Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Web Development

Higher Certificate in Information Systems
Programme Type: Higher Certificate
SAQA ID: 120688
Faculty: Technology
Available Study Modes

Programme Overview

Next Start Dates Based on applicable nearest academic block start dates.
Supported Campuses Campuses listed are where this programme is offered. For online modes, campuses are access points for student services only.
Duration Duration varies by study mode.

Programme details

Kickstart your IT career. This Higher Certificate prepares you for work in a range of areas in the IT web environment. Although you will acquire a broad range of IT-related knowledge and skills, it is primarily a comprehensive and career-focused qualification that prepares you for work as an IT professional in the web environment.

The Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Web Development provides you with solid theoretical and practical skills in web programming and database use and development.It also offers you intensive experience in the main web standard programming languages such as HTML5 and CSS3.

The core subject areas include Creating Web Pages and Web Design, Content Management Systems and Basic PHP Programming. Other topics covered include Computer Literacy, Program Design, Processing and Logic Concepts. Throughout the qualification, you will complete technical projects so that you are able to design and create websites.

Our cutting-edge facilities such as computer labs, IS open learning areas and smart pods, will prepare you for the real IT work environment of the future.
 
Over and above this, you will develop essential skills for the world of work, such as analysing and solving real problems, being innovative, being adaptable to change, being self-disciplined and communicating effectively.

Entry Requirements Important

South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate pass.
Or a National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with a Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate pass.
Or a Certificate of evaluation on a minimum NQF level 4 for foreign qualification issued by SAQA.
Or a letter or certificate confirming an exemption from Universities South Africa (USAf) for any other school-leaving results.
Or completion of a Bachelor’s degree, Diploma, Higher Certificate or equivalent.

Pricing

From R47 672 (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Do you have a flair for technology and design?

The career choices for you, as a Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Web Development graduate, include junior positions in:
 
  • Web development

  • Database administration

YearModules
Year 1
Computer Literacy (Microsoft)
Personal Skills Development
Processing and Logic Concepts
Program Design
Software Engineering
Database Design Concepts
Database Management (MySQL)
Creating Web Pages
Introduction to JSON
Web Design (Dreamweaver)
Basic PHP Programming
Content Management Systems
Web Development Project
Final - Information Systems (Web Development)
Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

International students are welcome to apply for this programme. For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions.

Accepting applications from:

AngolaBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBotswanaBruneiBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaColombiaCyprusDR CongoDominicaEritreaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiGabonGambiaGhanaGrenadaGuyanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJamaicaJordanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitLesothoLiberiaMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMarshall IslandsMauritiusMicronesiaMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNetherlandsNigeriaOmanPakistanPalauPapua New GuineaPhilippinesQatarRwandaSaint LuciaSamoaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSolomon IslandsSouth AfricaSouth SudanSri LankaSudanSwazilandTanzaniaTongaTrinidad and TobagoTuvaluUgandaUAEUnited KingdomUnited StatesVanuatuZambiaZimbabwe

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