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

Diploma

Systems Development

Duration:

3 Year

Credits:

364

NQF

6

SAQA ID:

91923

Higher Certificates

Higher Certificates

Game Design & Development Practice

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

130

NQF

5

SAQA ID:

121165
Higher Certificates

Network Systems Practice

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

128

NQF

5

SAQA ID:

124995

Higher Certificates

Software Development Practice

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

120

NQF

5

SAQA ID:

123446

Higher Certificates

Web and User Interface Design

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

140

NQF

5

SAQA ID:

121177

Short Learning Programmes

Short Learning Programme

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

4

Short Learning Programme

Applied C++ Coding for Software and Systems

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

3

Short Learning Programme

Coding for Data and Web Applications

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

5

Short Learning Programme

Cloud Computing Essentials

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

3

Short Learning Programme

Cloud Computing Professional

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

4

Short Learning Programme

Computer Clerk

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

10

Short Learning Programme

Computer Technician

Duration:

6 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

3

Short Learning Programme

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

7

Short Learning Programme

Cybersecurity Professional

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

2

Short Learning Programme

Data Capturer

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

9

Short Learning Programme

Data Science Essentials

Duration:

Up to 11 months (self-paced)

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

6

Short Learning Programme

Introduction to Programming

Duration:

6 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

4

Short Learning Programme

IoT and Industrial Automation

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

7

Short Learning Programme

MS Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Admin

Duration:

4 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

2

Short Learning Programme

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

2

Short Learning Programme

Mobile App Development

Duration:

6 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

2

Short Learning Programme

Networking Professional

Duration:

11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

4

Short Learning Programme

Networking Specialist

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

4

Short Learning Programme

Networking Technician

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

6

Short Learning Programme

Principles of Database Programming

Duration:

6 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

3

Short Learning Programme

Software Specialist

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

11

Short Learning Programme

Web Design and Development

Duration:

Up to 11 Months

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

8

Short Learning Programme

Cisco Continuous Development

Duration:

1 Year

Credits:

Non-credit Bearing

Modules

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