Short Learning Programme in Basic Programming

Short Learning Programme in Basic Programming
Programme Type: Short Course
Faculty: Technology
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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.
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Programme details

Speak the language of tomorrow.
The specialised Short Learning Programme in Basic Programming is intensive and career-orientated. It prepares you for the world of work and acts as a very effective stepping-stone to further studies in any of our Higher Certificates in Information Systems (IS).

You will develop the knowledge and skills for work in the programming environment of the IT industry. This Short Learning Programme provides you with a sound  grounding of theoretical foundation of, and practical experience in the basics of one programming language, one database language and the use of one main operating system.

The emphasis throughout is on application. The core subject areas include Program Design, Software Engineering, Database Design and Management, and either Basic Java or C# as the programming language. You also cover topics such as Computer Literacy, Personal Skills Development and Processing and Logic Concepts. 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. 

Entry Requirements Important

• South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate endorsement.
• Or a National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training with Bachelor’s degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate endorsement.
• Or a certificate of evaluation on a minimum NQF level 4 for foreign qualification confirmed 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 R34 154 per year (based on full settlement payment option) - excluding hardware/software requirements. Please consult the fee structure for additional information.

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Learn the language of computers. The career choices for you, as a Short Learning Programme in Basic Programming graduate, include junior positions in:

 

•     Programming

•     Database Administration 

•     Computer Literacy (Microsoft)
•     Personal Skills Development
•     Processing and Logic Concepts
•     Program Design
•     Software Engineering
•     Database Design Concepts
•     Database Management Choice of: SQL Server or MySQL
•     Basic Programming Language Choice of: Java or C#
•     Final - Basic Programming
•     It is an Eduvos programme with modules that may articulate into the accredited Higher Certificates in Information Systems (Web Development, Engineering and Software Development), at NQF level 5.
 
•    This Short Learning Programme is not accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC), nor is it registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). However, the modules within the Short Learning  Programme contain the accredited NQF level 5 modules which allows for direct articulation into the full qualifications.

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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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