Secure IT Systems Built for Modern Business
Secure Digital Systems Designed for Everyday Business
Course Type
Higher Certificate
Course Start
January 2027
Venue
Berea Tech
Course Times
09h00 to 17h00
Course Duration
2 Years
Virtual Classroom
Available Online
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE
IN
CYBERSECURITY ANALYST
Become an Artificial Intelligence Software Developer
This qualification was designed to equip you with the skills to operate as a proficient Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software Developer, specialising in integrating AI algorithms and logic into software applications. As a developer, you’ll teach machines to solve problems using programming, create, test, and deploy codes, and facilitate the conversion of machine learning APIs for broader application use. You’ll have the opportunity to develop applications like chatbots that emulate human intelligence.
Contact a career consultant on campus or online, who will take you through the affordable Occupational Certificate pricing structure and explain our flexible payment options.
Moodle is an online platform, where registered students receive their study materials and other online support material with zero data costs.
- Explore engaging online content, crafted by subject matter experts.
- Access to customised academic repository with assignments, videos and PowerPoint lessons.
- 24-hour access.
Knowledge Modules:
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Fundamentals of Network Security and Defence
- Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats and Attacks
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Governance, Legislation
and Ethics - Fundamentals of Design Thinking and Innovation
- Logical Thinking and Basic Calculations
- Computers, Devices and Computing Systems
- Data and Database Vulnerabilities
- Introduction to 4IR and Future Skills
Practical Skill Modules:
- Ensure Compliance in terms of Legal Cybersecurity
Requirements and National and International
Standards - Assess Risks and Vulnerabilities and Current Security
Measures - Implement Protection, Prevention and Detection
Measures to Mitigate Risk, Violations and Vulnerabilities - Apply Logical Thinking and Maths
- Apply Basic Scriptwriting for Cybersecurity Toolsets
- Access and Visualise Structured Data Using
Spreadsheets - Apply Design Thinking Methodologies
- Function Ethically and Effectively as a Member of a
Multidisciplinary Team
Work Experience Modules:
- Compliance with Legal Cybersecurity Requirements
- Cybersecurity Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Cybersecurity Detection, Protection and Prevention
Processes
- Ensure Compliance in terms of Legal Cybersecurity
- Security Engineer – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R900 000 a year
- Testing and Hacking – Pay Estimate: +/- R200 000 to R600 000 a year
- Incidence Response – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R500 000 a year
- Management and Administration – Pay Estimate: +/- R300 000 to R800 000 a year
You may enter the programme, with:
- NQF Level 4 qualification
The Cybersecurity Analyst Occupational Certificate is accredited by the Quality Council for Trade and Occupations (QCTO). On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a statement of result from Berea College of Technology and upon meeting the EISA requirements, receive an Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst from the QCTO.
Customised study materials which meet the programme outcomes can be accessed from the Learner Management System, Moodle. A prescribed book list is available from the academic manager at the start of the programme, although the study guide available on Moodle will sufficiently cover the exam requirements.
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