All IT courses in Kenya (Cert, Dip & Degree) + requirements
This article covers all Information technology courses in Kenya and their entry requirements. These courses are a good starting point for a career in IT.
Kenya couldn’t be where it is today without Information Technology. A Kenyan tech unicorn like Safaricom has revolutionized money transfer through computer tech and platforms like e-citizen have made it easy to access government services online.
To tap into this field, you can enrol on either IT, computer science, or software engineering programs to understand how systems behind tech giants like Meta, Twitter, and Microsoft work.
In this article, we will explore all IT courses in Kenya, their entry requirements, and the institutions offering them. We will also compare information technology, computer science, software engineering, informatics, and cyber security.
Craft/Certificate in Information Technology requirements in Kenya
The entry requirement for a certificate in information technology is at least D plain in KCSE. The following are all options available for you.
- Certificate in Computer Programming
- Certificate in ICT
- Craft in Computer Systems & Application Packages
- Craft in Computer Science
- Certificate in Computer Web Design and Development
IT courses offered at the diploma level
A diploma in Information Technology is classified as a level 6 course. The entry requirements for the course are at least a C minus in KCSE or a certificate in the same course or related.
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 Certified Information Communication Technology
- Diploma in Cyber Security
IT and related degree courses
A degree in information technology is more detailed and complex in comparison to a certificate and diploma.
The entry requirements for the course are at least a C plus in KCSE or a diploma in related courses and takes four years to complete.
- 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 enrol 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 you 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.
Related Courses
The following are courses related to information technology offered at different levels of study.
Comparison between Information technology, computer science, software engineering, and cyber security
We are often asked about the difference between IT, computer science, software engineering, and cyber security courses. We understand the confusion since they cover almost the same modules and some roles might require either of the qualifications.
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Information technology | Involves the use of technology to find solutions in business etcetera. career paths in IT include networking, system admin, and ITmanagement. |
| Computer science | Involves theoretical and practical study of computers, how they work, and computation. Has career paths in research, programming, data science, system architecture, software development |
| Software engineering | Focuses on the development of computer and mobile software ensuring they are scalable, secure, and reliable. It has career paths in DevOps engineering, software engineering, Project management, design, and quality assurance. |
| Cyber security | Focuses on securing computer systems. With the course, you can explore career paths in ethical hacking (penetration testing), cyber security analyst, computer forensics, and consultancy. |
Specialization for IT courses in Kenya
Information technology has many fields of specialization. The following are areas of expertise you can focus on.
- Mobile app development.
- Software engineering and development
- Business information technology.
- Cyber security
- UX/UI design
- Artificial intelligence
- Internet of things
- Databases
- Computer programming
- Data Analytics/engineering
- Systems design
Winding Up
To succeed in information technology, you must be an expert in your specialization. In many institutions, IT is offered as a stand-alone course but we included other related courses because they have the same job description.
That’s all on IT courses in Kenya. After graduation, you will be ready to build the next Kenyan tech giant. We are waiting for it.
Which of the degree courses do not require one to have pursued physics in high school?
hi i have ason who whants todo tvet cdacc,what can i do?
For diploma in It which colleges do i enroll at?
Hi Yvonne, find all colleges offering diploma in IT through this link
For diploma in It what do i require in mathematics and English
is the course offered at KIBU University
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
Can I qualify for degree in ict/it
B- maths, B-English,Bplain kiswahili,chemistry D+
C-Physics,B+CRE,Bplain history,B-computer
Is physics a necessity in studying IT
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 couse with a D+ in kcse
Can I do Diploma in Information Technology with a mean grade of C plain but with a C- in Mathematics
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