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Department of Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Equip yourself with ICT skills for the digital age. Our programs empower you to become a tech innovator, from software to hardware—gain practical knowledge for today's connected world.

KNEC ICT Courses

Course Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
Artisan in Information Communication Technology KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year KNEC
Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Artisan 2 Years (2 modules) KNEC
Diploma in Information Communication Technology KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate 3 Years (3 modules, industrial attachment included) KNEC

TVET CBET Modular Programs

Level Course Name Entry Requirement Duration Award
Level 4 ICT Operator KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus) 1 Year CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 5 ICT Technician KCSE D (Plain) or Pass in Level 4 1 Year/Module CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 6 ICT Technician (Advanced) KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in Level 5 1 Year/Module (typically 2-3 years overall) CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 6 Cyber Security KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in ICT Level 5 1-2 Years CBET/TVET CDACC
Level 6 Computer Science KCSE C- (Minus) or Pass in ICT Level 5 1-2 Years CBET/TVET CDACC

NITA Certified ICT Trade Tests

Trade/Area Grades Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
Computer Packages Certificate Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 2-3 Months NITA
ICT Technician Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
Computer Hardware Repair Grade III, II, I Open to all (Basic literacy recommended) 3-6 Months/Grade NITA
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