Kenya Institute of Professional Studies Courses

Kenya Institute of Professional Studies Courses

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Kenya Institute of Professional Studies offers several marketable courses. In 2018 and 2019 these are the courses to study at the college.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Courses Exam Body DURATION(months)
Artisan in Salesmanship KNEC 6
Artisan in Store Keeping KNEC 6
Craft Cert in Secretarial Studies mod I-II KNEC 6 each
Cert in Business Management mod I-II KNEC 6 each
Cert in Banking & Finance KNEC 6
Cert. in Supply Chain Management mod I-II KNEC 6 each
Cert. in Information Studies mod I-II KNEC 6 each
Cert in Human Resource Management mod I-II KNEC 6 each
Cert in Sales & Marketing mod I-II KNEC 6 each
Dip in Shipping & Logistics level IV-VI ABMA 6 each
Dip in Customer Service C&G 12
Dip in Human Resource Development ICM 12
Dip in Purchasing & Supply ICM FT 12 PT 15
Dip in Accounting & Finance ICM FT 12 PT 12
Dip in Business Studies ICM FT 12 PT 15
Dip in Marketing, advertising & PR ICM FT 9 PT 12
Dip in Office Management ICM FT 12 PT 15
Dip in Sales Management & Marketing ICM FT 12 PT 15
Dip in Business Management mod I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Human Resource Management mod I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Sales & Marketing mod I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip. in Information Studies KNEC 12
Dip in Supply Chain Management mod I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Banking & Finance KNEC 12
Dip in Secretarial Management Mod I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Procurement & Supply Management CIPS 5
Higher Dip in Secretarial Management KNEC 12
Adv Dip in Reception & Front office service C&G 6
Adv Dip in Business studies ICM 6
Higher Dip in Human Resource Management KNEC 12
Single Sub Dip in Leadership studies ICM 3
Single Sub Dip in Operation chain Mgt ICM 3
Single Sub Dip in Project Mgt ICM 3
Single Sub Dip in Logistics & Supply Chain Mgt ICM 3
Single Sub Dip in Stores Mgt & stock control ICM 3
ATD Level I-III KASNEB 5 each
CPA I (sec I & II) KASNEB 5 each

 

SCHOOL OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Course Name Exam Body DURATION(months)
Cert in Project Management mod. I-II KNEC 6 each
Cert in Early Childhood Dev.Education (E.C.D.E) KNEC 12
Dip in Community Devt. & Social work mod. I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Project Management mod. I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Early Childhood Dev.Education (E.C.D.E) KNEC 24
Dip in Security Management JP 12
Adv Dip in Project Management ICM 6
Cert in Social Development studies KNEC 12

 

Welcome to the school of Health Sciences

The department of Health and Applied Sciences brings together experts from Health Professions, Biological, Medical laboratory & Health and Social Sciences
The department has a very committed, qualified and experienced teaching team which has made the new department the fastest growing in admissions at Kenya Institute of professional studies
This department deals with courses in Medical and Applied sciences field. Some of the major courses offered in this department include Diploma.

 

Courses Examining Body Duration
Cert in Science Laboratory Technology KNEC 18
Cert in Food Science Technology KNEC 18
Cert in Human Nutrition and Dietetics KNDI 18
Dip in Food Science Technology KNEC 36
Dip in Human Nutrition and Dietetics Mod. I-III KNEC/ KNDI 9 each
Dip in Community Health & Development JP 12
Dip in Public Health JP 12


SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

All courses in the Engineering Department follow the modular program in which there is a good blending between theory and practice. These courses are examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council. The department recognizes the importance of training students in practical skills for them to acquire functional competence in their areas of specialization. With highly qualified and committed lecturers this departments standards are always on the rise. The department trains students at artisan, certificate and diploma level as shown below.

Course Name Exam Body DURATION(months)
Artisan in Electrical & Electronics Eng KNEC 12
Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Grade I-III) KNEC 12
Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Grade I-III) NITA 6 each
Motor Vehicle Electrician(Grade I-III) NITA 6 each
Electrical Wireman-Grade I-III NITA 6 each
Cert in Electrical& Electronics Eng(Power Opt) Mod I-II KNEC 9 each
Cert in Automotive Engineering Mod I-II KNEC 9 each
Cert in Building Technology(plumbing) KNEC 9 each
Cert in Masonry Mod I-II KNEC 6 each
Dip in Architecture Mod I-III KNEC 9 each
Dip in Building Technology Mod I-III KNEC 9 each
Dip in Civil Engineering Mod I-III KNEC 9 each
Dip in Quantity Surveying Mod I-III KNEC 9 each
Dip in Electrical & Electronic Eng(Level 2,3,4,5) C&G 6 each
Dip in Automotive Engineering Mod I-III KNEC 9 each
Dip in Electrical and Electronics Eng(Power Opt) Mod I-III KNEC 9 each
Dip in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning C&G 12
Adv Dip in Electrical & Electronic Eng C&G 12

SCHOOL OF ICT

The courses in this school are intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills, and attitudes which are responsive to the challenging needs in the computing industry. The courses will allow the trainee to work in a salaried or self employment. The courses include general units such as entrepreneurship, communication skills and life management skills which help the learner to gain general understanding of enterprise management and business communication techniques.

General Objectives

During the course the trainee shall be exposed to the following core areas:

  • Computer maintenance and user support
  • Programming
  • Computer applications
  • Operating systems
  • Network and hardware support
Course Name Exam Body DURATION(months)
Craft Cert in ICT KNEC 12
Dip in ICT Mod I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Computer software Engineering C & G 12
Adv Dip in Computer software Eng. C & G 12

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM

School Of Journalism Exam Body Duration(months)
Single sub Dip in Digital TV & Radio Journalism ICM 3
Single sub Dip in Broadcast Journalism ICM 3
Single sub Dip in Magazine Journalism ICM 3
Single sub Dip in Sports Journalism ICM 3
Dip in Journalism & Media studies ICM 18

SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING&BEAUTY

Courses Examining Body Duration
Cert in Barbering C & G 3
Cert in Hairdressing C & G 3
Cert in Beauty therapy C & G 3
Dip in TOT(trainers of trainer) C & G 3
Dip in Nail technology C & G 3
Dip in Beauty therapy C & G 6
Dip in Hairdressing C & G 6
Dip in Barbering C & G 6
Dip in Salon Management C & G 3

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY

The Hospitality and Tourism Service Department offers a rigorous hospitality courses which allow students to obtain a broad and deep knowledge in regards hospitality thereby preparing them to success in the Hospitality Industry. Furthermore, students can concentrate on a specific field within the industry such Food & Beverage, Tourism Management and therefore are continually exposed to experiential learning opportunities through classes, practical workshops, field trips, and student club activities.
At the end our program, the students are prepared and excited to be the leaders and contributors to industry and society.

 

Courses Examing Body Duration
Artisan in Food & Beverage Production & Service KNEC 6
Cert in Pastry & Bakery 3
Cert in Food & Beverage Production mod I-II KNEC 6 each
Cert in Tour guiding & Travel operations KNEC 12
Cert in Tour guiding Operations KPSGA 6
Dip in Hospitality Management ICM 18
Dip in Cabin Crew IATA 12
Dip in Travel & Tourism level I IATA 12
Dip in Travel & Tourism level II IATA 9
Dip in Airport Operations IATA 12
Dip in Tourism & Business studies ICM 12
Dip in Tourism Management KNEC 12
Dip in Tour guiding & Mgt mod I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Food & Beverage Production mod I-III KNEC 6 each
Dip in Food preparations & Culinary arts C & G 12
Adv Dip in Hospitality Management ICM 6