5 Most Marketable Diploma Courses on KUCCPS Portal and Accredited Institutions
Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education Ezekiel Machogu has issued a directive to students who recently completed the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) to begin their applications for tertiary courses.
The availability of various programs depends on the students’ KCSE mean grades, which determine their eligibility for undergraduate degree programs, diplomas, certificates, and artisan courses.
Applying for Tertiary Courses
Students who wish to pursue diploma courses need to have a minimum grade of C- (minus), except for a diploma in education which requires a mean grade of C+ (plus).
The opportunity to apply for tertiary courses allows students to explore different educational paths and choose programs aligned with their interests and career goals.
5 Most Marketable Diploma Courses on KUCCPS Portal and Accredited Institutions
We compiled a list of the five most marketable courses, along with the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) accredited institutions that offer them.
It is important to note that unless stated otherwise, the fee for diploma courses is Ksh67,189 per year.
– Diploma in Education
The Diploma in Education is available at universities, teacher’s training colleges, and Technical and Vocational and Education Training (TVET) institutions.
Students who pursue this course can apply for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) number, which enables them to teach in secondary schools.
Notable institutions offering this diploma include Kagumo Teachers Training College, Lugari Diploma Teachers Training College, Kibabii Diploma Teachers Training College, and Masinga Technical and Vocational College.
– Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
This course is designed for students interested in the hospitality industry. The diploma program spans two years, with two semesters each year.
To apply for this course, students must have scored at least a C- (minus) in their KCSE exams.
Accredited institutions offering this program include Baringo Technical College, Coast Institute of Technology, Eldoret Polytechnic, Kabete National Polytechnic, and Kisumu Polytechnic.
– Diploma in Electrical Engineering
The Diploma in Electrical Engineering is among Kenya’s most marketable diploma courses, as graduates can pursue self-employment opportunities.
Some of the KUCCPS-accredited institutions offering this program include Bondo Technical Training Institute, Butere Technical and Vocational College, Coast Institute of Technology, Eldoret Polytechnic, Kabete National Polytechnic, and Kenya Coast Polytechnic.
– Certificate in Journalism and Mass Media
Students who did not meet the C+ university entry minimum grade but aspire to pursue a career in journalism can apply for a certificate in Journalism and Mass Media if they scored a minimum of C- (minus) in their KCSE exams.
Approved courses offering this certificate include Masinga Technical and Vocational College, Michuki Technical Training Institute, Molo Technical and Vocational College, and Sigalagala National Polytechnic.
– Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Government scholarships are available for students who want to pursue a Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT) at two KUCCPS-approved institutions.
However, students can also apply to other colleges for self-sponsored programs.
Institutions offering DICT include Borabu Technical and Vocational College and Meru University of Science and Technology.
Conclusion
With the directive from Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, KCSE students are encouraged to apply for tertiary courses based on their academic achievements.
The availability of diploma, certificate, and degree programs provides a range of educational opportunities in various fields.
As students consider their options, they can explore marketable courses such as Education, Catering and Accommodation Management, Electrical Engineering, Journalism and Mass Media, and Information Communication Technology
5 Most Marketable Diploma Courses on KUCCPS Portal and Accredited Institutions
