About Course

This program is designed to equip Learners with a wide range of software, technical and technological ICT skills required in the industry at the Artisan level. On Completion of this course, the student is expected to develop and apply ICT solutions to solve ICT related business challenges.

During the course the trainee shall be exposed to Computer Hardware, Computer Application Packages, Operating System and User Support

·         To develop professionals with high quality ICT knowledge and skills so as to take care of ICT business related matters.

·         To build and develop ICT solutions and so as to enhance business and organizational efficiency.

·         To develop analytical and logical thinking, problem solving, communication skills and team work.

On completion the student can choose to pursue a Certificate in Information Communication Technology

Qualification Required

An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:

• Attained KCSE with mean grade of E
• Information Communication Technology (ICT) National Certificate Qualification Level 3
• Basic Primary Education along with an equivalent qualifications in a related field as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority

Certification Body

Certificate Awarded

Expertise Gained

At the end of this course the student will be able to apply skills gained to:

• Use basic computer applications such as Office suite.
• Install computer hardware and software
• Maintain computer hardware and software
• Assemble and disassemble computers Troubleshoot a range of PCs and associated peripherals

Possible Careers you can pursue

A student in this course has an array of career options available as they grow in their field:

1. ICT Assistant
2. Web developer
3. ICT specialist
4. Data Entry Clerk
5. ICT Consultant
6. Computer Systems Analyst
7. Data modeler
8. Web Developer
9. Computer Systems Manager
10. Software Application Developer
11. ICT Manager
12. Data Recovery Manager

Financing Options Available

The following are various financing options available for the program.

• Self Sponsorship
• Government Funded Sponsorship program
• State financed loans from the Higher Educations Loan board
• Local authority bursary programs (usually in conjunction with a development partner)

Average Duration of the Course

Course Units

Level 1:

-ICT Fundamentals I
-Computer operations
-File Management
-Word Processing
-Spreadsheets
-Databases
-PowerPoint Presentations
-Desktop Publishing
-Computer Aided Design
-Internet and Communication Services.
-Entrepreneurship Education
-Communications skills
-Life Skills
-General Sciences
-Technical drawing

Level 2:
-ICT fundamentals II.
-Programming and web design.
-System analysis and design.
-PC Networking.
-Windows XP Training.
-Entrepreneurship Education
-Communications skills
-Life Skills
-General Sciences
-Technical drawing
-Windows NT training

Average Course Fee

KES 12,000 to 15,000 (approx.)

Course Application Process