Marketable Diploma Courses in Kenya in 2018

Diploma courses are now hotcakes in Kenya after dismal performance in KCSE.In 2018,there are diploma courses which are more marketable than other. By that I mean, employers are more than willing to employ graduates of those programs as opposed to less appealing diploma courses.

In this article, we are going to list diploma courses that are most appealing to employers and those with high prospects of employment. The article will also suggest the best universities or colleges to pursue the courses.

1. Diploma In Early Childhood Education—University of Nairobi
2. Diploma In Purchasing & Supplies Management—University of Nairobi
3. Diploma In Theatre And Film Studies—University of Nairobi
4. Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (producing and directing option)—Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
5. Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (editing option)—Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
6. Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (camera option)—Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
7. Diploma in Film/ Video Programs Production (sound option)—Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
8. Diploma in TV Program Production—Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
9. Diploma in Radio Program Production—Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
10. Diploma in Civil Engineering—Technical University of Kenya
11. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering—Technical University of Kenya
12. Diploma in Quantity Surveying—Technical University of Kenya
13. Diploma in Applied Statistics—Technical University of Kenya
14. Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations—Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
15. Diploma in Law—Kenya School of Law
16. Diploma in Event Management—Technical University of Kenya
17. Diploma in GIS and Remote Sensing—Technical University of Kenya
18. Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering—Technical University of Kenya
19. Diploma in Architecture—JKUAT
20. Diploma in Clinical Medicine—JKUAT
21. Diploma in Tax and Administration—Kenya School of Revenue and Administration
22. Diploma in Customs Administration—Kenya School of Revenue and Administration
23. Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)—KASNEB
24. Diploma in Information Communication Technology(DICT)—KASNEB
25. Diploma in Credit Management (DCM)—KASNEB
26. Diploma in Hotel Management—Utalii College
27. Diploma in Cake Baking—Utalii College
28. Diploma in Pharmacy—KMTC
29. Diploma in Medicine—KMTC
30. Diploma in Nursing—KMTC
31. Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation—KIM
32. Diploma in Project Planning and Management—KIM

The list provided above gives a list of most marketable diploma courses in Kenya. We have simplified the list by indicating colleges and universities offering the best training. At the moment, if you pursue diploma in Nursing and pharmacy, you are likely to secure employment faster than one who pursued a diploma in education.

The entry grade for diploma programmes is at least a C-  but you can join with a D+ after pursuing a certificate course.

The best colleges for diploma courses include:

1. Technical University of Kenya
2. KMTC
3. Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
4. Utalii College

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