---
title: "Information Communications Technologies (ICT)"
id: "348"
type: "page"
slug: "information-communications-technologies-ict"
published_at: "2018-09-27T09:52:05+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-06-11T07:24:33+00:00"
url: "https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/"
markdown_url: "https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict.md"
excerpt: "Information Communications Technologies (ICT) Field of Study Study Information and Communications Technologies online with Boston City Campus. Our ICT programmes"
---

Information  Communications Technologies (ICT)

# Information Communications Technologies (ICT) Field of Study

Study Information and Communications Technologies online with Boston City Campus. Our ICT programmes combine recognised South African accreditation with internationally aligned and/or certified qualifications, giving you skills that are relevant and portable worldwide.

Build capabilities in networking, programming, cloud technologies, cybersecurity and technical support through qualifications designed to meet both local employer needs and global tech expectations. Prepare for roles such as application developer, network technician, cloud solutions professional and IT support specialist through flexible online study and dedicated support.

If you enjoy solving problems, building systems and working with technology that shapes how organisations operate, this field gives you a practical way to turn that interest into a career. Boston’s programmes help you develop confidence with real world tools and environments, from writing your first lines of code to supporting complex networks. It is a strong path if you want a future in a fast-growing industry with opportunities across every sector.

## Diplomas

Diploma

### Network Systems

| Duration: | 3 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 364 |
| NQF | 6 |
| SAQA ID: | 91921 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/higher-education/diploma-in-network-systems/)

Diploma

### Systems Development

| Duration: | 3 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 364 |
| NQF | 6 |
| SAQA ID: | 91923 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/higher-education/diploma-in-systems-development/)

## Higher Certificates

Higher Certificates

### Game Design & Development Practice

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 130 |
| NQF | 5 |
| SAQA ID: | 121165 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/higher-education/game-design-development-practice/)

Higher Certificates

### Network Systems Practice

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 128 |
| NQF | 5 |
| SAQA ID: | 124995 |

[VIEW DETAILS](/information-communications-technologies-ict/higher-certificate-in-network-systems-practice/)

Higher Certificates

### Software Development Practice

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 120 |
| NQF | 5 |
| SAQA ID: | 123446 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/higher-certificate-software-development-practice/)

Higher Certificates

### Web and User Interface Design

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | 140 |
| NQF | 5 |
| SAQA ID: | 121177 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/higher-certificate-web-user-interface-design-practice/)

## Short Learning Programmes

Short Learning Programme

### Artificial Intelligence (AI)

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 4 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/artificial-intelligence-ai/)

Short Learning Programme

### Applied C++ Coding for Software and Systems

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 3 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/applied-c-coding-software-systems/)

Short Learning Programme

### Coding for Data and Web Applications

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 5 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/coding-for-data-and-web-applications/)

Short Learning Programme

### Cloud Computing Essentials

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 3 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/artificial-intelligence-ai/)

Short Learning Programme

### Cloud Computing Professional

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 4 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/artificial-intelligence-ai/)

Short Learning Programme

### Computer Clerk

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 10 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/computer-clerk/)

Short Learning Programme

### Computer Technician

| Duration: | 6 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 3 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/computer-technician/)

Short Learning Programme

### Cybersecurity Fundamentals

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 7 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/cybersecurity-fundamentals/)

Short Learning Programme

### Cybersecurity Professional

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 2 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/cybersecurity-professional/)

Short Learning Programme

### Data Capturer

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 9 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/data-capturer/)

Short Learning Programme

### Data Science Essentials

| Duration: | Up to 11 months (self-paced) |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 6 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/short-courses-data-science-essentials/)

Short Learning Programme

### Introduction to Coding

| Duration: | 6 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 4 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/introduction-to-coding/)

Short Learning Programme

### IoT and Industrial Automation

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 7 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/iot-and-industrial-automation/)

Short Learning Programme

### Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 2 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/short-learning-programmes/microsoft-certified-azure-administrator-associate/)

Short Learning Programme

### Mobile App Development

| Duration: | 6 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 2 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/mobile-app-development/)

Short Learning Programme

### Networking Specialist

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 4 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/networking-specialist/)

Short Learning Programme

### Networking Technician

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 6 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/networking-technician/)

Short Learning Programme

### Principles of Database Programming

| Duration: | 6 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 3 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/principles-of-database-programming/)

Short Learning Programme

### Software Specialist

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 11 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/software-specialist/)

Short Learning Programme

### Web Design and Development

| Duration: | Up to 11 Months |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | 8 |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/information-communications-technologies-ict/web-design-and-development/)

Short Learning Programme

### Cisco Continuous Development

| Duration: | 1 Year |
| --- | --- |
| Credits: | Non-credit Bearing |
| Modules | - |

[VIEW DETAILS](https://www.boston.ac.za/continuous-professional-development-with-cisco/)