Utalii College offers diploma and certificate courses. The institution is ranked the best in Kenya for training hotel and tourism professionals.
If you scored at least a D plus in KCSE, you can get a good course to pursue at Utalii college.
Here are courses offered by the institution and admission requirements:
REGULAR COURSES
Certificate in Travel Operations
Entry Requirements
KCSE Aggregate C- with a English C- and Mathematics/Geography D+ or any other equivalent qualification or KUC graduates of 6 months Travel Agency Techniques (TAT) course may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit.
DIPLOMA IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Entry Requirements
KCSE aggregate C, English C+ and Mathematics/Geography C- and any other equivalent qualifications or KUC graduates of 1 ½ or 2 year certificate (Tourism Related) courses may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit.
Certificate in Travel Operations
Entry Requirements
KCSE Aggregate C- with a English C- and Mathematics/Geography D+ or any other equivalent qualification or KUC graduates of 6 months Travel Agency Techniques (TAT) course may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit.
Certificate in Tour Guiding and Administration
Entry Requirements
KCSE Aggregate C- with a English C- and History/Geography D+ or any other equivalent qualification or KUC graduates of 6 months Travel Agency Techniques (TAT) course may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit.
Certificate in Food Production
Entry Requirements
KCSE Aggregate C- with, English C- and Mathematics/Home Science D+ or any other equivalent qualification or KUC graduates of short course: Kitchen Operations Techniques/Cake Making & Decorations/Pastry & Bakery may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit.
Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry Course
Entry Requirements
KCSE Aggregate C-, English C- or any other equivalent qualification. 3rd Division at “O” Level, or its equivalent with a credit in English Language, and a pass in Mathematics.
Certificate in Food & Beverage Service and Sales
Entry Requirements
Kenya Certificate of Education C-, English C- or any other equivalent qualification. 3rd Division at “O” Level, or its equivalent with a credit in English Language, and a pass in Mathematics.
Certificate in Front Office Operations
Entry Requirements
KCSE Aggregate C- with, English C- and Mathematics/Business Studies D+ or any other equivalent qualification or KUC graduates of short course: Reception Techniques may apply provided they passed with Distinction or Credit OR 2nd Division at Credit
SELF SPONSORED/PART TIME COURSES
Certificate in Food & Beverage Service and Sales
Duration: 1 ½ Years
Requirements: KCSE Aggregate C-, English C- or any other equivalent qualification
Mode of Study: Full Time
Tuition: Kshs. 166,700 or US$ 8,000
Campus: Main, Kisumu & Mombasa Campus
Certificate in Housekeeping & Laundry
Duration: 1 ½ Years
Requirements: KCSE Aggregate C-, English C- or any other equivalent qualification
Mode of Study: Full Time
Tuition: Kshs. 160,000 or US$ 8,000
Campus: Main Campus
Certificate in Front Office Operations
Duration: 1 ½ Years
Requirements: KCSE Aggregate C-, English C- and Mathematics/ Business Studies D+ or any other equivalent qualification.
Mode of Study: Full Time
Tuition: Kshs. 156,700 or US$ 8,000
Campus: Main Campus
SHORT COURSES
Front Desk Techniques
Duration: 3 Months
Tuition Fee: Kshs. 40,000 or US$ 670 for non-Kenyans
Campus: Main, Kisumu, Mombasa Campus
Hotel information Systems (Opera)
Duration: 2 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 35,000 or US$670
Campus: Main Campus
Food & Beverage Control
Duration: 2 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 35,000.00 or US$ 670
Campus: Main Campus
Cake Making & Decoration
Duration: 1 Month
Tuition: Kshs. 50,000 or US$ 1,000
Campus: Kisumu and Mombasa Campus
Pastry and Bakery
Duration: 1 Month
Tuition: Kshs. 50,000.00 or US$ 1,000
Campus: Kisumu & Mombasa Campus
Kitchen Operation Techniques
Duration: 1 Month
Tuition: Kshs. 50,000.00 or US$1,000
Campus: Kisumu & Mombasa Campus
Food Safety & Hygiene Practices in Food Establishment
Duration: 1 Month
Tuition: Kshs. 50,000.00 or US$1,000
Campus: Main Campus
Supervisory Management in Organizations
Duration: 3 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 45,000.00 or US$890
Campus: Town, Kisumu & Mombasa Campus
Preference given to those with working experience
Food & Beverage Service Supervision
Duration: 3 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 30,700.00 or US$ 670
Campus: Main & Mombasa
Preferably KUC graduates of Short Course in Banqueting, Basic F&B Service, Minimum working experience of 1year as: Captains, F&B supervisors, Assistant Headwaiters /Waitresses.
Banqueting Operation Techniques
Duration: 3 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 40,000.00 or US$ 670
Campus: Main & Mombasa Campus
Barista
Duration: 3 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 40,000.00 or US$ 670
Campus: Main Campus
Bar Operations Techniques
Duration: 3 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 40,000.00 or US$ 670
Campus: Main & Mombasa
Housekeeping Operations Techniques
Duration: 3 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 40,000.00 or US$ 670
Campus: Main, Mombasa and Kisumu Campus
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Operations Techniques
Duration: 3 Months
Tuition: Kshs. 35,000.00 or US$ 670
Campus: Town Campus
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