IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development

Overview

If you are a creative thinker and enjoy problem-solving by coming up with innovative solutions, then the Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development in the Information and Communications Technology industry is for you. The need to live and work online has increased the need for cyber security and digital applications to cater to the increasingly tech-savvy individual.

Where there is a need, there is demand, the demand for mobile application developers has increased over the years, and it’s still growing; this IIE qualification will set your career on the right path.

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

Graduates of The IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development will be equipped with skills in web development, mobile applications, hardware, software applications, software development, operating systems and telecommunications. 

POSSIBLE CAREERS

•    Junior Web Developer
•    Junior Mobile App Developer
•    Junior Software Developer 
•    Junior Mobile or Web Script Developer
•    Junior Mobile or Web Script Analyst
•    Junior Web Content Analyst

DURATION
This is a one-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

On Campus

This is a one-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Face-to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Polokwane,  Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Bay and Pretoria CBD.

Accreditation

The IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development is accredited by 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 No: 117914). On successful completion you will receive a Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Modules

• Digital and Academic Literacies
• Web Development (Introduction)
• Introduction to Programming Logic
• Introduction to Quantitative Thinking and Techniques
• Introduction to Mobile Application Development
• Mobile App Scripting
• Principles of UI and UX design
• Work Integrated Learning 1

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

•    Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
•    Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
•    Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
•    A working webcam and microphone
•    An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree. There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. Speak to the student advisor for more information. 

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy,market requirements or any other valid reason.