IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development

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Build a strong foundation in mobile and web development to kickstart your tech career

About this qualification

The IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development, available at Emeris, is structured in accordance with the HEQSF guidelines and will provide students with the knowledge, skills and applied competencies identified by the mobile application and web development industry to be employed or become an entrepreneur in building mobile apps and websites.

The purpose of the IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development is twofold. It will provide students with basic introductory knowledge, cognitive and conceptual tools and practical techniques for an entry-level career, or for further higher education studies in the field of mobile application and web development.

The IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development is aimed at students who are interested in the client side of mobile application and web development.

Course

Admission requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate (NSC): Higher Certificate pass with English at 30%
  • National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)]: Higher Certificate pass with English at 40%
  • Senior Certificate (SC): No endorsement required, with English at 33.3%
  • Senior Certificate (Amended) [SC(a)]: Minimum 30% in LOLT on NSC/SC(a) or 33.3% on SC
  • International Applicants: SAQA Evaluation Certificate with NSC Level 4 equivalence and at least 30% or equivalent for English

For alternative admission options, please click here or reach out to student recruitment.

Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.

Curriculum

1 Year Structure
Year 1 – Semester 1
  • Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques
  • Introduction to Programming Logic
  • Introduction to Mobile Application Development
  • Technical Writing and Communication
Year 1 – Semester 2
  • Principles of UI and UX Design
  • Web Development (Introduction)
  • Mobile App Scripting
  • Work Integrated Learning 1

Study further with our pathways

In the IIE Faculty of Science and Technology: School of Computer Science graduates of the Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development can articulate into the IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences in Application Development.

Accreditation

The IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development is accredited by the Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC) of the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 120-credit qualification on level 5 (SAQA ID: 117914).

Career opportunities

This qualification will open up an attractive range of career options. These opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Junior Web Developer
  • Junior Web Content Developer
  • Junior Mobile App Developer

Teaching and Learning strategy

At Emeris, we believe that effective teaching is about creating experiences that foster student growth. Our lecturers design activities that challenge students and identify their strengths, allowing for real-time adaptation in the learning journey. By combining subject expertise with teaching insights and digital tools, we extend learning beyond the classroom. This approach ensures students not only keep up but thrive.

Programme information

Duration

1 year full-time


Intakes

February



Mode/s of study


Information

  • Higher Certificate
  • Course code: HMAW0501
  • NQF Level: 5
  • Credits: 120
  • SAQA ID: 117914

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