Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Information Technology in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Information Technology(Information Technology)
Major Subject: Information Technology
Course Category: Diploma Courses

The Diploma in Information Technology in Kenya equips students with the necessary and relevant skills and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of technology. This course offers comprehensive training in various areas such as computer hardware maintenance, database management, computer programming, web design and web development, networking and many others. Students gain hands-on experience through practical projects and industry-driven curriculum. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can pursue exciting career opportunities in:
1. Software development
2. Network administration
3. Database management
4. Systems analysis
5. IT support
6. Web development
7. Cybersecurity
8. IT consultancy
9. Project management
10. Data analysis

Institutions Offering Diploma in Information Technology

Kenyaplex Institute of Technology, Mwala Apply Now
Exam Body: KNEC

Minimum Course Entry Grade: KCSE C-

Course Duration: 2.5 Years
Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Admission requirements

(i) Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. OR

(ii) Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field from a recognized institution.

Course content

(i) Introduction To Information Technology

(ii) Computers And Society

(iii) Introduction To Computer Hardware

(iv) Introduction To Programming
(C Programming)

(v) Introduction To Information Systems

(vi) Visual Programming

(vii) Introduction To Logic

(viii) Introduction To System Analysis

(ix) Introduction To Internet Technology

(x) Introduction To Databases

(xi) Introduction To Digital Electronics

(xii) Networking

(xiii) ICT Project Management

(xiv) Object Oriented Programming

(xv) Information Systems Management

(xvi) Introduction To Operating System

(xvii) Introduction To Statistics

(xviii) Project (1 Unit)

Course duration: Two years

Mode of study: Regular, DSVOL

Intake: DSVOL-September, January
Regular (Full Time) - September
Regional Institute of Business Management Nairobi, Nairobi
Minimum Requirements: C plain with C in English and Mathematics

Course modules:
Module 1 - 6 months
Introduction to Computers and Principles of Operating Systems
Computer Applications
Information Systems Management
Communications Skills

Module 2 - 6 months
Systems Analysis and Design
Programming
Entrepreneurship Education
Mathematics

Module 3 - 6 months.
Quantitative Techniques
Principles and Practice Management
Data Communications
Project

MODULE 4-6 months
Object Oriented programming
Data Communication
System Security

PART III: MODULES 5
Management Information Systems
Net work Designs & Management
Soft ware Engineering
Web Designs and Internet Programming

MODULE 6
Principles and Practice of Management
Research methods
Minimum Entry requirements: C+ (plus) with C+ in English and Materials or
pass in the Foundations Course
Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi
Duration: 4 Trimesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus), C plain in Maths or
-3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent, Or
-Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate

Course Content:
-Concepts of computer Applications
-Computers Fundamentals
-Mathematics for Science
-Professional Writing (TBA)
-Introductions to Programming
-Hardware and software practicum
-Database systems
-Data structures and algorithms
-Web based applications
-System Analysis and Design
-Entrepreneurship
-Data Communications & Networks
-Christian Ethics
-Computer Project
-Object Oriented Programming
-Computer Graphics
-Computer Security
-Advanced Networking
-Mobile Application development
-Internship

VisualDo Institute, Nairobi

Requirements:
-KCSE grade C-

Duration: 1 1/2 years

Content:
- Introduction to ICT and ethics
- Computer applications I (Theory and Practical)
- Structured Programming
- Communications Skills
- Operating System
- Computational Mathematics
- Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Computer Application II (Theory and Practical)
- Object Oriented Programme
- Quantitative Methods
- Visual Programming
- Database Management Systems
- Quantitative Methods
- Data Communication & Networking
- Management Information System
- Principles & Practice of Management
- Internet Based Programme
- Course Specialization Project
Crownways Institute, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year

Course content
-Research Project
-System Analysis and design
-Object Oriented Programming
-DataBase Management Systems
-Computer Applications
-Visual Programming
-Introduction to ICT and Ethics
-Computer Application
-Communication Skill
-Structure Programming
-Operating Systems
-Entrepreneurship Education
-Quantitative Methods
-Internet Based Programming
-Business Plan
-Data Communication and Networking
-Management Information System
-Principles and Practice of Management
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Course Overview

-Information Communication Technology
-Computer Applications
-Programming: Machine & Assembly
-Programming: High Level/System
-Programming: Scripting/Web
-Database Management System
-Business Communication
-Computer Networking and Information System Management
-Sales and Marketing
-Computational Mathematics
-International Communication and Customer Care
-Research and Project
-Office Theory
-Life Skills
-Entrepreneurship

Requirements:

Course Duration: 18 months

Exam Body: JP-UK

Grade: C- and above
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Course entry requirements:
i. A mean grade of C- (minus) in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination or its equivalent OR;
ii. At least a Division II in the Kenya Certificate of Education examination OR;
iii. At least one Principal Pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education examination OR;
iv. Completion of Craft Certificate (Level 5) in a related field OR;
v. A Certificate of experiential learning issued by the Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA).

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time

Nairobi Aviation College Nairobi Campus, Nairobi
Career Opportunities:

-Data Entry clerk
-End user support
-System Analyst
-system developer
-Network specialist
-Webmaster

Admission Requirement:

-To be eligible for the admission into the Diploma in Information Communication technology (DICT), a candidate must satisfy any ONE of the following academic qualifications:
-An aggregate grade of C in K.C.S.E.
-Division Four in O-Level or Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the Kenya National Examination Council
Kenya Institute of Social Work, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-Minimum qualifications are KCSE C- or KCE Division 2 or the equivalent

Course content
-Quantitative methods
-Principles and Practice of Management
-Data Communication
-Project
-Programming
-Entrepreneurship Education
-Mathematics
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Introduction to Computers and Principles of operating systems
-Computer Applications
-Information System Management
-Communication Skills
Tsavo Institute of Technology, Voi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Program duration: 2 years

Exam body: KNEC

Course content
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Quantitative Techniques
-Data Communications
-Trade Project Business Plan
-Information and Communication Technology
-Operating System
-Computer Applications
-Programming I
-Programming II
Garissa University, Garissa
Requirements:
Minimum Grade of C- at KCSE

-O level Certificate with mean grade of division III OR A Level qualification with minimum of 1P or 3 Sub with at least a D+

-Certificate in ICT

-Certificate in any Information related courses from KNEC

Mode of Study:Regular/weekend

Duration:2 Years
Riara University, Nairobi
Minimum entry requirements:
a) C Plain in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent; or
b) IGCSE Year 13 certification with minimum of C+ or
c) IB Grade 12 with a minimum GPA of 3.00
d) A Pre-University certificate from an institution recognized by the Senate, with a minimum GPA of 2.50
University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C- in Mathematics and English; OR,
KCE Division III with Credit Passes in Mathematics and English; OR,
KCSE C- with at least a Credit Pass in an IT Certificate or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Entry Requirements:
Minimum grade of C (Plain) at KCSE in Mathematics, in any science or any business related subject or those with a certificate in IT with a credit or distinction pass from Kibabii University College or Certificate in IT with a credit or distinction pass recognized by the MMUST University Senate.
Maseno University, Maseno
Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- or above in English and Mathematics or
- KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics or
- Certificate in IT/ICT with overall Credit pass or degrees, diplomas and certificate from recognised institutions
Bridge College, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-Pass in Certificate in Information Technology

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body: ICM

Course content
-Applications
-Programming Project
-Number and Logic
-Systems Analysis
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University for Science and Technology, Bondo
Course entry requirements:
a) KCSE Mean Grade of C-(Minus) with a minimum of D+ in Maths or Business Studies and D+ in English or Kiswahili; OR

b) D+ (Plus) with a relevant certificate from accredited Institution.

Course duration: 2 years
Zetech University, Thika
Duration: 4 trimesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-An aggregate mean grade of C- and above in K.C.S.E
-D- in Mathematics
-D- in either English or Kiswahili OR Relevant qualification approved by the University Senate
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Duration 3 years

Minimum Entry requirement
-Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with at least D+ (Plus) in English and Mathematics Or
-Certificate in IT

Tuition Fees 35,000/= per semester
Michuki Technical Training Institute, Kangema
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE or Craft Certificate

Intake
-May
-September

Course duration
-Module I-three terms
-Module II and III each two terms
KCA University, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 2 years

Modes of Study:
-Full Time
-Part Time

Intake Periods:
-January
-May
-September
The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 2 years

Tuition fees: KShs. 67,100 per year

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Aggregate grade “C-” (or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate)
Aldai Technical Training Institute, Kobujoi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 2 terms

Mode of study: Modular

Intake: January,May, September
Marist International University College, Nairobi
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade C – (Minus) with at least D+ (Plus) in Mathematics OR
-Division III in KCE OR Equivalent
Shipping and Transport College of East Africa, Mombasa
Examination Body: KNEC

Course Duration: 3 years

Entry Requirements: KCSE C (Plain) with C- (Minus) in Maths and English
Baraton College, Baraton
Entry Requirements:
K.C.S.E. mean grade of C- (minus) with C- (minus) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physical science and mathematics

Duration: 6 semesters
Rifkins College, Mombasa
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- (minus) in KCSE or equivalent or pass in certificate level

Course duration: 3 years

Exam body: KNEC
Gretsa University, Thika
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE or
-Certificate in ICT related course from a recognized institution

Course duration: 3 years
Kimtech Training College, Kehancha
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE or credit pass in Certificate by KNEC Examination or relevant qualification.

Course duration: 3 modules
Matili Technical Training Institute., Kimilili
Course entry requirements
- A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Intake: January/May

Exam series: May/December

Course duration: 2 terms
Mathenge Technical Training Institute, Nyeri
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C plain in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Mode of study: Modular

Program duration: 8 terms
Karumo Technical Training Institute, Kianjai
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 3 modules

Intake: January/September

Exam body: KNEC
Malindi Aviation Technical Training Institute, Eldoret
Admission criteria
-Applicants must have scored a mean grade of C- at KCSE

Course duration: 6 months

Exam body
-IMIS
-ABE
Karatina University, Karatina
Admission Requirements:

Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with D+ in mathematics OR Certificate in I.T. from a recognized institution.
Nakuru Training Institute, Nakuru
Minimum Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 semesters
Exam Body: KNEC
Tuition Fees: 16,000 per Semester
Intake: Jan-Feb /June-July
Sigalagala National Polytechnic, Kakamega
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Exam body: KASNEB

Intake: January/May/September
Juja College of Accountancy, Thika
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Course duration: 6 terms

Exam body: KNEC/ICM
Panorama College of Business, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Course duration: 18 months

Exam body: KNEC
Mwangaza College, Nakuru
Course Duration: 3 years equivalent to (9) terms
Minimum Entry Requirements: An aggregate mean grade of C- and above in K.C.S.E
Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology, Nyahururu
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Course duration: 3 years

Exam body: KNEC
Kipipiri Technical and Vocational College, Ol Kalou
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE or KCE division II or equivalent.

Exam body: KNEC
RCM College, Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Exam Body: JP-UK

Duration: 2 years

Fees Per Term: 15,000/=
Tindiret Technical and Vocational College, Songhor
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 years

Exam Body: KNEC

Intake Periods: Jan/May/Sept
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Intakes in January, May and September
Plateaux Technical College, Kisii
Exam Body: KNEC/KCPA

Duration: 2 years and 3 months attachment

Entry Grade: C-
Pioneers Training Institute, Nairobi
Minimum Requirement: KCSE with C- (Minus) and above
Duration: 18 Months
Examinations: KNEC
Tream Institute of Technology, Matuu
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Tuition Fees: 15,000 termly
Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 6 Semesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE C+ (Plus)
The Nyandarua National Polytechnic, Nyandarua
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Intakes: Jan/May/Sept