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Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Software Development - Online Full Time

Programme overview:

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Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Software Development) - Online Full Time next start date Next start date(s):
12 February 2026
13 May 2026
Next New Students Orientation Date:
12 February 2026
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Software Development) - Online Full Time study mode Study Mode:
Online Full Time (FTAH)
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Software Development) - Online Full 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 (Software Development) - Online Full 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 (Software Development) - Online Full Time support Support: Fully supported
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Programme details:

NQF Level 5 | Technology | Higher Certificate | Higher Certificate in Information Systems | Saqa Id: 120688
The Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Software Development is a career-focused qualification that is intensive but also broad. It will develop your programming ability and mobile development skills so that you can work in a range of areas in the IT industry. 
 
The Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Software Development provides you with solid theoretical and intensive practical foundation in one programming language and one database language, where the emphasis is on application development. The core subject areas are Databases and two Programming Languages of your choice. Other topics covered such as Computer Literacy, Program Design, Processing and Logic Concepts.

Throughout the qualification you will complete technical projects so that you are able to troubleshoot problems.

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.

Are you curious about the inner workings of programme design and do you wonder how you would install software, administer application development?


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Entry requirements
• National Senior Certificate (NSC) with diploma or Higher Certificate entry or an equivalent foreign secondary qualification or international school-leaving certificate on an NSC level (NQF 4) confirmed by SAQA. 
Or
• National Certificate (Vocational) level four issued by the Council of General, Further Education, and Training.
And
• You must have obtained the required results in the Placement Assessment.
Pricing
Price:
From R45 600 (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: Software Development graduate, include positions in:
• Programming
• Database administration
• Mobile application development
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: 12 February 2026

    Higher Certificate in Information Systems: Software Development - Online Full Time
    Admission fee (ADMIN1-T00) - Admission Fee
    Database Management (SQL Server) (elective) (ITSSA0-T33) - Elective Group
    Database Management (MySQL) (elective) (ITMDA0-T33) - Elective Group
    Basic C# Programming (elective) (ITECA0-T33) - Elective Group C# Main Language
    Advanced C# Programming (elective) (ITHCA0-T44) - Elective Group C# Main Language
    Basic Java Programming (elective) (ITEJA0-T44) - Elective Group C# Main Language
    Mobile Development (elective) (ITMOA0-T44) - Elective Group C# Main Language
    Basic Java Programming (elective) (ITEJA0-T33) - Elective Group Java Main Language
    Advanced Java Programming (elective) (ITHJA0-T44) - Elective Group Java Main Language
    Basic C# Programming (elective) (ITECA0-T44) - Elective Group Java Main Language
    Basic PHP Programming (elective) (ITEPA0-T44) - Elective Group Java or C# Main Language
    Computer Literacy (Microsoft) (ITCLA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Personal Skills Development (ITSDA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Mathematical Problem Solving and Reasoning (ITMMA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Program Design (ITPRA0-T22) - Fundamental
    Software Engineering (ITSEA0-T22) - Fundamental
    Database Design Concepts (ITDCA0-T22) - Fundamental
    Linux Operating System (ITLXA0-T44) - Fundamental
    Personal Skills Development - Self Directed (ITSDS0-T44) - Fundamental