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220 CreditsNQF Level 5SAQA Accredited

Software Developer.

The vendor-agnostic curriculum spans the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment, with 4IR integration.

Software Developer
Duration
12 months
Cost
R 74 999R 37 499
Next cohort
14 September 2026
Format
100% online
Seats
18 left
Occupational CertificateSAQA ID: 118707 ·  220 Credits
Duration
12-18 Months (100% Online Live Sessions)
Entry Requirements
Matric (Grade 12)
Accreditation
QCTO/MICT SETA; vendor-agnostic.
Key Phases
01
Knowledge Building
Months 1-4
02
Practical Skills
Months 5-8
03
Work Experience
Months 9-15
What Is Covered
Software Development Lifecycle
Software Design & UML modeling
Programming foundations
Testing and Debugging
Version Control (Git/GitHub)
Real/simulated capstone projects
Module 01
Computers and Computing Systems
4 weeks
Module 02
Desktop and Professional Software
4 weeks
Module 03
AUTOMATED WEBSCRAPING AS A DATA SOURCE
4 weeks
Module 04
Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations
4 weeks
Module 05
Computing Theory
4 weeks
Module 06
Software Development with HTML5, Opensource Frameworks and Libraries
4 weeks
Module 07
UML as Standard Modelling Language for Software and Systems Development
4 weeks
Module 08
Obtaining, Querying, Manipulating and Presenting Data with and without MVC
4 weeks
Module 09
Software Development Life Cycle, Programming Languages, Algorithms and Security
4 weeks
Module 10
Introduction to Software Developer Governance
4 weeks
Module 11
4IR and Future Skills .
4 weeks
Module 12
Design Thinking Principles for Innovation
4 weeks
Is any programming experience required to apply?

No. The programme is vendor-agnostic and starts from computing fundamentals, logical thinking, and software design principles. A matric certificate is all you need to enrol and begin building toward a professional developer career.

What languages and technologies will I learn?

The curriculum covers HTML5, JavaScript, Python, SQL, UML modelling, REST APIs, and version control with Git and GitHub. You will also study the full software development lifecycle, web scraping, and software governance aligned with 4IR principles.

Is this qualification valued by South African tech companies?

Yes. The programme is QCTO and MICT SETA accredited at NQF Level 5 with 220 credits (SAQA ID 118707). Being vendor-agnostic means your qualification is applicable across any tech stack or employer environment in South Africa and beyond.

What developer roles does this programme lead to?

Graduates are prepared for roles including Junior Software Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Business Analyst, Technical Project Manager, and Integration Engineer — at companies ranging from startups to large enterprises.

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