Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Cloud Computing - Online Part Time

Programme overview:

Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cloud Computing) - Online Part Time next start date Next start date(s):
16 February 2026
13 May 2026
Next New Students Orientation Date:
9 February 2026
Returning Students Start Date:
29 January 2026
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cloud Computing) - Online Part Time campuses Campuses:
Bedfordview
Bloemfontein
Cape Town - Mowbray
Cape Town - TygerValley
Durban (Umhlanga)
East London
Midrand
Mbombela (Nelspruit)
Nelson Mandela Bay
Potchefstroom
Pretoria
Vanderbijlpark

Remote and distant students join a campus where the programme is offered
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cloud Computing) - Online Part Time duration Duration:

Full-Time (Campus)
• Minimum: 1 year
• Maximum: 3 years
Full-Time (Online)
• Minimum: 1 year
• Maximum: 3 years
Part-Time (Online)
• Minimum: 2 years
• Maximum: 4 years

Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Cloud Computing) - Online Part Time support Support: Fully supported

Programme details:

NQF Level 5 | Technology | Higher Certificate | Higher Certificate in Information Systems | Saqa Id: 120688
The fourth industrial revolution also referred to as industry 4.0 is a new phase in the industrial revolution that also focuses heavily on Cloud Computing. It is a general term for anything that involves
delivering hosted services over the internet. Cloud Computing is a type of computing that relies on shared computing resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to handle applications.
The Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Cloud Computing is a career-focused qualification that is intensive but also broad.
 
It provides you with the fundamental and technical knowledge as well as the applicable skill set in Computer Hardware, Networking Technologies, IT Virtualization, Security, Cloud Concepts, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Core Services, AWS Security, AWS Architecting, and AWS Technical Support Plans and Costs.
 


More information:

Entry requirements

• 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
Price:
From R58 209 (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

Eduvos offers flexible payment options

Programme accreditation
• Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
• South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Possible career options
The career choices for you as a Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Cloud Computing graduate include junior positions in:
• A+ Preparation
• Support Specialist, Desktop Support Analyst
• Help Desk Technician, Computer Technician
• Network+ Preparation
• Network Administration, Network Analyst
• Network Support Specialist
• Systems Administrator
• Security+ Preparation
• IT Auditor, Security Specialist
• Security Engineer, Security Administrator
• AWS Core Services, Cloud Systems Administration
• Cloud Network Administration, AWS Security
• AWS Architecting, AWS Technical Support Planning
This qualification is offered at the following campuses


Bedfordview, Bloemfontein, Cape Town - Mowbray, Cape Town - TygerValley, Durban (Umhlanga), East London, Midrand, Mbombela (Nelspruit), Nelson Mandela Bay, Potchefstroom, Pretoria, Vanderbijlpark



International students


International students are welcome to apply for this programme.

For international student requirements please kindly check International Students Admissions


Calling all students from Angola, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominica, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.


Qualification structure
This is an outline of the modules for this qualification per level.

Data for intake starting: 16 February 2026

    Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Cloud Computing - Online Part Time
    Admission fee (ADMIN1-T00) - Admission Fee
    Azure Fundamentals (ITVZA0-T33) - Core
    A+ (ITVAA0-T23) - Core
    Network+ (ITVNA0-T44) - Core
    Security+ (ITSPA0-T11) - Core
    Windows Server (ITWIA0-T22) - Core
    Mathematical Problem Solving and Reasoning (ITMMA0-T22) - Core
    Cloud+ (ITVDA0-T33) - Core
    Cloud Foundations (AWS) (ITVWA0-T44) - Core
    Personal Skills Development - Self Directed (ITSDS0-T44) - Fundamental
    Linux Operating System (ITLXA0-T44) - Fundamental
    Computer Literacy (Microsoft) (ITCLA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Personal Skills Development (ITSDA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Cloud+ (Optional CompTIA Certification Voucher) (ITVDA0-EXT) - Voucher