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What you need before you start.

Every bootcamp takes complete beginners. The Occupational Certificates are registered qualifications, so their entry level is set by the National Qualifications Framework rather than by us.

The two routes

Which one are you looking at?

Occupational Certificates

Who it suits

Someone who wants a qualification an employer or a university can look up on the national framework.

What you need to start

Matric, or an NQF Level 4 equivalent, for most of the nine. Entrepreneurship starts at Grade 10 and Graphic Design at Grade 11.

How long it takes

18 months to 2 years, part time, so it can be done alongside a job.

What you leave with

A QCTO-accredited Occupational Certificate, registered on the NQF with a SAQA ID.

All Occupational Certificates

Bootcamps

Who it suits

Someone who wants to be employable in one specific job, as quickly as it can honestly be done.

What you need to start

Nothing. No Matric, no degree, no prior experience with code.

How long it takes

9 weeks to 7 months.

What you leave with

A certificate of completion and a portfolio of work you built, which is what a hiring manager asks to see.

All bootcamps

Both run online and live from anywhere in South Africa, both are open to anyone over 16, and both need a computer and a stable internet connection.

Programme by programme

What can I get into?

How to applyAsk an advisor

What have you finished?

Pick the highest one. We will show everything it opens, not only what sits at that level.

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  • Software DevelopmentMatric and upOccupational Certificate · 2 years
    • NQF Level 4 qualification (e.g. Matric) or equivalent.

    You leave with Occupational Certificate: Software Developer, NQF Level 5, 220 credits (SAQA ID 118707).

  • AI & ML EngineerMatric and upOccupational Certificate · 1.5–2 years
    • Grade 12 (competency in English and Mathematical Literacy), OR
    • NQF Level 4 qualification

    You leave with Occupational Certificate: Artificial Intelligence Software Developer, NQF Level 5, 209 credits (SAQA ID 118792).

  • Data ScienceMatric and upOccupational Certificate · 1.5 years
    • NQF Level 4 qualification (e.g. Matric) or equivalent.
    • Basic mathematics and logical thinking skills.

    You leave with Occupational Certificate: Data Science, NQF Level 5, 185 credits (SAQA ID 118708).

  • Cybersecurity AnalystMatric and upOccupational Certificate · 1.5 years
    • NQF Level 4 qualification (e.g. Matric) or equivalent.
    • Basic computer literacy and interest in technology security.

    You leave with Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity, NQF Level 5, 173 credits (SAQA ID 118986).

  • Cloud AdministratorOpen to beginnersOccupational Certificate · 18 months

    Entry requirement to be confirmed; speak to an advisor.

    You leave with Occupational Certificate: Cloud Administrator, NQF Level 4, 149 credits (SAQA ID 118699).

  • Fullstack AI EngineerOpen to beginnersBootcamp · 7 months
    • Beginner friendly. No prior experience or degree required.
  • Cloud & DevOps EngineeringOpen to beginnersBootcamp · 7 months
    • Beginner friendly. No prior experience or degree required.
  • Fullstack Web DevelopmentOpen to beginnersBootcamp · 6 months
    • Beginner friendly. No prior experience or degree required.
  • Data ScienceOpen to beginnersBootcamp · 7 months
    • Beginner friendly. No prior experience or degree required.
  • CybersecurityOpen to beginnersBootcamp · 7 months
    • Beginner friendly. No prior experience or degree required.
  • Business Development & Enterprise GrowthMatric and upOccupational Certificate · 2 years
    • NQF Level 4 qualification (Matric or equivalent)

    You leave with Higher Occupational Certificate: Business Development Officer, NQF Level 5, 230 credits (SAQA ID 121567).

  • Entrepreneurship & Business ManagementGrade 10 and upOccupational Certificate · 12 months
    • NQF Level 2 qualification with mathematical literacy and communication (Grade 10 or equivalent)

    You leave with National Occupational Certificate: Entrepreneurial Business Manager, NQF Level 4, 120 credits (SAQA ID 124447).

  • Marketing & AdvertisingMatric and upOccupational Certificate · 12 months
    • NQF Level 4 qualification (Matric or equivalent)

    You leave with Higher Occupational Certificate: Advertiser, NQF Level 5, 120 credits (SAQA ID 121447).

  • Graphic Design & MediaGrade 11 and upOccupational Certificate · 12–15 months
    • Grade 10 or NQF Level 3, plus basic computer literacy
    • Access to a laptop capable of running design software

    You leave with National Occupational Certificate: Graphic Media Designer, NQF Level 4, 160 credits (SAQA ID 122663).

  • Digital MarketingOpen to beginnersBootcamp · 9 weeks, part-time
    • Beginner friendly. No prior experience or degree required.

Questions

Questions people ask.

  • What are the requirements for IT courses at Zaio?

    Matric or an NQF Level 4 equivalent for an Occupational Certificate; nothing for a bootcamp. Two NQF Level 4 business certificates accept Grade 10.

  • Do I need matric for a coding bootcamp?

    No. Zaio's bootcamps have no entry requirement: no matric, no degree, no experience. You need a computer, internet and the time for live classes.

  • What are the cybersecurity course requirements?

    Matric or equivalent plus basic computer literacy for the Occupational Certificate: Cybersecurity Analyst; none for the Cybersecurity bootcamp.

  • Can I apply without my matric results?

    Yes. Apply and speak to an advisor now; results are confirmed before enrolment, and RPL is available if you fall short.

Admissions

Not sure you qualify?

Ask. It takes one conversation to find out, and it costs nothing.

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