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 13–24 of 140 matching provider organisations.
Aurora IT and Security (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 31, 2029
Berea College of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: December 4, 2027
BEX Technical Institute (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Cape Business and Engineering College
Latest accreditation end in these records: June 25, 2028
Catalyst AI (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Chimera Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Ciber Digital World (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2030
Closing the Digital Divide Institution
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 10, 2029
Creative Arts College (Pietermaritzburg)
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
CTU Training Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029
CTU Training Solutions
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 25, 2029
CTU Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 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
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