Diploma in Information Technology

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The Diploma 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.

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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.

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KCSE mean grade C- (minus)

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You can take up the role of a

  • programmer,
  • computer hardware engineer,
  • web developer,
  • computer network architect,
  • computer systems designer,
  • information systems analyst,
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    Intake Periods
  • January
  • May
  • September
    Modes of Study
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
Course Overview

The Diploma 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
1

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 C- (minus)