The JCSE offers a range of short courses that aim to support individuals wishing to acquire digital skills. If you are a professional working in the digital economy, or if you aim to become such a professional, the JCSE – and its partners – have courses to support your learning journey.
The JCSE aims to Lead Digital Transformation in South Africa and Africa. We can assist you in developing skills that will position you to play a role in this mission.
We offer Foundational Courses, aimed at those who are getting started on their professional journey, and two “tracks” for working professionals. These are a Management Track and a Technical Track. There are also courses common to both tracks.
You can register for courses individually, or you can decide to follow a coherent sequence of courses that make up our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme.
All of our courses are either accredited by Wits University or by internationally recognised organisations.
Foundational Courses
Courses Common to Both Tracks
Management Track
Technical Track
do you want to follow the full continuing professional development (CPD) programme?
Individual Courses: Details, Dates, Application
FOUNDATION COURSE
So ...... What is Cloud computing?
Learn more about cloud computing and its key concepts
Key Dates & Price
- Application closing date : To be advised
- Start Date: To be advised
- End Date: To be advised
- Fee: Free
FOUNDATION COURSE
Introduction to coding in the cloud
Become a developer of cloud-based applications
Key Dates & Price
- Application closing date : To be advised
- Start Date:To be advised
- End Date: To be advised
- Fee: R1,500 (Free for sponsored BEE candidates)
FOUNDATIONAL COURSE
Professional Software Development - technical practices 1
Raise your level of competence and enhance your career prospects
Taught online over 8 weeks. 2-hour interactive session + 1 hour tutorial per week
Key Dates & Price
- Application closing date : To be advised
- Start Date: To be advised
- End Date: To be advised
- Fee: R9,000
COURSE 1
Software Engineering Principles and Methods
Learn about key development concepts from plan-driven to agile
Both online and face-to-face versions of this course. Six 4-hour sessions + assignment+ exam
Key Dates & Price
- Application closing date : 25 April 2022
- Start Date: 4 May 2022
- End Date: 15 June 2022
- Fee: R14,500
Course 2
The Digital Transformation Lifecycle
How should business leaders and owners tackle digital transformation
Both online and face-to-face versions of this course. Six 2-hour sessions + tutorials + group project + exam
Key Dates & Price
- Dates approximate - accurate dates to follow soon
- Application closing date : April 2022
- Start Date: May 2022
- End Date: June 2022
- Fee: R14,500
Course M-1
Software project management
The course covers techniques for ensuring that projects deliver vaue
Both online and face-to-face versions offered. 6 sessions.
Key Dates & Price
- Application closing date : 20 June 2022
- Start Date: 29 June 2022
- End Date: 10 Aug 2022
- Fee: R14,500
Course M-2
Foundations of Capability
An Official Introduction to CMMI v 2.0
2 days. Online.
Key Dates & Price
- Application closing date : To be advised
- Start Date: To be advised
- End Date: To be advised
- Fee: R10,500
Course M-3
Wits Certificate in CIO Practice - Level 2
Online introduction to CIO Practice
Key Dates & Price
- Application closing date : To be advised
- Start Date: To be advised
- End Date: To be advised
- Fee: TBA
Course T-1
Software Testing
Covers both the theory and practice of software testing
Course T-2
Database systems
A broad introduction to the theory and practice of modern data systems
Both online and face-to-face versions offered. 6 sessions.
Course T-3
Certificate in Cyber-security Professional Practice and Leadership
Taught by top experts in cybersecurity in partnership with Wits LINK Centre
Wits University short course.
Key Dates & Price
- Application closing date : To be advised
- Start Date: To be advised
- End Date: To be advised
- Fee: TBA

Hey!
I Am Prof Barry
I’m the overall coordinator of the JCSE’s Education and Training Programme. I have assembled a selection of up-to-date courses presented by experienced lecturers all of whom have had extensive practical experience in driving digital transformation in a South African context.
Why JCSE Courses
Grow your knowledge and improve your career prospects
Value for money
As part of Wits University the JCSE is able to offer courses that are of the highest quality but cost far less than most commercial courses
Trusted Knowledge
All instructors are top experts in their field with theoretical and hands-on practical knowledge.
real-time engagement
All courses are either face-to-face or are taught via live remote sessions - or a combination of these.
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