Qualification

Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer

Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.

SAQA ID118792
NQF Level5
Credits209
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers1

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 training information

QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers

140 active accredited provider organisations

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 133–140 of 140 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

WeboTechEdu

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Mamelodi · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP180925132434

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030

QCTO Active

Westcoast TVET College - Atlantis Campus

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: ATLANTIS · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP211025002156

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 18, 2030

QCTO Active

YDN Academy Projects (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP101025152438

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 3, 2030

QCTO Active

Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180126200317

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031

QCTO Active

ZA Wit (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Nelspruit · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/AC-TTC220925142540

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2030

QCTO Active

Zawit (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Centurion · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC180324145218

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 17, 2029

QCTO Active

Zigna Private College (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Mbombela · Mpumalanga

Accreditation no: 08-QCTO/SDP190625230647

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Zimele ERP IT Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Cape Town · Western Cape

Accreditation no: 01-QCTO/SDP210126113354

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031

Important: QCTO accreditation is programme- and site-specific. “Training Provider (SDP)” indicates a skills development provider role, while “Assessment / Trade Test Centre” indicates an assessment role. An accredited organisation is not necessarily accepting applications or funded for this programme. Always confirm the latest accreditation, campus, role and enrolment information before paying fees.

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
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

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