If you’re patient, persistent and logical, you’ll love learning how to order computers around – by becoming a computer programmer! Writing a computer programme (called programming or coding) means giving a computer a set of ordered operations to perform or create a desired outcome. To do this, you will learn different programming languages and get a good understanding of a computer’s logic, architecture and design. You could design databases or web-based applications for a software development firm, work in the programming department of a major corporate or set up your own business with a team of programmers. With the Diploma in Software Development, the sky’s the limit!

The Diploma in IT in Software Development qualification is conferred by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

Course Duration: Minimum 3 years

Accreditation and Registration:  HEQC accredited, DHET registered, SAQA registration number 74651

DELIVERY METHODS

 Face-to-face

CAREER FIELDS

Computer Programmer, Analyst Programmer, Junior Software Development, Software Developer, Junior Programmer, Project Management, Web Developer

Year 1

• End-User Computing A & B
• Programming Logic & Design (Introduction)
• Analytical Techniques
• Business Communication C
• Programming 1A
• Web Development (Introduction)
• Programming 1B
• Business Information Systems
• Business Practice and Entrepreneurship

Year 2

• Systems Analysis & Design
• Database Introduction & Intermediate
• Programming 2A
• Programming Logic & Design (Intermediate)
• IT Project Management
• Programming 2B
• Human Computer Interaction
• Work Integrated Learning

Year 3

• Information Security
• Open Source Coding Introduction and Intermediate
• Web Development Intermediate
• Advanced Databases
• Applied Programming
• Software Quality and Testing
• Work Integrated Learning

A National Senior Certificate with admission to a Diploma or equivalent.

OR

Mature age exemption to a Diploma:

Candidates having attained the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with a Senior Certificate or equivalent, with a minimum of 40% in at least four Higher or Standard Grade subjects, at least three of which must have been passed simultaneously and one of which must be a recognised Higher Grade subject, may apply for admission.

OR

Candidates having attained the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration may apply for admission.