Railway Training Institute Courses And Fee Structure

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

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.