Many career opportunities exist in the modern office environment. However, you will need computer, office and business communication skills to be considered for an entry level office position in an IT-driven business. The one-year Higher Certificate in IT in Business Applications does just that – it prepares you for entry into the job market with a wide multi-disciplinary skills set, ranging from computer literacy to database technology and efficiently using the Internet. Not only will you be able to enter the workplace with confidence, but this Higher Certificate will also allow you access to further tertiary study. Want to get your foot in the door of the job market? This is your way in!

The Higher Certificate in IT in Business Applications qualification is conferred
by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

Course Duration: Minimum 1 year

Accreditation and Registration:  HEQC accredited, DHET registered, SAQA registration number 82087

CAREER FIELDS

Office Administrator, Personal Assistant, Receptionist, Accounts Clerk, Administrative Assistants, Data Capturers/Administrators

• End-User Computing A
• Business Calculations
• Desktop Publishing Fundamentals
• Business Communications C
• Accounting A
• Business Management 1 A
• End-User Computing B
• End-User Computing C
• Wed Development (Introduction)
• Pastel Accounting (Introduction)
• Internet Fundamentals A
• Work Integrated Learning Project

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

OR

Mature age exemption to a Higher Certificate:
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.