Higher Occupational Certificate: Information and Communication Technology: Business Development Consultant
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About this qualification
This NQF Level 5 Higher Occupational Certificate focuses on the intersection of information and communication technology, business development and marketing. It is intended to support understanding of how ICT-related offerings can be developed, positioned and promoted in a business context.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in combining ICT with marketing and business development may consider this qualification, particularly those exploring work involving ICT products, services, clients and commercial opportunities. This is general guidance and does not confirm admission eligibility.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for business development and marketing-related work in an ICT environment. It can help establish relevant occupational knowledge, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a specific career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- ICT-focused business development
- Marketing and commercial opportunity awareness
- Communication in a business development context
- Understanding the relationship between technology offerings and business needs
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Information and Communication Technology Business Development Consultant
- Quality Partner
- MICT SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 120
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
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Varsity Institute of Science and Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Higher Occupational Certificate: Information and Communication Technology: Business Development Consultant
- SAQA ID
- 120749
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 3
- Subfield
- Marketing
- Originator
- DQP MICTS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2028-03-08
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status before enrolling, as the available record requires verification.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements and confirm that you meet them.
- Ask the provider about the assessment process and any practical or workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 120749, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
- Check whether the qualification is accepting new enrolments and whether any registration dates or other limitations apply.