This article focuses on the courses offered at Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute (KCITI). The institution is located along 2nd Avenue in Eastleigh. KCITI has been providing vocational-technical education with an emphasis on the job creation to students from economically disadvantaged families since its establishment in 1992. The school’s mission is to train for high-quality technical job skills at affordable fees.
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute Courses
(i). School of Beauty
Short Courses
1. Professional Massage
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 3 months.
2. Electro Therapy Facial Treatment
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 2 months.
3. Salon Management
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 2 months.
4. Hair & Chemical Treatment
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 3 months.
5. Braiding & Weaving
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 3 months.
6. Barbering
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 2 months.
7. Coloring & Lightening Hair
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 1 month.
8. Dreadlocks & Natural Hair Styling
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 1 month.
9. Makeup & Hair Removal
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 1 month.
10. Nail Technology
Requirements: Certificate in Beauty Therapy.
Duration: 1 month.
11. Henna
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 3 months.
Hairdressing & Beauty
1. Diploma in Hairdressing
Requirements: KCSE.
Duration: 3 terms (1 year).
2. Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Requirements: KCSE.
Duration: 3 terms (1 year).
3. Beauty Therapy Grade III, II and I
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 2 terms each (6 months).
4. Hair Dressing Grade III, II and I
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 2 terms each (6 months).
5. Basic Cosmetology
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 3 months.
(ii). School of Automotive Engineering
1. Diploma in Automotive Engineering (Module I, II and III)
Requirements: KCSE C- (minus) or Pass in Craft Certificate.
Duration: 3 terms each.
2. Craft in Automotive Technology (Module I and II)
Requirements: KCSE D (plain) or Pass in Artisan Certificate.
Duration: 3 terms each.
3. Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanic
Requirements: KCSE.
Duration: 3 terms.
4. Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Grade III, II and I)
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE or Practicing Jua Kali Artisans.
Duration: 2 terms each.
5. Motor Vehicle Electrician (Grade III, II and I)
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE or Practicing Jua Kali Artisans.
Duration: 2 terms each.
6. Motor Vehicle Fabrication (Grade III, II and I)
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE or Practicing Jua Kali Artisans.
Duration: 2 terms each.
7. Computerised Motor Vehicle Diagnostic System Certificate
Requirements: MVE/MVM/KCPE/KCSE/Diploma/Artisan/Craft/Practicing Jua Kali Artisans.
Duration: 2 weeks.
8. Motor Cycle Repair
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE/Practicing Jua Kali Artisans.
Duration: 2 months.
9. Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (Grade III, II and I)
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 2 terms each.
10. Welding Grade III, II and I
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
(iii). School of Building & Civil Engineering
1. Diploma in Building Technology (Module I, II and III)
Requirements: KCSE C- (minus) or Pass in Craft.
Duration: 3 terms each.
2. Craft in Building Technology (Module I and II)
Requirements: KCSE D (plain) or Pass in Artisan
Duration: 3 terms.
3. Artisan in Building Technology
Requirement: KCSE.
Duration: 3 terms.
4. Craft in Plumbing
Requirements: KCSE D (plain) or Pass in Artisan.
Duration: 6 terms.
5. Artisan in Plumbing
Requirements: KCSE.
Duration: 3 terms.
6. Craft in Masonry
Requirements: KCSE D (plain) or Pass in Artisan.
Duration: 6 terms.
7. Artisan in Masonry
Requirements: KCSE.
Duration: 3 terms.
8. Diploma in Civil Engineering Module I-III
Requirements: KCSE C- (minus).
Duration: 3 terms each module.
9. Diploma in Architecture Module I-III
Requirements: KCSE C- (minus).
Duration: 3 terms each module.
10. Plumber Pipe Fitter Grade III, II and I
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE or Jua Kali Artisans.
Duration: 2 terms each grade.
11. Masonry Grade III, II and I
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE or Jua Kali Artisans.
Duration: 2 terms each grade.
12. Tile Laying Grade III, II and I
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 2 terms each grade.
13. Painting Grade III, II and I
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 2 terms each grade.
(iv). School of Computer Science
1. Diploma in IT (Module I, II and III)
Requirements: KCSE C- or Pass in Craft IT.
Duration: 3 terms per module.
2. Craft Certificate in IT (Module I and II)
Requirements: KCSE D (plain) or Pass in BTEP Artisan Examination.
Duration: 3 terms each.
3. Computer Operator Grade III, II and I
Requirements: KCPE and above.
Duration: 2 terms (6 months) each grade.
4. Store Keeping
Requirements: KCPE and above.
Duration: 3 terms.
5. Salesmanship
Requirements: KCPE and above.
Duration: 3 terms.
ICT Short Courses
1. Web Development & Design Option
- Module 1 HTML, XML and CSS.
- Module 2 Javascript Node jS.
- Module 3 Php MySQL.
- Module 4 Trade Project Business Plan.
- Copier Maintenance, Installation and Repair.
2. Graphic Design Option
- Module 1 Page Maker, MS Publisher, Adobe Acrobat.
- Module 2 Photoshop Illustrator.
- Module 3 CorelDraw, Indesign.
- Module 4 Trade Project, Business Plan.
3. Computer Programming
- Module 1 Python, Java.
- Module 2 Android, XML, Json.
- Module 3 Firebase, Sqlite.
- Module 4 Android Project.
Other Short Courses
1. Computerised Accounts
Duration: 1 term.
Fees: 8,000 per term.
2. Auto CAD
Duration: 2 months.
Fees: 13,700 per term.
3. Computer Packages
Duration: 1 term.
Fees: 5,900 per term.
4. Competency Based Curriculum (Form Four Level)
Duration: 3 terms.
Fees: 13,700 per term.
(v). School of Education
1. Diploma in Early Years Education
Requirements: Certificate in ECDE or KCSE C (plain) or P1 Certificate.
Duration: 3 years full time or 3 years (school based holiday).
2. English Language/Kiswahili Beginners Level/ Intermediate Level/ Advanced Level
Duration: 1-2 terms.
3. Artisan Childcare
Requirements: Ability to read and write.
Duration: 6 months.
4. HIV/AIDS Management
Requirements: D+ and above.
Duration: 1 year.
5. Craft Certificate in Community Development & Social Work
Requirements: KCSE D (plain).
Duration: 2 terms.
6. Diploma in Community Development & Social Work (Module 1,2 and 3).
Requirements: KCSE C- or Craft Certificate in Community Development & Social Work.
Duration: 3 years.
7. Guidance and Counselling Psychology Certificate
Requirements: KCSE D+.
Duration: 1 year.
8. Guidance & Counselling Psychology Diploma
Requirements: KCSE C-.
Duration: 2 years.
9. Craft Certificate in Child Care (Module 1 & 2)
Requirements: KCSE D (plain).
Duration: 2 terms.
10. Diploma in Child Care Programme (Module 1, 2 and 3)
Requirements: KCSE C- or Craft Certificate in Child Care Programmes.
Duration: 3 years.
(vi). School of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
1. Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power) Module 1-3
Requirements: KCSE C- or Pass in Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics.
Duration: 3 terms each module.
2. Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Module 1 & 2
Requirements: KCSE D (plain) and above or Pass in Artisan.
Duration: 3 terms each module.
3. Artisan Certificate in Electrical Installation
Requirement: KCSE.
Duration: 3 terms.
4. Electrical Wireman Grade 1, 2 & 3
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE or Practicing Jua Kali Artisans.
Duration: 2 terms each.
5. Solar Photovoltaic Grade 3, 2 and 1
Requirements: KCSE/KCPE.
Duration: 2 terms each grade.
Short Courses
1. Electronics Repair
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 3 months.
2. CCTV & Alarms System Installations
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 3 months.
3. Solar and Electrical Installation
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 3 months.
(vii). School of Hospitality
1. Diploma in Food & Beverage Production Sales & Service Management (3 modules).
Requirements: KCSE C- or Pass in Craft.
Duration: 9 terms.
2. Craft in Food & Beverage Production, Sales & Service Management
Requirements: KCSE D (plain) or Pass in Artisan.
Duration: 6 terms.
3. Artisan in Food & Beverage Production & Service
Requirements: KCSE.
Duration: 3 terms.
4. Food & Beverage Production Grade III, II & I
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 2 terms (6 months) each grade.
5. Food & Beverage Service Grade III, II & I
Requirements: KCPE/KCSE.
Duration: 2 terms (6 months) each grade.
6. Basic Cookery
Requirements: Open.
Duration: 3 months.
(viii). Driving School
1. Class C1 (Light Truck)
Requirements: NTSA medical form and be above 22 years.
Number of Practical Lessons: 20.
Fees: Kshs 12,000.
2. Class B (Light Vehicle Automatic)
Fees: Kshs 10,800.
Number of Practical Lessons: 20.
3. Motor Cycle Driving
Fees: Kshs 6,700.
4. Motor Cycle Driving (Refresher for Endorsement)
Fees: Kshs 4,800.
Kenya Christian Industrial Training Institute Contacts
Location: Eastleigh 2nd Avenue, 5th Street, Nairobi.
Phone: 0728 607 779/ 0733 637 766.
Email: admissions@kciti.edu.
