Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Project Management in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Project Management(Project Management)
Major Subject: Project Management
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Project Management

Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Admission requirements

(i) A holder of KCSE C (plain) or its equivalent or

(ii) A holder of KCE Division III or its equivalent or

(iii) A holder of KACE with One Principal and One Subsidiary or

(iv) A Holder of KCSE C- (minus) with a relevant certificate from a recognized institution.

Course duration: 2 years

Course content

(i) Fundamentals of Financial Management

(ii) Fundamentals of Human Resource Management

(iii) Governance and Ethics

(iv) Fundamentals of Research Methods

(v) Operations Management

(vi) Project Quality Management

(vii) Principles of Monitoring and Evaluation

(viii) Project Management Methodologies

(ix) Project Management Consultancy

(x) Project Risk Management

(xi) Project Sustainability

(xii) Industrial Attachment (2 Units) OR BSU 051: Research Project (2 Units)

(xiii) Principles and Practice of Management

(xiv) Information and Communication Technology

(xv) Quantitative Methods

(xvi) Project Procurement Management

(xvii) Project Planning and Design

Mode of study: Regular-Full Time

Intake: September, January, May
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Course outline

Module I

Life Skills
Information Communication Technology
ICT Practical
Fundamentals of Project Management
Business Plan
Project Financing
Resource Mobilization
Financial Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Communication Skills
Occupational Safety & Precautions

Module II
Cost Accounting
Project Quality Management
Quantitative Techniques
Project Procurement and Management
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Project Management and Information System

Module III
Fundamentals of Strategic Management
Risk Management in Projects
Legal Issues in Project Management
Principles and Practices of Management
Research Methods
Trade Project and Proposal Writing
Operations Management

Requirements

Course Duration: 24 months

Exam Body: KNEC

Grade:C- and Above.
Delhi College, Nairobi
Duration: 104 weeks

Language: English

Course outline:
Module I
• Communication skills
• Life skills
• Information communication
• Entrepreneurship
• Fundamentals of project management
• Financial accounting
• Resource mobilization
• Project financing
• Business plan

Module II
• Cost accounting
• Project quality management
• Quantitative techniques
• Project procurement & management
• Project monitoring & evaluation
• Project management information systems

Module III
• Operations management
• Fundamentals of strategic management
• Risk management in projects
• Legal issues in project management
• Principles and practices of management
• Research methods
• Trade project
The Kenya Institute of Management Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Admission criteria

(i) Module I
- KCSE Mean grade C-; with D+ in English and Maths/Accounting/Business Studies/Economics/Commerce

- Division II in KCE

- One Principal Pass at the KACE

- Completion of KNQA Level 5

- A certificate of experimental learning issued by KNQA

- University students

(ii) Module II
- A degree from a recognized institution

(iii) Module III
- Progression from Module II

- No direct admission

(iv) Module IV
All students are expected to:

- Write a research project in the area of specialization (6 months)

- Participate in attachment process (8 - 12 weeks)

Program duration: 24 months

The Management University of Africa (MUA), Nairobi
Admission requirements

(i) KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent; or,

(ii) MUA certificate in respective diploma programme or any related area; or,

(iii) A KNEC/KIM certificate in respective diploma programme or related areas or its equivalent; or,

(iv) A KNEC/KIM Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning in a related area.

Program duration: Two years (6 semesters) inclusive of three months Industrial Attachment.

Fees: KES. 40,000 per semester inclusive of administration and examination fees.
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Course entry requirements:
i. A mean grade of C- (minus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination or its equivalent OR;

ii. At least a Division II in the Kenya Certificate of Education examination OR;

iii. At least one Principal Pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination OR;

iv. Completion of Craft Certificate (Level 5) in related field OR;

v. A Certificate of experiential learning issued by the Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA).

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
Module I
Duration: 9 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 11,700
Entry Requirements: C-
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

Module II
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 14,700
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module I
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

Module III
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 17,700
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module II
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online
CORAT Africa, Nairobi
Duration: 2 Years

Affiliation: Daystar University

Fees: 130,500 (Kenyan Shillings) for the whole course

Target Group: Program and project managers, Project leaders, PMO leaders, Project Engineers, Associate Project Managers, Team Leaders
: Monitoring and Evaluation officers
: New learners wishing to enter the Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation fields.

Intakes: January, May and September

Gretsa University, Thika
Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
-KCE Div II,
-A business related Certificate from Gretsa University program in relevant discipline or any other recognized institution.
-Any other qualification acceptable to the senate of Gretsa University as equivalent to any of the above.

Tuition fees: Ksh 25,000
Coast Institute of Technology, Voi
Course details:

Module1
-Foundations of project management
-ICT
-Resource mobilization
-Financial accounting
-Communication skills
-Project financing

Module2
Project quality management
Project procurement and management
Quantitative techniques
Project mis
Cost accounting
Project monitoring and evaluations
University of Embu, Embu
Entry Requirements
1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Mathematics and English; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least a Credit Pass in Mathematics and English; OR,
3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least a Credit Pass in Project Management Certificate from a recognized Institution.
Kisumu National Polytechnic, Kisumu
Course entry requirements
- A mean grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE with C- (Minus) in Maths/Physics.
-KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II

Intake
-January (regular)
-September- Part Time

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 9 terms with Attachment
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University for Science and Technology, Bondo
Course entry requirements:
a) KCSE Mean Grade of C-(Minus) with a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Maths or Business Studies/Geography and D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili; OR

b) D+ (Plus) with a relevant certificate from accredited Institution.

Course duration: 2 years
Amref International University, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C-(minus)
or

(ii) Certificate in Project Management Level 5
or

(iii) Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
Zetech University, Thika
Duration: 4 Trimesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-An aggregate grade of C- (C Minus) and above in K.C.S.E
-D- in either English or Kiswahili
-D- in either Mathematics /Business Studies/Geography/History/CRE/Computer Studies/Agriculture
The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 2 years

Tuition fees: KShs. 67,100 per year

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Aggregate grade “C-” (or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate)
Maseno University, Maseno
Course entry requirements:
(i) A mean grade of C-(minus) and above

(ii) Those with D+ (Plus) must have a certificate in a relevant field

KACE

1 Principal and a 1 Subsidiary pass
Mawego Technical Training Institute, Oyugis
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Course duration: 3 years

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: January

Mode of study: Modular
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
Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kakamega
Module I-III

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: May/September

Course duration: 7 terms
Mukurwe-Ini Technical Training Institute., Mukurweini
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Program duration: 3 years

Intake: January/May/September

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

Mode of study: Modular

Exam body: KNEC

Intake: January/May
Eldoret National Polytechnic, Eldoret
Course requirements: K.C.S.E MG C-

Course duration: 9 Terms

Intake: JANUARY/MAY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KNEC
Nakuru Training Institute, Nakuru
Minimum Requirement: C- (Minus)
Duration: 3 semesters
Exam Body: KNEC
Tuition Fees: 16,000 per Semester
Intake: Jan-Feb /June-July
The Nyeri National Polytechnic, Nyeri
Entry requirements: Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate

Course duration: 3 Modules

Examination body: KNEC
Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College, Ngong
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Course duration: 3 years

Mode of study: Modular
NIBS Technical College, Ruiru
Examination Body:Institute of Commercial Management, ICM

Entry Requirements: KCSE C Minus

Duration: 2 terms
Thika Technical Training Institute, Thika
Module I

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

Program duration: 9 months
Vision Empowerment Training Institute, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 1 1/2 years

Exam body: KNEC
Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College, Runyenjes
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 8 terms
Panorama College of Business, Nairobi
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- and above.

Program duration: 18 months

Exam body: KNEC
RCM College, Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 2 years

Fees Per Term: 15,000/=
Nairobi Aviation College Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Course duration: 18 months
Kenya Institute Of Development Studies, Nairobi

Requirements:

-KCSE C(Plain).

Duration: 1 1/2 years.

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

Course duration: 18 months
Fleming Technical Institute, Kajiado
Course Duration: 18 months

Requirements: KCSE C- grade

Examining Body: ICM & KNEC
Tream Institute of Technology, Matuu
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Tuition Fees: 11,500 termly
Mombasa Aviation Training Institute, Mombasa
Course duration: 6 months

Examination body: KNEC

Course requirements: C-
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Mode of study: Full time
Edulink International College Nairobi, Nairobi
Duration: 24 months
Exam Body: KNEC
Entry Requirement: C
Fees: 60,000 per module
Bridge College, Nairobi
Yearly intakes
-January
-March
-July
-September

Exam body: KNEC
Kenya Methodist University, Meru
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C (plain) or its equivalent qualifications
Mathioya Technical and Vocational College, Kiria-ini
Course entry requirements
-Mean grade C-(minus) and above or Craft Certificate
Machakos Hospitality and Technical Institute, Machakos
Duration: 3 years

Entry Grade: KSCE C-

Certification: CDAAC
Kenya Institute of Software Engineering and Professional Studies, Thika
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 2 1/2 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development, Kisumu
Entry Grade: C- and above

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Eldoret Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Entry Requirements: c-

Duration : 6 terms

Exam body : KNEC
Topmax Training College, Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Friends College Kaimosi, Kaimosi
Qualification: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Sabatia Technical and Vocational College, Sabatia
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC