Diploma in IT (Information technology) requirements+colleges

In Kenya, a Diploma in IT (Information Technology) is one of the most preferred tech courses in TVET colleges.

The course’s popularity matches the demand for IT specialists in business, education, trade, and transport and, is enough to equip you with skills in IT fundamentals, software applications, and technical skills.

Are you looking forward to becoming an Information Technology guru? In this article, we will share the entry requirements for the course and colleges you can enroll in.

Diploma in IT (Information Technology) Entry requirements in Kenya

To secure admission to the course, you need to meet the following entry requirements.

1. Have at least C minus in KCSE for direct entry.
2. There are no minimum subject requirements for the course.

Alternatively, holders of a certificate in information technology or related can also apply directly to their preferred institutions.

Colleges offering Information technology courses at the diploma level in Kenya

Over 200 Kenyan public colleges are offering a diploma in IT. The following are all public colleges offering the course in Kenya.

1. Alupe university tvet institute
2. Chuka technical and vocational college
3. Co-operative university of kenya
4. Coast institute of technology
5. Eldoret polytechnic
6. Friends college kaimosi
7. Jaramogi oginga odinga university of science and technology
8. Jomo kenyatta university of agriculture and technology tvet institute
9. Kabete national polytechnic
10. Kibabii university
11. Kisii national polytechnic
12. Kisii university tvet institute
13. Kisumu polytechnic
14. Kitale national polytechnic
15. Laikipia university
16. Machakos technical institute for the blind
17. Machakos university
18. Meru national polytechnic
19. Meru university of science and technology
20. Multimedia university of kenya
21. Murang’a university of technology tvet institute
22. Nyandarua national polytechnic
23. Nyeri national polytechnic
24. Pwani university
25. Railway training institute
26. Rift valley institute of science and technology
27. Rongo university
28. Sigalagala national polytechnic
29. South eastern kenya university
30. Technical university of kenya
31. Technical university of mombasa
32. Tharaka university
33. The university of embu tvet institute
34. Turkana university college

Course duration

The course takes three years to complete and is either examined by KNEC or internally by the institution.

Diploma in IT career options in Kenya

You can work in the following specialties with a diploma in information technology.

• IT Support and Technical Services
• Software Development
• Web Design and Development
• Database Administration
• Network Administration
• Cloud Computing
• Information Security
• Information Technology Project Management
• Education and Training

Winding Up

A diploma in information technology is closely related to a diploma in software engineering and computer science. You can compare and contrast the three courses to see which fits you the best.

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