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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Diploma in Secretarial Studies and Office Management is a KUCCPS-listed programme (Business & Related cluster) that trains graduates in the administrative and secretarial skills needed to run an efficient office. Students study shorthand and typewriting/keyboarding, office procedures, business communication, records management, and office computer applications, building a comprehensive administrative skill set. Every business, government office, and organisation in Kenya needs administrative support staff, making this a consistently applicable business diploma across sectors. Training combines classroom office procedures theory with practical typing, shorthand, and computer application exercises, plus a supervised industrial attachment. Graduates work as office administrators, executive secretaries, and personal assistants across companies, government offices, and NGOs, with progression into a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. The programme suits students who want a broadly applicable, practically focused administrative qualification combining traditional secretarial skills with modern office computing. Skills RequiredShorthand and KeyboardingOffice ProceduresBusiness CommunicationRecords ManagementOffice Computer ApplicationsKey SubjectsShorthand and TypewritingOffice ProceduresBusiness CommunicationRecords ManagementOffice Computer ApplicationsCertificationsKenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) RecognitionSpecializationsExecutive Secretarial SupportFocus on supporting senior executives with correspondence and scheduling. Office Systems AdministrationFocus on managing office records, procedures, and computer systems. The programme also covers emerging digital office tools, electronic records management, and virtual assistance skills increasingly demanded in modern workplaces. The programme also covers emerging digital office tools, electronic records management, and virtual assistance skills increasingly demanded in modern workplaces.

The Diploma in Security Management is a programme that equips students with knowledge and practical skills in security management, risk assessment, security operations, crisis management and disaster response. Offered at multiple universities including Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Pan Africa Christian University, Marist International University College and Kenya Methodist University, the programme prepares students for security management roles in corporate, public and humanitarian settings. The curriculum covers security management principles, physical security, information security, risk management, security operations, crisis management, disaster management, security investigation, criminal justice systems, community policing, loss prevention, surveillance and CCTV systems, law of evidence, communication skills, research methods and industrial attachment. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical security management skills. Kenya faces complex security challenges including terrorism, crime, corporate fraud and natural disasters, creating demand for trained security management professionals. The programme responds to the need for qualified personnel who can design, implement and manage security systems in corporate organisations, government agencies, NGOs and security firms. The programme is delivered through lectures, case studies, security simulation exercises, field visits, research projects, group discussions and industrial attachment. Students gain hands-on experience through supervised attachment in security firms, corporate security departments or disaster management agencies. Graduates pursue careers as security managers, security officers, risk management assistants, loss prevention officers, disaster management assistants and security consultants in corporate organisations, security firms, government agencies and NGOs. They can also progress to a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Security Management or related degree programmes. Prospective students should have interest in security, risk management and disaster response. The programme is suitable for students seeking careers in security management and related fields.

The Diploma in Social Communication is a programme that equips students with knowledge and practical skills in media, communication, journalism and social advocacy. Offered at Tangaza University College through the Institute of Social Communication, the programme prepares students for communication roles in media organisations, churches, NGOs and community-based organisations. The curriculum covers communication theory, media studies, journalism fundamentals, radio production, video production, digital media, social communication, media ethics, development communication, community media, public relations basics, research methods and practicum. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical media production skills. Kenya's media landscape and the growing need for development communication create demand for trained communicators who can produce multi-platform audio and visual content for social impact. The programme responds to the need for personnel who can use media and communication for social transformation, community engagement and faith-based communication. The programme is delivered through blended online and face-to-face learning, lectures, media production workshops, studio sessions, field visits, research projects, group discussions and practicum. Students gain hands-on experience through supervised practicum in media organisations, communication departments or community-based organisations. Graduates pursue careers as communication assistants, media producers, radio presenters, community media officers and social communication coordinators in media houses, churches, NGOs and community organisations. They can also progress to a Bachelor of Arts in Social Communication or Communication and Media Studies. Prospective students should have interest in media, communication and social advocacy. The programme is suitable for students seeking careers in social communication and community media.

The Diploma in Social Work and Community Development is a KNEC and TVET-CDACC examined programme that trains professionals for social development and community work. The course covers social work theory and practice, community development, development economics, project management, advocacy and lobbying, disaster management, counselling psychology, and gender and development across three modules. Students develop competencies in community capacity building, resource mobilisation, social rehabilitation, counselling, community leadership, and social policy administration. The programme combines social work theory with practical community development methodologies. Kenya's devolved government system, growing NGO sector, and emphasis on community-based development have created demand for qualified social development professionals. County governments, NGOs, community-based organisations, and government departments recruit diploma holders for community development and social work roles. The programme combines classroom theory with community-based fieldwork, counselling practice, and project development exercises. Students conduct community assessments, develop project proposals, and practice counselling techniques. A supervised industrial attachment with an NGO, county government, or community organisation provides hands-on experience. Graduates work as social work assistants, community development officers, project officers, counselling assistants, and probation officers' assistants. Employers include county governments, NGOs, children's departments, probation offices, and community-based organisations. This programme is suitable for KCSE graduates with a mean grade of C- (minus) who are passionate about community development and social welfare. It provides a pathway into Kenya's social development sector with progression options to degree programmes in social work or community development.

The Diploma in Social Entrepreneurship is a programme that equips students with knowledge and skills to design and implement sustainable social business models that address pressing social problems. Offered at Tangaza University College through the Institute for Social Transformation, the programme combines philosophical, ethical and practical learning in social entrepreneurship with a contemporary business curriculum. The curriculum covers social entrepreneurship fundamentals, business model design, social innovation, business planning, financial management for social enterprises, impact measurement, green economy, agribusiness, ICT for social impact, leadership, ethics, project management, research methods and practicum. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical entrepreneurial skills. Kenya faces persistent social challenges in healthcare, education, agriculture, energy and technology, creating demand for social entrepreneurs who can build sustainable businesses with positive social impact. The programme responds to the need for trained social entrepreneurs who can design innovative solutions to social problems while maintaining financial sustainability. The programme is delivered through blended online and face-to-face learning, boot camps, business coaching, mentorship, lectures, project workshops and practicum. Students gain hands-on experience through business model testing, action research, business plan development and linking with the business community. Graduates pursue careers as social entrepreneurs, social enterprise managers, programme coordinators, community development entrepreneurs and social innovation consultants in social enterprises, NGOs, community organisations and development agencies. They can also progress to a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Human Development or related degree programmes. Prospective students should have interest in social innovation, business and community development. The programme is suitable for students seeking to create social impact through entrepreneurial ventures.

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.

The Diploma in Social Ministry is a programme designed for pastoral and development agents involved in church and community work. Offered at Tangaza University College through the Institute for Social Transformation, the programme equips religious and lay workers with skills to innovate and promote the social apostolate in the church and build strong collaboration for effective Christian ministry in the modern world. The curriculum covers social ministry foundations, Catholic social teaching, pastoral ministry, community development, social justice, peace and reconciliation, human development, project management, faith-based advocacy, church and society, research methods and practicum. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in social ministry and community engagement. The programme bridges the gap between theory and practice of modern-day church and community management. It responds to the need for trained pastoral agents who can integrate faith-based approaches with social development, community organising and social justice work in church and community settings. The programme is delivered through blended online and face-to-face learning, lectures, community engagement exercises, pastoral workshops, field visits, research projects, group discussions and practicum. Students gain hands-on experience through supervised practicum in parishes, church organisations or faith-based NGOs. Graduates pursue careers as social ministry coordinators, pastoral workers, community development workers, church programme officers and faith-based development workers in parishes, dioceses, church organisations and faith-based NGOs. They can also progress to a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ministry in Mission or related degree programmes. Prospective students should have interest in pastoral ministry, social justice and community development. The programme is suitable for religious and lay workers seeking to combine faith-based service with social development.

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.

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.

The Diploma in Soft Furnishing is a TVET-CDACC examined programme that trains professionals in interior soft furnishings design and production. The course covers interior design principles, drawing and painting, construction and sewing techniques, craft and embroidery, fabric decoration, interior decoration, and portfolio building across progressive modules. Students develop competencies in curtain and drapery making, upholstery, cushion and accessory creation, textile selection, colour theory, and interior decoration. The programme combines creative design skills with practical production techniques for soft furnishing products. Kenya's growing interior design market, real estate development, and hospitality sector expansion have created demand for soft furnishing professionals. Interior design firms, furniture manufacturers, hotels, and real estate developers require skilled soft furnishing specialists for curtains, upholstery, and interior decoration. The programme combines classroom theory with extensive workshop practicals in sewing, upholstery, curtain making, and fabric decoration. Students create soft furnishing products, develop design portfolios, and practice interior decoration techniques. An industrial attachment provides hands-on industry experience. Graduates work as soft furnishing designers, interior decoration assistants, upholstery technicians, and curtain making specialists. Many establish their own soft furnishing businesses serving residential and commercial clients. This programme is suitable for KCSE graduates with a mean grade of D (plain) or above who have creative aptitude and interest in interior design and textile decoration.

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.

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.

The Diploma in Special Needs Education is offered at Kenyatta University's School of Education, delivered in both full-time and institutional-based (IBP) modes, and trains teachers to support learners with diverse learning needs and disabilities. Students study the 27-unit curriculum covering disability categories, inclusive education methods, individualised education planning, assistive technology, and behaviour management, plus a teaching practice component equivalent to 2 units. Skills RequiredInclusive Education MethodsIndividualised Education PlanningAssistive Technology UseBehaviour ManagementDisability Category KnowledgeKey SubjectsFoundations of Special Needs EducationInclusive EducationIndividualised Education PlanningAssistive TechnologyBehaviour ManagementTeaching PracticeCertificationsTeachers Service Commission (TSC) RegistrationSpecializationsLearning Disabilities SupportFocus on supporting learners with specific learning difficulties. Physical and Sensory Disabilities SupportFocus on supporting learners with physical, visual, or hearing impairments. Kenya's push toward inclusive education under the Competency-Based Curriculum has increased demand for teachers specifically trained to support learners with disabilities in both special and mainstream schools. Training combines classroom disability and inclusive-education theory with teaching practice placements in special needs settings. Graduates work as special needs education teachers in special schools, inclusive mainstream classrooms, and resource centres, with progression into a Bachelor of Education (Special Needs) degree. The programme suits current or aspiring teachers who want to specialise in supporting learners with disabilities and diverse learning needs.