In Kenya, Information Communication Technology (ICT) contributes a significant percentage of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Therefore, the government has continued to invest heavily in the digital economy. Furthermore, for those interested in studying IT courses in Kenya, the Ministry of Education has ensured that there are plenty of options available.
Available courses range from short courses to doctorate-level programs. In this article, we will look at all Information communication technology courses offered in Kenyan colleges/universities as well as their requirements.
Let’s get into it.
IT certificate courses in Kenya
There is a good number of IT certificate courses in Kenya offered by various colleges. The minimum entry requirement for these courses is a KCSE mean grade of D plain.
Here is a list of all available courses.
- Certificate in Computer Programming
- Certificate in ICT
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Craft in ICT
- Craft Certificate in ICT
- ICT Technician (Cdacc)
- Ict Level Six (Tvet -Cdacc)
- Level 5 (Cdacc) In Information and Communication Technology
- Certificate in Computer Studies
- Craft in Computer Systems & Application Packages
- Craft in Computer Science
- Craft in Computer Packages
- Certificate in Computer Web Design and Development
- Craft in Information Communication Technology
- Certificate in Information Technology
- Craft in Information Technology
- Craft in Certified Information Communication Technology
- Craft in Computer Information Technology
Diploma in IT courses in Kenya
The following Diploma courses in information technology are available for application to anyone who meets the entry requirements.
The following are all IT-related diploma courses.
- Diploma in Software Design and Programming
- Diploma in Network and Systems Administration
- Diploma in Computer Systems
- Diploma in Computer Science
- Diploma in Computer Studies
- Diploma in Computer Programming
- Diploma in Information Communication Technician
- Diploma ICT Technician
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Certified Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Cyber Security
IT and related degree courses.
You can enroll at your university of choice for any of the following IT degree courses in Kenya as long as you meet the minimum entry requirements.
- Bachelor of science (computer science}
- Bachelor of Information Communication Technology
- Bachelor of Science (information and communication technology)
- Bachelor of science ( applied statistics with computing)
- Bachelor of science (applied statistics with programming)
- Bachelor of Science (statistics & programming)
- Bachelor of Science (computer technology)
- Bachelor of Science (computer science & technology)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (mathematics with computing)
- Bachelor of Science (mathematics & computer science)
- Bachelor of Science in computer science and mathematics
- Bachelor of Science (applied computer science)
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Computing
- Bachelor of Science in informatics
- Bachelor of Science in Networks and Communication systems
- Bachelor of Technology (communication and computer networks)
- Bachelor of Science in computer science and applied Physics
- Bachelor of Science in Computer security and Forensics
- Bachelor of Science in information security and forensics
- Bachelor of Science (cloud computing and information security)
- Bachelor of Science (business computing)
- Bachelor of Science in software engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Software Development
- Bachelor of Science in computing and information systems
- Bachelor of Science in statistics and information technology
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science in applied statistics and Data Science
Courses requirements
The following are the requirements for artisan/certificate, diploma, and degree in Information Communication Technology courses in Kenya.
Requirements for certificate/Artisan Courses.
To enroll in an IT-related certificate course in Kenya, you need a KCSE mean grade of D plain. Note that there are other courses that you can pursue with D plain in Kenya.
Requirements for diploma courses.
To be admitted for an IT-related diploma course in Kenya, you need at least a C minus in KCSE. Note that a certificate in the same course will also earn ou a spot.
Requirements for degree courses
To study IT at the university level in Kenya, you need at least a C+ in KCSE. You also have to have scored at least C plain in mathematics with the same score in English/Kiswahili.
In most institutions, these requirements will be waived if you have a diploma in related courses.
Important note
The requirements above cut across all the courses shared above. The courses are available in various public universities and colleges in Kenya.
We have covered all available IT courses in Kenya. If you have any questions, Kindly ask in the comments box below.
This is really helpful I was wondering if I could ever get this kind of info anywhere else…so thanks 😊 but I’d love to ask if i could get a list of collages in kiambu county that offers this ICT programs
Hi Jaime, Glad to hear that. We have a list of colleges offering diploma in IT. check that out via the link.
thats nice
Can I do Diploma in Information Technology with a mean grade of C plain but with a C- in Mathematics
Can i do it couse with a D+ in kcse
I did diploma in IT in 2017 and now am thinking of doing a degree could it be possible
Yes, you can enroll for Bsc in IT
Can I do IT degree and I got a b minus overall a b minus in maths and English geography but got a c minus in physics
is the course offered at KIBU University
For diploma in It what do i require in mathematics and English
For diploma in It which colleges do i enroll at?
Hi Yvonne, find all colleges offering diploma in IT through this link