Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) - Online Full Time

Programme overview:

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Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) - Online Full Time next start date Next start date: 17 February 2025
5 May 2025
21 July 2025
29 September 2025
Next New Students Orientation Date:
10 February 2025
Returning Students Start Date:
27 January 2025
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) - Online Full Time study mode Study Mode:
Online Full Time (FTAH)
Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) - Online Full Time study mode 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 (Open Source) - 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 (Open Source) - Online Full Time support Support: Fully supported
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Programme details:

NQF Level 5 | Technology | Higher Certificate | Degree: Higher Certificate in Information Systems | Saqa Id: 120688
The Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) is a rigorous, comprehensive and career-focused qualification that prepares you for working across the software environment as an open source database developer or administrator. Given that many IT companies are now using open source software, this higher certificate is highly relevant to the information technology space.

The Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) provides you with a solid theoretical and intensive practical foundation in the basics of two programming languages and one database language, where the emphasis is on application. The core subject areas are: development and administration of the open source database MySQL, and developing programming skills in the two languages: PHP and Python. You also cover topics such as Computer Literacy and Database Design, Personal Skills Development, Processing and Logic, and using the Linux Operating System.

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.

Over and above this, you will develop essential skills for the world of work, such as analysing and solving real problems, exploring new ideas, being adaptable and self-disciplined, working in teams and communicating for results.

On completion of the Higher Certificate in Information Systems, you can apply for a Credit Transfer (CT) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to study towards the Eduvos Bachelor of Science in IT degree.


More information:

Entry requirements
• You need a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) for diploma or certificate purposes and placement assessment.
Or
• If you have an international school-leaving certificate or a foreign secondary qualification, you need to provide a certificate of exemption issued by Universities South Africa (USAF).
Or
• National Certificate (Vocational) level 4 issued by the Council of General and Further Education and Training.
And
• Obtain 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
• Accredited by the Higher Education Quality Committee (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE).
• Registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Possible career options
The career choices for you, as a Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) graduate, include junior positions in:
• Programming
• Database administration
• Linux administration
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: 17 February 2025

    Higher Certificate in Information Systems (Open Source) - Online Full Time
    Admission fee (ADMIN1-T00) - Admission Fee
    Basic Java Programming (elective) (ITEJA0-T33) - Basic Programming Language Elective 1
    Basic PHP Programming (elective) (ITEPA0-T33) - Basic Programming Language Elective 2
    Linux Administration (ITLIA0-T44) - Core
    Python Programming (ITPGA0-T44) - Core
    Database Management (MySQL) (elective) (ITMDA0-T33) - Core
    Linux Operating System (ITLXA0-T33) - Core
    Mathematical Problem Solving and Reasoning (ITMMA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Computer Literacy (Microsoft) (ITCLA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Personal Skills Development (ITSDA0-T11) - Fundamental
    Program Design (ITPRA0-T22) - Fundamental
    Software Engineering (ITSEA0-T22) - Fundamental
    Database Design Concepts (ITDCA0-T22) - Fundamental