Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS) operates as a private tertiary institution sanctioned by the Ministry of Education and accredited by TVETA to provide technical training programs encompassing artisanship, certificates, diplomas, and higher diplomas across diverse fields. This article offers an extensive overview of the certificate, artisan, diploma, and professional courses available at KIPS Technical College.
The primary examination bodies affiliated with KIPS College comprise KNEC, NITA, C&G, ABMA, IATA, and ICM.
KIPS Technical College administers its educational programs across multiple campuses, including:
Thika Road Campus
Philadelphia Campus
Ecobank Campus
Afya Centre Campus
Greenspan Mall Campus
K.P.C.U Campus
Additionally, select courses are accessible through the Virtual and Distance Learning online platform.
Below is a breakdown of the courses offered at KIPS within each school, alongside the respective examination body and duration of each course:
KIPS School of Engineering Courses, Exam Body, and Duration
Course Name
Exam Body
Duration (Months)
Artisan in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
KNEC
12
Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Grade I-III)
NITA
6 each
Motor Vehicle Electrician (Grade I-III)
NITA
6 each
Electrical Wireman-Grade I-III
NITA
6 each
Electronic Mechanics-Grade I-III
NITA
6 each
Plumbing-Grade I-III
NITA
6 each
Cert in Refrigeration and Air conditioning
NITA
18
Cert in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) Mod I-II
KNEC
9 each
Cert in Automotive Engineering Mod I-II
KNEC
9 each
Cert in Building Technology (Plumbing)
KNEC
9 each
Cert in Masonry Mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Architecture Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Building Technology Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Civil Engineering Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Quantity Surveying Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Land Surveying Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Electrical & Electronic Eng (Level 2,3,4,5)
C&G
6 each
Dip in Automotive Engineering Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Refrigeration and Airconditioning
C & G
12
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Business
Course Name
Exam Body
Duration (Months)
Artisan in Store Keeping
KNEC
6
Craft Cert in Secretarial Studies mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Cert in Business Management mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Cert in Banking & Finance
KNEC
6
Cert. in Supply Chain Management mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Cert. in Information Studies mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Cert in Human Resource Management mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Cert in Sales & Marketing mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Shipping & Logistics (level IV-VI)
ABMA
6 each
Diploma in Business Management (level IV-VI)
ABMA
6 each
Dip in Customer Service
C&G
12
Dip in Business Management mod I-III
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Human Resource Management mod I-III
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Sales & Marketing mod I-III
KNEC
6 each
Dip. in Information Studies
KNEC
12
Dip in Supply Chain Management mod I-III
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Banking & Finance
KNEC
12
Dip in Secretarial Management Mod I-III
KNEC
6 each
Higher Dip in Human Resource Management
KNEC
12
ATD Level I-III
KASNEB
5 each
CPA I (sec I & II)
KASNEB
5 each
KIPS School of ICT Courses
The courses will allow the trainee to work in a salaried or self-employment. The courses include general units such as entrepreneurship, communication skills, and life management skills which help the learner to gain a general understanding of enterprise management and business communication techniques.
During the course, the trainee shall be exposed to the following core areas:
Computer maintenance and user support
Programming
Computer applications
Operating systems
Network and hardware support
Course Name
Exam Body
Duration (Months)
Craft Cert in ICT
KNEC
12
Dip in ICT Mod I-III
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Computer software Engineering
C & G
12
Adv Dip in Computer software Eng.
C & G
12
KIPS School of Journalism Courses
Course Name
Exam Body
Duration (Months)
Photography
KIPS
3
Videography
KIPS
3
Camera Operations
ICM
3
Dip in Journalism & Media Studies
ICM
18
Dip in Journalism & Media Studies (Level IV-IV)
ABMA
6 each
KIPS School of Engineering Courses
Course Name
Exam Body
Duration (Months)
Artisan in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
KNEC
12
Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Grade I-III)
NITA
6 each
Motor Vehicle Electrician (Grade I-III)
NITA
6 each
Electrical Wireman-Grade I-III
NITA
6 each
Electronic Mechanics-Grade I-III
NITA
6 each
Plumbing-Grade I-III
NITA
6 each
Cert in Refrigeration and Air conditioning
NITA
18
Cert in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) Mod I-II
KNEC
9 each
Cert in Automotive Engineering Mod I-II
KNEC
9 each
Cert in Building Technology (Plumbing)
KNEC
9 each
Cert in Masonry Mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Architecture Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Building Technology Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Civil Engineering Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Quantity Surveying Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Land Surveying Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Electrical & Electronic Eng (Level 2,3,4,5)
C&G
6 each
Dip in Automotive Engineering Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) Mod I-III
KNEC
9 each
Dip in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
C & G
12
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Health and Applied Sciences
Course Name
Exam Body
Duration (Months)
Cert in Science Laboratory Technology
KNEC
18
Cert in Food Science Technology
KNEC
18
Cert in Human Nutrition and Dietetics
KNEC
18
Dip in Food Science Technology
KNEC
36
Dip in Human Nutrition and Dietetics Mod I-III
KNEC/ KNDI
9 each
KIPS School of Development Studies Courses
Course Name
Exam Body
Duration (Months)
Cert in Social Development Studies
KNEC
12
Cert in Early Childhood Dev.Education (E.C.D.E)
KNEC
12
Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management (level IV-Vi)
ABMA
6 each
Dip in Community Devt. & Social work mod. I-III
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Project Management mod. I-III
KNEC
6 each
Dip in Community Development (Level IV-VI)
ABMA
6 each
Dip in Early Childhood Dev. Education (E.C.D.E)
KNEC
24
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Hospitality
Course Name
Exam Body
Duration (Months)
Artisan in Food & Beverage Production & Service
KNEC
9
Basic Cookery
KIPS
3
Cert in catering & Accommodation Operations mod I -II
KNEC
6 each
Cert in Food & Beverage Production mod I-II
KNEC
6 each
Cert in Tour Guiding & Travel Operations(Mod I-II)
