Colleges in Nairobi offering diploma courses

Colleges in Nairobi offering diploma courses

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Of course, in Nairobi, there are a ton of colleges offering different diploma courses to choose from.

I understand that finding a good college that offers the course of your choice is not always an easy task.

That’s why, in this post, I will tell you about the different private and public colleges in Nairobi and the diploma courses that they offer.

List of colleges in Nairobi offering diploma courses

Let’s first look at the private colleges that stand out before talking about the public colleges…

Private colleges in Nairobi offering diploma courses

Kenya Online College

Kenya Online College is one of the leading colleges in Nairobi when it comes to providing quality training.

It’s located at Mitihani House, 3rd floor, behind Ayfa Center.

The College focuses on providing marketable IT courses both at the certificate and diploma level.

With that in mind, below are the diploma courses that Kenya Online College offers:

  1. Diploma in Software Engineering
  2. Diploma in ICT
  3. Diploma in Digital Marketing
  4. Diploma in Cyber Security

So, why should choose Kenya Online College?

  1. In-depth and industry-relevant curriculum: Their well-crafted curriculums are designed to address the current and emerging trends in the IT industry.

This ensures that upon graduation, the students can meet the industry demands in the competitive job market.

  1. Experienced trainers: Their trainers are well-known industry professionals in their areas of specialization.

In other words, their students get to learn from the best.

  1. Hands-on training: Since the IT industry is fully hands-on, Kenya Online College trains its students using a learn-by-doing approach.

They achieve this through real-world projects and industry attachments that guarantee a seamless transition from the classroom to the workplace.

  1. Industry partnerships: The college has partnered with local businesses and companies enabling its students to benefit from industry insights, guest trainers, and potential employment opportunities.

In fact, they link students in some of their courses (such as digital marketing and videography) with local employers who are in search of fresh talent.

  1. Personalized support: Another plus is the level of personalized support the trainers offer their students. This support is aimed at helping the students achieve their academic and career goals.
  2. Hybrid learning modes: Kenya Online College offers both face-to-face and online classes. This way, students never miss a class no matter where they are or if they are busy during the day.

Location:             GatKim Complex, 2nd floor, behind Ronald Ngala Street Post Office, Along Temple Road

Call/WhatsApp:0797 532 345

Email:                   kenyaonlinecollege@gmail.com

Website:             www.kenyaonlinecollege.live

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS)

The institute is a well-known private college in Nairobi that was founded on 19th March 1999.

Below are the diploma courses (and their requirements) that the institute offers:

  1. Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies: D+
  2. Diploma in Business Management: C-
  3. Diploma in Supply Chain Management: C-
  4. Diploma in Human Resource Management: C-
  5. Diploma in Cosmetology
  6. Diploma in Fashion & Interior Design: D+
  7. Diploma in Tourism & Business Studies: D+
  8. Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management: C-
  9. Diploma in Electrical Engineering: C- or pass in Certificate in Electrical Engineering
  10. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering: C- or pass in Certificate in Automotive Engineering
  11. Diploma in Information Communication Technology: C-

It has three campuses namely:

  • Nairobi Campus: Agro House, Moi Avenue, Nairobi
  • Thika Road Campus: Thika Road, Off Exit 13, Ruiru
  • Ongata Rongai Campus: Magadi Road, Ongata Rongai

Phone no:           0111 030 100 and 0722 547 746

Email:                   info@nibs.ac.ke

Website:             www.nibs.ac.ke/

Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS)

This is also another good Nairobi-based college that offers a variety of certificate, diploma, and higher diploma courses.

Having said that, here are some of the diploma courses (and entry requirements) that KIPS offers:

  1. Diploma in Business Management: C- or pass in Certificate in Business Management
  2. Diploma in Shipping and Logistics: C-
  3. Diploma in Information Studies: C-
  4. Diploma in Project Management: C-
  5. Diploma in Customer Service: C-
  6. Diploma in Community Development: C-
  7. Diploma in Social Work and Community Development: C-
  8. Diploma in Cosmetology
  9. Diploma in Beauty Therapy
  10. Diploma in Hairdressing
  11. Diploma in Hospitality Management: C- or pass in Certificate in Hospitality Management
  12. Diploma in Airport Operations: D+
  13. Diploma in Cabin Crew
  14. Diploma in Tourism Management: C-
  15. Diploma in Catering and Accommodation: C-
  16. Diploma in Architecture: C-
  17. Diploma in Quantity Surveying: C-
  18. Diploma in Automotive Engineering: C-

The institute has three campuses in Nairobi, namely:

  • Afya Center Campus: 11th Floor, Afya Center, Tom Mboya Street
  • Philadelphia Campus: Philadelphia Building, Opposite Afya Center
  • P.C.U Campus: KPCU building, 4th floor

Phone:                 0720813113

Email:                   courses@kips.ac.ke

Website:             www.kips.ac.ke/

Topmax Training College

Topmax Training College is located off Outer Ring Road, next to Total Fedha Service Station, Pipeline, Embakasi.

It offers a wide variety of artisan, certificate, and diploma courses.

Some of their diploma courses include:

  1. Diploma in Electrical Engineering
  2. Diploma in Business Management/Administration
  3. Diploma in Supply Chain Management
  4. Diploma in Human Resource Management
  5. Diploma in Banking and Finance
  6. Diploma in Tourism Management
  7. Diploma in Bakery Technology
  8. Diploma in Medical Lab Technology
  9. Diploma in Security Management

Phone:                 0720662991

Email:                   info@topmaxcollege.ac.ke

website:              www.topmaxcollege.ac.ke

Graffins College

The college boasts 50 years of providing good academic excellence.

It provides several diploma and certificate courses in various disciplines for cater for different career goals you might have.

Their diploma courses are:

  1. Diploma in Design, Animation, & Video Production
  2. Diploma in Interior Design
  3. Diploma in Human Resource Management
  4. Diploma in Public Relations
  5. Diploma in Office Administration & Management
  6. Diploma in Marketing
  7. Diploma in Business Management

Location               Off Mpaka Road, Westlands

Phone no:           0712222877/0705169674

Email:                   info@graffinscollege.com

Website:             www.graffinscollege.com/

Public colleges in Nairobi offering diploma courses

Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC)

If you’re looking to pursue a career in journalism or film production, I would greatly recommend you do it at KIMC.

Having being established in 1961, it’s among the oldest colleges in Kenya.

What’s more, it has produced some big names in the media and content creation industries.

Having said that, here are the different diploma courses offered at KIMC:

  1. Diploma in Journalism
  2. Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
  3. Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations
  4. Diploma in TV Programmes Production
  5. Diploma in Radio Programmes Production

To qualify for the above programs, you need a mean grade of C plain plus a C plain in English, Kiswahili, and any other two subjects.

  1. Diploma in Media Technology
  2. Diploma in Electrical Engineering Instrument Option
  3. Diploma in Electrical Engineering Telecommunication Option

To qualify for these programs, you need to have a mean grade of C-, a C- minus in Mathematics, and a C plain in English and Physics/Electricity/Drawing & Design.

Phone:                 0708 262 895

Email:                   info@kimc.ac.ke

Website:             www.kimc.ac.ke

Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

KEWI offers one of the best water resource management and engineering courses in Nairobi and Kenya at large.

As such, its diploma courses are water resource-related. These diploma courses are:

  1. Diploma in Water Laboratory Technology
  2. Diploma in Water Engineering Technology
  3. Diploma in Water Resource Management Technology
  4. Diploma in Wastewater and Sanitation Engineering Technology
  5. Diploma in Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Technology

Location:             Ole Shapara Avenue, South C

Phone:                 0722 207 757

Email:                   info@kewi.or.ke

Website:             www.kewi.go.ke

East African School of Aviation (EASA)

Just so you know, the institution is managed by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).

EASA offers several aviation-related diploma courses:

  1. Diploma in Air Cargo Management
  2. Diploma in Airport Ground Operations Management
  3. Diploma in Tours and Travel Management
  4. Diploma in Flight Operations/Dispatch
  5. Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
  6. Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

The institute has two campuses in Nairobi: one in Embakasi and another at Wilson Airport

Phone:                 0788 777 724, 0788 777 721, 0716 164 229, and 0716 164 230

Email:                   info@easa.ac.ke

Website:             www.easa.ac.ke

Railway Training Institute

The institute offers more than two dozen certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma courses in several industries.

Some of the diploma courses offered at Railway Training Institute are:

  1. Diploma in Food & Beverage
  2. Diploma in Accountancy
  3. Diploma in Archives & Record Management
  4. Diploma in Business Management
  5. Diploma in Cooperative Management
  6. Diploma in Human Resource Management
  7. Diploma in Road Transport Management
  8. Diploma in Sales & Marketing
  9. Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  10. Diploma in Civil Engineering
  11. Diploma in Building Technology
  12. Diploma in Quantity Survey
  13. Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
  14. Diploma in Supply Chain Management
  15. Diploma in Welding and Fabrication

Location:             South B (main campus)

Phone:                 +254 020 237 8397

Email:                   training@rti.ac.ke

Website:             www.rti.ac.ke

Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA)

The KRA-owned KESRA is well-known for offering some of the best revenue and tax administration courses in the region.

Currently, KESRA offers 3 diploma courses namely:

  1. Diploma in Tax Administration
  2. Diploma in Customs Administration
  3. Diploma in Maritime Transport Logistics

These diploma courses run for two years.

To qualify for these programs, you need to have a minimum of C plain in KCSE and a C- in Mathematics and English.

Other than that, KESRA also offers advanced diploma courses for professionals and graduates namely:

  1. Advanced Diploma in Customs Administration
  2. Advanced Diploma in Tax Administration

Usually, these advanced diploma courses run for 16 months.

And to qualify for them, you should possess a Bachelor’s degree, CPA-K, ACCA, CFA, or any other relevant professional course.

While the head office is located at Times Tower, Haile Selassie Avenue, they also have a branch in Westlands.

Phone no:           0715 877 539 or 0794 677 299

Email:                   kesra@kra.go.ke

Website:             www.kesra.ac.ke/

Colleges in Nairobi offering diploma courses – wrapping it up

There you go!

While there are many colleges offering diploma courses in Nairobi, these are the colleges we found to be a cut above the rest.

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