Inspired by the CIDA City Campus, T-Systems South Africa spearheaded the development of a world-class specialist ICT (Information and Communications Technology) training facility to address the skills shortage within the ICT industry in South Africa. The ICT Academy offers internationally recognised ICT qualifications ....
The ICT Academy foundation program enables students to con-nect the world of education to the world of work by enabling fac-ulty and students to acquire new technology skills in an academic setting. The ICT Academy benefits from world-class curriculum offered by indus-try leaders and cutting-edge software tools to experience real-world challenges in the classroom environment.
The CIDA ICT Academy has presented 87 students with certifi-cates for completing the full International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) qualification at its sixth ertification ceremony. The ICDL qualification is internationally recognised as the global standard in end-user computer skills.
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"Our mission is to produce competent individuals, who can address the IT shortage in South Africa, by maintaining quality standards that are industry recognised and accredited."
"The ICT Academy aims to create a pool of employable graduates with relevant ICT Skills and Competencies to enable the youth to participate and contribute efficiently in a sustainable and competitive South Africa."
At the recent Academy Safari the feedback was that Africa; is now the fastest growing region, the program has nearly doubled in size over the past year. Industry recognition of the Netacad program is also becoming evident. Cisco has recently set up a career portal for Netacad students where companies looking to recruit can review their CVs. Our FWLan students are successfully completing their course and will be able to use the site to get their names out.
The SUN never sets for ICT students. One of the students in the Sun stream, Mapule Dlamini who is currently studying Java Web Developments, was recently selected as one of the top 100 students in SA by Brightest Young Minds. The competition is open to all South African Universities and the top 100 students are selected from all the applicants.
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The ICT Academy is also a registered Pearson Vue and Thormson Prometric testing center . Please note that all bookings are to be done through the websites of these respective International Examination Instittutions.
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