Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
The Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner is an NQF Level 5 occupational qualification in Information Technology and Computer Sciences. It is focused on preparing learners for practitioner-level work related to data science, with 185 credits.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may suit people interested in developing a foundation for work in data science and related information technology environments. Prospective learners should confirm that they meet the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support a pathway towards work as a Data Scientist, based on the supplied direct-pathway relationship. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Data science practice
- Working with data in an information technology context
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Data Science Practitioner
- Quality Partner
- MICT SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 185
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–12 of 162 matching provider organisations.
ABAGUQULI 4IR
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 5, 2028
Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Academic Institute of Excellence (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Academy of York (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 14, 2029
Advanced Assessments and Training (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Africa College of Technology
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 19, 2029
Afrizan Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2028
Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 29, 2030
Alpvest Institute for Futuretech - Umhlanga
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2030
Amilak Training Centre (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Analytics Hive
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 27, 2030
Apexea (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner
- SAQA ID
- 118708
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 185
- 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, as the available record requires verification and shows a registration-end date of 3 February 2027.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any workplace-based requirements that may apply.
- Confirm that the qualification content and delivery format match your intended study and career plans.