Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Computer Applications in Kenya

Course Name: Certificate in Computer Applications(Computer Applications)
Major Subject: Computer Applications
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Computer Applications

AIC Nairobi Training Center, Nairobi
Duration: 1-3 months

Outline:
1. Concept of IT
2. Microsoft windows
3. Word processing using Ms word
4. Spreadsheet using Ms Excel
5. Software installation/un installation
6. Desktop publishing using Ms Publisher
7. Internet communication /Browsing
8. Graphic presentation using Microsoft power point
9. Database management using Ms Excel
Vision Institute of Professionals, Nairobi

Course Content:
-Introductory applications
-Word Processing
-Spreadsheets
-Accounting Packages
-Database Managers
-Programming Languages
-Desktop Publishing
-Data and statistics Analysis
-Internet and Web Design
-Engineering Applications
-Tours and travel applications
-Applications for School children
Bridge College, Nairobi
Admission criteria
-Open to all who can read and understand English

Course duration: 2-3 months

Course content
-MS Access
-MS Publisher
-Keyboarding
-Internet and Email
-Introduction to Computers
-MS Windows
-MS Word
-MS PowerPoint
-MS Excel
The Management University of Africa (MUA), Nairobi
Advanced Fundamentals of Computer Skills and Applications

Course content

(i) Networking

(ii) MS Applications

(iii) Hardware

Admission requirements: A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Course duration: 40 hours

Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi
Duration: 1 month

Tuition fees: Ksh. 10,200

Course Content:
-Introduction to Computers
-MS Word, MS Excel
-MS PowerPoint
-MS Access, Internet.
KCA University, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Modes of Study:
-Full Time
-Part Time

Intake Periods:
-January
-May
-September
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
-Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education OR

-Equivalent Mean Grade of C- (Minus) and above

Course duration: 4 weeks
Mathioya Technical and Vocational College, Kiria-ini
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE and preferably D plain in Mathematics, English and Physics or Physical Sciences, in NAVCET 1 – KCPE and above

Butere Technical Training Institute, Butere
Course entry requirements
-KCPE Certificate

Intake: January, May and September

Exam body: Internal

Course duration: 8 weeks
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa
Course requirements: Open

Course duration: 2 Months

Intake: JANUARY/MAY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KCNP
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-Mean Grade C- (Minus), C- (minus) in English, D (plain) in mathematics, C - (minus) in any other 2 subjects.
Kisii University, Kisii.
Artisan Level

Course entry requirements:
A mean grade of D- in KCSE

Exam body: 3 terms

Exam body: CDACC
Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology, Nyahururu
Admission criteria: Any Grade

Program duration: 3 months

Exam body: NIST

Intake period: Jan/May/Sep
Laikipia University, Nyahururu
Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade D+ or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Kenya Industrial Training Institute, Nakuru
Entry Requirement: KCSE & above
Duration: 3 Months
Intake: January, May & August
Exam Body: KITI
Mathenge Technical Training Institute, Nyeri
Admission criteria
-KCSE qualifications

Intake: January

Course duration: 3 months
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
-Open to anyone interested in Computers and Information Technology
Nachu Technical and Vocational College, Kikuyu
Course entry requirements
-KCSE Certificate

Course duration: 2 months
Shipping and Transport College of East Africa, Mombasa
Examination Body: STC-EA

Course Duration: 3 Months
Kenya College of Science and Technology, Kilgoris
Course entry requirements
-Open

Program duration: 2 months
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Duration: 2 months

Tuition fees: Ksh. 9,500
Mitunguu Technical Training Institute, Meru
Admission criteria
-Formal Education

Exam body: MTTI
Centre for Tourism Training and Research (CTTR), Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A minimum of KCPE or its equivalent
Mombasa Aviation Training Institute, Mombasa
Course duration:2 Months

Examination body:City & Guilds
The Nyandarua National Polytechnic, Nyandarua
Duration: 3 months
Exam Body: TNNP
Intakes: Jan/May/Sept
Africana College of Professionals, Thika
Course duration: 2 months

Mode of study: Full time
Joyka College of Professional Studies, Kariobangi
Exam Body: JCPS/CSK
Duration: 3 months
Keiway Mining and Technology College, Nairobi

Duration:3 months
Docawood College and Vocational Training Centre, Kikuyu
Duration: 12 months
Komarock College of Business Studies, Nairobi
Exam Body: KNEC
Strathmore University, Nairobi
Teska Technical Training Institute, Lodwar
AirSwiss International College, Nairobi
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Edumentor Business College, Ruai
Ravine Bible College, Eldama Ravine
Tenri Vocational Training Centre, Embu
Homabay College of Tourism and Hospitality, Homabay
Jubilee College, Kitui
Atlas College of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Karma Training Institute, Isiolo
Outspan Medical College (OMC), Nyeri
Strathmore Institute of Management and Technology, Nairobi
The Golden Gate College, Mosoriot
Trans-Ian Computer and Secretarial College, Machakos
Wondrous College of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Tumaini Institute of Management Studies, Nairobi
NIBS Technical College Ongata Rongai, Ongata Rongai
Rware College of Accounts, Nyeri
Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi