Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Information Communication Technology in Kenya

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

Institutions Offering Certificate in Information Communication Technology

Bridge College, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-KCSE Grade C- (minus) and above

Exam body: KASNEB

The program has three levels

Course duration: 6 months per level

Course content
-Entrepreneurship and Communication
-Operating Systems
-Principles of Accounting
-Computer Support and Maintenance
-Introduction to Computing
-Computer Applications
-Object Oriented Programming
-Web Design and e-Commerce
-Data Communication and Computer Networks
-Database systems
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Structured Programming
-Systems Security
-Information Systems Project Management
-Research Methods
-ICT Project
-Strategy, Governance and Ethics
-Software Engineering
-Mobile Application Development
Machakos Institute of Technology, Machakos
COURSE STRUCTURE:

The following units will be covered:

Module 1

CICT 1101: Communication skills
CICT 1102: Life Skills
CICT 1103: Entrepreneurship/ Business plan
CICT 1104: Introduction to Information Communication Technology
CICT 1105: Computer Application 1
CICT 1106: Mathematics
CICT 1107: Operating System
CICT 1108: Basic Electronics

Module 2

CICT 1109: Structured Programming
CICT 1110: Computer Maintenance and support
CICT 1111: Computer Applications 11
CICT 1112: Research methodology/trade project
CICT 1113: Field Practicum

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Minimum qualifications are KCSE D or KCE Div. 3 or the equivalent
-Course open to Beginners
Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology, Nairobi
MODULES:

CIT 1001 Computer Applications I (With DICT I)
CIT 1002 Structured Programming (With DICT I)
CIT 1003 Computational Mathematics (With DICT I)
CIT 1004 Operating Systems (With DICT I)
CIT 1005 Introduction to System Analysis & Design (With DICT 2 – DIT 1005)
CIT 1006 Computer Maintenance and Support
CIT 1007 Introduction to Databases (With DICT 2 – DIT 1007)
CIT 1008 Computer Application II (With DICT 2 – DIT 1008)
CIT 1009 Basic Electronics
CBM 012 Communication Skills
CBM 024 Entrepreneurship Development
CBM 014 ICT & Ethics
CIT 1001 Computer Applications I
CIT 1002 Structured Programming
CIT 1003 Computational Mathematics
CIT 1004 Operating Systems
College of Human Resource Management (CHRM), Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE or
-Pass in Relevant Artisan level Qualification

Course duration: Two Modules each 6 months.

Exam body: KNEC

Intake
-January
-June
-September

Mode of study
(i) Lunchtime-11.30 am - 2.00 pm Weekday Daily
(ii) Evening-5.30 am - 8.30 pm Evening Daily and class on Saturday
(iii) Saturday-8.30 am - 5.00 pm Every Saturday - whole day
(iv) Online
(v) Sunrise-6.30 am - 8.30 am Weekday Daily
(vi) Full time-8.30 am - 4.30 pm Weekday Daily/Saturdays

Uwezo College, Machakos
Minimum Requirements:
KCSE D Plain with D in Mathematics & English

Exam Body:
K.N.E.C.

Course Content:
-Section I
-Introduction to ICT
-Computer Applications I (Theory & Practical)
-Mathematics
-Basic Electronics
-Operating Systems
-Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
-Communication Skills
-Life Skills
-Section II
-Computer Maintenance & Support
-Computer Applications
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
Certificate Module I
Duration: 9 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 12,300
Monthly Installment: 4,100
Entry Requirements: D, D+
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

Certificate Module II
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 12,300
Monthly Installment: 4,100
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module I
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online
Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-Mean grade D in KCSE, OR Computer Literacy Certificate from Senate recognized institutions

Course duration: 2 semesters

Mode of study: Full time, Part-time/ Evening/ Weekend

Admission timelines are: September, January and May each year for full time students; December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students.
Africa Institute for Project Management Studies(AIPMS), Nairobi
Course content
-Computer Networks
-Introduction to Database management
-Fundamentals of data Communication
-Introduction to communication media and communication devices.
-Software vulnerabilities
-Application of ICT – E-commerce
-Introduction to PC
-Storage Organization
-Output devices
-Software

PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, Nairobi
Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology

(i) Module I

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

Course duration: 6 months

(ii) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass In Module I

Course duration: 6 months

Intake: January/May
Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College, Runyenjes
Course entry requirements
(i) Module I-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Course duration: 3 terms

(ii) Module II-Pass in module I

Course duration: 2 terms

(iii) Module-Pass in module II

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Nkabune Technical Training Institute, Meru
Craft Certificate in information Communication Technology

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

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September

Course duration: 3 Terms

Mode of delivery: Modular
Mathira Technical and Vocational College, Karatina
(a) Module I

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

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in relevant Module I

Program duration: 2 terms each module

Exam body: KNEC
Mukurwe-Ini Technical Training Institute., Mukurweini
Craft Certificate in Information and Communication Technology

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

Course duration: 2 years

Intake: January/ May/ September

Exam body: KNEC
Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kisumu
Module I-II

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

Intake
(i) January and September-Regular
(ii) May-Part time

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 7 terms with Attachment
The Management University of Africa (MUA), Nairobi
Admission requirements

(i) KCSE mean grade D (Plain) or its equivalent; or,

(ii) KCE Division II or its equivalent.

Fees: KES. 25,000 per semester inclusive of administration and examination fees
Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE with D- in Maths

Intake: September and January

Program duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time

Exam body: KNEC
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa
Craft Certificate in Information Communication
Technology

Course requirements: D

Course duration: 2 Years

Intake: JANUARY/MAY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KNEC
Butere Technical Training Institute, Butere
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of D plain and above in KCSE

Intake: January, May and September

Exam body: KNEC

Mode of study: Modular

Course duration: 6 terms
Siaya Institute of Technology., Siaya
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time

Intake: January/September

Exam body: KNEC
Kiirua Technical Training Institute, Meru
Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology

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

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 2 modules
Mawego Technical Training Institute, Oyugis
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain and above in KCSE

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Modular

Intake: January

Exam body: KNEC
NIE Technical College, Ruiru
DURATION: 2 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainees entering this course should have any of the
following minimum requirements:
(a) An aggregate grade of D+ (D PLUS) in K.C.S.E.
Bureti Technical Training Institute, Sotik
Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology

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

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 2 years
Nairobi Aviation College Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Career Opportunities:

-Data Entry clerks
-Computer technician
-Junior system analyst

Requirements: Minimum qualifications are KCSE D or KCE Div. 3 or the equivalent
Jusnet Business Institute, Malindi
Minimum requirements: K.C.S.E D(plain)

Duration: 1 1/2years

Tuition fees:

-module 1 ksh25,000

-module 2 ksh25,000

-Exam fees ksh23,200
Ndia Technical and Vocational College, Sagana
Module I-II

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE and Pass in Module I

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 2 Terms Each Module
Mathenge Technical Training Institute, Nyeri
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Intake: January, May and September

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 2 modules
Katine Technical Training Institute, Tala
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D+ and above

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: January/September

Program duration: 2 modules
Mitunguu Technical Training Institute, Meru
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Course duration: 3 terms

Intake: May and September

Exam body: KNEC
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Course duration: 2 years

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September
Bondo Technical Training Institute., Bondo
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September

Course duration: 7 terms
Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute (ASMTTI), Mombasa
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Course duration: 2 year

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/January
Kenya Institute of Business and Counselling Studies (KIBCo), Nairobi
Admission criteria
-KCSE D (plain)

Course duration: 1 year

Mode of study: Full /Part-time

Exam body: CDACC
Cascade Institute of Hospitality, Thika
Entry requirements : KCSE D plain.

Duration : 2 years (7 terms)

Exam Body: KNEC

Tuition Fees : 13,500 per term
Kipkabus Technical and Vocational College, Eldoret
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake:Jan/September
Kenya College of Science and Technology, Kilgoris
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D+ and above in KCSE

Course duration: 4 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Baringo Technical College, Kabarnet
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D

Duration: 1 year

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake:Jan/September
Chuka Technical and Vocational College, Kathwana
Minimum Requirement: KCSE mean grade D

Exam Body: Knec

Duration: 2 years

Modules I, II
Gatanga Technical and Vocational college, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain and above in KCSE

Course duration: 2 modules

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

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 3 modules
Shamberere Technical Training Institute, Kakamega
Minimum Qualification: D and Above

Duration: 6 terms

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake Period: January/May/September
Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College, Ngong
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D and above at KCSE

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Modular
Kasarani Technical and Vocational College, Nairobi
Admission criteria
-Applicants are required to have scored a mean grade of D plain and above.

Program duration: 2 years
Thika College of Banking and Accountancy, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D and above at KCSE

Course duration: 1 1/2 years

Exam body: KNEC
Vision Institute of Leadership and Management Studies, Nairobi
Duration: 1 Year

Requirements: D and above

Exam Body: KNEC

Fee: Ksh 55, 000 | Termly Fee: Ksh 27,500
NIBS Technical College, Ruiru
Examination Body: Kenya National Examinations Council, KNEC

Entry Requirements: KCSE D Plain

Duration: 1½ years
Kenya Institute Of Development Studies, Nairobi

Entry requirements:

-One must have basic computer knowledge

Duration:6 Months.

Exam body: CSK
Panorama College of Business, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D plain and above.

Course duration: 12 months

Exam body: KNEC
NIBS Technical College Ongata Rongai, Ongata Rongai
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 17,750
Exam Body: KNEC
Century Park College, Machakos
REQUIREMENTS:
KCSE D (Plain)

EXAM BODY:
KNEC

DURATION
2 modules (6 months for each module)