If you wish to pursue a good diploma or certificate course in Kenya, enroll for one at The Nyeri National Polytechnic. Here you’ll pursue a course that will get you a job the same year you graduate.
Below we have listed the courses offered at the Polytechnic and their admission requirements:
Diploma
| Course (Department) | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| Course (Department) | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng. (Power Option) (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Eng. (Telecommunications Option) (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Igher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) (Mechanical Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) (Mechanical Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Building & Civil Engineering (Building & Civil Engineering) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Building Technology (Building & Civil Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering (Building & Civil Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Quantity Surveying (Building & Civil Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Years | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Applied Biology (Applied Sciences) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 5 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (Applied Sciences) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 5 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Applied Biology (Applied Sciences) | Mean grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (minus) in Biology/Biological sciences. | 8 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (Applied Sciences) | Mean Grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (Minus) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences. | 8 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Food Technology (Applied Sciences) | Mean grade C- (minus) preferably with C- (minus) in Chemistry and Biology | 8 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Automotive Engineering) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Automotive Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering (Automotive Engineering) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Tourism Management (Hospitality & Tourism Management) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Food & Beverage Management (Hospitality & Tourism Management) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management (Hospitality & Tourism Management) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Credit Management (Business Studies) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 6 Months | KASNEB | |
| Diploma in Information Communications Technology (Computer Science & Networking) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in ICT (Computer Science & Networking) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 6 months/Section | KASNEB | |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (Health Sciences) | Mean grade C (Plain) with C (Plain) in Mathematics/Physics, English/Kiswahili, Chemistry and Biological Sciences. | 9 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Medical Engineering (Mechanical Department) | Mean grade C- | 3 Years | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. (Fashion Design & Beauty Therapy) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Business Management (Business Department) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 6 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management (Business Department) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 6 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Secretarial Management (Business Department) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 6 Terms | KNEC | |
| Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship (Business Department) | Diploma or Degree from a recognized Institution | 6 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Business Management (Business Department) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Sales and Marketing (Business Department) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Supplies Chain Management (Business Department) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management (Business Department) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Co-Operative Management (Business Department) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Accountancy (Business Department) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 8Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Project Management (Business Department) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Secretarial Studies (Business Department) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Library & Information Studies (Liberal Studies) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 7 Terms | KNEC | |
| Diploma in Community Dev. & Social Work (Liberal Studies) | Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate | 3 Modules | KNEC |
Certificates/Craft
| Course (Department) | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| Course (Department) | Entry Requirements | Duration | Exam Body | |
| Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Option) (Electrical & Electronics Engineering) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Agricultural Mechanic (Automotive Engineering) | KCSE D Plain | 3 Terms | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Tour Guiding Operations (Hospitality & Tourism) | KCSE D Plain | 3 Terms | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operations (Hospitality & Tourism) | KCSE D Plain | 3 Terms | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Welding and Fabrication (Mechanical Engineering) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Building Technology (Building & Civil Engineering) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Automotive Engineering) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Construction Plant Mechanics (Automotive Engineering) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Automotive Engineering) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Years | KNEC | |
| Artisan in Electrical Installation (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) | Open | 2 Years | KNEC | |
| Artisan in Electronics (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) | Open | 2 Years | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Science Lab. Technician (Applied Sciences) | KCSE D Plain | 8 Terms | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Service (Hospitality & Tourism) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Catering and Accomodation (Hospitality & Tourism) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Artisan in Food & Beverage (Hospitality & Tourism) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Years | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Information Communication Technology (Computer Science & Networking) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certified Information Communication Technologist (Computer Science & Networking) | KCSE D Plain | 6 Months/ Section | KASNEB | |
| Certificate in Accounts and Management Skills CAMS Level I,II (Business Studies) | KCSE D Plain | 6 Months | KASNEB | |
| Certificate in Fashion Design & Clothing Tech. (Fashion Design & Beauty Therapy) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Business Department) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Sales and Marketing (Business Department) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Business Management (Business Department) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate Supply Chain Management (Business Department) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate Co-Operative Management (Business Department) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate Human Resource Management (Business Department) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Library & Information Studies (Liberal Studies) | KCSE D Plain | 2 Modules | KNEC | |
| Certificate in Community Development & Social Work (Liberal Studies) | KCSE D Plain | 6 Terms | KNEC |
Short Term Courses
| Course | Department | Requirements | Duration |
| Course | Department | Requirements | Duration |
| Motor Vehicle Mech/Electrician (Grade III, II, I) (NITA) | Automotive Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Panel Beating (Grade III, II, I) (NITA) | Automotive Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Spray Painting (Grade III,II,I) (NITA) | Automotive Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Accounting Technician Diploma(Be Registered With KASNEB) (KASNEB) | Business Department | KCSE C- | 5 Months |
| CPA Part I – III(Be Registered With KASNEB) (KASNEB) | Business Department | ATC Final OR C+ With C+ Eng & Maths | 5 Months |
| Cooperative Societies Extension Education | Business Department | None | |
| Solar Power Installation Technician T1 & T2 (KEREA) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | |
| Electrical Wireman. Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 8 Months |
| Artisan in Plumbing-Plumber Pipe Fitter Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) | Building & Civil Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Artisan in Masonry Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) | Building & Civil Engineering | None | 6 Months |
| Electrical Fitter Grade 3, 2, 1 (NITA) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 8 Months |
| Industrial Motor Rewinding (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 3 Weeks |
| Motor Starters Design & Fabrication (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 3 Weeks |
| Amplifier Design and Fabrication (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | 3 Weeks |
| Electronics Repair (The Nyeri National Polytechnic) | Electrical & Electronics Engineering | None | |
| ICDL(international Computer Driving Licence) (ICDL Certificate) | Computer Science & Networking | None | 12 Weeks |
| Certified Secretaries (KASNEB) | Business Studies | KCSE C+ | 6 Months |
| Driving Course (NTSA) | Automotive Engineering | None | 3 Months |
| Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) (KASNEB) | Business Studies | KCSE C+ | 6 Months |
| Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (KASNEB) | Business Studies | KCSE C+ | 6 Months |
| Certified Procurement and Supply Professionals (KISM) | Business Studies | KCSE C+ | 6 Months |
| Cisco IT Essentials (Cisco) | Computer Science & Networking | None | |
| Cisco CCNA 1, 2, 3, 4 (Cisco) | Computer Science & Networking | None | |
| Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy (NITA) | Fashion Design & Beauty Therapy | None | 2 Terms |
| Automotive Engineering Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) | Automotive Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Automotive Engineering Level 5 (CDACC/CBET) | Automotive Engineering | KCSE D or its Equivalents | 1 Year |
| Office Assistant Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) | KCSE D or its Equivalents | 6 Months | |
| Office Assistant Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) | KCSE D or its Equivalents | 6 Months | |
| Insurance Studies Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Front Office Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Food & Beverage Sales Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Food Production & Beverage Culinary Arts Technician 3 (CDACC/CBET) | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Housekeeper Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Fashion DesignTechnology Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) | KCPE or its Equivalents | 6 Months | |
| Motor Cycle Mechanic (CDACC/CBET) | Automotive Engineering | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
| Lathe Machine Operator (CDACC/CBET) | Mechanical Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Manual Metal Arc Welding (CDACC/CBET) | Mechanical Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Simple Automation (CDACC/CBET) | Mechanical Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Electrical Installation Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
| Electrical Installation Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) | Electrical And Electronics Engineering | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Plumbing Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | Building And Civil Engineering | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
| Masonry Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | Building And Civil Engineering | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
| Security Guard Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months | |
| Dairy Processing Level 4 (CDACC/CBET) | Applied Sciences | KCSE or its Equivalents | 6 Months |
| Hairdressing and Beauty Level 3 (CDACC/CBET) | Fashion Design And Beauty Therapy | KCPE or its Equivalents | 3 Months |
