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The field of Systems Development, or Programming as our students have affectionately named it over the years, is all about learning to write a computer programming language or “code”, to create things like computer programs, software, websites, apps and databases.
This 1 year course is aimed at learners who have passed Matric with the minimum requirements to be accepted for a Higher Certificate programme, and who wish to qualify with basic programming skills in both database development, web development, and application development. Earning this qualification will qualify the learner for jobs such as a Junior Developer, Software Developer or Database Administrator.*
DURATION
1 Year
Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Matric Pass
No Specific Subjects
QUALIFICATIONS
- National Certificate: Information Technology, Systems Development (SAQA 48872)
- MCSA SQL Server
- MCSA Web Applications
COURSE INCLUSIONS
All iStudent Academy Full Contact Programmes include:
- All Textbooks
- Tablet PC
- Lab Use
- Software Use
- International Exam Vouchers
- Exam Prep
MODULES
PR101 - END USER COMPUTING
11 Credits
This module focuses on introducing and developing students’ business computing skills and their understanding of computing in a business environment.
Business computing skills covered in the course relate to spreadsheets, word processing, search techniques and the use of computers as a presentation medium, using the Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
PR103 - PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
22 Credits
This module covers the Microsoft MTA curriculum for 40363, 40361, 40375 and 40364.
The module aims to introduce learners to basic programming languages, concepts, platforms, and testing of code, including HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL and C#.
PR104 - DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
22 Credits
This module prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certification in SQL 2016.
This module aims to teach learners what databases are, why they are required, querying, administering and implementing them in a business, using SQL.
PR105 - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
34 Credits
This module prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certification in Web Applications and the Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Certification in App Builder.
This module teaches learners the programming language of C#, which is a widely used code for application development.
PR106 - WEB DEVELOPMENT
34 Credits
This module prepares students for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certification in Web Applications and the Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) Certification in App Builder.
This module focuses on developing interactive web forms, pages and sites using Javascript, HTML and CSS.
PR109 - BUSINESS SKILLS
35 credits
This module will give the learners an understanding of types of businesses, entrepreneurship, organisational procedures and business plans within the South African I.T sector.