Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Description of the Programme
The course is designed to prepare graduates to use ICT knowledge and skills in such areas as design and implementation of ICT systems using various software, hardware and communication solutions. The programme is aimed at producing ICT professionals and middle level managers to drive organizations in a dynamic world. The programme is structured in a way that it addresses the skills gap in the several areas of specialization like network infrastructure management, databases, systems support, systems analysis and solutions architecture, development of applications and multimedia. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to design the most appropriate solutions for the different sectors of the economy. The curriculum includes courses likes Computer applications (Theory & Practical), Programming, Operating System, Systems Analysis & Design, Database Management Systems, Data Communication & Networking, Management Information System, etc.

Admission Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C- (minus) 

Duration of the Programme
2 years

Career and Employment Opportunities
Diploma in ICT graduates of find employment in virtually all companies and organizations from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies where they perform various roles including PC Support, Network Administration, Web Design, Programming, Database Administration, System Analysis, Online Communication, e-Commerce, Management Information System, Software Development, Web Design, Telecommunications, System Security, Project Management, Quality assurance and Testing, ICT Technical support and website administration among other key areas.

Potential Employers
As ICT continues to expand coupled with the ongoing investment in technology and IT infrastructure suggests strong employment growth in the coming years. IT and ICT professionals work in a variety of sectors including:

• Government
• Banking and finance
• Insurance
• Construction
• Property and real estate
• Transport
• Manufacturing
• Security
• Telecommunication
• Military
• ICT consultancy
• International organizations
• NGOs
  Education institutions, as well as the primary IT and ICT sectors

Institutions offering the course
Bukura Agricultural College
Belgut Technical and Vocational College
Bondo Technical Training Institute
Borabu Technical and Vocational College
Bumbe Technical Training Institute
Bunyala Technical and Vocational College
Bushiangala Technical Training Institute
Butere Technical and Vocational College
Coast Institute of Technology
David M Wambuli Technical Vocational College
Ebukanga Technical and Vocational College
Ekerubo Gietai Technical Training Institute
Eldama Ravine Technical and Vocational College
Emining Technical Training Institute
Emurua Dikirr Technical Training Institute
Friends College Kaimosi
Gatundu South Technical and Vocational College
Jeremiah Nyagah Technical Institute
Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College
Kamukunji Technical Vocational College
Kapcherop Technical and Vocational College
Kendege Technical and Vocational College
Kibwezi Technical and Vocational College
Kiminini Technical and Vocational College
Kipsinende Technical Vocational College
Kipsoen Technical and Vocational College
Kiptaragon Technical and Vocational College
Kitale National Polytechnic
Kongoni Technical and Vocational College
Konoin Technical Training Institute
Likoni Technical and Vocational College
Limuru Technical and Vocational College
Mabera Technical and Vocational College
Mandera Technical Training Institute
Manyatta Technical and Vocational College
Masai Technical Training Institute
Mathenge Technical Training Institute
Mathioya Technical Vocational College
Mathira Technical and Vocational College
Matili Technical Training Institute
Mawego Technical Training Institute
Mitunguu Technical Training Institute
Moiben Technical Vocational College
Msambweni Technical and Vocational College
Machakos Technical Institute for the Blind
Navakholo Technical & Vocational College
North Eastern National Polytechnic
Ngong Technical and Vocational College
Nkabune Technical Training Institute
Nyakach Technical and Vocational College
Nyandarua National Polytechnic
Nyeri National Polytechnic
Orogare Technical and Vocational College
Rangwe Technical and Vocational College
Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development
Riragia Technical Training Institute
Runyenjes Technical and Vocational College
Shamberere Technical Training Institute
Sirisia Technical and Vocational College
Sang’alo Institute of Science and Technology
Taveta Technical and Vocational College
Thika Technical Training Institute
Webuye West Technical and Vocational College
Weru Technical and Vocational College
Wote Technical Training Institute
Ziwa Technical Training Institute

Academic Progression
Graduates of this course are eligible to progress into any of the following programmes:
Higher Diploma in Information Technology
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology degree
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Business Computing
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology