Your First Step Into the Digital Economy
Accreditation status: This programme has been developed by LUE in accordance with Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) Programme Approval Standards and is being submitted to ESHEC for accreditation. Prospective applicants should confirm the current accreditation status of this programme with LUE’s Admissions Office before enrolling.
The Certificate in Information Technology and Emerging Technology (CIT&ET) is LUE’s most accessible entry point into IT study — a one-year programme designed for candidates who don’t yet meet the Diploma’s O-Level requirement, building basic digital literacy and introductory programming skills with a clear route onward.
Certificate in Information Technology and Emerging Technology
1 Year | 2 Semesters
120 credits (60 credits per semester)
Level 4
Full-Time, Campus Learning
8 modules
A short (approx. 7-week) Workplace Practice placement
60% overall average → direct entry to Semester 1 of LUE’s DIT&ET Diploma
No prior computing knowledge required — this programme starts from the beginning.
The most accessible entry requirement of any LUE Faculty of Computing and Emerging Technologies programme.
A one-year, credit-bearing, ESQF-accredited qualification — not an informal short course.
A defined progression benchmark into Year 1 of the DIT&ET Diploma for those who want to continue.
Introduction to Computers and Digital Literacy, and Communication and Study Skills, build the foundation every other module relies on.
Foundations of Programming, Basic Mathematics for IT, Computer Hardware and Basic Networking, and Introduction to Web Design and Office Applications.
A short, supervised Workplace Practice placement introduces basic professional conduct before you decide your next step.
120 credits over 1 year (2 semesters), covering digital literacy, introductory programming, basic mathematics, hardware/networking and workplace readiness.
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers and Digital Literacy | 15 cr. |
| Foundations of Programming | 15 cr. |
| Basic Mathematics for IT | 15 cr. |
| Communication and Study Skills | 15 cr. |
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Web Design and Office Applications | 15 cr. |
| Computer Hardware and Basic Networking | 15 cr. |
| Introduction to Emerging Technologies | 15 cr. |
| Workplace Practice (Short Work Placement) | 15 cr. |
Full Course Learning Outcomes, weekly teaching schedules and reading lists for every module are available in LUE’s Detailed Course Outlines for this programme, available on request from the Admissions Office.
CIT&ET graduates gain independent employability and a clear next step:
Graduates achieving an overall average of at least 60%, with no individual module grade below 50%, are deemed to have satisfied the basic literacy, numeracy and digital-literacy benchmark the DIT&ET Diploma assumes from Year 1, and may apply for direct entry into Semester 1 of the Diploma on that basis.
International qualifications are accepted subject to LUE’s equivalency assessment and Eswatini Qualifications Authority (EQA) confirmation. Mature applicants without the standard qualifications may apply via LUE’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. All applicants remain subject to LUE’s Admissions Committee decision, which may apply additional selection criteria where places are limited.
Applications are considered by LUE’s Admissions Committee, and successful applicants receive a formal offer of a place, conditional upon final confirmation of qualifications and, where applicable, ESHEC accreditation status at the time of enrolment.
Every module is assessed using LUE’s standardised, criterion-referenced rubrics, moderated internally and, for capstone/thesis/dissertation components, externally examined. Marks are converted to a letter grade and grade point on LUE’s institution-wide scale:
| Percentage Mark | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80–100 | A+ | 4.00 | Exceptional |
| 70–79 | A | 4.00 | Excellent |
| 60–69 | B | 3.00 | Very Good |
| 50–59 | C | 2.00 | Good |
| 45–49 | D | 1.00 | Pass |
| 0–44 | F | 0.00 | Fail |
The Certificate in Information Technology and Emerging Technology is a one-year, full-time programme delivered on campus over 2 semesters. Each semester carries 60 credits, for a total of 120 credits across 8 modules at ESQF Level 4.
Junior Certificate (Form 3) or equivalent, OR a completed O-Level sitting that did not achieve Grade C in English Language and/or Mathematics.
International qualifications are accepted subject to LUE’s equivalency assessment and Eswatini Qualifications Authority (EQA) confirmation.
No prior computing knowledge is assumed or required. This programme starts from the beginning.
Mature applicants without the standard qualifications may apply via LUE’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. All applicants remain subject to LUE’s Admissions Committee decision, which may apply additional selection criteria where places are limited.
This programme has been developed by LUE in accordance with Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) Programme Approval Standards and is being submitted to ESHEC for accreditation. Prospective applicants should confirm the current accreditation status of this programme with LUE’s Admissions Office before enrolling.
Graduates achieving an overall average of at least 60%, with no individual module grade below 50%, are deemed to have satisfied the basic literacy, numeracy and digital-literacy benchmark the DIT&ET Diploma assumes from Year 1, and may apply for direct entry into Semester 1 of the Diploma on that basis.
Yes. A short (approx. 7-week), supervised Workplace Practice placement in Semester 2 introduces basic professional conduct before you decide your next step.
CIT&ET graduates gain independent employability and a clear next step:
Every module is assessed using LUE’s standardised, criterion-referenced rubrics, moderated internally and, for capstone/thesis/dissertation components, externally examined. Marks are converted to a letter grade and grade point on LUE’s institution-wide scale.
Applications are considered by LUE’s Admissions Committee, and successful applicants receive a formal offer of a place, conditional upon final confirmation of qualifications and, where applicable, ESHEC accreditation status at the time of enrolment.
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