Best paying technical courses in Kenya

What are the best paying technical courses in Kenya? How much salary can they earn? Where can you study these courses?

These are just among some of the questions that we shall be answering in this guide.

Before we proceed, let me mention that the good thing about some of these courses is that you can learn them within a few months.

Best paying technical courses in Kenya

1.      Software engineering (coding)

Today, nearly all sectors are run through IT systems… From education to businesses to transportation and so on.

All these sectors have one thing in common – they require software engineers to create and manage their computer systems/apps.

This has led to an increased demand for skilled software engineers.

These skilled gurus are so in demand that companies are even offering well-paying remote software engineering jobs (some pay as much as $10,000/month).

If you are not lucky enough to get a remote job, there are still many of local jobs you can fill…

Just so you know, the monthly entry-level salary for a software engineer in Kenya is Ksh. 60,000.

However, this salary can go upwards of Ksh. 500,000/month as your experience increases.

The secret to becoming a sought-after software engineer is being well-skilled and an excellent portfolio.

At Kenya Online College, we can help you get there with our fully hands-on Software Engineering course.

At Kenya Online College, we train our students using real-world projects. This makes sure that they have a good portfolio upon graduation.

You see, in the IT field, no qualification beats a good portfolio – it’s the first thing an employer asks for.

2.      Cyber Security

The demand for cyber security professionals goes hand-in-hand with the demand for software engineers.

After all, somebody has to protect the applications and systems (created by software engineers) from getting hacked.

This includes computer networks, IoT devices, computer applications, and websites among others.

So, how much do Cyber Security professionals earn in Kenya?

Well, their salary starts at ksh. 60,000 (for entry-level roles) to more than Ksh. 500,000 for more experienced professionals in larger organizations.

If this feels like something you want to pursue, be sure to check out our Diploma in Cyber Security.

However, if you’re more interested in a short specialty course, then check our Cyber Security short courses.

3.      Data science

As the name suggests, data science involves studying large amounts of data to derive meaning/insights from the data.

You can then use these insights to innovate products and services, drive profits, and build better infrastructure among other things.

To become a Data Scientist, you’ll need to have these skills:

• Strong programming skills using Python, R, or C++
• Machine learning algorithms
• Good understanding of statistics and probability
• Able to work with large amounts of structured and unstructured data
• Data visualization and wrangling skills
• Good communication skills

The good thing about this course is that its demand will continue to increase as we continue moving into a data-driven world.

Quick tip: According to US News, Data Science ranks position 8 in the 100 best jobs.

With a Data Science course, you can get jobs as a data analyst, data scientist, data architect, data engineer, or business intelligence analyst among others.

And, the pay is not that bad – you can earn from Ksh. 44,000 (entry-level roles) to upwards of KSh. 370,000 as you gain experience.

4.      Machine learning

Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that involves using algorithms to extract data to get patterns and then using these patterns to predict future trends.

If you are skilled in machine learning, you can get jobs in various industries such as banks, finance, telecommunications, AI startups, and so on.

Now, in case you’re wondering, here are some of the skills you need to be an excellent machine learning engineer:

• Strong programming skills using R, Python, Java, or C++
• Good expertise in computer science specifically algorithms, data structures, and architecture
• Knowledgeable in software engineering and systems design
• Good in data modelling and analysis
• Excellent in statistics and probability

Though machine learning is closely related to data science, machine learning engineers tend to earn slightly more.

Machine learning engineers can make around Ksh. 81,000 (in entry roles) to as much as Ksh. 350,000 as they gain more experience.

5.      Digital marketing

Today, more and more businesses are using digital channels to promote their businesses.

And, this has led to an increase in the demand for digital marketers.

Having said that, digital marketing comprises of several channels namely:

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
• Social Media Marketing (SMM)
• Email Marketing
• Content Creation
• Copywriting
• Influencer Marketing

While you might not be good at all of them, you can specialize in two or three of these channels.

So, how much can you make as a digital marketer?

Well, you can make anywhere from Ksh. 30,000/month in entry roles to more than Ksh. 150,000/month as you gain experience.

The good thing about the digital marketing field is that it’s fairly new hence you might not face a lot of competition when applying for jobs.

As such, if there’s a good time to enter this field, it’s now.

If you’d like to take this route, see where you can study digital marketing in Kenya.

6.      Videography and video editing

To be honest, videography and video editing are some of the most overlooked high-paying skills today.

For instance, as a videographer, you can charge anywhere from Ksh. 20,000 per day to shoot event videos.

And if you include aerial (drone) videography, the figure can go up to Ksh. 30,000 per day.

Just so you know, videographers are not limited to shooting event videos only… They also shoot and prepare marketing/promotional videos for events and institutions.

For instance, most videographers charge Ksh. 30,000-40,000 to shoot and edit a promotional video for medium-sized businesses.

The good thing about possessing video editing skills is that you can also freelance online as a promotional video editor.

Here, you can make anywhere from $200 to $1,000+ depending on the project you’re working on.

SEE: The complete Videography and Video Editing Course

Best technical courses for ladies in Kenya

To be honest, gone are the days when there were courses reserved for ladies or men.

In fact, today, more and more ladies are embracing STEM courses such as data science, and software engineering.

For this reason, I would still say these are also the best technical courses for ladies in Kenya. That is:

• Software engineering (coding)
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Digital Marketing
• Videography and Video Editing

Parting words on best paying technical courses in Kenya

At Kenya Online College, we teach our courses using a learn-by-doing approach. This way, we can make sure that our students are grasping all the necessary skills they need to thrive in the market.

In addition, we give them real-world projects to work on to help them build their portfolios – they can use these portfolios to land jobs upon graduation.

Not to mention that we connect them with local employers (that we’ve partnered with) for internship and job opportunities.

To enroll or get more information on our courses, call/WhatsApp our admissions office now on 0797 532 345.

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