Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an Occupational Certificate at NQF Level 5 in Information Technology and Computer Sciences, focused on preparing learners for work related to developing software that uses artificial intelligence. It carries 209 credits and is located on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework. The available record shows a registration end date of 3 February 2027, but its current registration status requires verification.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in artificial intelligence, software development and technology-focused occupational learning. It may be relevant to prospective learners considering a pathway towards software development, subject to the provider’s stated admission requirements and the qualification’s verified status.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has an approved direct-pathway relationship with the Software Developer career. This indicates that it may support preparation for work related to software development, including software development involving artificial intelligence. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into the Software Developer career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Software development
- Applying artificial intelligence in software development
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Artificial Intelligence Software Developer
- Quality Partner
- MICT SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 209
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–12 of 140 matching provider organisations.
ABAGUQULI 4IR
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 5, 2028
ACS Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030
Africa Learn (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 19, 2029
Afrizan Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: March 14, 2029
AI Smartdesk Institute (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Alpvest Institute for Futuretech - Umhlanga
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Analytics Hive
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 27, 2030
Angie Technologies
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 4, 2029
Apexea (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Aspire Knowledge Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Aubrey Nyiko Business Enterprises
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer
- SAQA ID
- 118792
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 209
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Information Technology and Computer Sciences
- Originator
- DQP MICTS
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2027-02-03
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolment is permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this specific qualification.
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- Ask the provider for the detailed curriculum, learning activities and assessment arrangements.
- Confirm whether workplace-based learning, practical experience or other work-related requirements apply.
- Review the qualification and provider information carefully because the available registration record requires verification.