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Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Information Communication Technology(ICT) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Certificate in Information Communication Technology(ICT), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Certificate in Information Communication Technology(ICT)
Major Subject
ICT
Course Category
Certificate
Average Study Duration
2 years
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About Certificate in Information Communication Technology(ICT)

Colleges Offering Certificate in Information Communication Technology(ICT)

Exam Subjects:
Module 1
1. Introduction to computing
2 . Computer Mathematics
3 . Foundations of Accounting
Module 2
4 a. Computer Applications to Business (Theory paper)
b. Computer Applications to Business (Practical paper)
5. Introduction to Entrepreneurship Studies
6. Introduction of Information Technology
Minimum Entry Requirements
a) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) Examination with
an aggregate average of grade D+ (D Plus)
b) A pass in either KATC / KAME Intermediate Level
c) Such other qualification as may be approved by the Board
Mode of Study: Full time

Fees Structure:
- Registration fee KShs. 1,000
- Caution money KShs. 1,000 (Refundable)
- Library fee KShs. 500
- Student card KShs. 500
- Tuition Fee:
KShs.18,000 per term in lump sum or in two installments as follows:
Payable on the first day KShs. 10,000
Payable on the 2nd month KShs. 9,000

KASNEB Registration and Examination Fee
- Registration fees KShs. 3,000
- Student Identity card KShs. 400
- Exam fee KShs. 2,000
Course Content

Module I

Computer Applications 1 (Theory & Practical)
Basic Electronics
Operating Systems
Mathematics
Communication Skills
Entrepreneurship ( Business Plan)
Introduction Information Communication Technology
Life Skills

Module II
Structured Programming
Computer Maintenance & Support
Computer Applications II (Theory & Practical)
Course Specialization Project
Entrepreneurship

Career Prospects

Successful graduates can work as data entry clerks, computer operations, system analysts, systems security officers, computer programmers, network administrators, database administrators.

Examination Body: KNEC
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirements: A D plain and above

Course Content:
1. Module I (computer operations)
-Communication skills
-Life skills
-Entrepreneurship
-Introduction to information communication technology
-Computer application I
-Mathematics
-Operating systems
-Basic electronics
-Industrial attachment
2. Module II (ICT assistant)
-Structured programming
-Computer maintenance and support
-Computer application II
-Business plan
-Research methodology
-Trade project
Minimum entry Grade: KCSE D

Course Structure:
Module 1
Communication skills
Life skills
Entrepreneurship skills
Introduction to ICT
Computer Application I
Mathematics
Operating systems
Basic Electronics
Industrial Attachment
Module II
Structured Programming
Computer maintenance and support
Computer application II
Business Plan
Research Methodology
Trade project

Fee Structure:
Duration: 1 year
Fee for Each Term: 40000khs (400USD)
Total fee for the course : khs 120000 ($1200)
Course Outline

Module I (computer operations)

Communication skills
Life skills
Entrepreneurship
Introduction to information communication technology
Computer application I
Mathematics
Operating systems
Basic electronics
Industrial attachment
Module II (ICT assistant)

Structured programming
Computer maintenance and support
Computer application II
Business plan
Research methodology
Trade project
Requirements

Course Duration: 12 months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: D and Above
MODULE I
• Communication Skills
• Life Skills
• Entrepreneurship Skills (Business plan)
• Introduction to ICT
• Computer Applications 1 (Theory & Practical)
• Mathematics
• Operating Systems
• Basic Electronics
MODULE II
• Structured Programming
• Computer Maintenance And Support
• Computer Applications II (Theory & practical)
– Publisher
– QuickBooks
– AutoCad
• Research Methodology
• Course Specialization Project
Certificate in Information Communication Technology
CICT
Course Duration: 6 Months
Course Fees: Kshs 24,000

Introduction to ICT
Computer Applications I
Basic Electronics
Mathematics
Communication
Operating Systems
Entrepreneurship - Business Plan

Course Duration: 6 Months
Course Fees: Kshs 24,000
Course Content:
- Introduction to Computers
- Ms-Windows
- Ms-Dos
- Ms-Word
- Ms-Excel
- Practical with office Equipment
- Keyboarding
- Ms-Acccess
- Ms-Powerpoint
- Adobe Pagemaker
- E-mail and Internet
Course study duration: 2-3 months.
Mode of study: Full time/Part time.
Duration :2 years
Module I (3 Terms)
Communication Skills
Computer Applications

Electronics Theory

Entrepreneurship Education

Information Communication Technology

Mathematics

Operating Systems
Admission requirements
A mean grade of D and above at KCSE

Tuition fees
Ksh.10,500

Fees per year
Ksh.42,000

Program duration
1 year

Examination body
(i) KASNEB
(ii) ICM
(iii) KNEC
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 1 year

Minimum Entry Requirement:
- KCSE aggregate Grade of D (Pain) and above or its equivalent as acceptable Qualification by KNQA
- Pass in Relevant Artisan level Qualification
Course entry requirements:
KCSE mean grade of D and above/An artisan Certificate in related field.

Duration:
2 Years.

FEES:
Ksh 26,420 per year.

Exam Body:
KNEC.
Tuition Fees: KES 13,500

Minimum Entry requirements:
-An aggregate grade of D (PLAIN) in KCSE OR an equivalent qualification recognized by the College Senate.
Entry requirements : KCSE C- or Certificate in Information Communication Technology.

Duration : 3 years (10 terms)

Tuition Fees : 15,000 per term
Entry Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (Plus).
Course Duration: 12 Months.
Fees: Ksh. 3,000 per month.
Examination Body: KNEC.
Course duration: 1 Year

Fees Per Term: 12 000

Minimum entry Grade: D (Plain)

Examination Body: KNEC

Universities Offering Certificate in Information Communication Technology(ICT)

The program is bridging in nature, and covers
Information Communication Technology basics,communication
skills,maths,computer application programming and accounting.

Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored
a D+ in KCSE or be in possession of a certification
in computer application packages from a reputable
institution.

Applicants holding a diploma in Information
Communication Technology may be considered for
the bachelor of Information Communication
Technology at first or second year through
a credit transfer system.

Those applying for this program
are required to be in possession
of the following items:
(a)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate
(b)Non refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,000
(c)Complete and signed application
(d)Originals and a copy of certificate
(e)Three recent passport size photographs

Intakes take place in January,may and September

Program duration
- The program takes fours months

Mode of study
- Distance learning,part time and part time
course outline
module 1
communication skills
Entrepreneurship skills
introduction to ICT
communication skills
mathematics
operating system
basic electronics
industrial attachment

Module II (ICT assistant)
structured programming
Computer maintenance and support
Computer application II
Research Methodology
Trade Project

Requirement

Course Duration
Duration :12 months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade D and Above
Admission requirements
- A minimum of C- in KCSE
or division III at KCE with
at least a credit in maths
and English.Holders of other
relevant qualifications may
be admitted after approval
by the university senate.

Course duration
- Three months

Tuition fees
-Kshs.38,890
Course requirements
A mean grade of D at KCSE or KCE Division II or its equivalent.

Tuition fees
Ksh.25,000 per semester


Semester dates
(i) January-April
(ii) May - August
(iii) September - December
Entry requirements
minimum admission entry for a certificate course in CIT shall be at least D+ in KCSE

Duration : 6 months

Mode of study:Regular/weekends

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