Is Perl programming in demand? – Yes very HIGHLY. There’s a real shortage of Perl developers in the workplace. Thus creating a massive demand for our Perl courses. The top 3 jobs in South Africa today is software development (Perl). Perl is among the most in-demand programming languages on the job market, depending on whose numbers you look at. The Perl programming language has been around for nearly 40 years!
Is what I learn relevant and of value? – Most definitely and it’s current, up to date IDE’s (Visual Studio) and tools. Furthermore you learn from experienced Perl developers/lecturers and strong Perl web development content.
Can I get a job as a Perl developer after? – Definitely yes, get a job easier by getting Internationally accredited and recognized by writing your CIW or Microsoft exam/s:
The Perl programming language was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup at Bell Labs in the 1980s, and was originally named “C with classes”. The language was planned as an improvement on the C programming language, adding features based on object-oriented programming. Thus at School of IT the Perl programming course is designed for you to learn Perl practically by building a practical portfolio of relevant industry projects. At School of it we offer:
Fast forward your career in the IT industry with a part-time Perl courses at School of IT. All in all the Part-time courses allow working professionals to transition into a new skill set while working. In turn at School of IT we are agile and can customize a Perl course to the individual. Start anytime and choose your hours!
Are you ready to start a career in IT? In turn learn to code in Perl as a full time student at School of IT. Thus beginning your career as a Perl developer. Start anytime and manage your own contact hours with your mentor!
In addition prepare for the future by learn to code in Perl while you’re still in high school. Have the option to get internationally accredited and recognized before you even finish school!
All in all upskill yourself or your company by learning to code while you’re working. Thus no matter where you are, you can upskill yourself and get internationally accredited and recognized in under 6 months!
Cayden Godsell
15 September 2026
I just finished the Web and Software Engineer Master course, and its been a great experience. The online learning worked much better than i previously thought it would and the lessons with James were easy to understand, well structured and engaging. Would definitely recommend!
Johandri Rossouw
23 July 2026
had an excellent experience with the School of IT. My lecturer was friendly, professional, and always willing to help. Communication was clear, classes were well organized, and I learned a lot throughout the course. I highly recommend the School of IT to anyone looking for quality online training. Thank you for a great learning experience!
Tlotlego Lehabe
30 April 2026
I've had a wonderful lesson with full 1 on 1 lessons which gave me confidence in my career
Nandipha Mpongoshe
22 April 2026
I had a great experience studying the Microsoft Azure Data Analysis course at School of IT. The course was well-structured and practical, with a strong focus on real-world application using tools like Power BI and Azure. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, making complex concepts easy to understand. This course has significantly strengthened my data analysis skills and confidence in working with cloud-based solutions. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upskill in data analytics.
Mikhe Bezuidenhout
23 January 2026
I found the content and course material very useful and user friendly. My lecturer did an outstanding presentation of the course contents. Can definitely highly recommend School of IT
Michael Duvenhage
21 January 2026
The first Cybersecurity course was an excellent introduction to Cybersecurity and was explained properly.
Danyella Camarena
4 January 2026
Had the most wonderful experience here! I learnt so much with my graphic design masterclass course - Carmel is wonderful and is an amazing teacher. 100% recommend!!!!!!!!!!
Chantal Hamman
27 November 2025
I did the SQL Administrator Master Course through The School of IT in August 2025 and successfully completed my Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate exam with the help of the incredible team. Online sessions were scheduled to fit in with my available hours, as I'm working full time and the lecturers were amazing. Always available to assist and answer questions. Shaun assisted me with the preparation of the exam with the all the online learning material and manuals that I needed. I can definitely recommend School of IT! Chantal Hamman
Christof Van Niekerk
26 September 2025
I completed the Solid Works CAD design associate course, the course was well structured and able to accommodate my schedule.
Every lesson is a live call on MS Teams or Google Meet. You see your lecturer, they see you, and you both share screens, so you're doing the work, not just listening.
