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

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

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

Colleges Offering Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT)

Course Structure:
Module 1
-Computational Mathematics
-Operating systems
-Communication skills
-Structured Programming
-Computer application I
-Introduction to ICT and ethics
-Entrepreneurship Education project

Module 2.
-Systems analysis and design
-Computer application II
-Object oriented programming
-Quantitative Techniques
-Visual Programming
-Database Management systems

Module 3.
-Data communication and Networking
-Management information systems
-Principles and practice of management
-Internet based programming
-Trade project (course specialization project)

Course Duration: 2.5 Years

Examination Body: KNEC

Minimum Entry Grade: KCSE C-

For more information, Call/SMS/Whatsapp 0725829194


Course Outline/Structure

Module I

Computer Applications 1 (Theory & Practical)
Structured Programming
Operating System
Computational Mathematics
Communication Skills
Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
Introduction to Information Communication Technology & Ethics

Module II

Visual Programming
System Analysis & Design
Quantitative Techniques
Database Management Systems
Computer Applications II (Theory & Practical)

Module III

Management Information Systems
Web Design
Data Communication & Networking
Principles & Practice of Management
Course Specialization Project
Object Oriented Programming

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Successful graduates can work as data entry clerks, systems security officers, computer programmers, network administrators, computer operations, system analysts, database administrators.
Module I
Course Units:
Fee and Duration
Introduction to ICT & Ethics
Computer Application
Structured Programming
Communication
Operating Systems
Computational Mathematics
Entrepreneurship - Business Plan

Course Duration: 6 Months
Course Fees: Kshs 26,000

Module II
Course Units:
Fee and Duration
Systems Analysis and Design
Computer Application
Object Oriented Programming
Quantitative Methods
Visual Programming
Database Management Systems

Course Duration: 6 Months
Course Fees: Kshs 26,000


Module III
Course Units:
Fee and Duration
Data Communication and Networking
Management Information Systems
Principles and Practice of Management
Internet Based Programming
Course Specialization Project

Fee and Duration
Course Duration: 6 Months
Course Fees: Kshs 26,000
Tuition Fees: KES 16,500

Minimum Entry requirements:
-An aggregate grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE Or Any qualification recognized by the College Senate.
-Credit pass in Certificate by KNEC Examination or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the College Senate.

Course Units:
1. Module I
-Structured Programming
-Project-business Plan
-Operating Systems
-Introduction to Ict & Ethics
-Computer Application I
-Computational Mathematics
-Communication Skills

2. Module II
-Visual Programming
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Quantitative Methods
-Object Oriented Programming
-Database Management Systems
-Computer Application II

3. Module III
-Principles and Practice of Management
-Management Information Systems
-Internet Based Programming
-Data Communication and Networking
-Project
Course Outline:
Module 1

- English language.
- Communication skills.
- Introduction to computers and operating systems.
- Computer applications.
- Management information systems.
- Principles of computer support and maintenance.
- Entrepreneurship.
- Introduction to structured programming in computer.

Module 2
- Social research methods.
- System analysis and design.
- Event driven programming using visual basic 6.0.
- Introduction to web design using html.
- Intranet technology.
- Basic mathematics.
- Networking essentials.
- Statistics.
- Computer systems project (total supervisory unit).

Module 3
- TCP/IP configuration.
- Software engineering.
- Programming in c++.
- Internet.
- Web design using dream weaver.
- Field practicum.
Course Structure

Module 1
Introduction to ICT & ethics
Computer applications I (Theory & Practical)
Structured Programming
Communications Skills
Operating System
Computational Mathematics
Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
Module 2
Systems Analysis & Design
Computer Application II (Theory & Practical)
Object Oriented Programme
Quantitative Methods
Visual Programming
Database Management Systems
Quantitative Methods
Module 3
Data Communication & Networking
Management Information System
Principles & Practice of Management
Internet Based Programme
Course Specialization Project

REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY GRADE: C-(MINUS) IN KCSE
2 PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS
COPY OF NATIONAL ID/ PASSPORT
DURATION: 2 YEARS
Course Content

Module I

Introduction to ICT and ethics
Computer Applications I
Computational mathematics.
Operating systems.
Communication skills.
Structured programming.
Entrepreneurship Education.

Module II

System analysis and design.
Data base management systems.
Computer Applications II.
Object orientated programming.
Visual programming.
Research project.


Module III

Data communication and networking.
Principles and practices of management.
Quantitative techniques.
Internet based programming.
Management Information systems.
Business plan.


Course Duration: 24 months

Course Entry Requirements: KCSE C plain

Examination Body: KNEC
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements: C- and above

Course Content:
1. Module 1
-Introduction to Information communication technology and ethics
-Computer application I
-Communication skills
-Structured programming
-Computational mathematics
-Operating systems
-Entrepreneurship
-Life skills
2. Module II
-Research project
-Systems analysis and design
-Object oriented programming
-Visual programming
-Database management system
-Quantitative methods
3. Module III
-Data communication and networking
-Internet based programming
-Business plan
-Management information system
-Principles and practice of management
-Quantitative Methods
Minimum entry Grade: KCSE C-

Course Structure:
Module 1
Introduction to Information comm. technology
Computer application 1
Communication skills
Structured programming
Computational mathematics
Binary codes
Operating systems
Module II
Research Project
System Analysis and design
Object oriented programming
Visual programming
Database management system
Module III
Data communication and networking
Management information systems
Principles and practice management
Quantitative methods
Internet based programming
Business plan

Fee Structure:
Number of Terms: 6
Fee for Each Term: 40000khs (400USD)
Total fee for the course: ksh 240000 ($ 2400)
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 6 semesters

Tuition Fees: Kes 18,000 Per Module

Modules: 3

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C-

Course Units:
-Introduction to Information & Communication Technology and ethics
-Computer application
-Communication skills
-Structured programming
-Computational mathematics
-Operating systems
-Entrepreneurship
-Life skills
-Research project
-Systems analysis and design
-Object oriented programming
-Visual programming
-Database management systems
-Quantitative Methods
-Data communication and networking
-Internet based programming
-Business plan
-Management information system
-Principles and practice of management
Course Outline

Module I

Introduction to Information communication technology and ethics
Computer application I
Communication skills
Structured programming
Computational mathematics
Operating systems
Entrepreneurship
Life skills
Module II
Research project
Systems analysis and design
Object oriented programming
Visual programming
Database management system
Quantitative methods
Module III
Data communication and networking
Internet based programming
Business plan
Management information system
Principles and practice of management
Requirements

Course Duration: 24 Months

Exam Body: KNEC

Grade: C- and Above
MODULE I
• Computer Applications 1 (Theory & Practical)
• Operating Systems
• Communication Skills
• Introduction to Information Communication Technology And Ethics
• Structured Programming
• Computational Mathematics
• Business Plan
MODULE II
• Visual Programming
• Quantitative Techniques
• Computer Applications II (Theory & practical)
• System Analysis And Design
• Database Management Systems
• Object Oriented Programming
MODULE III
• Management Information Systems
• Data Communication & Networking
• HTML & JAVA Programming
• Principles And Practice Of Management
• Course specialization Project

Module I (3 Terms)
Communication Skills
Computer Applications I

Computer Mathematics

Entrepreneurship Education

Information Communication Technology and Ethics

Operating Systems

Structured Programming

module II(2 terms)
Computer Applications II
Database Management System

Object-Oriented Programming

Quantitative Techniques

System Analysis and Design

Visual Programming

module III(2 terms)
Data Communication
Internet-Based Programming

Management Information System

Principles and Practice of Management

Trade Project
Exam Body: KNEC.
Course Content:
Module I
- Introduction to ICT and Ethics.
- Computer Applications 1.
- Communication Skills.
- Structured Programming.
- Computational Mathematics.
- Operating Systems.
- Business Plan.
Module II
- Computer Applications 2.
- System Analysis and Design.
- Object Oriented Programming.
- Visual Programming.
- Database Management Systems.
- Quantitative Methods.
Module III
- Data Communication and Networking.
- Management Information System.
- Internet Based Programming.
- Practice and Principles of Management.
- Project.
Module I
Communication skills
Computational Mathematics
ICT and Ethics
Computer application
Operationg system

Module II
Computer application II
Object oriented programming
System analysis and design
Qualitative method
Visual Programming
Database management

Module III
Data communication and net working
Management information systems
Principles and practice of management
Internet Based programme
Course specialization proeject

Monthly Fee: Ksh 3000
Exam Body: KNEC
Ongata Rongai
Duration: 5 Months(Per Level)

Tuition fees: KES 20,000(Per Level)

Course Outline:
1. Level 1
-Introduction to Computing
-Computer Mathematics
-Entrepreneurship and Communication
-Computer Applications Practical I
2. Level 2
-Computer Networking
-Internet Skills
-Computer Support and Maintenance
-Programming Concepts
3. Level 3
-Principles of Web Development
-Foundation of Accounting
-Information Systems Project Skills
-Computer Applications Practical II
Admission requirements
- Applicants must attained a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
- Division II in KCE with a credit pass in maths and English or
- Hold a KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in maths or
- Be in possession of a certificate in information technology from a reputable institution with a credit pass
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Course duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- day and weekend classes
Level 1
Introduction to Computing

Computer Mathematics

Entrepreneurship and Communication

Computer Applications Practical

level 2
Computer Networking

Internet Skills

Computer Support and Maintenance

Programming Concepts

level 3
Principles of Web Development

Foundations of Accounting

Information Systems Project Skills

Computer Applications Practical II
ENTRY REQUIREMENT : K.C.S.E C- & above

DURATION : 5 MONTHS PER LEVEL

EXAM BODY : KASNEB

COURSE STRUCTURE
Module I

Quantitative Methods
Introduction to ICT & Ethics
Visual Programming
Computer Application
Module II

Data Communication & Networking
System Analysis & Design
Module III

Structured Programming
Internet Based Programming
Operating Systems
Management Information Systems
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Module 1
Duration: 6 months
Fees per module: Ksh.24,000

Module 2
Duration: 6 months
Fees per module: Ksh.24,000

Module 3
Duration: 6 months
Fees per module: Ksh.24,000

Examination fees per module
Module 1: Ksh.15,600

Module 2: Ksh.12800

Module 3: Ksh.14800

1. Module I
- KCSE, Mean grade C- (C minus)
-3 terms (1 Year)

2. Module II
-Pass or Refer in Diploma in ICT Module I or Pass in Craft Certificate in ICT
-2 terms

3. Module III
-Pass or Refer in Diploma in ICT Module II or Refers I both Diploma in ICT Module I & II
-2 terms

Examining body:
Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An aggregate grade of C in K.C.S.E. with C- in Mathematics or
Pass in Craft Certificate In Information Communication Technology (KNEC) OR
Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Kenya National Examination Council
DURATION

4 Semesters where each semester is made up of 12 continuous weeks
Examination Body: KNEC
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An aggregate grade of C in K.C.S.E. with C- in Mathematics or
Pass in Craft Certificate In Information Communication Technology (KNEC) OR
Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Kenya National Examination Council
DURATION

4 Semesters where each semester is made up of 12 continuous weeks
Examination Body: KNEC
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

An aggregate grade of C in K.C.S.E. with C- in Mathematics or
Pass in Craft Certificate In Information Communication Technology (KNEC) OR
Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Kenya National Examination Council

DURATION
4 Semesters where each semester is made up of 12 continuous weeks
Examination Body: KNEC
1. Module 1
Intake Period: JAN / SEPT

Duration: 3 Terms

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C-

Examiner: KNEC

2. Module 3
Intake Period: JAN / MAY

Duration: 2 Terms

Minimum entry requirements:
- Pass in Mod. II

Examiner: KNEC
1. Module I
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-KCSE C Plain

2. Module II
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Pass in Module I

3. Module III
Duration: 6 months

Minimum entry requirement:
-Pass in Module II
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 4 semesters

Minimum Entry requirement:
-An aggregate grade of C in K.C.S.E. with C- in Mathematics or
-Pass in Craft Certificate In Information Communication Technology (KNEC) OR
-Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Kenya National Examination Council
Entry:

A pass in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education( KCSE) with an average of D+ (plus)
Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
Duration: 3 Trimesters

Mode of Learning: –

Full-Time
Distance Learning
Examination Body: KNEC
Minimum requirements- K.C.S.E (C) plain
Duration- 3 modules of 6 months each
Intakes- January, April and September
Fees- Kshs 30,500 (day) per semester of 6 months payable in two installments
Fees- Kshs 13,000 full time per semester of 3 months or two installments of Kshs 7,500
Exam body- KNEC

Universities Offering Diploma in Information Communication Technology(ICT)

The course is designed to
prepare ICT experts and middle
level managers who are able to
transform organization into
a more competitive enterprise.

Course requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored
a C in KCSE with a C in English,maths
or six credits at GCSE, GCE and KCE – Credit in Mathematics and English
Holders of the following diploma qualifications may be considered
for certain exemptions:
(i)Diploma in Computer Studies (KNEC)
(ii)Diploma in Information Technology (KNEC)
(iii)Diploma in Information Technology (JKUAT)
(iv)International Advanced Diploma In Computer Studies (NCC)
(v)IMIS Diploma/Higher Diploma
(vi)Diploma in Information Technology - KCA University
(vii)Diploma in IT - Strathmore University
(viii)Certified in Information Communication Technology(CICT) KASNEB
Entry into the second year.

The following will be eligible for
credit transfers.
Holders of DICT are eligible to join the bachelor of science in information communication technology degree course for Inoorero University at Year 1 or Year 2 through a credit transfer system. The diploma in information communication technology is also recognized as an entry requirement for various degree programmes in Kenya and beyond.
In addition, applicants are required to bring the following items:
(i)Non refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,000/=
(ii)Complete and signed application
(iii)Originals and a copy of certificate
(iv)Three recent passport size photographs
(v)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate

Course duration
- The program takes two years

Mode of study
- Distance learning,part time and full time


Admission requirements
-Applicants are required
to hold any one of the qualifications
below:
(i)Minimum of C in KCSE with C- in Kiswahili/English and
maths
(ii)A certificate in any of the areas below:
(a)Telecommunications Engineering
(b)Computer-related discipline

(iii)"A" level qualifications in any Science cluster subjects
(iv)Considerable work experience in Information Technology or Telecommunications industry will be considered.

In addition applicants must bring the items below:
(i)Transcript from college attended
(ii)Three recent passport sized photographs.
(iii)Relevant KCSE result slip.
(iv)School leaving certificate and two letters of reference one of which should be from the Head teacher of the High School or College attended and the other from a mature person who can affirm for you.

Course duration
-Two years

Mode of study
-Full time
Minimum requirements
-Applicants holding
any one of the qualifications
below shall be eligible for
admission:
(i)At least C- in KCSE with D+
in both maths and Kiswahili or
English

(ii)Division III at O-level

(iii)A-level qualifications
with at least one principal
pass or three subsidiary passes
with at least D+ in KCSE

(iv)A certificate in Information
Technology from a reputable institution

(v)A diploma other discipline other
than Information Technology from
accredited institution

Course duration
- Two years
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE C with
C- in Mathematics and English or
-Division II in KCE with Credit passes in Mathematics and English or
-A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in Mathematics
or an equivalent qualifi cation from a recognized
institution or
- Hold a ICT Certificate or an equivalent qualification
from a recognized Institution with a credit pass
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Day and weekends
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
- Hold a KCE certificate with a division II and credit passes in maths and English or
- A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in maths or
- Hold a certificate in information communication technology with a credit pass from a reputable institution
Admission fees
- Sh.1000
Tuition fees
- Sh.70,000 p.a
Course duration
- 2 years
Mode of study
- Day and weekends
Applicants are expected to be holding any of the qualifications below:
(a) A mean grade of C at KCSE with at least C- in Mathematics and English OR

(b) KCE Division III with Credit Passes in Mathematics and English.OR

(c) KCSE C- with at least a Credit Pass in an IT Certificate or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a certificate in a relevant discipline.

Tuition fees
Ksh.40,000 per semester

Semester dates
(i) January-April
(ii) May - August
(iii)September - December

Course duration
Two years
Admission requirements
-KCSE C and above or
-Division III at o levels or
-A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution or
-A pre-university college certificate

Duration
-3 years

Mode of study
-full time

Intake dates
Jan, May, August
Course requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE or a certificate in relevant discipline.

Tuition fees
Ksh.30,000 per semester

Course duration
Four semesters

Mode of study
Full time
Entry requirements
-A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics or
-A certificate in Information communication technology
Duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time
Entry requirement
KCSE Mean Grade D+ or Division III in KCE or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate

Duration:2 years

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