Description of the Programme
The course is intended to equip students with a wide range of software, technical and technological ICT skills required in the industry at Diploma level. This course equips the learners with knowledge and skills to perform systems operations duties, system analysis, system support and network design duties among others. The trainees will also be equipped with skills to perform and support duties. Courses covered include fundamentals of networking, desktop publishing, management information systems, computer security, data communication, advanced word processing, advanced spread sheets, quick books, software development process, structured programming, etc.
Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus)
Course Duration
2 years
Career and Employment Opportunities
Graduates enjoy exciting careers in database development and management, system support, system analysis and design, technical support, network support, project management, research and training. Sample job profiles include Database developers and administrators, Data management personnel, Systems support personnel, System analysts and designers, Solution developers, Network administrators, Network support personnel, Middle level managers in IT departments, Project managers, and IT trainers. Job opportunities are available in both the public and private sector business organizations.
Potential Employers
Potential employers include:
- ICT industry
- Research institutions
- Business organizations in different sectors of the economy
- Consultancy firms
- Website design and development companies
- Software development companies
- Web consultancies
- Stock photography companies
- Web marketing firms
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Education institutions
- Web domain and hosting service providers
- Internet marketing companies
- Web advertising agencies
Institutions offering the programme
Kaiboi Technical Training Institute
Kajiado West Technical and Vocational College
Kieni Technical and Vocational College
Kenya Industrial Training Institute
Lodwar Technical and Vocational College
Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind
Academic Progression
Bachelor of Information Technology / Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)
Bachelor of Business Information Technology
Bachelor of Technology (Business Information Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Business Computing)
Bachelor of Science (Business Information Systems)
Bachelor of Business Information and Management
Bachelor of Science (Health Records and Informatics)
Bachelor of Science (Records Management and Information Technology)
Bachelor of Technology (Geo-information Technology)
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