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Long-form, SAQA-accredited qualifications.

12-month accredited programs aligned with QCTO, MICT SETA and SAQA — internships and lifetime career support included.

Next intake
14 September 2026
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What a QCTO & SAQA-accredited qualification gets you

Accredited programmes are full occupational qualifications, not just certificates. Each 12-month programme is aligned with QCTO, MICT SETA and SAQA, registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF Levels 4–5), and carries real credit value — from 100 to 220 credits depending on the programme. That means the qualification you graduate with is recognised by employers, universities and B-BBEE skills-development frameworks across South Africa.

You don't need a degree to apply — matric (or equivalent) is the entry requirement. Programmes run 100% online with live sessions, recorded lectures and 1:1 mentorship, plus optional in-person meetups in Johannesburg. And every accredited graduate is placed into an internship with one of our hiring partners; if we can't place you, the placement fee is refunded in full.

Fees can be paid upfront, spread over 3, 6 or 12 months, or funded through a partner student loan, employer sponsorship or a SETA-funded learnership.

Accredited vs Bootcamp at a glance

Duration
Accredited: 12 months
Bootcamp: 5–12 months
Recognition
Accredited: QCTO / SAQA-accredited NQF qualification
Bootcamp: Skills-first certificate + portfolio
Designed for
Accredited: First qualification & career changers
Bootcamp: IT graduates & committed career-switchers
Delivery
Accredited: 100% online, live + mentorship
Bootcamp: 100% online, intensive full-day
Internship
Accredited: Guaranteed placement with hiring partners
Bootcamp: Career support & placement pathways

Questions, answered

Do I need a degree to apply?

No. Our accredited programmes accept matric (or equivalent). Bootcamps are open to anyone curious and committed.

Are programmes really 100% online?

Yes. Live sessions, recorded lectures, async cohorts, and 1:1 mentorship — all delivered remotely. Optional in-person meetups in Johannesburg.

What does ‘guaranteed internship’ mean?

Every accredited graduate is placed into either a paid or unpaid internship with one of our hiring partners. If we can’t place you, you get a full refund of the placement fee.

How can I pay for my course?

Three ways: pay upfront and save, spread it over 3, 6 or 12 months at no/low interest, or apply for a student loan through our partner Manati once you’ve been accepted into a programme. Employer sponsorship and SETA-funded learnerships are also available — chat to a Student Advisor for the right fit.

Can my employer pay for me?

Yes — we work with HR teams on our ‘For Corporate’ track. Request a quote and we’ll tailor a programme to your team.

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