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Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Computer Applications(Computer Applications) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Certificate in Computer Applications(Computer Applications), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Certificate in Computer Applications(Computer Applications)
Major Subject
Computer Applications
Course Category
Certificate
Average Study Duration
1 Year
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About Certificate in Computer Applications(Computer Applications)

Colleges Offering Certificate in Computer Applications(Computer Applications)

The following are the units covered:
(i) Typing using Mavis Beacon
(ii) Social Media and networking
(iii) PC Troubleshooting
(iv) Computer Networking
(v) Software Installation/ Unistallation
(vi) Concept of IT
(vii) Microsoft Windows
(viii) Word processing using Ms Word
(ix) Spreadsheet using Ms Excel
(x) Database Management using Ms Access
(xi) Graphic presentation using Ms PowerPoint
(xii) Information Management using Ms Outlook
(xiii) Desktop publishing using Ms Publisher
(xiv) Internet Communication/Browsing

Course duration
3 months

Tuition fees
Ksh.5, 000 for all units
Concept of it
Ms Windows
Ms Word
Database management
Ms Excel (spreadsheets)
Ms Powerpoint(Graphic presentation )
Ms Publisher (Desktop publishing)
Internet communication
Networking and social media
Computer Networking
software
Installation /uninstallation
Keyboarding

Duration :2 and half months
Tution fee :Ksh 5000 for all packages
Course structure:-

- Introduction to computers
- Computerized typing
- Ms windows
- Ms word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Adobe pagemaker
- Internet & Email
course Duration 2-3 months

Advanced Computer
Corel-draw
Photoshop
Modules Overview:
-Introduction to Computers(FREE)
-Typing/Keyboarding
-Microsoft Windows
-Microsoft Word
-Microsoft Excel
-Microsoft Access
-Microsoft Power-point
-Microsoft Publisher
-Adobe Pagemaker
-Internet & Email,
Entry requirements
•KCSE D+
•Certificate from recognized institutions
•Additional entry requirements may be specified under
each Certificate course

Duration:18 months

Fee per term:7500 to 60,000 each
depending on length
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a D+ in KCSE or its equivalent
Course duration
- 3-9 months
Admission fees
- Sh 500
Tuition fees
- Sh.15,000-19,00
Mode of study
- Part-time and full time
Duration :8 months

Packages:
windows operating system 07/08
Introduction to computers ,
Ms word
ms Excel
Ms powerpoint,
Internet and email communication
Fees :Ksh 6600 eacch
Course Content:
- Introduction to computers.
- MS Windows.
- MS Word.
- MS Excel.
- MS Access.
- MS PowerPoint.
- MS Publisher.
- Internet and Email.
- Adobe PageMaker.
Entry requirements: KCSE Certificate
Tution Fee: Kshs. 2,000.00 per computer package

Mode of study
Part time/Full time

Main Campus/ Bungoma Town Learning Centre
Executive Certificate in Computer Applications.
Entry Requirements: KCSE OR KCE Certificate- For corporate.
Course Duration: 1 Week.
Fees: Ksh. 3,500.
Entry Requirements: KCSE Certificate.

Universities Offering Certificate in Computer Applications(Computer Applications)

The program is essential
for students before they join
their respective courses.

Entry requirements
- Applicants are required to
be in possession of form four
certificate or any other
relevant qualifications
Applicants are required to bring the
following:
(a)Non refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,000
(b)Complete and signed application
(c)Originals and a copy of certificate
(d)Three recent passport size photographs
(e)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate


Duration
- The program takes 140 hours
It is recommended for students to
pursue the course in computer as a booster since
many courses in institutions of
learning rely on IT for research.

Course requirements
- Students are required to be
in possession of a KCSE certificate
or results slip.

Period of study
- The program takes ten to fifteen weeks

Fees
- Sh.60,000

Successful students will be awarded with certificate
Course requirements
- A minimum of C- in
KCSE or its equivalent.

Program duration
- The program takes
two years

Graduation requirements
- To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should have attained a D+ in KCSE or its equivalent
Tuition fees
- Sh.15,000-19,000 p.a
Admission fees
- Sh.500
Period of study
- 3-9 months
Mode of study
- Part time and full time
Admission requirements
- A minimum of C- in KCSE
or any other relevant qualifications
accepted by the university senate.

Course duration
- A minimum of two years

Mode of study
- Full time
Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
(a) A minimum of D+ at KCSE or equivalent with at least D+ in Mathematics and English. OR

(b) KCE Division III.
Entry requirements
(i) A minimum of D+ at KCSE OR

(ii) A certificate from any recognized institution.

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