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

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Course Name
Certificate in Information Technology(Information Technology)
Major Subject
Information Technology
Course Category
Certificate
Average Study Duration
1 Year
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About Certificate in Information Technology(Information Technology)

Colleges Offering Certificate in Information Technology(Information Technology)

(a) Module 1
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of D plain in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year

Tuition fees: Ksh.46,500

Course content:
-Introduction to ICT
-Computer Application I
-Basic Electronics, Operating Systems
-Mathematics, Communication
-Entrepreneurship (Business plan)

Additional Courses:
-Computer Assembly, Repair and Maintenance
-Writing a Business Plan

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements:
-Pass Module 1

Course duration: 1 Year

Tuition fees: Ksh.45,500

Course content
-Computer maintenance and Support
-Computer Application II
-Structured Programming
-Course Specialization Project

Additional Courses
-Software installations
Duration: 4 terms

Fee per term: Ksh 9000

Entry requirement: KCSE D plain and above

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
Course Structure

Module I
Introduction to ICT
Computer Applications I (Theory & Practical)
Mathematics
Basic Electronics
Operating Systems
Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
Communication Skills
Life Skills

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

REQUIREMENTS:
ENTRY GRADE: D+(PLUS) IN KCSE
2 PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOS
COPY OF NATIONAL ID/ PASSPORT
DURATION: 18 MONTHS
Course Units:
1. Module I
-Introduction To Communication Technology (101)
-Computer Application I-Paper 1 (Theory) (102a)
-Computer Application 2 Paper 2 (Practical) (102b)
-Basic Electronics (103)
-Mathematics (104)
-Communication (105)
-Operating System (106)
-Entrepreneurship Project-Business Plan (107)

2. Module II
-Computer Maintenance And Support (201)
-Computer Application Iipaper I Theory (202a)
-Computer Application Ii Paper2 Practical (202b)
-Structured Programming (203)
-Course Specialization Project (207)
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
- C– and above

Modules Overview:
-Introduction to ICT
-Computer Applications I (Theory & Practical)
-Mathematics
-Basic Electronics
-Operating Systems
-Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
-Communication Skills
-Life Skills
-Computer Maintenance & Support
-Computer Application II (Theory & Practical)
-Structured Programming
-Course Specialization Project
-Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
Course Content

Module I

Introduction to ICT
Basic Electronics
Operating Systems
Mathematics
Communication Skills
Entrepreneurship
Computer Applications I
Life Skills

Module II

Structured Programming
Computer Application II
Business Plan.
Introduction to Research Methods
Computer Maintenance & Support
Trade project.

Course Duration: 12 months

Course Entry Requirements: KCSE D+

Examination Bosy: KNEC
Entry Requirements:
KCSE with mean grade C (minus) in mandatory subjects; English/ Mathematics.

Course Content:
-Introduction to Computer Technology
-Systems Development
-Business Organization
-Business Communication
-Programming Methods
-Computer Technical Support
-Internet and Multimedia
-e-Commerce
Course requirements
A mean grade of D+ at KCSE with at least D+ in English and Mathematics Or Certificate in IT related discipline with a credit pass from a reputable institution.

Tuition fees
Ksh.40,000 per semester

Course duration
One semester

Mode of study
Full-time
Course Name: Certificate in Information Technology (IVQ).

Minimum Course Entry Requirements: K.C.S.E. Mean Grade D Plain.

Course Duration: 2 Terms.

Tuition Fees Per Term: Ksh. 12,000.

Examination Body: City & Guilds.

Mode of Study: Full time.
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 3 Trimesters

Minimum Entry requirement:
-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).
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Fee ksh 14000
Duration :3 months
Entry requirements: A mean grade of D+ (O level)

Fees: ksh.12,000 per term

Course duration: Two terms

Intake: January, May and September

Examination body: KNEC City & Guilds
Exam Bodies: KNEC,CSK/AETEB/ABMA.
Course Minimum Entry Grade: KCSE D+ for KNEC and D Plain for other exam bodies.
Course Duration: 6 months.
Tuition Fees Per Term: Ksh. 10,800.
Modules: 2

Duration: 1980 hours

Curriculum:
1. Computer maintenance and user support
2. Programming
3. Computer Applications
4. Operating systems
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of D+ and above at KCSE

Exam body

-ICM/KNEC

Program duration: 6 months

Entry requirements
- Those applying for this program must have attained a D+ in KCSE with a D+ in maths/physics
Period of study
- 1 year
Exam body: Computer Society of Kenya.
Fees per semester: Ksh. 10,000.
Course duration: 3 months.
Minimum entry grade: KCSE D- (Minus).
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade D+ or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University College.
Course Duration: 2 Semesters.
Entry requirements
-A C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics
Period of study
-2 years
Mode of study
-full time

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