In todayās episode, Iām going to be telling you about the best 5 high income skills in Kenya you can learn to start making crazy money (you can get immediate employment, start freelancing, or rise fast in your career with these high income skills in Kenya.
So below you will find a list of 5 skills in demand in Kenya to learn, in no specific order:
Skills in demand in Kenya – 5 high income skills in Kenya to learn for a better future
Digital Marketing ā one of the best money making skills in Kenya
Digital marketing skills are in hot demand in Kenya (and outside Kenya today)..
Issue is, we do not have many qualified digital marketers in Kenya …
We just have many half-baked people who claim to be digital marketers and cannot do even something minimum as coming up with a meme..
Some even do not know what SEO is..
In fact, we struggle to fill Digital Marketing vacancies here at our very own Kenya Online College employment recruitment agency…
Imagine how sad we feel seeing that we have organizations asking us to send them expert digital marketers yet we are unable because many of our students are picked right out of class?
On the other hand, we have a huge queue of guys with flooded skills such as accounting and business management waiting for jobs, that are continuously becoming extinct due to AI..very sad I tell you.
Remember beginner digital marketersĀ earn from Kshs 30000 going upward..and you can earn as much as Kshs 10000o within a few years if you work hard.
So if you feel that you really love video editing, social media, graphic design, chatting online, or have a cool hobby like writing, you could do well in digital marketing skills.
All you just have to do is hone your skills to a good level by undertaking 360-Degrees digital marketing courses, such as our The Complete Digital Marketing CourseĀ .
SEE:
The Complete Digital Marketing Course – Kenya Online College
Web Development (website designing and building)
Knowing Web development means youāll be having another of the top skills that pay well in Kenya..
You see, many businesses in Kenya and outside have realized that a website is a must have if they are going to start selling and connecting with their customers online.
And therein lies a huge opportunity…all you need to do is know how to market yourself (of course, after learning web design)..
Iām saying so because I see some youth with web design skills go hungry due to lack of proper skills to market themselves online.
In contrast, those who are able to package themselves well online including showcasing their portfolio are doing really good.
Remember you can earn anything from Kshs.15000 to Kshs.200000 from one web design project…it all comes down to what your client wants (the complexities involved)
If you want to do this, you can again learn web development by enrolling in our online course, attending our occasional bootcamps, or studying a bachelorās degree in ICT/computer science.
Oh and, you can even study Software development as a complete course (full stack) instead of just learning how to build websites…it opens up more opportunities for you, not to mention that the demand for software engineer has never been this high
SEE:
Web design course in Kenya
Cybersecurity ā among the best skills to learn in Kenya
As our country and the world continue to go digital, thereās insane demand for professionals skilled in cybersecurity, making it yet another superb high-income skill you can master.
Now, in case youāre new to this, the work of Cybersecurity professionals is to protect computing systems, computer networks and most importantly, data from potentially malicious attacks/unauthorized access.
You do that using diverse strategies and techniques, including firewall setup, encryption, virus protection, etc.
Besides, you may be asked to develop proper protective policies and procedures to ensure an organizationās computing systems are safe as well as train staff on best safety practices regarding data and information security.
Just to add, to qualify, you must obtain exceptional understanding of ICT systems, computing networks, data security, and more
Also be sure to add Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, EC-Council, and ISC2 all highly valued by employers in the field.
Recall that pay is amazing ā you can easily make over Kshs.200000 once you master things- when you become an authority in cybersecurity.
Did I mention that you may also find yourself working for prestigious institutions globally including Kenya security organs (Kenyan Military?)
SEE:
Cyber security course in Kenya (cyber security course Kenya)
Diploma in Cyber Security in Kenya
Cyber security course requirements in Kenya
Kenya Online College Cyber Security Academy
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Obviously, today you can be a step ahead of your competition if you are also skilled in the use of AI (Artificial intelligence).
Why?
AI is a super powerful technology that is expected to help myriad organizations and industries cut costs and ramp up growth.
And guess what?
Not many people have the right skills to help organizations and industries achieve what they want with AI..
So if youāre good in AI, then you could be well placed to earn big and enjoy a great career as an AI-competent specialist.
The best part?
You donāt have to go back to University or College to Learn AI skills…….you can start by upskilling yourself on how to use AI within your particular work context.
That way, you will become more productive which means employers will always prefer you over staff which lacks AI skills.
SEE:
AI Courses in Kenya: Time to Power Up Your Skills
Artificial intelligence course in Kenya [Short AI course in Kenya]Ā
Sales
The final skill I believe everyone should learn is sales..
I think it is the most invaluable skill in the World…
You know, being an amazing salesperson is a massive skill…nothing pays as selling. Nothing!
And the truth is youāll never ever lack work if you can convince someone to buy something…
If you doubt me, simply walk to any organization and tell them you want to be helping them sell and see yourself get hired on the spot!
Indeed, sales is not just a skill…it is one of the most important life skills, not just for those in business/entrepreneurs but everyone else.
And yes, you can earn as much as you want once you improve your sales skills.
That is because the commissions are lucrative…and thereās no limit!
Just know that you can learn sales as a short course ā you want to sharpen your cold calling skills, persuasion, negotiation, and such.
In short, sales is one of the best high income skills in Kenya
Skills to make money in Kenya – Final word
Whether you are wondering how to make money in Kenya as a youth or how to make more money in Kenya (or even how to make money in Kenya today in ICT), nothing beats the above high income skills in Kenya.
Just spend time polishing your skills and we can guarantee you one thing: You will start earning more (you can do these as a side hustle) and even possibly land a prestigious job.
Be great!
CPA John Gitahi is a trainer at Kenya Online College, Kenya Institute of Information Technology and NITA and has been involved in education all his life. He is very passionate about helping young people make great career choices. He’s a savvy digital marketer.Ā A mentor to many too. He studied Commerce and ICT at the University. He is also an avid traveller.. Questions? Email him: waibochij@gmail.com