This is a comprehensive list of all courses offered at the Railway Training Institute and their fee structure. The Railway Training Institute holds the distinction of being one of the oldest training institutions in the East African region. Its establishment dates back several years, and in 1988, the institute took a significant step by introducing commercial courses. This development garnered recognition from the Ministry of Education, affirming the institution’s commitment to providing quality education.
Courses offered at Railway Training Institute
Railway Training Institute offers over 100 advanced diplomas, diplomas, certificates, crafts, and short courses to its students. These courses are organized into various schools, each specializing in a specific field. These schools encompass a diverse range of disciplines, including business management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, transport and logistics, tourism and hospitality, information sciences, electrical and electronic engineering, as well as railway professional programs.
Here is a comprehensive list of the courses available for application at the Railway Training Institute.
Railway Training Institute Certificate Courses
- Certificate in Civil Engineering
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+
Duration: 3 Terms
- Certificate in Electrical Installation (Wire man) Grade III Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Certificate in Food & Beverage
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 1 Semester
- Certificate in Information Technology (IVQ)
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Certificate in Logistics & Transport Management Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 1 Semester
- Certificate in Machine Turner
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Certificate in Plumbing
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+
Duration: 3 Terms
- Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Certificate in Tourism Management
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Certificate in Tourism Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Accountancy
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 5 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Business Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Business Management – Module 1 Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Business Management – Module 2
Requirements: Relevant Craft Certificate Module 1 of the same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Business Management – Module 2 Part-Time
Requirements: Craft Certificate of the Same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Cooperative Management
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 5 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Power & Telecommunication) – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Power & Telecommunication) – Module 2
Requirements: Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic
Duration: 3 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Sales Service – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Sales Service Module 2
Requirements: Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Sales Service Module 1
Duration: 3 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Human Resource & Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management – Module 1 Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management – Module 2
Requirements: Relevant Craft Certificate Module 1 of the same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management – Module 2 Part-Time
Requirements: Craft Certificate of the Same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Level 1 Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Information Technology – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Information Technology – Module 2
Requirements: Relevant Craft Certificate Module 1 of the same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Library, Archives & Information Studies
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Road Transport Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Road Transport Management – Module 1 Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Road Transport Management – Module 2
Requirements: Relevant Craft Certificate Module 1 of the same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Road Transport Management – Module 2 Part-Time
Requirements: Craft Certificate of the Same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Social Work & Community Development
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Module 1 Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Module 2
Requirements: Relevant Craft Certificate Module 1 of the same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management – Module 2 Part-Time
Requirements: Craft Certificate of the Same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Transport Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Transport Management – Module 1 Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Transport Management – Module 2
Requirements: Relevant Craft Certificate Module 1 of the same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Craft Certificate in Transport Management – Module 2 Part-Time
Requirements: Craft Certificate of the Same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Level 1 Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Technician Certificate in Applied Electrical & Electronic Engineering Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D
Duration: 3 Terms
- Technician Certificate in Applied Telecommunication Systems Part-Time
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D or Equivalent Pass
Duration: 3 Terms
Railway Training Institute Diploma Courses
- Diploma in Food & Beverage
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Accountancy
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate of the same
Duration: 5 Terms
- Diploma in Archives & Record Management
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate of the same
Duration: 5 Terms
- Diploma in Building Technology – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Business Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Business Management – Module 1 PT
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Pass in Relevant Craft Course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Business Management – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Business Management – Module 2 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Business Management – Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Business Management – Module 3 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Civil Engineering – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Civil Engineering – Module 2
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Civil Engineering – Module 3
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 Course or Craft Certificate of the same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Computer & Software Engineering – Part 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Cooperative Management
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate of the same
Duration: 5 Terms
- Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Power) – Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power) – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power) – Module 3
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 2 years
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication) – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication) – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 Course or Craft Certificate of the same
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Food & Beverage Production & Sales – Modules 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Human Resource Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Human Resource Management – Module 1 PT
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Pass in Relevant Craft Course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Human Resource Management – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Human Resource Management – Module 2 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Human Resource Management – Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Human Resource Management – Module 3 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Module 1 PT
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Pass in Relevant Craft Course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Module 2 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology – Module 3 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Information Communication Technology- Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate of the same
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Library & Information Studies
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate of the same
Duration: 5 Terms
- Diploma in Logistics & Transport PT
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate in Logistics & Transport Management
Duration: 2 Semesters
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Automotive -Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 Course or Craft Certificate of the same
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Plant (Automotive) – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Plant – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Quantity Survey
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Road Transport Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Road Transport Management – Module 1 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Road Transport Management – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Road Transport Management – Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Road Transport Management – Module 3 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Sales & Marketing – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Sales & Marketing – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Social Work & Community Development – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Social Work & Community Development – Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Module 1 PT
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Pass in Relevant Craft Course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Module 2 PT
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management – Module 3 PT
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 3 Terms
- Diploma in Tourism Management – Module 1
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Tourism Management – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Transport Management – Module 2
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 1 course or Certificate Module 2
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Transport Management – Module 3
Requirements: Pass in relevant Diploma Module 2 course
Duration: 2 Terms
- Diploma in Welding & Fabrication
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 6 Terms
- Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Technology
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Level 4: Diploma in Business Management
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (Open Entry)
Duration: 1 Semester
- Level 4: Diploma in Human Resources
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (Open Entry)
Duration: 1 Semester
- Level 4: Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (Open Entry)
Duration: 1 Semester
- Level 4: Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D (Open Entry)
Duration: 1 Semester
- Level 5: Diploma in Business Management
Requirements: Diploma Level 4; Business Management
Duration: Duration: 2 Semesters
- Level 5: Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Requirements: Diploma Level 4;Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Duration: 2 Semesters
- Technical Diploma in Motor Vehicle System
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems
Duration: 3 Terms
- Technician Diploma in Applied Telecommunication System
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Technician Certificate in Applied Telecom Systems
Duration: 3 Terms
- Technician Diploma in Applied Telecommunication Systems PT
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: 3 Terms
- Technician Diploma in Building & Construction
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Technician Certificate in Civil Engineering
Duration: 3 Terms
- Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Plant
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C-
Duration: Duration: 3 Terms
- Technician Diploma in Motor Vehicle Systems PT
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems
Duration: 3 Terms
- Technician Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade C- or Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems
Duration: 3 Terms
Railway Training Institute Advanced/Higher Diploma Courses
- Higher Diploma Electrical (Power) Engineering PT
Requirements: Diploma Electrical & Electrical Engineering/Power/Telecommunication Option
Duration: 6 Terms
- Higher Diploma in Electronic Engineering PT
Requirements: Diploma Electrical & Electrical Engineering/Power/Telecommunication Option
Duration: 6 Terms
- Higher Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering PT
Requirements: Diploma Electrical & Electrical Engineering/Power/Telecommunication Option
Duration: 6 Terms
- Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Transport PT
Requirements: Diploma in Logistics & Transport Management
Duration: 2 Semesters
- Advanced Technician Diploma in Applied Electrical & Electronic Engineering PT
Requirements: Technician Diploma in Applied Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Duration: 3 Terms
- Advanced Technician Diploma in Building & Construction
Requirements: Technician Diploma in Building & Construction
Duration: 3 Semesters
- Advanced Technician Diploma in Building & Construction PT
Requirements: Technician Diploma in Building & Construction
Duration: 3 Semesters
Short Courses
- Locomotive Driving
Requirements: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Automotive/Production) or Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering and related professions from a recognized Institution and above ii) Not more than 35 years of age iii) A certificate of good conduct
Duration: 6 months
Fees: 212,000
- Electrical Installation Maintenance
Requirements: Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering and related professions from a recognized Institution and above ii) Not more than 35 years of age iii) A certificate of good conduct
Duration: 3 months
Fees: 112,000
- Locomotive Inspection & Maintenance
Requirements: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant/Automotive/Production) or Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering and related professions from a recognized Institution and above ii) Not more than 35 years of age iii) A certificate of good conduct
Duration: 3 months
Fees: 112,000
- Rolling Stock
Requirements: Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Automotive/Plant/Production, General fitter/Turner (NITA Grade 1) and related professions from a recognized Institution ii) Not more than 35 years of age iii) A certificate of good conduct
Duration: 3 months
Fees: 112,000
- Railway Track Maintenance
Requirements: Diploma in the Construction related field (Civil Engineering, Building Construction) and related professions from a recognized Institution ii) Not more than 35 years of age iii) A certificate of good conduct
Duration: 3 months
Fees: 112,000
Railway Training Institute Fee Structure
| Item | Amount per term in KES |
| Registration | 1,000 |
| Library | 2,000 |
| I/D Card | 1,000 |
| Activity Fee per Term | 500 |
| Insurance | 1,500 |
| Computer | 2,000 |
| Caution | 1,000 |
| RATISA | 100 |
| Practical per term | 3,500 |
| Internal Examination | 1,500 |
| Convocational Fees | 1,000 |
| Clubs & Societies | 500 |
| Total | 15,600 |
In addition to the application process, there are other charges and fees associated with studying at the Railway Training Institute. Here are the details:
- Application Fee: A non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,000/= is required. This fee should be paid in the form of a bank deposit slip to Kenya Commercial Bank, Account Number 1102590363, at the Industrial Area branch. Alternatively, you can pay the application fee through MPESA Pay Bill (522784), with the Account Number being the student’s name.
- Hostel Facilities: Limited male and female hostel facilities are available at the institute. The charges for hostel accommodation are Kshs. 19,500/- per term or Kshs. 32,500/- per semester. These fees are separate from the tuition fees and cover the cost of accommodation in the institute’s hostels.
- Cafeteria Charges: Day scholars who wish to have lunch at the institute’s cafeteria will be charged Kshs. 5,000/- per term. This fee covers the cost of meals provided at the institute’s cafeteria for the specified period.
How to apply
To apply for courses at the Railway Training Institute, you have multiple options:
- Visit the Institution: You can personally visit the Railway Training Institute and submit your application documents directly.
- Email Application: Send your application documents via email to admission@rti.ac.ke. Make sure to attach copies of your academic result slips/certificate, ID copy, birth certificate copy, and bank deposit slip.
- Online Application: Apply through the institute’s website. Follow the instructions provided on the website to complete and submit your application.
- Postal Application: If you prefer traditional mail, you can send your application documents to the following address: The Director, Railway Training Institute [Insert Full Postal Address] Make sure your application reaches the institute no later than the deadline indicated.
Remember to include copies of your academic result slips/certificate, ID copy, birth certificate copy, and bank deposit slip with your application. These documents are necessary for the application process.
Railway Training Institute Campuses
- Nairobi Main Campus- South B
- Kisumu Campus- Marine School Kisumu is dedicated to specialized marine and maritime education and training
Railway Training Institute Contact Details
Nairobi Main Campus
Phone: +254 020 2378397
Email: training@rti.ac.ke
Kisumu Campus
Phone: +254 020 2378397
Email: admission@rti.ac.ke
