Software Development Engineer

Recognized as the most challenging position to fill by MICT Seta, becoming a Software Developer is an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth. In the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the global demand for skilled Software Developers has reached unprecedented heights. For five consecutive years, this profession has consistently ranked among the top ten Scarce Critical Skills, underscoring the persistent shortage of adept Software Development Professionals worldwide. Seize the chance to be at the forefront of this sought-after field and ensure your career success with our comprehensive program.

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Introduction

This qualification covers the fundamentals of software development and introduces you to the most popular software programs used in the ICT sector. On completion of this course, you will be able to apply these software development principles to design and implement effective computer programs. In the Second year successful students have the option of pursuing the field of Data Science or Advanced specialist fields in software development.

Includes a FREE Microsoft Office course.

Course Details

Entry Requirements

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) With Math Literacy

Duration & Learning Materials

2 Years Full Time
All prescribed Learning Materials are loaded onto Free Laptop provided by CBI for this course.

Career Opportunities

Software Developer
Application Developer
Web Developer
Python Developer
Windows & Application Developer
Junior DevOps/Agile/Scrum Engineer
Junior AI Engineer
Junior Java/C# Developer
Junior Data Scientist
Junior AI/Robotics/Drone application Developer
BlockChain and Digital Currencies Consultant.

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What you will learn in this course

Year 1

Modules:

Software Development Fundamentals

Emerging Trends in Data Science and Internet of Things (IOT)
Programming with Python
Core Web Development
Principles of Program Design
The Role of 4IR in the Human Eco-system

Certification:

Careers IT Certificate
MICT SETA: National Certificate in IT – Systems Development NQF L5

Optional international exams:

PCEP – Certified Entry – Level Python Programmer

Year 2 (Option 1)

Modules:

Advanced Software/Application Development

Solutions Development (DevOps/Agile)
Advanced Python
Machine Learning
Introduction to Android App Development

Specialize in one of the following:

Game development
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Drone programming
Blockchain and Digital Currencies

Certifications:

Careers IT Certificate

Optional international exams:

AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft Power Platform Certification
Certified Blockchain Expert Blockchain.org
Blockchain Developer Certification(B|DC)-EC-Council
Oracle Certified Associate-Java
C# Programming for Unity Game Development Specialization/2D Game developer.

Year 2 (Option 2)

Modules:

Data Science

Advanced Python
Machine Learning
Business Intelligence Programming
Basics of Statistics
introduction to Design Patterns
Big Data/Data Mining Techniques
Introductory Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Python

Certifications:

Careers IT Certificate

Optional international exams:

DP-900: Microsoft Azure Azure Data Fundamentals
AI-102: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution
PCAP – Certified Associate in Python Programming

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