Higher Certificate in Business Computing
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About this qualification
The Higher Certificate in Business Computing is an NQF level 5 higher-education qualification focused on the relationship between business and information technology. It carries 120 credits and sits within the Information Technology and Computer Sciences subfield. The qualification’s current SAQA status should be verified before making enrolment decisions.
Who might consider this qualification?
It may suit people seeking an introductory higher-education qualification that combines business-oriented thinking with computing and information technology. Prospective learners should confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
This qualification may provide a foundation for further study or for work involving basic business and computing contexts. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career, and no specific related careers have been mapped for this qualification.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Foundational computing understanding
- Awareness of how information technology relates to business
- Basic information technology and computer science knowledge
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Certificate in Business Computing
- SAQA ID
- 100795
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Information Technology and Computer Sciences
- Originator
- Berea College of Technology (Pty) Ltd
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2023-04-18
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status, as the available record indicates a registration-end date of 18 April 2023 and requires confirmation.
- Confirm that the provider is currently authorised to offer the qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment arrangements and any workplace or practical requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification is open for new enrolment before paying fees or accepting an offer.