Unlock Your Future with Cutting-Edge ICT Skills!

Step confidently into the digital world with the Higher Certificate in Information & Communication Technology at AIFT, a gateway to exciting, tech-driven careers. This one-year qualification equips students with skills to become junior developers, network technicians, or data analysts. Hands-on projects, elective specializations in cybersecurity, AI, and big data, and a capstone project ensure graduates are industry-ready.

Why Choose This Qualification?

Dive into hands-on projects and gain skills in coding, database design, and emerging technologies like AI and big data. Seamlessly progress to diplomas or degrees in ICT or related fields while gaining job-ready skills for industries like IT, finance, and healthcare.

Admission Requirements.

National Senior Certificate (NSC): Endorsed for Higher Certificate, Diploma, or Degree studies. National Certificate Vocational (NCV): NQF Level 4. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Available for relevant experience.

Qualification Structure.

Modules include Information Systems, Programming Fundamentals, Business Communication, Data Management, and elective options like Cybersecurity, Big Data, and AI.

Learning Outcomes.

Master foundational ICT skills, plan and implement software applications, utilize data management tools, adapt to emerging technologies, and uphold ethical ICT practices.

International Comparability.

Aligned with programmes at the University of Lagos, Nigeria (Diploma in IT) and the University of Manchester, UK (Foundation Certificate in IT).

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Contact Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Learning, supported by Moodle LMS and virtual labs.

Career Opportunities.

Junior Developer, Cybersecurity Analyst (Entry Level), Data Analyst (Entry Level), Network Technician, Web Developer.

Articulation Options.

Progress to Diplomas in IT, Computer Science (NQF Level 6), or Degrees in ICT, Future Technologies, or AI (NQF Level 7).

Ensure Compliance, Empower Financial Accuracy.

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