Colleges and Universities Offering Higher Certificate in Information Technology in South Africa

Higher Certificate in Information Technology program offers students a solid foundation in the field of IT. This program is designed to equip graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the rapidly evolving world of technology. Students will gain a deep understanding of; -Computer systems
-Programming
-Networking
-Databases
-Web development.
The curriculum is hands-on, ensuring that students are well-prepared for real-world challenges.


Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue a range of exciting career opportunities including:
1. IT support technician
2. Network administrator
3. Web developer
4. Database administrator
5. Systems analyst
6. Cybersecurity analyst
7. Software tester
8. IT project manager
9. IT consultant
10. Data analyst

Institutions Offering Higher Certificate in Information Technology

•  Rosebank College, Durban  
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  Duration: 1 year
  
  Tuition fees: R 22,490 per year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -A NSC ( National Senior Certificate ) with Higher Certificate admission- A minimum of 30 % for English is required; OR
  -A NC(V) (National Certificate (Vocational) ) with Higher Certificate admission – A minimum of 40 % in English on either First Additional Language or Home Language level, with a minimum of 40% in Life Orientation and a minimum of 50% in four vocational subjects; OR
  -A SC (without endorsement) or equivalent– A minimum of 5 subjects must be passed.
  
  Course Overview:
  -End User Computing B
  -End User Computing C
  -Digital Citizenship
  -Introduction to Personal Computing
  -Introduction to Scholarship 1A
  -Introduction to Academic and Digital Literacy
  -Computer Architecture
  -Business Calculations
  -Help Desk
  -Business Communication
  -Business Practice and Entrepreneurship
  -Web Development (Introduction)
  -Network Architecture A
  -Work Integrated Learning
  
•  Central University of Technology, Bloemfontein  
  Course entry requirements:
  (i) For candidates who matriculated in 2007 and before:
  -A Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum score of 27 on the CUT scoring scale, with language proficiency in English at NQF level 4. Candidates with a score of 22 to 26 on the CUT scoring scale must successfully complete the selection process for admission, which include the writing of an admission selection test.
  
  (ii) For candidates who matriculated in 2008 and thereafter:
  -A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a score of 27 on the CUT scoring scale, with language proficiency in English at NQF level 4. Candidates with a score of 22 to 26 on the CUT scoring scale must successfully complete the selection process for admission, which could include the writing of an admission selection test.
  
  Course duration: 1 year
•  MANCOSA Institute, Durban  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  1. National Senior Certificate or National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement; or
  2. An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification with proven proficiency in English
  
  Modules Overview:
  -Computer Hardware and Architecture
  -Web Development
  -Essential Business Mathematics
  -End User Computing
  -Business Communication
  -Introduction to Information Systems
  -Introduction to Programming
  -Networking Fundamentals
•  Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology, Durban  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -National Senior Certificate or the National Certificate Vocational with appropriate subject combinations and levels of achievement.
  
  Module Overview:
  -Information Systems
  -System Software
  -Web Technology
  -e-Commerce
  -Development Software
  -Business Communication
  -Work Integrated Learning
•  Africa school of Technology, Durban  
  

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