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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)

Minimum Entry requirement:
- Passed relevant craft course in project management
OR
- Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average grade of C plain
OR
- Equivalent qualifications as determined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
Module II and III.

Entry requirements:
-KCSE meangrade of C- and above.
-Diploma in information communication technology module I.

Course duration:
2 Terms.

Intake:
January & May

Examination Body:
KNEC.
Course Modules: I - III.
Exam Body: KNEC.
Course Duration: 6 Months per module.
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus).
Fees per term: Ksh 15000

For KASNEB:
Duration:5 months
Entry requirement:C-
Fees per term:Ksh 16000
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.12,000

Fees per year
Ksh.48,000


Course duration
1 1/2 years

Examination body
(i) KASNEB
(ii) ICM
(iii) KNEC
Modules: I, II and III.

Entry Requirements: K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C- or Certificate in ICT for module I, pass in module I for module II and pass in module II for module III.

Tuition fees per term: Ksh. 12,000 per term.

Exam body: KNEC.
Course Entry Requirements: KCSEE mean grade of C- (Minus) or KCE Division II or other recognized certificates. Those with C- in English and Mathematics will have an added advantage.
Course Duration: 2 years.
Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 23,100.
Exam Body: KNEC,CITY & GUILDS,C.S.K

Duration:
1. KNEC- 18 months
2. CITY & GUILDS- 12 months
3. C.S.K- 12 months

Minimum Entry requirement:
1. KNEC- KCSE C-
2. CITY & GUILDS- KCSE D+
3. C.S.K- KCSE D+
Duration :2 years
Fee per term:Ksh 15000

Entry requirements:Must have passed relevant
Craft Course in Information
Technology - IT or passed
KCSE with C Plain or
equivalent qualification
determined by KNEC.
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 18 months

Minimum Entry Requirement:
- KCSE aggregate Grade of C- and above or its equivalent as acceptable Qualification by KNQA
- Pass in Relevant Certificate Qualification
Course Requirements: C – (Minus) KCSE or Pass in Craft in Information Technology

Entry Period : May & September

Examining Body: Kenya National Examination Council

Duration: 3 Modules
Entry requirement:
KCSE mean grade of C-(Minus) and above.

Duration:
2 terms/2 modules.

Fees:
Term 1: Ksh.30,534
Term 2: ksh.25886

Exam Body:
KNEC.
Minimum admission requirements: KCSE mean grade of C – (Minus).
Course duration: 1 year per module.
Examination Body: KNEC.
Intakes: January/May/September.
Fees per term:Ksh 17500
Entry requirements : KCSE C- or Certificate in Information Communication Technology.

Duration : 3 years (10 terms)

Tuition Fees : 15,000 per term
Exam Body: KNEC, AETEB, City & Guilds.
Minimum Entry Grade: KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus) for KNEC and C Plain for AETEB, City & Guilds.
Tuition Fee Per Term: Ksh. 10,800.
Course admission requirements

-A mean grade of C and above at KCSE and C- in Mathematics and English

Exam body: KNEC

Program duration: 3 years
Course entry requirements

-A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE or a pass in a relevant craft certificate course.

Program duration: 3 years

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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