Computer Literacy; Introduction to Business and Information Systems Management; Software Technical Support; Database Technology; Introduction to Programming 1A; Version Control Systems and Project Management; Technical Writing Skills for Software Developers; Software Engineering; Introduction to Programming 1B; Praxis (Basic Software Development Project).

Career pathways

Possible employment opportunities listed by the programme page include: Application Programmer; ICT Developer; Entry-level Database Designer; Entry-Level Programme Analyst; Junior Application Software Developer; Junior Business Analyst; Junior Systems Software Developer; Junior Software Engineer.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum requirement for admission into the higher certificate is a: National Senior Certificate (NSC), with English as one of the subjects passed and with endorsement for admission to Higher Certificate studies; or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)), with English as one of the subjects passed and with endorsement for admission to Higher Certificate studies; or Prior to 2009, Senior Certificate with English as one of the subjects passed.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Two higher education intakes per year: January to February and June to July. Applications can be made at any time to start in the following cycle.

There is no fixed closing date; applications can be made at any time for the next intake cycle (January to February or June to July). Boston does not charge application fees.

Boston City Campus does not charge application fees.

Apply through the official page: https://www.boston.ac.za/apply/

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