Business TVET Craft Certificate Courses Administered By KNEC

January 18, 2024

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Business TVET Craft Certificate Courses Administered By KNEC

In both public institutions and private commercial colleges across the country, a variety of Business and Technical courses are available. The Ministry of Education oversees the registration and certification of these institutions, while the TVET Authority regulates and accredits them.

Public institutions such as National Polytechnics, Institutes of Technology, and Technical Training Institutes are included in this spectrum. It is crucial for candidates to register for examinations in approved KNEC examination centers.

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Individuals opting for these courses have three potential career paths:

Employment in public and private sectors.
Entrepreneurship, establishing their own businesses.
Becoming trainers in their specialized fields with additional training in teaching skills.

Notably, Entrepreneurship and ICT training, integral parts of these courses, equip graduates with valuable skills applicable in the Knowledge Economy. KNEC Certificates, being internationally recognized, enable individuals to seek employment both locally and abroad.

The modular structure of TVET programs allows graduates to engage in formal or informal employment while continuing their studies. Furthermore, completing Diploma Courses opens up opportunities for admission into university degree programs.

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Business Courses Overview

TVET Business Education Single (BES) and Group Certificate (GC) Course

This flexible course empowers candidates to pursue their studies at their own pace. They can book and sit examinations they have prepared for, facilitating a faster course completion based on the number of papers passed in a series. This setup caters to employed individuals or those with occupational constraints hindering regular class attendance.

BES&GC candidates have the option to study and sit exams in subjects outside their specialty, adding value to their qualifications and diversifying their skills for the labor market. The minimum entry requirements are:

For Stage I: KCPE or Equivalent Qualification.
For Stage II: Completion of Stage I in the requisite subject(s).
For Stage III: Completion of Stage II in the requisite subject(s).

The entire course can be completed within 18 months, depending on the candidate’s progress. KNEC offers examinations under the Business Education Single and Group Certificate Courses in areas such as Secretarial Studies, Sales and Marketing, Business Management, Human Resource Management, and Supplies Management. Each course opens up specific career opportunities and provides a progression path.

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