🚀 Software Development Courses South Africa – Learn to Code with Real Industry Experts

Looking for the best Software Development Courses in South Africa? Whether you’re just starting or advancing your career, School of IT offers flexible, real-world coding courses designed for your success — all taught live online by experienced developers.

🎓 Why Choose Software Development at School of IT?

✅ 1-on-1 Online Training – Personalised sessions with a real software developer.
✅ Start Anytime – Enrol and begin learning at your convenience.
✅ Get Certified – Certificate of Completion with optional international certifications.
✅ Tailored Learning Paths – Learn Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, C#, and more.
✅ Real-World Skills – Build projects and prepare for a job in tech.

Our coding curriculum is fast-tracked, practical, and focused on getting you job-ready in record time.

💡 What You’ll Learn

Programming Basics – Loops, functions, data types, conditionals
Frontend & Backend Development – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Java, C#
Databases – SQL, MySQL, and API integration
Version Control – Git, GitHub workflows
Popular Frameworks – React, Django, .NET, Node.js (based on your chosen path)
Debugging & Agile Methods

👩‍💻 Software Development Course Options

🔹 10-Hour Fundamentals Course

Great for beginners looking to get started with coding quickly.

🔹 20 to 160-Hour Full Programs

Choose from our Software Development Master Course covering Python, Java, JavaScript, and C++ — including mentorship, projects, and job prep.

💼 Job Support, Certification & Internships

✔ CV writing, portfolio assistance & mock interviews
✔ Internship placement support (based on availability)
✔ Optional international certification exams (e.g., Oracle, Microsoft, CompTIA)

💰 Pricing & Enrolment

Course prices start at R13,900 for short courses and go up to R129,000 for our 160-hour Software Development Master Course. International exam fees are separate and optional.

📞 Contact us or apply online here to schedule a free consultation and start your coding career.

📍 Who Should Take This Course?

✅ School leavers & gap year students
✅ Career changers or upskillers
✅ Entrepreneurs building their own tech ideas

🏆 Launch Your Software Development Career in Months

At School of IT, we go beyond teaching code. Our mission is to help you build real-world software and launch a career in tech.

Rated as one of the top coding academies in South Africa, our software development courses are recognised for their hands-on approach, flexibility, and career focus.

🔗 Enrol in the Best Software Development Courses South Africa Has to Offer

Whether you’re based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or learning from anywhere online — we’ve got you covered.

👉 Explore Our Software Development Courses & Apply Now

Frequently asked questions about the Software Development Course in South Africa.

Where to learn software development South Africa?

WHERE CAN I STUDY?

University of the Witwatersrand. Various Programmes.
University of Cape Town. Various Programmes.
North-West University. Various Programmes.
University of Johannesburg. Various Programmes.
University of Pretoria. Various Programmes.
University of Stellenbosch.
UNISA.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
School of IT.

How long is a computer programming course?

Students can choose to do an intro programming course for 10 days, or a Software Development course for 3 months, or even a Software Engineering course for 6 months.

What is the fastest way to learn programming?

By doing, create applications. Coding requires practice – at School of IT we offer practically based learning – means you build examples and projects. Do an intro programming course through School of IT and have the option to get internationally accredited in less than 1 month

Where can I study computer programming in South Africa?

List Of The Best School In South Africa To Study Computer Science And IT

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
University of Pretoria (UP)
Stellenbosch University.
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
University of Cape Town (UCT)
Rhodes University.
North-West University.
School of IT

We recommend School of IT for all your IT courses and coding courses, as you can get internationally accredited and recognized in under 3 months

How much does it cost to study coding?

Coding Course Highlights

Following are the major highlights of Software Developer or Coding course:

Course Name	Intro to programming & Python Certified Associate Programmer - PCAP, PCEP or OCA and OCP
Course Type	Certificate Course: International Exams are additional in price
Course Duration	Varies (1 month to 10 months)
Eligibility Criteria	job experience (in some cases)
Admission Process	no requirements
Course Fees	R13900 to R129000
Career Options	Junior Programmer, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Developer, Front End Developer, Back End Developer, Full Stack Developer, App Developer
Starting Salary	According to payscale, An entry-level Junior Software Engineer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R201,389 based on 82 salaries. An early career Junior Software Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R215,179 based on 314 salaries. A mid-career Junior Software Engineer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R324,000 based on 7 salaries.

Which is the best training institute/provider of Programming Training in South Africa?

School of IT is the Leading global training provider in South Africa for Programming Training.

What are the best Programming Training courses in South Africa?

Please see our Programming Training courses available in South Africa.

Can you get a job as a programmer after?

Definitely yes, in addition study further towards your Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) in Software Development Fundamentals. Thus enrol today in Programming Training with School of IT. All in all Programming Courses accelerate you into a tech career!

Is coding in demand?

Definitely yes and very highly. As a matter of fact there’s a real shortage of developers in the workplace. Not to mention this creates a massive demand for our programming course. The top 3 scarce jobs in South Africa today is software development (programming). Not to mention Android Development java development. C# Programming. python programming. c++ development. vb programming (visual basic). Including web development. In addition see our graphic design course.

How can I become a software developer in South Africa?

Traditionally most software engineer positions required a bachelor's degree. Majoring in software engineering, BUT short courses and coding bootcamps are shaping the world of tech and development. Once you get internationally accredited and recognized (Through School of IT) finding a job as a developer is easier and you can accelerate you into a tech career!

What is the best program to learn coding?

The 8 Best Programming Languages to Learn in 2020 and 2021

JavaScript. It's impossible to be a software developer these days without using JavaScript in some way.
Swift. If you're interested in Apple products and mobile app development, Swift is a good place to to start.
Scala is good language ranging from machine learning to web apps.
Go is generally much faster than other languages known for speed of development
Python is Easy to learn and less code to implement
Elm is a functional programming language for building front-end web applications. It brings the best of both worlds when it comes to building highly robust applications with ease.
Ruby is most used for building web applications. However, it is a general-purpose language similar to Python
C# can be used to create almost anything but is particularly strong at building Windows desktop applications and games. C# can also be used to develop web applications and has become increasingly popular for mobile development too.