Every programme, with the real numbers.
Tuition, duration and study mode as each institution publishes them, next to how the job market is currently treating graduates of the course.
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
The Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management is a three-year programme examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and offered at technical and vocational training institutions across Kenya. It equips students with competencies in procurement, supply chain management, warehousing, and contract management. The programme is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) under the TVET Act, 2013. Module I covers life skills, communication skills, information communication technology, entrepreneurship and business plan, supply chain management and purchasing principles, warehousing and operations and stock control, economics, elements of law, financial accounting, business finance, and office organisation. Students learn foundational principles of procurement, inventory management, and business law. Module II advances to public procurement and finance, purchasing management, supply management, cost accounting, principles and practices of marketing, quantitative techniques, office administration and management, and life skills. Module III focuses on purchasing and supplies strategy, operating management, project and contract management, international purchasing, managerial accounting, principles and practices of management, research methods or project, and a practicum. Entry requirements are a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) with C- in Mathematics and English. The programme is widely available at national polytechnics, technical training institutes, and university-affiliated TVET centres across Kenya. Graduates pursue careers as procurement officers, supply chain assistants, stores officers, inventory controllers, and purchasing assistants in government ministries, county governments, NGOs, and private companies. The programme provides a progression pathway to a Higher National Diploma and subsequently to a degree in procurement or supply chain management. The programme includes a compulsory industrial attachment and practicum. Government-sponsored students placed through KUCCPS receive capitation funding, and HELB loans are available for eligible students. The standardised annual tuition fee at public TVET institutions is KES 67,189.
Diploma in Radiography and Imaging
The Diploma in Radiography and Imaging is a three-year medical imaging programme offered by the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) across selected campuses in Kenya. It trains students to perform diagnostic imaging procedures including X-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The programme is accredited by the Radiographers Board of Kenya under the Radiographers Act, 2022. Students begin with foundational sciences in Year 1, covering human anatomy and physiology, medical physics, patient care, and imaging processing technology. Year 2 advances to radiographic anatomy, imaging and therapeutic modalities, imaging equipment technology, pharmacology, and research methodology. Year 3 focuses on image pattern analysis, radiographic pathology, advanced imaging modalities, community health systems, and health systems management. Clinical practice forms 75 to 85 per cent of the training, with students rotating through national and private hospitals for practical attachments. The programme follows a modular curriculum structure with two semesters per academic year, and each module is examinable on a pass or fail basis with a pass mark of 50 per cent. Entry requirements are a KCSE mean grade of C (plain), with C (plain) in English or Kiswahili, Physics or Physical Sciences, and Biology or Biological Sciences, plus C- (minus) in either Mathematics or Chemistry. The programme is available at KMTC Nairobi, Mombasa, Manza, Nyeri, Nakuru, Eldoret, Bungoma, Siaya, Kisumu, Kapkatet, and Homabay campuses. Graduates are registered with the Radiographers Board of Kenya and must also be licensed as radiation workers by the Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) under the Radiation Protection Act. Career opportunities include positions as radiographers in hospitals, diagnostic centres, NGOs, and medical imaging equipment companies, with many graduates also pursuing higher diplomas in specialised imaging fields such as ultrasonography, radiation therapy, CT, and MRI. The programme was established in 1957 at KMTC Nairobi and has since expanded to meet the growing demand for medical imaging professionals in Kenya and beyond. KMTC graduates are recognised internationally, with over 50 employed in Europe, the United States, and other African countries in recent years.
Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
The Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is a TVET CDACC Level 6 qualification that equips learners with competencies to install, maintain, repair, and design refrigeration and air conditioning systems. It is offered at over 12 TVET institutions across Kenya, including national polytechnics and technical universities. The curriculum covers thermodynamics and heat transfer, refrigeration principles, air conditioning systems, electrical and electronic principles, pipe fitting and brazing, system installation and commissioning, fault diagnosis and repair, cold room and commercial refrigeration, automotive air conditioning, and HVAC system design. Trainees also learn communication skills, ICT, and entrepreneurship. The programme is accredited by TVET CDACC under the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 6 qualification (code 071306T4RAC) and examined by KNEC in most institutions. Graduates qualify for roles as refrigeration and air conditioning technicians, HVAC technicians, cooling system specialists, and refrigeration installers. Training combines classroom theory with extensive workshop practicals using refrigeration units, air conditioning systems, brazing equipment, vacuum pumps, refrigerant recovery machines, and electrical testing instruments. Industrial attachment places students in HVAC companies, cold storage facilities, hotels, or building services firms. Graduates find employment in HVAC companies, hotels, cold storage facilities, hospitals, supermarkets, and building services. Major employers include Daikin, Samsung, LG service centres, hotel chains, and numerous HVAC installation companies. Many graduates establish their own HVAC servicing businesses. The programme suits KCSE graduates with a mean grade of C- who have an interest in electrical and mechanical systems. It provides a pathway to degree programmes in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
Diploma in Renewable Energy Technology
The Diploma in Renewable Energy Technology is a degree programme that equips students with knowledge and skills in diploma in renewable energy technology. The programme falls under the Trades & Vocational category and typically spans 3 years of full-time study at accredited Kenyan universities. The curriculum covers Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Wind Energy Technology, Biomass and Bioenergy, Energy Storage and Batteries, Electrical Installation and Wiring, Energy Management and Auditing. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical applications, developing competencies in Battery Storage and Energy Management, Biogas System Design and Construction, Climate Change, Conservation Biology, Customer Education and Site Assessment. The coursework is designed to build progressive understanding from foundational concepts to advanced topics. Throughout the programme, students study Workshop Safety & Tools, Technical Drawing, Trade Mathematics, Trade Theory & Principles, Practical Skills Workshop I. The teaching approach combines lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials, assignments and independent research projects. This blend ensures graduates can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems in their field. The programme offers specialisations in Electrical & Electronics, Welding & Fabrication, Automotive & Mechanics. Students can focus their studies on areas of particular interest, allowing them to tailor their degree to specific career goals. The flexibility enables graduates to pursue diverse professional paths within the sector. Graduates of the Diploma in Renewable Energy Technology pursue careers as Solar Panel Installation Technician, Solar PV Installation Technician, Solar Photovoltaic Installer, Welder and Metal Fabricator. They find employment in various sectors including government agencies, private companies, research institutions, non-governmental organisations and academic institutions. The degree opens doors to both local and international opportunities. The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and offered at recognised universities across Kenya. Students benefit from industry attachments, fieldwork and practical training that complement classroom learning and enhance employability upon graduation.
Diploma in Road Transport Management
Road Transport Management Level 6 is a TVET CDACC-accredited diploma programme listed on KUCCPS. It trains professionals in road transport operations, fleet management, transport logistics, and road transport regulation for Kenya's road transport sector. The curriculum was developed by TVET CDACC under the CBET framework and covers transport operations management, fleet maintenance and management, transport economics, road safety management, transport regulations and compliance, logistics and supply chain integration, driver management, transport planning, and entrepreneurship in transport services. Kenya's road transport sector is the dominant mode of freight and passenger transport, handling over 90% of cargo movement. The growing economy, expansion of trade corridors, and increasing vehicle fleet create sustained demand for qualified road transport management professionals. Training is offered at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) and Railway Training Institute, among other institutions. The programme combines classroom theory with practical sessions, industry visits, and industrial attachment at transport companies. Graduates work as fleet managers, transport operations supervisors, logistics coordinators, road safety officers, and transport planners with transport companies, logistics firms, manufacturing companies, and government agencies, with progression routes to degree programmes in transport management or logistics. Skills RequiredFleet Management and MaintenanceTransport Operations PlanningRoad Safety ManagementTransport Regulations and ComplianceTransport Economics and CostingDriver Management and TrainingLogistics and Supply Chain IntegrationRoute Planning and OptimisationTransport Project ManagementEntrepreneurship in TransportKey SubjectsRoad Transport Operations ManagementFleet Maintenance and ManagementTransport Economics and CostingRoad Safety and Accident PreventionTransport Regulations and
Diploma in Sales and Marketing
The Diploma in Sales and Marketing is a KUCCPS-listed programme (Business & Related cluster) that trains graduates in the principles and practice of selling products and services and building brand and market presence. Students study marketing principles, sales techniques and management, market research, digital marketing basics, and consumer behaviour, building a practical toolkit for revenue-generating roles. Skills RequiredSales TechniquesMarketing PrinciplesMarket ResearchDigital Marketing BasicsConsumer Behaviour AnalysisKey SubjectsPrinciples of MarketingSales ManagementMarket ResearchConsumer BehaviourDigital Marketing BasicsCertificationsMarketing Society of Kenya (MSK) recognition pathwaysSpecializationsSales ManagementFocus on managing sales teams, targets, and customer relationships. Digital MarketingFocus on online marketing channels including social media and search. Skills RequiredConsumer behaviour analysisDigital Marketing BasicsMarket ResearchMarketing PrinciplesSales TechniquesKey SubjectsPrinciples of MarketingSales ManagementMarket ResearchConsumer BehaviourDigital Marketing BasicsResearch MethodsCertificationsKenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) CertificationSpecializationsSales ManagementFocus on managing sales teams, targets, and customer relationships. Digital MarketingFocus on online marketing channels including social media and search. Every business in Kenya, from SMEs to multinationals, needs sales and marketing staff, and the growth of digital and social media marketing has expanded demand for marketers who understand both traditional and online channels. Training combines classroom marketing theory with sales role-play, market research projects, and increasingly digital marketing practicals, plus a supervised industrial attachment. Graduates work as sales representatives, marketing assistants, and brand/promotions officers across virtually every industry, with progression into a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) or Marketing Society of Kenya professional qualifications. The programme suits students who enjoy persuasion, communication, and customer-facing work and want a broadly applicable business qualification centred on sales and marketing.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Agriculture and Business Studies)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Agriculture and Business Studies) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach agriculture and business studies in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, agriculture content, business studies content, practical pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive teaching practice and practical farm and business activities. Kenya's education sector under the Competency Based Curriculum emphasises practical and entrepreneurial subjects. Agriculture and business studies are key components of the senior school curriculum, creating demand for qualified teachers. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, practical farm work, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both subject mastery and pedagogical skills for effective practical subjects teaching. Graduates qualify to teach agriculture and business studies in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education. This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) who aspire to become secondary school teachers with a practical and entrepreneurial focus.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Business Studies and Mathematics)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Business Studies and Mathematics) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach business studies and mathematics in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, business studies content, mathematics content, cross-disciplinary pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive teaching practice in secondary schools. Kenya's education sector requires qualified teachers for both mathematics and business subjects under the Competency Based Curriculum. The programme supports the government's emphasis on quantitative and financial literacy education. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both subject mastery and pedagogical skills for effective teaching. Graduates qualify to teach business studies and mathematics in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education. This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with strong mathematics who aspire to become secondary school teachers.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (English and Geography)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (English and Geography) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach English and geography in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, English language and literature content, geography content, cross-disciplinary pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive teaching practice in secondary schools. Kenya's education sector requires qualified teachers for both language and humanities subjects under the Competency Based Curriculum. The programme supports literacy development and environmental awareness in secondary education. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, field work for geography, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both subject mastery and pedagogical skills. Graduates qualify to teach English and geography in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education (Arts). This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) who aspire to become secondary school teachers.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (English and Kiswahili)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (English and Kiswahili) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach English and Kiswahili in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, English language and literature content, Kiswahili language and literature content, language pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive teaching practice in secondary schools. Kenya's education sector requires qualified language teachers to support literacy and communication skills development under the Competency Based Curriculum. The programme supports the government's language education priorities. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both subject mastery and pedagogical skills for effective language teaching. Graduates qualify to teach English and Kiswahili in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education (Arts). This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with strong language subjects who aspire to become secondary school language teachers.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Geography and Agriculture)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Geography and Agriculture) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach geography and agriculture in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, geography content, agriculture content, practical pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive teaching practice, field work, and practical farm activities. Kenya's education sector under the Competency Based Curriculum emphasises environmental awareness and practical agricultural skills. Both geography and agriculture are important subjects in the senior school curriculum. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, field work, practical farm activities, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both subject mastery and pedagogical skills. Graduates qualify to teach geography and agriculture in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education. This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) who aspire to become secondary school teachers with an environmental and practical focus.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (History and CRE)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (History and CRE) is a three-year programme examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and offered at diploma teachers training colleges across Kenya. It prepares students to teach History and Christian Religious Education (CRE) at secondary school level. The programme is regulated by the Ministry of Education and follows the curriculum framework developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). The programme covers two teaching subjects (History and CRE), professional learning areas, physical education, and a common subject. Professional learning areas include educational psychology, sociology of education, philosophy of education, curriculum development, educational measurement and evaluation, guidance and counselling, and instructional methods. Teaching subjects are studied in depth across all three years, covering both content knowledge and pedagogical methods specific to History and CRE. Students learn to design lesson plans, deliver effective instruction, assess student learning, and manage classroom dynamics in secondary school settings. The programme consists of seven terms of residential tuition followed by two terms of supervised practicum (teaching practice) in secondary schools. The practicum provides hands-on teaching experience under the supervision of experienced teachers and college tutors. Entry requirements are a KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus), with C+ in the two teaching subjects (History and CRE), C (plain) in English, and D+ (plus) in Mathematics. The programme is offered at diploma teachers training colleges including Kagumo TTC, Lugari Diploma TTC, and others. Graduates are awarded the Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (DSTE) by KNEC and are registered by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) as secondary school teachers. They pursue careers as secondary school teachers of History and CRE in public and private secondary schools across Kenya. The programme provides a progression pathway to a Bachelor of Education degree.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Humanities)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Humanities) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach humanities subjects in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, history, geography, religious education, social studies, humanities pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive teaching practice in secondary schools. Kenya's education sector under the Competency Based Curriculum emphasises citizenship education, values, and social studies. The programme supports the government's humanities and social sciences education priorities. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, field work, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop subject mastery across multiple humanities disciplines and pedagogical skills. Graduates qualify to teach humanities subjects in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education (Arts). This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) who aspire to become secondary school humanities teachers.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Languages)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Languages) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach English and Kiswahili languages in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, English language and literature, Kiswahili language and literature, language pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive teaching practice in secondary schools. Kenya's education sector prioritises language proficiency under the Competency Based Curriculum. Both English and Kiswahili are compulsory subjects, creating consistent demand for qualified language teachers. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both subject mastery and pedagogical skills for effective language teaching. Graduates qualify to teach English and Kiswahili in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education (Arts). This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with strong language skills who aspire to become secondary school language teachers.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Science)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Science) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach science subjects in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, science subject content (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics), pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration in education. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive teaching practice in secondary schools. Kenya's education sector is implementing the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), creating demand for qualified science teachers at the junior and senior secondary levels. The programme supports the government's STEM education priorities. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, laboratory practicals, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both subject mastery and pedagogical skills for effective science teaching. Graduates qualify to teach science subjects in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education (Science). This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with strong science subjects who aspire to become secondary school science teachers.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Technical)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Technical) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach technical subjects in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, technical drawing, wood technology, metal technology, building construction, technical pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive workshop practice and teaching practice in secondary schools. Kenya's education sector under the Competency Based Curriculum emphasises practical and technical skills. The programme supports the government's technical and vocational education expansion in secondary schools. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, workshop practicals, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both technical subject mastery and pedagogical skills. Graduates qualify to teach technical subjects in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education (Technology). This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) with an interest in technical subjects who aspire to become secondary school technical teachers.
Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Wood Technology and Mathematics)
The Diploma in Secondary Teacher Education (Wood Technology and Mathematics) is a KNEC-examined programme that prepares trainees to teach wood technology and mathematics in secondary schools. The programme is accredited by the Ministry of Education and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in professional studies, wood technology content, mathematics content, cross-disciplinary pedagogy, special needs education, and ICT integration. The curriculum combines coursework with extensive workshop practice and teaching practice in secondary schools. Kenya's education sector under the Competency Based Curriculum emphasises both practical technical skills and quantitative literacy. This combination supports the government's STEM and technical education priorities. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, workshop practicals, micro-teaching, and supervised teaching practice. Trainees develop both subject mastery and pedagogical skills. Graduates qualify to teach wood technology and mathematics in secondary schools and are eligible for employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Education. This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C (plain) who aspire to become secondary school teachers with a technical and quantitative focus.
Diploma in Social Media Marketing
The Diploma in Social Media Marketing is a programme that equips students with knowledge and practical skills in social media marketing, digital content creation, social media strategy and online brand management. Offered at Lukenya University in collaboration with AISE, the programme prepares students for digital marketing roles in a rapidly evolving social media landscape. The curriculum covers social media fundamentals, content creation, social media strategy, Facebook and Instagram marketing, LinkedIn marketing, YouTube and TikTok marketing, social media advertising, social commerce, analytics and reporting, digital marketing basics, brand management, AI-powered social media tools, customer engagement, research methods and practicum. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical social media marketing skills. Kenya's digital economy is growing rapidly, with businesses increasingly relying on social media for marketing, customer engagement and brand building. The programme responds to the need for trained social media marketers who can create effective campaigns, manage online communities and drive business results through social media platforms. The programme is delivered through regular classes, practical workshops, project-based learning, case studies, group discussions and practicum. Students gain hands-on experience through social media campaign projects, content creation assignments and supervised practicum in marketing departments or digital agencies. Graduates pursue careers as social media managers, digital marketing assistants, content creators, social media strategists and community managers in marketing agencies, corporate marketing departments, media houses and as freelancers. They can also progress to a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing or related degree programmes. Prospective students should have interest in social media, digital marketing and content creation. The programme is suitable for students seeking careers in the digital marketing and social media industry.
Diploma in Social Work
The Diploma in Social Work is a KNEC-examined programme that trains individuals in professional social work practice, case management, and community development. The programme is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) and examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC). Trainees develop competencies in social work theory, case work, group work, community organisation, social policy, counselling, research methods, and project management. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction with extensive field practice and agency attachments. Kenya's social sector requires trained social workers to address poverty, child protection, gender-based violence, substance abuse, and community development challenges. The programme supports the government's social protection agenda and the work of NGOs and community-based organisations. The course is delivered through classroom sessions, field practice, and supervised attachments at social work agencies, children's departments, and NGOs. Trainees conduct case assessments, facilitate group sessions, and implement community interventions under professional supervision. Graduates can work as social workers, case managers, community development officers, project officers, or counselling assistants in government departments, NGOs, children's homes, and community-based organisations. The programme provides a foundation for progression to Bachelor of Social Work. This programme is suitable for individuals with a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) who have a passion for helping vulnerable populations. It provides professional qualifications for social work practice in Kenya.
Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
The Diploma in Social Work and Community Development is a three-year programme examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and offered at technical and vocational training institutions across Kenya. It equips students with competencies in social work practice, community development, project management, and counselling. The programme is accredited by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA) under the TVET Act, 2013. Module I covers communication skills, information communication technology, introduction to community development, social work theory and practice, development economics, entrepreneurship, community-based organisations, and community capacity building and partnerships. Students learn foundational concepts in social work, community mobilisation, and economic development principles. Module II advances to social research methods, resource mobilisation and fundraising, project management, advocacy and lobbying, HIV/AIDS and other pandemics, basic mathematics, resource management, statistics, and legal aspects in social work. A supervised project unit is included. Module III covers social psychology and human development, introduction to counselling, social rehabilitation and reintegration, disaster management, social policy and administration, and a practicum. Entry requirements are a KCSE mean grade of C- (minus) or a pass in a relevant Craft Certificate in social development, community development, or counselling. The programme is available at numerous public TVET institutions including Nairobi Technical Training Institute, Kabete National Polytechnic, and Rift Valley Technical Training Institute. Graduates pursue careers as social workers, community development officers, project officers, counselling assistants, and programme coordinators in government ministries, county governments, NGOs, and community-based organisations. The programme provides a progression pathway to a Higher National Diploma and subsequently to a bachelor's degree in social work or community development. The programme includes a compulsory industrial attachment and practicum that provides students with supervised field experience in community settings. Government-sponsored students placed through KUCCPS receive capitation funding, and HELB loans are available for eligible students. The standardised annual tuition fee at public TVET institutions is KES 67,189.
Diploma in Software Development
The Diploma in Software Development is a degree programme that equips students with knowledge and skills in diploma in software development. The programme falls under the ICT & Computing category and typically spans 3 years of full-time study at accredited Kenyan universities. The curriculum covers Computer Programming, Data Structures & Algorithms, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Web Development, Operating Systems. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical applications, developing competencies in Animation, Big Data Architectures, Computer Hardware, Computer Networks, Computer Programming. The coursework is designed to build progressive understanding from foundational concepts to advanced topics. Throughout the programme, students study Introduction to Programming, Computer Mathematics & Logic, Computer Systems & Architecture, Data Structures & Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming. The teaching approach combines lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials, assignments and independent research projects. This blend ensures graduates can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems in their field. The programme offers specialisations in Software Engineering, Data Science & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence. Students can focus their studies on areas of particular interest, allowing them to tailor their degree to specific career goals. The flexibility enables graduates to pursue diverse professional paths within the sector. Graduates of the Diploma in Software Development pursue careers as IT Support / Network Technician, Junior Software / Web Developer, Database / Systems Administrator. They find employment in various sectors including government agencies, private companies, research institutions, non-governmental organisations and academic institutions. The degree opens doors to both local and international opportunities. The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and offered at recognised universities across Kenya. Students benefit from industry attachments, fieldwork and practical training that complement classroom learning and enhance employability upon graduation.
Diploma in Software Engineering
The Diploma in Software Engineering is a programme that equips students with knowledge and practical skills in software engineering processes, methodologies, techniques and tools for developing high-quality software systems. Offered at Zetech University through the School of ICT, Media and Engineering, the programme prepares students for the growing demand for software engineers in Kenya and beyond. The curriculum covers software engineering concepts, systems analysis and design, software project management, software testing, programming, database design, web development, mobile application development, software quality assurance, software maintenance, computer networks, research methods and practicum. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on programming skills. Kenya's ICT sector is one of the fastest growing industries, with increasing demand for software engineers who can develop, maintain and manage software systems. The programme responds to the need for trained professionals who can apply computer science and engineering principles to create, operate and maintain software systems in a cost-effective manner. The programme is delivered through lectures, programming labs, project-based learning, software development workshops, group projects and practicum. Students gain hands-on experience through software development projects, coding assignments and supervised practicum in software companies or IT departments. Graduates pursue careers as software developers, software testers, systems analysts, web developers, mobile application developers and software project assistants in software companies, IT departments, tech startups and as freelancers. They can also progress to a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering or Computer Science. Prospective students should have interest in programming, software development and problem-solving. The programme is suitable for students seeking careers in the software engineering and ICT industry.
Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
The Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy is a KMTC diploma that trains therapists to assess and treat patients with speech, language, and communication disorders across the lifespan. Students study speech and language development, communication disorder assessment, therapy techniques, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), and paediatric and adult therapy approaches, building clinical competence in this specialised rehabilitation field. Skills RequiredSpeech and Language AssessmentCommunication Disorder TherapyDysphagia ManagementPaediatric Therapy TechniquesPatient CommunicationKey SubjectsSpeech and Language DevelopmentCommunication Disorder AssessmentTherapy TechniquesDysphagia ManagementPaediatric and Adult TherapyCertificationsKenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council recognition pathwaysSpecializationsPaediatric Speech TherapyFocus on communication disorders in children and developmental delays. Adult and Neurological RehabilitationFocus on speech and swallowing disorders following stroke or injury. Skills RequiredCommunication Disorder TherapyDysphagia ManagementPaediatric Therapy TechniquesPatient CommunicationSpeech and Language AssessmentKey SubjectsSpeech and Language DevelopmentCommunication Disorder AssessmentTherapy TechniquesDysphagia ManagementPaediatric and Adult TherapyResearch MethodsCertificationsKenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) CertificationSpecializationsPaediatric Speech TherapyFocus on communication disorders in children and developmental delays. Adult and Neurological RehabilitationFocus on speech and swallowing disorders following stroke or injury. Kenya faces a significant shortage of speech and language therapists relative to need, particularly for children with developmental communication disorders and stroke/injury patients with acquired speech difficulties. Training combines classroom communication science theory with supervised clinical practicals assessing and treating real patients, plus a clinical attachment. Graduates work as speech and language therapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and special needs schools, with progression into Higher Diploma or Bachelor's degree specialisation. The programme suits students with strong interest in communication science and patient care who want a specialised, high-demand allied health career.
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
The Diploma in Supply Chain Management is a KUCCPS-listed programme (Business & Related cluster), offered at institutions including Kabarak University, that trains graduates in the end-to-end coordination of sourcing, production, and distribution. Students study supply chain fundamentals, procurement, logistics and distribution, inventory management, and supply chain analytics, giving a holistic view of how goods and services flow through an organisation. Skills RequiredSupply Chain FundamentalsProcurementLogistics and DistributionInventory ManagementSupply Chain AnalyticsKey SubjectsSupply Chain FundamentalsProcurementLogistics and DistributionInventory ManagementSupply Chain AnalyticsCertificationsKenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) progression pathwaysSpecializationsSupply Chain AnalyticsFocus on data analysis for supply chain optimisation. Warehouse and Inventory ManagementFocus on storage, stock control, and inventory systems. Skills RequiredInventory ManagementLogistics and DistributionProcurementSupply Chain AnalyticsSupply Chain FundamentalsKey SubjectsSupply Chain FundamentalsProcurementLogistics and DistributionInventory ManagementSupply Chain AnalyticsResearch MethodsCertificationsKenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) CertificationSpecializationsSupply Chain AnalyticsFocus on data analysis for supply chain optimisation. Warehouse and Inventory ManagementFocus on storage, stock control, and inventory systems. Kenya's manufacturing, retail, and trade sectors depend on effective supply chain coordination, and growing e-commerce and logistics activity has increased demand for supply chain-trained graduates. Training combines classroom supply chain theory with case studies of Kenyan and global supply chains, plus a supervised industrial attachment. Graduates work as supply chain officers, logistics coordinators, and inventory/warehouse management staff, with progression into KISM's professional pathway or a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management. The programme suits students who want a holistic, end-to-end view of how goods and services move from source to customer, broader than a purely procurement- or logistics-focused diploma.