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Earn a QCTO-accredited qualification or build job skills in a focused accredited bootcamp. Taught online and live, with campuses in Cape Town and Durban.

Trusted by 100K+ learners in South Africa

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QCTO accreditedOnline and liveMentor-ledJob-readiness support

Our graduates work at

  • FNB
  • Vodacom
  • Takealot
  • Entelect
  • Momentum
  • BCX
  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Accenture
  • Wipro
  • Rain
  • Yoyo

Programmes

Find your programme.

Showing 6 of 15 programmes

Flagship programme

Software Development

Graduate able to read a company's codebase and ship features, with AI-assisted development built in.

Graduates earn R300,000 – R600,000 a year

What you will work with

Occupational Certificate

Software Developer

NQF level
5
SAQA ID
118707
Curriculum
49 units
Duration
2 years
QCTO

On the National Qualifications Framework

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220 Credits NQF Level 5 certification

Beginner

Occupational Certificate

AI & ML Engineer

School of Technology

Build software that uses large language models, agents and automation.

With 209 Credits NQF Level 5 certification

Beginner1.5–2 years

Higher Occupational Certificate

Business Development & Enterprise Growth

School of Business & Marketing

Find, win and grow business for a company.

With 230 Credits NQF Level 5 certification

Beginner2 years

Bootcamp

Fullstack AI Engineer

School of Technology

Build agentic web applications using LLMs, LangChain and n8n.

With NQF Level 4 certificate

Beginner7 months

Higher Occupational Certificate

Marketing & Advertising

School of Business & Marketing

Plan, create and run advertising campaigns across channels.

With 120 Credits NQF Level 5 certification

Beginner12 months

Bootcamp

Digital Marketing

School of Business & Marketing

SEO, paid media, social, email and analytics. Every module ends with a real piece of portfolio work.

With Certificate of completion + Google certificate

Beginner9 weeks, part-time

Why Zaio

Built for people who need it to work.

  • 01

    Accredited, not just a course.

    Occupational Certificates registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Every programme lists its NQF level and SAQA ID.

    QCTO, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations
  • 02

    Payment plans available.

    A written quote for your programme before you commit, then a plan that fits what you earn.

    From R1,950 a month
  • 03

    Study online and live.

    Scheduled live classes you can join from anywhere in South Africa, with mentors who know your name.

    Cape Town · Durban

Study options

Nationally registered

Occupational Certificate

A nationally registered qualification.

Duration

1.5 – 2 years

Entry
Matric or an NQF Level 4 equivalent
Recognition
QCTO-accredited, on the National Qualifications Framework
Suits
School leavers and anyone who wants a formal qualification
See Occupational Certificates
Job skills, fast

Bootcamp

A focused, job-skills programme.

Duration

9 weeks – 7 months

Entry
No prior tech experience needed
Recognition
Selected bootcamps prepare you for Microsoft, AWS and CompTIA certifications
Suits
Career-changers and people who want to skill up fast
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How you learn

How learning works at Zaio.

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    Career lab: portfolio review

    Naledi Khumalo

A working preview of the platform. Click around. Sample learner.

Outcomes

Where Zaio students end up.

Read Meezaan Davids’s story

There were nights where I was running on coffee and pure determination.

Meezaan Davids

Complete beginnerFull-stack developer

Faculty

Meet the people who teach you.

7 instructors

  • Akhil Boddu

    Co-founder and software engineer

    Full stack, AI and cloud

  • Khahliso Kgodumo

    Cybersecurity instructor

    Cybersecurity

  • Kago Kola

    Full-stack developer and multimedia artist

    Full stack and AI

  • Siphiwe (Jack) Themba

    Data scientist and analytics engineer

    Data science

  • Ketro Sithole

    Data engineering and analytics professional

    Data science

  • Tinashe Matanda

    Cybersecurity instructor

    Cybersecurity

  • Asif Hassam

    Software developer and cybersecurity expert

    Cybersecurity

Campuses

Study online. Visit us in person.

Two Innovation Hubs

Cape TownDurban
Map of South Africa marking Zaio's Innovation Hubs in Cape Town and Durban.
Visitors in the corridor of the Cape Town Innovation Hub during Open Day
Four students holding Zaio prospectuses at the Cape Town Innovation Hub
Open Day at the Cape Town Innovation Hub, May 2026.

Admissions

How to apply.

  1. 1

    Choose a programme

    An Occupational Certificate or a bootcamp, in either school.

  2. 2

    Apply online

    The application takes about five minutes.

  3. 3

    Speak to an advisor

    They’ll take you through the programme and how to pay.

  4. 4

    Secure your place

    Choose how you’ll pay and confirm your place.

Next intakes

Applications close

Bootcamps · Start 27 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026

Occupational Certificates · Start 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027

Tuition

From R19,950 upfront

or from R1,950 a month, financed

  • Pay upfront

    Pay in full before you start. This is the lowest total price for every programme.

  • Pay as you learn

    Spread your tuition in instalments over the programme.

  • Flexible financing

    Apply for a loan through Manati, our financing provider, and pay monthly.

FAQ

Questions people ask before they apply.

(01)Is Zaio accredited?
Zaio Institute of Technology is accredited by the QCTO to offer Occupational Certificates registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Each programme page lists its NQF level and SAQA ID.
(02)What is the difference between an Occupational Certificate and a bootcamp?
An Occupational Certificate is a nationally registered qualification: QCTO-accredited, 1.5 to 2 years, and it needs matric or an NQF Level 4 equivalent. A bootcamp is a focused job-skills programme of 9 weeks to 7 months, and selected bootcamps prepare you for Microsoft, AWS and CompTIA certifications.
(03)Do I need a degree or experience?
No degree is needed. Occupational Certificates ask for matric or an NQF Level 4 equivalent, and bootcamps need no prior tech experience.
(04)I don't want to code. Is there something for me?
Yes. The School of Business & Marketing teaches business development, entrepreneurship, marketing, advertising and design, through four Occupational Certificates and a Digital Marketing bootcamp.
(05)How do I pay?
Payment plans are available. An advisor will take you through the option that fits you, with a written quote for your programme before you commit.
(06)How do I apply?
Choose a programme and apply online. An advisor will then talk you through the programme and your payment options, and you secure your place.

Admissions

Applications for 2027 are open.

Pick a programme and apply online, or talk it through with an advisor first.

  • QCTO-accredited Occupational Certificates
  • Live online, with hubs in Cape Town and Durban
  • Tuition from R19,950 upfront, or R1,950 a month financed
Apply nowSpeak to an advisor