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KNEC Programmes


The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) is the national body responsible for overseeing national examinations in Kenya. This council was established under the Kenya National Examinations Council Act Cap 225A of the Laws of Kenya, in 1980. In 2012 this act was repealed in 2012 and replaced with KNEC Act No.29 of 2012.

Diploma Courses

Diploma in Business Management

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills on administration, management, Basics in Accounting that will assist students on business idea development.

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3

The Course takes a duration of 2 Years

  • KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Business Manager
  • Marketing Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Communication Office
  • Operational manager
  • Banker
  • Financial advisor
  • Consultant
Apply now
Diploma in Human Resource Management

This course provides our students with knowledge on recruitment and staffing employees; Employee benefits; Employee compensation; Employee and labor relations; Human resources compliance; Organizational structure; human resources information and payroll and Employee training and development.

The Course takes a duration of 2 Years

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Human Resources Assistant.
  • Benefits administrator.
  • Payroll specialist
  • Training coordinator.
  • Compensation specialist.
  • Training manager
  • HRIS specialist.
  • Employee relations manager.
Apply now
Diploma in Supply Chain Management

This programme is designed to prepare our students in the following key areas: supply planning, production planning, inventory planning, capacity planning, and distribution planning. (Purchasing (sourcing), Planning (scheduling) and Logistics (delivery)

The Course takes a duration of 2 Years

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Storekeeper
  • Supply Chain Assistant
  • Logistics Analyst
  • Supply Management Analyst
  • New Product Procurement Planner
  • Procurement officer
  • Global Logistics Manager
  • Operations Director
  • Transportation Director
  • Supply Chain Saleperson
  • Supply Chain Consultant
  • Procurement Analyst/Purchasing manager
Apply now
Diploma in Sales & Marketing

This programme prepares our students on the following aspects of marketing: Developing marketing strategies, promotional activities, direct marketing, and online marketing. Writing and implementing a marketing plan, promotion of business at trade shows and exhibitions and Pricing products and services.

The Course takes a duration of 2 Years

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Retail Sales Associate
  • Telemarketer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Sales and Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Specialist
  • SEO Specialist
  • Copywriter
  • Sales Representative
Apply now
Diploma in Banking and Finance

This is a designed programme focused to prepare our students on Banking, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, International Finance, Financial Analysis, Risk Management and Insurance.

The Course takes a duration of 2 Years

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Financial Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Loan officers
  • Accounts Clerk
Apply now
Diploma in Project Management

This programme is to prepare our students on the following areas: project integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, resource management, communications management and risk management.

The Course takes a duration of 2 Years

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • Module 3

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Line Manager
  • Project Assistant
  • Planning Manager Consultant
  • Human Resource Officer
  • Marketing Manager
  • Office Administrator
  • Accountant
  • Financial Officer
  • Operations Officer
Apply now
Diploma in Tours and Travel

This programme offers skills that aid towards understanding of what tourism is. The course also introduces the student to the managerial processes involved in travel business operations and destination management. With this course the learner will also gain skills and knowledge for organizing a holiday package and best practices for sustainable tourism. The marketable course is a great career which offers individuals the opportunity to pick from a wide range of opportunities and excel in the Tourism industry.

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Tour Manager
  • Tourism consultant
  • Tourism officer
  • Tourism Information Center Manager
  • Travel Agency Manager
  • Archives Officer
Apply now
Diploma in Tourism Management

The program is designed to introduce students to core tourism, leisure and hospitality concepts, plus foundation management skills required to successfully manage and develop a tourism and hospitality business.

Tourism management is the oversight of all activities related to the tourism and hospitality industries. It’s a multidisciplinary field that prepares people with the interest, experience, and training for management positions in the food, accommodations, and tourism industry. Tourism management might also include the enterprises, associations, and public authorities that market tourism services to potential travelers.

Entry requirements – KCSE C- (minus) or Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel Operations.

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Tour Manager
  • Tourism consultant
  • Tourism officer
  • Tourism Information Center Manager
  • Travel Agency Manager
  • Archives Officer
Apply now
Diploma in Secretarial

This program of study prepares a candidate to be a secretary. ... Secretarial tasks consist of entering texts and data into a computer, editing documents and designing presentations, spreadsheets, visual design of documents, with or without directions.

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Sales Associate
  • Office Manager
Apply now
Diploma in Front office

The aim of this course is to introduce the trainees to the systems and procedures required for Front Office Operations. It emphasizes the importance of high standards in personal qualities and the provision of customer service.

KCSE Mean grade C-

Ongoing

  • Front Concierge
  • Assistant Front Office Manager
  • Front Office Manager
  • Customer Service Agent
  • Flight or Ship Attendant Supervisor
Apply now

Certificate Courses

Certificate in Business Management

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills on administration, management, Basics in Accounting that will assist students on business idea development.

The Course takes a duration of 1 Year

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2
  • KCSE Mean grade  D

Ongoing

  • Business Manager
  • Marketing Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Communication Office
  • Operational manager
  • Banker
  • Financial advisor
  • Consultant
Apply now
Certificate in Human Resource Management

This course provides our students with knowledge on recruitment and staffing employees; Employee benefits; Employee compensation; Employee and labor relations; Human resources compliance; Organizational structure; human resources information and payroll and Employee training and development.

The Course takes a duration of 1 Year

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2

KCSE Mean grade D

Ongoing

  • Human Resources Assistant.
  • Benefits administrator.
  • Payroll specialist
  • Training coordinator.
  • Compensation specialist.
  • Training manager
  • HRIS specialist.
  • Employee relations manager.
Apply now
Certificate in Supply Chain Management

This programme is designed to prepare our students in the following key areas: supply planning, production planning, inventory planning, capacity planning, and distribution planning. (Purchasing (sourcing), Planning (scheduling) and Logistics (delivery)

The Course takes a duration of 1 Year

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2

KCSE Mean grade D

Ongoing

  • Storekeeper
  • Supply Chain Assistant
  • Logistics Analyst
  • Supply Management Analyst
  • New Product Procurement Planner
  • Procurement officer
  • Global Logistics Manager
  • Operations Director
  • Transportation Director
  • Supply Chain Saleperson
  • Supply Chain Consultant
  • Procurement Analyst/Purchasing manager
Apply now
Certificate in Sales & Marketing

This programme prepares our students on the following aspects of marketing: Developing marketing strategies, promotional activities, direct marketing, and online marketing. Writing and implementing a marketing plan, promotion of business at trade shows and exhibitions and Pricing products and services.

The Course takes a duration of 1 Year

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2

KCSE Mean grade D

Ongoing

  • Retail Sales Associate
  • Telemarketer
  • Social Media Manager
  • Sales and Marketing Manager
  • Marketing Specialist
  • SEO Specialist
  • Copywriter
  • Sales Representative
Apply now
Certificate in Banking and Finance

This is a designed programme focused to prepare our students on Banking, Corporate Finance, Investment Management, International Finance, Financial Analysis, Risk Management and Insurance.

The Course takes a duration of 1 Year

KCSE Mean grade D

Ongoing

  • Financial Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Loan officers
  • Accounts Clerk
Apply now
Certificate in Project Management

This programme is to prepare our students on the following areas: project integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, resource management, communications management and risk management.

The Course takes a duration of 1 Year

The Course entails

  • Module 1
  • Module 2

KCSE Mean grade D

Ongoing

  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Project Manager
  • Line Manager
  • Project Assistant
  • Planning Manager Consultant
  • Human Resource Officer
  • Marketing Manager
  • Office Administrator
  • Accountant
  • Financial Officer
  • Operations Officer
Apply now
Certificate in Tours and Travel

This programme offers skills that aid towards understanding of what tourism is. The course also introduces the student to the managerial processes involved in travel business operations and destination management. With this course the learner will also gain skills and knowledge for organizing a holiday package and best practices for sustainable tourism. The marketable course is a great career which offers individuals the opportunity to pick from a wide range of opportunities and excel in the Tourism industry.

KCSE Mean grade D

Ongoing

  • Tour Manager
  • Tourism Consultant
  • Tourism Officer
  • Tourism Information Centre Manager
  • Travel Agency Manager
  • Archives Officer
Apply now
Certificate in Secretarial

This program of study prepares a candidate to be a secretary. ... Secretarial tasks consist of entering texts and data into a computer, editing documents and designing presentations, spreadsheets, visual design of documents, with or without directions.

KCSE Mean grade D

Ongoing

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Sales Associate
  • Office Manager
Apply now
Certificate in Front Office

The aim of this course is to introduce the trainees to the systems and procedures required for Front Office Operations. It emphasizes the importance of high standards in personal qualities and the provision of customer service.

KCSE Mean grade D

Ongoing

  • Front Concierge
  • Assistant Front Office Manager
  • Front Office Manager
  • Customer Service Agent
  • Flight or Ship Attendant Supervisor
Apply now