About Computer Olympiad
Who we are and what we do
The CSSA Computer Olympiad is one of the oldest and largest competitions of its kind in the world.
The aims of the Olympiad are to:
•Identify, encourage and reward computer aptitude
• Promote and encourage computer studies
• Create an awareness of career opportunities in ICT.
A Project of the CSSA
The CSSA Computer Olympaid is one of the oldest and biggest competitions of its kind in the world and has been held since 1983. The format of the Olympiad was adapted in 1987, 2003 and again in 2010. Some schools have very few computers and many schools have no computers at all. To enable participation from these schools, the current format makes it possible for participants to do the Talent Search without computers. We know that participation will encourage some young people who would not have done so otherwise, to consider a career in Information Technology. As our country is chronically short of ICT people, we would regard our money well spent if even only a few end up pursuing a career in ICT. The Talent Search questions will highlight potential in the writing of computer programs and the use of computer applications. Participating schools are given certificates to award to the learners who come first in each grade, and first, second and third at the school.