Higher Certificate in Information Technology
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Faculty Website: Faculty of Science
Department: Academy of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Programme Level: Continuous Education Programmes
Programme Name: Higher Certificate in Information Technology
Programme Code: HCIT01
Medium of Facilitation: part-time
NQF Level: 5
NQF Credits: 120
SAQA: 111614
Application Start Date: 1 April 2024
Application End Date: 24 January 2025
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway
Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study: 2 Years
Purpose
The main objective of the course is to provide you with a wide-ranging, sound, academically based and industry oriented training course during which you’ll be steeped in software design and development; exposed to a wide range of technologies that will shape the future of computer applications over the next few years; fully grounded in both the theoretical and practical aspects of IT.
Admission Requirements
A matric certificate or equivalent qualification. Practical experience in the IT industry.
Selection Process
Departmental selection process.
More Information
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