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 73–84 of 140 matching provider organisations.

QCTO Active

MEC Training

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP281125092951

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 21, 2030

QCTO Active

Mmapaseka Group

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP040624191315

Latest accreditation end in these records: June 3, 2029

QCTO Active

MMC Business Solutions

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

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation nos: 07-QCTO/AC-TTC170424174357 | 07-QCTO/SDP040625204745

Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030

QCTO Active

Modern Centric Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Johannesburg · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP061123134711

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 5, 2028

QCTO Active

Moipone Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Tembisa · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP060225203704

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 6, 2030

QCTO Active

Moteef Projects

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Polokwane · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP180725144907

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030

QCTO Active

Motheo TVET College - National Artisan Development Academy

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Bloemfontein · Free State

Accreditation no: 04-QCTO/SDP141024135928

Latest accreditation end in these records: October 10, 2029

QCTO Active

Mzingisi2success Trading and Project

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Midrand · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP010325195523

Latest accreditation end in these records: February 28, 2030

QCTO Active

Nated Study South Africa

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Mokopane · Limpopo

Accreditation no: 09-QCTO/SDP201125072751

Latest accreditation end in these records: November 10, 2030

QCTO Active

Ndiza Information Systems

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Pretoria · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP220923112553

Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2028

QCTO Active

Nelekat

Role: Training Provider (SDP)

Accredited location: Lyndhurst · Gauteng

Accreditation no: 07-QCTO/SDP150724120156

Latest accreditation end in these records: July 14, 2029

QCTO Active

Ngunikazi Concepts (Pty) Ltd

Role: Assessment / Trade Test Centre

Accredited location: Durban · KwaZulu-Natal

Accreditation no: 05-QCTO/AC-TTC200125115305

Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 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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Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.