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Kenya Institute of Professional Studies, KIPS, is a Tertiary Institution established and mandated to operate as an Educational Training Institute by TVETA to offer technical training leading to Artisans, Certificates, Diplomas and Higher Diplomas in various Courses. This article presents a detailed list of certificate, artisan, diploma, and professional courses offered at KIPS Technical College.
KIPS major examination bodies include KNEC, NITA, C&G, ABMA, IATA, and ICM.
KIPS Technical College has the following Campuses:
- Thika Road Campus
- Philadelphia Campus
- Ecobank Campus
- Afya Centre Campus
- Greenspan Mall Campus
- K.P.C.U Campus
KIPS School of Engineering Courses, Exam Body, and Duration
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | KNEC | 12 |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Grade I-III) | NITA | 6 each |
| Motor Vehicle Electrician (Grade I-III) | NITA | 6 each |
| Electrical Wireman-Grade I-III | NITA | 6 each |
| Electronic Mechanics-Grade I-III | NITA | 6 each |
| Plumbing-Grade I-III | NITA | 6 each |
| Cert in Refrigeration & Air conditioning | NITA | 18 |
| Cert in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) Mod I-II | KNEC | 9 each |
| Cert in Automotive Engineering Mod I-II | KNEC | 9 each |
| Cert in Building Technology (Plumbing) | KNEC | 9 each |
| Cert in Masonry Mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Architecture Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Building Technology Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Civil Engineering Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Quantity Surveying Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Land Surveying Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Electrical & Electronic Eng (Level 2,3,4,5) | C&G | 6 each |
| Dip in Automotive Engineering Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Refrigeration & AirConditioning | C & G | 12 |
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Business
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan in Store Keeping | KNEC | 6 |
| Craft Cert in Secretarial Studies mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Cert in Business Management mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Cert in Banking & Finance | KNEC | 6 |
| Cert. in Supply Chain Management mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Cert. in Information Studies mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Cert in Human Resource Management mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Cert in Sales & Marketing mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Shipping & Logistics (level IV-VI) | ABMA | 6 each |
| Diploma in Business Management (level IV-VI) | ABMA | 6 each |
| Dip in Customer Service | C&G | 12 |
| Dip in Business Management mod I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Human Resource Management mod I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Sales & Marketing mod I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip. in Information Studies | KNEC | 12 |
| Dip in Supply Chain Management mod I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Banking & Finance | KNEC | 12 |
| Dip in Secretarial Management Mod I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Higher Dip in Human Resource Management | KNEC | 12 |
| ATD Level I-III | KASNEB | 5 each |
| CPA I (sec I & II) | KASNEB | 5 each |
Courses Offered at KIPS School of ICT
The courses will allow the trainee to work in a salaried or self-employment. The courses include general units such as entrepreneurship, communication skills and life management skills which help the learner to gain general understanding of enterprise management and business communication techniques.
During the course the trainee shall be exposed to the following core areas:
- Computer maintenance and user support
- Programming
- Computer applications
- Operating systems
- Network and hardware support
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Craft Cert in ICT | KNEC | 12 |
| Dip in ICT Mod I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Computer software Engineering | C & G | 12 |
| Adv Dip in Computer software Eng. | C & G | 12 |
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Journalism
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | KIPS | 3 |
| Videography | KIPS | 3 |
| Camera Operations | ICM | 3 |
| Dip in Journalism & Media Studies | ICM | 18 |
| Dip in Journalism & Media Studies (Level IV-IV) | ABMA | 6 each |
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Engineering
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | KNEC | 12 |
| Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Grade I-III) | NITA | 6 each |
| Motor Vehicle Electrician (Grade I-III) | NITA | 6 each |
| Electrical Wireman-Grade I-III | NITA | 6 each |
| Electronic Mechanics-Grade I-III | NITA | 6 each |
| Plumbing-Grade I-III | NITA | 6 each |
| Cert in Refrigeration & Air conditioning | NITA | 18 |
| Cert in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) Mod I-II | KNEC | 9 each |
| Cert in Automotive Engineering Mod I-II | KNEC | 9 each |
| Cert in Building Technology (Plumbing) | KNEC | 9 each |
| Cert in Masonry Mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Architecture Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Building Technology Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Civil Engineering Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Quantity Surveying Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Land Surveying Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Electrical & Electronic Eng (Level 2,3,4,5) | C&G | 6 each |
| Dip in Automotive Engineering Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Electrical & Electronics Eng (Power) Mod I-III | KNEC | 9 each |
| Dip in Refrigeration & AirConditioning | C & G | 12 |
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Health and Applied Sciences
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Cert in Science Laboratory Technology | KNEC | 18 |
| Cert in Food Science Technology | KNEC | 18 |
| Cert in Human Nutrition and Dietetics | KNEC | 18 |
| Dip in Food Science Technology | KNEC | 36 |
| Dip in Human Nutrition and Dietetics Mod I-III | KNEC/ KNDI | 9 each |
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Development Studies
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Cert in Social Development studies | KNEC | 12 |
| Cert in Early Childhood Dev.Education (E.C.D.E) | KNEC | 12 |
| Diploma in HIV/AIDS Management (level IV-Vi) | ABMA | 6 each |
| Dip in Community Devt. & Social work mod. I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Project Management mod. I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Community Development (Level IV-VI) | ABMA | 6 each |
| Dip in Early Childhood Dev. Education (E.C.D.E) | KNEC | 24 |
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Hospitality
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan in Food & Beverage Production & Service | KNEC | 9 |
| Basic Cookery | KIPS | 3 |
| Cert in catering & Accommodation Operations mod I -II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Cert in Food & Beverage Production mod I-II | KNEC | 6 each |
| Cert in Tour guiding & Travel Operations(Mod I-II) | KNEC | 6 each |
| Cert in Customer Service & House Keeping | KIPS | 3 |
| Dip in Hospitality Management | ICM | 18 |
| Dip in Cabin Crew | IATA | 12 |
| Dip in Travel & Tourism level I | IATA | 12 |
| Dip in Travel & Tourism level II | IATA | 9 |
| Dip in Airport Operations | IATA | 12 |
| Dip in Tourism Management(Mod I-III) | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Tour guiding & Mgt mod I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
| Dip in Food & Beverage Production mod I-III | KNEC | 6 each |
Courses Offered at KIPS School of Cosmetology
| Course Name | Exam Body | Duration (Months) |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Beauty | C & G | 2 |
| Dip in Beauty Therapy | C & G | 6 |
| Dip in Hairdressing | C&G/NITA | 7 |
| Dip in Cosmetology | C&G/NITA | 12 |
| Dip in Cosmetology | C&G/NITA | 12 |
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