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 49–60 of 162 matching provider organisations.
Essential Skills Development
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 16, 2031
Evolve Consulting Services
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 21, 2028
Farmtrace
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Finweb Business Consultancy
Latest accreditation end in these records: April 28, 2029
ForgeX
Latest accreditation end in these records: November 28, 2029
Foster-Melliar
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
Full Circle Academy
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 19, 2029
Gauteng City College (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
Geeks4Learning
Latest accreditation end in these records: May 30, 2030
Ginini Consulting
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 14, 2029
Global Institute for Capacity Development
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 22, 2029
GR Foundation (Pty) Ltd
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 5, 2031
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.