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Gain globally respected IT certifications that increase your career opportunities locally and internationally.
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Develop hands-on skills that prepare you for today’s fast-growing technology industry.
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Choose from full-time, part-time, online, or evening classes designed to fit your schedule.
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Be part of programs that empower communities through education, digital skills, and opportunity creation.
A Welcome Message from the Chief Executive Officer - Mr. Tshepo Magabane
Welcome to IT Certification Academy (ITCA), one of South Africa’s leading private providers of Information Technology education and training. It is my great pleasure to welcome you and to thank you for considering ITCA as your institution of choice. By choosing ITCA, you are investing in an education that is designed not only to equip you with nationally recognized qualifications but also to prepare you for a successful, rewarding, and sustainable career in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Established in 1999, ITCA has built an outstanding reputation for excellence in Information Technology education and skills development. Over the years, we have remained committed to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant programmes that are nationally accredited and internationally recognized. Our qualifications and occupational programmes are accredited by the relevant regulatory authorities, including the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). Furthermore, our qualifications are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) through the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), ensuring that our graduates receive qualifications that meet the highest national quality standards.
Today, ITCA proudly serves students through our campuses in Pietermaritzburg, Durban North, and Bushbuckridge (Mpumalanga), as well as through our innovative online learning platform, enabling students across South Africa and beyond to access quality education wherever they are. Our academic offering extends beyond accredited qualifications. We provide an extensive portfolio of internationally recognized certifications from globally respected technology leaders, including Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, and Certiport, alongside a wide range of skills development and professional development programmes designed to meet the changing needs of industry. At ITCA, our mission is to contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s socio-economic development by developing highly skilled professionals who are equipped to succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution and beyond. We continuously engage with industry, employers, regulatory bodies, and strategic partners to ensure that our curriculum remains current, practical, innovative, and responsive to the demands of the labour market.
Quality is at the centre of everything we do. Our academic standards, governance structures, and quality assurance systems are aligned with South African education legislation and regulatory requirements. Through our strong partnerships with industry leaders, employers, professional bodies, and local and international stakeholders, we ensure that every programme we offer remains relevant, credible, and future-focused. One of our greatest achievements is the success of our graduates. Over the years, a significant percentage of our graduates have secured employment in their respective fields of study. This success reflects our commitment to developing graduates who possess not only technical competence but also the practical skills, professional values, and confidence required to excel in the workplace. Your experience at ITCA extends far beyond the classroom. We are committed to providing a dynamic, resource-rich, and technology-enhanced learning environment that promotes innovation, critical thinking, collaboration, and lifelong learning. Our dedicated academic and support teams work closely with every student to ensure a rewarding educational journey through quality teaching, modern learning resources, industry-aligned curricula, practical assessments, and comprehensive student support services.
As you consider your future, remember that the choice of where to study is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is a decision that will shape your career, expand your opportunities, and influence your future success. I encourage you to make that decision with confidence and to choose an institution that is committed to your personal and professional growth. At IT Certification Academy, you will find more than an education—you will discover a community dedicated to empowering you to realize your full potential. We look forward to welcoming you to the ITCA family and to partnering with you as you build a brighter future. I wish you every success in your educational journey and in the exciting career that lies ahead
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IT Certification Academy has partnered with Student Hero to help our students to learn about, apply for, and compare offers from the major student finance providers
CompTIA Authorized Delivery Partner
ITCA achieves CompTIA Gold Partner status
We’re proud to share that our CompTIA partnership has been renewed and upgraded to Gold status.
This places ITCA among only a handful of Gold-level CompTIA Authorized Delivery Partners across Africa — a recognition of our continued commitment to quality IT certification training. Thank you to our students, staff and community for helping us reach this milestone.
A MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO ALL STAKEHOLDER
A Moment of Excellence and Achievement
Dear ITCA Family, Senate, Colleagues, Stakeholders, Students and Partners,
It is with immense pride, gratitude and a profound sense of accomplishment that I wish, on behalf of ITCA Management Committee, to extent our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you following IT Certification Academy’s remarkable achievement of being recognised as the Best Computer Training Institution in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Maitland. This recognition is not merely an award or an institutional accolade; it is a testament to our collective commitment, resilience, dedication and unwavering pursuit of excellence in education, skills development and digital transformation.
An achievement of this magnitude does not belong to one individual or one department. It belongs to every member of the ITCA family who has contributed, directly or indirectly, to building, strengthening and advancing this institution.
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to:
– Our Staff and Academic Teams: Thank you for your professionalism, hard work, dedication and commitment to delivering quality education and maintaining the high standards that define ITCA. Your contribution remains the foundation of our institutional success.
– Our Senate and Management Committee: Thank you for your strategic leadership, governance, institutional oversight and continued commitment to advancing ITCA’s vision, academic integrity and long-term sustainability. Your leadership has been instrumental in positioning the Academy for greater achievements.
– Our Stakeholders, Partners and Industry Associates: We deeply appreciate your confidence in ITCA, your continued collaboration and the trust you place in our institution. Your support reinforces our relevance and strengthens our contribution to the broader education, technology and skills development landscape.
– Our Students and Alumni: You are at the heart of everything we do. Thank you for choosing ITCA as your educational and professional development partner. Your aspirations, achievements, confidence and continued association with the Academy give meaning to our work and inspire us to continually raise the bar.
– Our Management and Administrative Teams: Thank you for the often unseen but invaluable work that keeps our institution functioning, growing and delivering on its commitments. Every contribution matters, and every effort has played a role in this achievement.
A special word of appreciation goes to the people who casted their votes and everyone who has believed in the ITCA vision, particularly during the challenging moments of our institutional journey. Building an institution of credibility, quality and national relevance requires more than ambition; it requires perseverance, collective responsibility, sacrifice and a shared belief in what is possible. As we celebrate this recognition across Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Maitland and Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga, let us remember that this is not the destination. It is another milestone in a much bigger institutional journey. Our responsibility now is to build on this achievement, strengthen our academic and operational excellence, expand our reach, embrace innovation and continue creating meaningful opportunities for individuals, organisations and communities through technology and education. Let this recognition serve as renewed motivation for all of us to remain ambitious, accountable, united and committed to excellence.
To the entire ITCA family: THANK YOU! You have made this achievement possible, and you should all take immense pride in it.
“This award carries the fingerprints of the MANCO, Senate, every lecturer, administrator, manager, student, stakeholder and partner who has contributed to the ITCA journey. It is our collective achievement, our shared pride and our motivation to reach even greater heights. Thank you for making ITCA an institution worth celebrating.”
We celebrate together, we grow together, and we succeed together.
Excellence Is Our Commitment. Excellence Is Our Culture. Excellence Is Our Future.
With sincere appreciation and gratitude,
Tshepo Magabane (CEO)
On behalf of the Leadership and Executive Management
IT Certification Academy (ITCA)
Bushbuckridge (Mpumalanga)
Welcome to the family, Meita Mokgalaka
We are so excited to have you on board. You bring such amazing energy and valuable experience in marketing, and we can’t wait for you to enrich our marketing reach and expand our horizons.
Your passion for raising awareness and informing people is exactly what our institution needs. Welcome – we are ready to grow with you!
Thank You, Midlands
ITCA voted 2nd for the Best Computer Training in KZN and Midlands
We are thrilled to share some wonderful news with you: IT Certification Academy (ITCA) has been voted 2nd Place in the Best Computer Training category at the Best of PMB & Midlands Readers Choice Awards 2026! This award was decided by the votes of readers across Pietermaritzburg and The Midlands. That makes it mean even more to us, because it comes straight from the people we serve every day.
Looking for the perfect office space in Nkandla?
Grow Your Business in a Professional Office Space
Dithamaga Empowerment Agency, in partnership with IT Certification Academy (ITCA), offers modern and affordable office spaces designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, consultants, and growing businesses.
ITCA partners with AFSA
Advancing Inclusive IT Education for the Autism Spectrum
Together, ITCA and AFSA empower learners with autism through relevant IT education and digital literacy, creating opportunities for a more inclusive South Africa.
Affordable • Safe • Decent • Convenient
A Strategic Partnership for Bushbuckridge Campus Students
ITCA is proud to announce a joint venture partnership to provide affordable, safe, and quality student accommodation for students enrolled at the Bushbuckridge Campus.
ITCA Made a Difference at Moseterata High School
ITCA (IT Certification Academy), we’re committed to more than just training IT professionals — we’re invested in shaping the next generation’s future. Recently, our team visited Moseterata High School in Bushbuckridge to offer learners free, personalized career guidance. From exploring career paths in IT to understanding what it takes to break into the tech industry, students left equipped with new insight, direction, and motivation.
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