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 37–48 of 140 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

EduBridge Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP171125194704

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

EGSIBIT Training and Development CC

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP231025202403

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2030

QCTO Active

Empirical Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP040625132649 | 07-QCTO/SDP180625203624

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 13, 2030

QCTO Active

Eshybrand

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Randburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP030324212229 | 07-QCTO/SDP260224221228

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 18, 2029

QCTO Active

Evolve Consulting Services

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: East London · Eastern Cape

Accreditation no: 02-QCTO/SDP220923095324

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2028

QCTO Active

Geeks4Learning

Role: Training Provider (SDP) · Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited locations: Cape Town · Western Cape | Sandton · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 01-QCTO/SDP040625153820 | 07-QCTO/AC-TTC170424155217

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030

QCTO Active

Global Institute for Capacity Development

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP240924055801

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029

QCTO Active

Goodwill Institute of Training and Education (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/SDP240624134323

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 20, 2029

QCTO Active

Grow Right Edge Solutions (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited locations: Edenvale · Gauteng | Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/SDP040625155224 | 07-QCTO/SDP260825083603

Latest accreditation end in these records: August 22, 2030

QCTO Active

Growth Dynamics Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP180925104255

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 12, 2030

QCTO Active

Hewlett Packard South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP110324134807

Latest accreditation end in these records: March 7, 2029

QCTO Active

Highbury College (Pty) Ltd

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP040825200420

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 25, 2030

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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