Red & Yellow
Online Qualification
Software Developer
If you love creating and would like to apply your passion to the infinite opportunities that software development brings for creating innovative and useful products, then this programme is for you!
This accredited qualification will teach you the essential skills and in-depth knowledge to excel in the ever-evolving tech industry. You will build a solid foundation in computing systems and desktop software, then advance to specialised topics like automated web scraping, HTML5 development, and software design using UML.
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Course Curriculum
You’ll explore hardware, software, and their interactions. Understand the architecture of computers, operating systems, and how they form the backbone of technology. Build a strong foundation in computing principles to support advanced software development skills.
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Accreditation: Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
- Access:
- Start Date: 13 February 2025
- Cost: Enquire for Price
What you’ll learn
- Write code to address problems meaningfully.
- Propose solutions to business challenges to meet functional and technical requirements.
- Use programming languages to develop and update solutions.
- Test and maintain software and recommend improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimisation.
Learn from top talent
This QCTO accredited online Certificate is built and taught by software development experts who specialise in the field.
Build your skills
Gain both fundamental theory and practical software skills that are in high demand in today’s job market.
Think outside the box
This QCTO accredited Certificate is the perfect way to combine your creativity with practical commercial logic.
Elevate your career
Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certification, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Benefits:
Our courses are both current and relevant to the South African context.
Applicable, practical assignments:
- So that you can apply what you’re learning to your everyday work life, and your specific business challenges.
Discussion Forums and Chat sessions:
- Helping you develop your professional network.
- Hosted by your coach, lecturer, or subject specialist.
- Ideal opportunities to discuss the content and get answers to all your questions.
Personalized feedback:
- Tailored to your individual strengths, and opportunities for personal improvement.
A dedicated team:
- Acting as your “virtual” support crew whose only focus is to help get you over the finish line.
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought-after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant, and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions, and more
This online certification is perfect for:
- Aspiring software developers looking for fundamental knowledge and practical application
- Anyone looking to pivot their career to software development
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Melissa Opperman
Manager for the School of Lifelong Learning
- Melissa Opperman blends strategic insight with a deep passion for education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential.
- With expertise in SETA, QCTO, and online learning, she drives innovative and accessible education solutions.
- Committed to lifelong learning, she empowers individuals to grow in both their personal and professional journeys.
Where Commercial Logic meets Creative Magic
Creative thinking is still the most powerful skill of the future, but only if it’s paired with commercial savvy and the ability to adapt. That’s why we equip future thinkers, doers, and makers with the real-world, future-proof skills they need to thrive. Whether you're climbing the ladder or building something of your own, we’ll help you learn how business works – and how to make it work for you.
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