Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Data Analytics

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

Develop new insights and spearhead innovation. Data analytics is the science of drawing insights from raw information sources. Data is the foundation of the digital age; hence, it is important to inspect, cleanse, transform, and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, inform conclusions, and support decision-making.
 
The Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Data Analytics 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 Databases, Python Programming, Importing and Cleaning Data, Data Manipulation, Data Visualisation, and Statistical Thinking in Python. You will also cover topics such as Computer Literacy, Program Design, Processing and Logic Concepts. Throughout the qualification, you will complete technical projects and face challenging problems that will prepare and empower you for the future world of work. 
 
Our cutting-edge facilities such as computer labs, IS open learning areas, hardware pods 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, especially for the IT industry, such as analysing and solving real problems, logical thinking, being innovative and adaptable, working in teams 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 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

The career choices for you as a Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Data Analytics graduate include junior positions in:
 
  • Database Administration
  • Data Science
  • Data Business Analysis
  • Business Intelligence Analysis

Computer Literacy (Microsoft)
Personal Skills Development
Processing and Logic Concepts
Program Design
IT Fundamentals
Software Engineering
Database Design Concepts
Database Management Choice of: SQL Server or MySQL
Cloud Foundations (AWS)
Python Programming
Python for Data Science
Data Analysis with Python
Final - Information Systems (Data Analytics) Analysis

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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