Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Information Technology in Kenya

Course Name: Certificate in Information Technology(Information Technology)
Major Subject: Information Technology
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Information Technology

Kenyaplex Institute of Technology, Mwala Apply Now
Course Name: Craft Certificate in Information Technology.

Course Study Duration: 2 Years.

Minimum Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade D(plain) and above

Fees: Kshs 12,000 per term

Examination Body: KNEC.

For more information, contact 0725829194
Bridge College, Nairobi
Craft Certificate in Information Technology

(i) KNEC examinations

Course entry requirements
- KCSE Grade D plain and above OR Pass in an Artisan Course in a relevant subject

Course duration: 4 Terms

Course content
-Mathematics
-Communication
-Operating Systems
-Entrepreneurship Project - Business Plan
-Introduction to Information Communication Technology
-Computer Applications I - Paper 2
-Basic Electronics
-Structured Programming
-Course Specialization Project
-Structured Programming
-Course Specialization Project

(ii) ICM exams

Admission criteria
-KCSE KNEC Grade D+ (plus) and above OR IGCSE O

Course duration: 6 months (2 Terms)

Course content
-General Software
-Numeracy and Statistics
-Information Processing
-Programming
VisualDo Institute, Nairobi

Requirements:
-KCSE grade D-

Duration:9 months.

Content:
- Introduction to Computers
- PC Operating Systems
- Microsoft Office
- Internet/Email and Typing skills
- Mathematics
- Introduction to ICT and ethics
- Computer applications I (Theory and Practical)
- Structured Programming
- Communications Skills
- Operating System
- Computational Mathematics
- Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Course entry requirements:
i.K.C.S.E mean grade of D (plain) or its equivalent OR;
ii. At least a Division III in the Kenya Certificate of Education examination OR;
iii.Completion of Artisan Certificate (Level 4) in a related area OR;
iv.A Certificate of experiential learning issued by the Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA).

Course duration: 1 year

Mode of study: Full time

Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi
Duration: 2 Trimesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade of D Plain, Or
-2 Credits in Relevant subjects.

Course Content:
-Introduction to Computers
-PC Operating Systems
-Microsoft Office
-Internet/ Email and Typing skills
-Specialization in Computer Graphics
-Web Design
-Media/Video Production
Nachu Technical and Vocational College, Kikuyu
(i) Module I

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

Program duration: 2 terms

(ii) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module 1

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology , Nakuru
(a) Module I

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

Course duration: 3 terms

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module I

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body: KNEC
KCA University, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade D+ (plus) OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university senate.

Course duration: 1 year

Mode of study: Full Time

Intake Periods:
-January
-May
-September

Institute of Advanced Technology, Nairobi
Craft Certificate in Information Technology

Course entry requirements
-A pass in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education( KCSE) with an average of D (plain) OR
-Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
Regional Institute of Business Management Nairobi, Nairobi
Minimum Requirements: mean grade C-

Course Duration:3 months

Exam Body: RIBM

Course Content:
Introduction to Computers
Spreadsheets
Internet and Communication
Word Processing
Graphics Presentation
Gretsa University, Thika
Duration: 2 semesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or
-A foundation or artisan certificate in IT related Discipline from a recognized institution.

Tuition fees: Ksh 25,000
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Duration: 2 semesters

Tuition fees: 20,000

Minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum entry requirements for the certificate courses shall be D+ (Plus) in KCSE or the relevant artisan course
Bright Touch College, Nairobi
Course duration: 5 months

Course content
-Introduction to System Analysis and Design
-Programming( System Operation)
-Software/Hardware Maintenance
-Computer Applications
-Computer Maintenance
Karumo Technical Training Institute, Kianjai
Craft Certificate in Information Technology

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

Course duration: 2 modules

Intake: January/September

Exam body: KNEC
Garissa University, Garissa
Requirements:
minimum admission entry for a certificate course in CIT shall be at least D+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Mode of Study:Regular/weekend

Duration:6 Months
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute, Kakamega
Intake: January/May/September

Mode of study: Modular

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

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 2 years
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, Nairobi
Craft Certificate in Information Technology

Module I

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

Course duration: 6 months

Exam body: KNEC
Zetech University, Thika
Duration: 2 trimesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-An aggregate grade of D+ and above in KCSE and
-D- (Minus) in Mathematics
-D- in either Kiswahili or English
Musakasa Technical Training Institute, Bungoma
Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology

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

Course duration: 2 years

Exam body: KNEC
Michuki Technical Training Institute, Kangema
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D- and above in KCSE

Intake
-May
-September

Course duration
-Module I-three terms
-Module II-two terms
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute(KCITI), Nairobi
Module I-II

Course entry requirements
-KCSE D (plain) or pass in BTEP Artisan Examination

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 3 terms each module
Marist International University College, Nairobi
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade D+ ( Plus) with at least D+ (Plus) in Mathematics OR
-Division IV in KCE OR Equivalent
Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kakamega
Module I-II

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

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September

Course duration: 5 terms
Riatirimba Technical and Vocational College, Kisii
Examination Body: KNEC

Duration: 2 years

Minimum Entry Requirements: Grade D, pass in module 1 and 2

Intakes: January, May and September
Baraton College, Baraton
Minimum Requirement:
K.C.S.E. mean grade of D (plain) with D (plain) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physical science and mathematics

Duration: 4 semesters
Aldai Technical Training Institute, Kobujoi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D+ in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: January, May,September

Course duration: 2 terms/Modular
Mathioya Technical and Vocational College, Kiria-ini
Course entry requirements
-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
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September

Program duration: 2 years, modular
Mahanaim College, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year

Mode of study: Full time

Exam body: KNEC
Kisii University, Kisii.
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (plus ) or its equivalent

Course duration: 1 year

Mode of study: Full time
Masai Technical Training Institute, Kajiado
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC/CDACC

Course duration: 2 modules
Panorama College of Business, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain and above at KCSE

Course duration: 12 months

Exam body: KNEC
Juja College of Accountancy, Thika
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of D and above at KCSE

Course duration: 4 terms

Exam body: KNEC/ICM
Rifkins College, Mombasa
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of D (plain) in KCSE or equivalent

Course duration: 2 years

Exam body: KNEC
Malindi Aviation Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D at KCSE

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body
-IMIS
-ABE
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean grade D+ (Plus) OR its equivalent with at least a D+ in Mathematics and English.
Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology, Nyahururu
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D at KCSE

Course duration: 2 years

Exam body: KNEC
Shipping and Transport College of East Africa, Mombasa
Entry Requirements: KCSE C- (Minus) or an equivalent qualification recognized by Senate.
Masinga Institute of Professional Studies , Thika
Level I-II

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D in KCSE

Course duration: 6 terms
Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College, Eldoret
Course Minimum Requirements: KCSE D

Course Duration: 2 Years

Course Type: Modular
Mahanaim Educational Institute, Nairobi
Grade: D(Plain)

Duration: 1 year

Modules: 2

Exam: KNEC

Mode: Full Time
RCM College, Nairobi
Entry Grade: D

Exam Body: JP-UK

Duration: 1 year

Fees Per Term: 15,000/=
Tindiret Technical and Vocational College, Songhor
Entry Grade: D

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake Periods: Jan/May/Sept
Cascade Institute of Hospitality, Thika
Entry Requirements : KCSE D

Duration : 6 Months (2 Terms)

Tuition Fee: 15,000 per term
Karatina University, Karatina
Admission Requirements:

Mean grade of D + (Plus) at KCSE with D+ in Mathematics/Computer Studies.
Kipipiri Technical and Vocational College, Ol Kalou
Course entry requirements
-KCSE D plain or KCE division III or equivalent

Exam body: KNEC
Kimtech Training College, Kehancha
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D+ and above in KCSE

Course duration: 8 months
Koshin Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Duration: 5 terms

Entry requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (plain) or pass in relevant artisan
Tream Institute of Technology, Matuu
Entry Requirement: D
Duration: 2 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Tuition Fees: 15,000 termly
Africa International University, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
A mean grade of D+ in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year