Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Programming in South Africa

Diploma in Computer Programming is a vocational qualification that provides individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in computer programming. The course equips students with a solid foundation in computer science principles and programming languages. The following topics are covered:
a. Software development
b. Coding
c. Algorithms
d. Data structures
e. Database management
f. Web development
g. Software engineering
h. Computer networks
i. Computer security.

Students engage in a combination of theoretical coursework and practical hands-on projects.


Graduates in South Africa holding a Diploma in Computer Programming may work as:
i. Systems Analyst
ii. IT Project Manager
iii. Quality Assurance Analyst
iv. Technical Support Specialist
v. IT Consultant
vi. IT Trainer
vii. Entrepreneurship
viii. Software Developer/Engineer
ix. Web Developer
x. Mobile App Developer
xi. Database Administrator

Institutions Offering Diploma in Computer Programming

•  Centurion Academy, Gauteng  
  Course entry requirements
  -NSC (Gr 12) with entrance to Diploma studies National Certificate (Vocational) with the minimum requirements for entrance to Diploma studies, as specified by UMALUSI (Computer Literacy recommended)
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time
  
  Course content
  -Artificial Intelligence
  -Advanced Database Systems
  -Distributed Systems Design and Algorithms
  -Software Development Project (WIL Module)
  -Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design
  -Information Systems Strategic Design
  -Business Management
  -Project Management
  -Data Structures and Algorithms
  -Mobile Development A
  -Mobile Development B
  -Visual Programming B
  -Systems Analysis and Design
  -Object-Oriented programming
  -Human Computer Interaction
  -Database Design Concepts
  -Visual Programming A
  -Mathematics for Computer Science
  -Personal Skills Development
  -Introduction to Information Systems
  Structured Programming
  
•  St Paul King’s College, Johannesburg  
  Diploma in Computers and Programming
•  Immaculate College, Johannesburg  
  
•  Johannesburg City College, Johannesburg  
  

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