In this article, we will look into courses that are offered at the Thika Institute of Business Studies (TIBS). TIBS was founded in October 2003 to provide selected courses for the youth who miss admission to public or private universities. The institute which started by offering only four-course programs has grown and it now offers over 50 programs in Artisan, Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels.
Courses from TIBS are examined by internationally and nationally recognized bodies like KNEC, KASNEB, ICM (UK), City & Guilds (UK), CSK, ABMA (UK) and NITA. The institution has four intakes per year; in January, April, July and October.
List Of Courses Offered At Thika Institute of Business Studies
Below are all the courses offered at TIBS grouped according to their faculties.
Faculty of Cosmetology, Fashion & Design
- Certificate in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy
Requirements: KCSE D-
Duration: 1 Year
- Certificate in Fashion & Design
Requirements: KCSE D-
Duration: 1 Year
- Diploma in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Fashion & Design
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Fashion & Design
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Interior Design
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Interior Design
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
TIBS College Driving School Courses
- A1 & A2 Motorcycle
Requirements: 18 Years and above
Duration: 3 to 5 Weeks
- A3 Tuktuk Drivers
Requirements: Valid A2 Driving License
Duration: 3 to 5 Weeks
- B1, & B2 Saloon Car
Requirements: 18 Years and above
Duration: 3 to 5 Weeks
- C1 & C2 Light and Medium Truck
Requirements: 22 Years and above
Duration: 3 to 5 Weeks
- Combined Saloon and Truck
Requirements: 22 Years and above
Duration: 3 to 5 Weeks
- D1 & D2 P.S.V Matatu and Buses
Requirements: Valid Driving License with 4Years Experience
Duration: 3 to 5 Weeks
Faculty of Accountancy
- Certificate in Accountancy
Requirements: KCSE D & C-
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Accountancy
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Accounting Technical Diploma (ATD)
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Certified Public Accountants ( CPA 1-6)
Requirements: KCSE C+
Duration: 3 Years
- Accounting & Management Skills ( CAMS )
Requirements: KCSE D+
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Certificate in Banking & Finance
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Banking & Finance
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
Faculty of Business Studies
- Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Human Resource Development
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Front Office Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Sales & Marketing
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Sales & Marketing
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Salesmanship/Store-Keeping
Requirements: KCSE D-
Duration: 1 Year
- Certificate in Business Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Business Management
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Business Management ( ICM )
Requirements: KCSE D+
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding (Maritime)
Requirements: KCSE D+
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Accounting & Finance
Requirements: KCSE D+
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Faculty of Computer Studies & IT
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Computer Engineering
Requirements: KCSE D+
Duration: 2 Years
Faculty of Engineering
- Diploma in Plumbing
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Plumbing
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Artisan in Electrical Installation
Requirements: KCSE D-
Duration: 1 Year
- Artisan in Fabrication & Welding
Requirements: KCSE D-
Duration: 1 Year
- Certificate in Fabrication & Welding
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Fabrication & Welding
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Requirements: KCSE D-
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Autobody Technology
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Auto Body Technology
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Faculty of Human Sciences
- Diploma in Early Childhood Development ( ECD )
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Social Work & Community Development
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Social Work & Community Development
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Community Development
Requirements: KCSE D+
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Community Health
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Community Health
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Security Management
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Security Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Wildlife Management
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Wildlife Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Environmental Management
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Environmental Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Food & Beverage Production
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Food & Beverage Production
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Tourism Management
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Certificate in Tourism Management
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Tours & Travel Operations
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Artisan in Food & Beverage Production
Requirements: KCSE D-
Duration: 1 Year
- Diploma in Tour Guiding & Administration
Requirements: KCSE D+
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Artisan in Pastry Cook
Requirements: KCSE
Duration: 6 Months
Faculty of Journalism, Mass Communication & Languages
- Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Digital Journalism
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
- Diploma in Film Production
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Year
- Certificate in Film Production
Requirements: KCSE D
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Requirements: KCSE C-
Duration: 2 Years
Thika Institute Of Business Studies TIBS Contacts
Physical Address: New Jogoo Hse, 4th Floor, Behind Thika Stadium.
Phone: 0715 067 272, 0793 684 897
Email: nfo@tibs.ac.ke
