object(stdClass)#10714 (12) {
["title"]=>
string(37) "Certificate in Information technology"
["course_overview"]=>
string(959) "
The Certificate course in Information Technology (IT) is intended to provide students with a wide range of technical and technological skills required by industry at the diploma level. The course addresses the demand for IT specialists in the fast-changing digital world. A good grounding in fundamental skills and theoretical understanding vital for an IT graduate is the focus of this course.
The course is intended to produce personnel who:
- Have the ability to use industry-standard computer software and hardware
- Are equipped with problem-solving skills and can adapt to a fast-changing technological world.
- Will assist in system administration and networking in areas such as production, research, consultancy, education.
- Will be able to progress academically to higher levels of education into relevant degree courses.
Such personnel will fit in the whole spectrum of IT-related jobs.
"
["specialization"]=>
string(0) ""
["who_can_join"]=>
string(208) "
This programme is suited for high school graduates and IT students who would like to build on their problem-solving techniques and acquire transferable skills that one can take into the world of work.
"
["entry_qualifications"]=>
string(203) "
KCSE mean grade D+ (plus) OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university senate.
For actual subject and work experience requirements please contact the enrollment office.
"
["url"]=>
string(68) "https://www.kcau.ac.ke/course/certificate-in-information-technology/"
["application_form"]=>
string(92) "https://www.kcau.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Undergraduate-Application-Form-Revised.pdf"
["intake_periods"]=>
string(21) "January,May,September"
["modes_of_study"]=>
string(9) "Full Time"
["revised_fee"]=>
string(88) "https://www.kcau.ac.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/School-of-Technology-Fee-Structure.pdf"
["careers"]=>
array(1) {
[0]=>
string(241) "
You can take up the role of a
- programmer,
- computer hardware engineer,
- web developer,
- computer network architect,
- computer systems designer,
- information systems analyst,
"
}
["curricula"]=>
array(1) {
[0]=>
string(652) "
Trimester I | Trimester II |
- CIT 100 Customer Relations
- CIT 101 Computers and Society
- CIT 102 Foundation Physics and Electricity for IT
- CIT 103 Internet and the Web
- CIT 104 Introduction Information Systems
|
- DIT 104 Computer organization and architecture
- DCU 100 Communication Skills
- DIT 107 Mathematics for Sciences
- DCU 201 Computer Applications Software
- DIT 301 Operating systems
|
"
}
}
Course Overview
The Certificate course in Information Technology (IT) is intended to provide students with a wide range of technical and technological skills required by industry at the diploma level. The course addresses the demand for IT specialists in the fast-changing digital world. A good grounding in fundamental skills and theoretical understanding vital for an IT graduate is the focus of this course.
The course is intended to produce personnel who:
- Have the ability to use industry-standard computer software and hardware
- Are equipped with problem-solving skills and can adapt to a fast-changing technological world.
- Will assist in system administration and networking in areas such as production, research, consultancy, education.
- Will be able to progress academically to higher levels of education into relevant degree courses.
Such personnel will fit in the whole spectrum of IT-related jobs.
Who Can Join
This programme is suited for high school graduates and IT students who would like to build on their problem-solving techniques and acquire transferable skills that one can take into the world of work.
Career Opportunities
You can take up the role of a
- programmer,
- computer hardware engineer,
- web developer,
- computer network architect,
- computer systems designer,
- information systems analyst,
Entry Qualifications
KCSE mean grade D+ (plus) OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university senate.
For actual subject and work experience requirements please contact the enrollment office.
Curriculum Road Map
Trimester I | Trimester II |
- CIT 100 Customer Relations
- CIT 101 Computers and Society
- CIT 102 Foundation Physics and Electricity for IT
- CIT 103 Internet and the Web
- CIT 104 Introduction Information Systems
|
- DIT 104 Computer organization and architecture
- DCU 100 Communication Skills
- DIT 107 Mathematics for Sciences
- DCU 201 Computer Applications Software
- DIT 301 Operating systems
|