Occupational qualification
Software Engineering Training Programme
The Occupational Certificate: Software Engineer is a software engineering training programme that equips learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience required to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications. Learners will gain hands-on experience in software engineering principles, programming, database design, software testing, and application deployment while working on real-world software development projects.
This qualification prepares learners for careers in software development, application engineering, systems development, database development, and software testing across a wide range of industries.
Full Qualification | NQF Level 06 | SAQA ID – 119262
Who this Software Engineering Training programme is for
Software powers virtually every industry in the modern economy. Businesses rely on software applications to improve efficiency, automate operations, manage information, and deliver digital services to customers. As digital transformation accelerates, the demand for skilled Software Engineers continues to grow across sectors including finance, telecommunications, healthcare, government, retail, logistics, and technology.
This qualification provides practical, workplace-focused training that develops both technical and professional skills required in modern software development environments. Learners gain experience in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and system design through development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
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Individuals seeking to enter the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.
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Aspiring Software Engineers and Software Developers.
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Junior programmers looking to formalise and expand their skills.
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IT professionals seeking an occupational qualification in software engineering.
Programme Details
Duration: 12 Months
NQF Level 06
Minimum Credits: 240
Entry Requirements
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Any NQF Level 4 qualification