Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, KCNP, formerly Mombasa Polytechnic, is a public TVETA accredited institution mandated to offer technological-based courses ranging from Artisan to Degrees, with a special focus on TVET. KCNP provides access for TVET graduates to further their training and education as well as undertake research and innovation in various fields.
KCNP was selected in 2018 by the World Bank and Kenyan Government to be a Regional Flagship TVET Institution under East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP).
For this reason, the institution is developing a Regional Centre of Excellence in Marine Transport & Port logistics. A Centre which aims at developing competent graduates for the maritime sector.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic diploma courses require a minimum of C- (Minus) in KCSE, craft certificate courses require a D (Plain) while artisan courses require at least a KCPE certificate.
CBET courses have no minimum entry requirements hence are open to all.
Courses are examined by KNEC, CDACC, KASNEB, ICDL, NITA, CISCO, among others.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Courses
Vipawa Academy Courses
Courses in this department take 3 to 6 months and are open to all individuals with a hunger to bring out their talents to the limelight.
- Video Production
- Film Production
- Commercial Photography
- Portraits and Illustration
- Disk Jockey/Disk Video Jockey
- Musical Instruments
Hospitality and Tourism Management Courses
- Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
- Diploma in Tourism Management
- Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
- Craft Certificate in Tour Guiding and Travel
- Certificate in Front Office and Administration
- Artisan in Food and Beverage Production
- Bartender (Level 4) – KEFEP
- Pastry Cook (Level 4) – KEFEP
- Proficiency in Tour Driver Operation (Tour Operator and PSV Driver a must)
- Professional Waiters
- Proficiency in Front Office
- Customer Care
- Food Production
- Cake Making and Decoration
- Laundry Techniques
- House Keeping Techniques
- Pastry Chef
- Home Care Management
- Event Planning and Management
Fashion Design and Cosmetology Courses
- Diploma in Fashion Design
- Craft Certificate in Fashion Design and Garment Making Technology
- Dress Making and Tailoring Grade III, II, I
- Dress Making Grade III, II, I
- Tailoring Grade III, II, I
- Artisan in Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy
- Hair Dressing and Beauty Therapy Grade III, II, I
- Hair Dressing Grade III, II, I
- Beauty Therapy Grade III, II, I
- Event Décor and Interior Decoration
- Fashion Design (Tailoring) (Level 3)
- Fashion Design (Dress Making) (Level 3)
- Barbering
- Nail Technology
- Makeup
Business and Media Studies Courses
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Social Work and Community Development
- Diploma in Supplies Chain Management
- Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Accountancy
- Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
- Diploma in Banking and Finance
- Accounting Technician Diploma I, II, III
- Craft Certificate in Supplies Chain Management
- Craft Certificate in Business Management
- Craft Certificate In Social Work & Community Development
- Craft Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies
- Craft Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Artisan Certificate in Storekeeping
- Certified Public Accounting I, II, III
- Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills I, II
- Disaster Management
- Film Editing and Photography
- Graphic Design and Branding
Secretarial and Liberal Studies Courses
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies
- Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Craft Certificate in Clerical Operations
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies (Single and Group
Applied Sciences Courses
- Diploma in Environmental Science
- Diploma in Applied Biology
- Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
- Diploma in Food Science Technology
- Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology
- Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology
- Aquaculture (Level 3)
- Diploma in General Agriculture
Mechanical Engineering Courses
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production)
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
- Diploma in Automotive Engineering
- Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering
- Welding and Fabrication Grade III, II, I
- Refrigeration and Air Condition Grade III, II, I
- Artisan in Refrigeration and Air Condition
- Motor Vehicle Mechanics Grade III, II, I
- Motor Vehicle Electric Grade III, II, I
- General Fitter
Building and Civil Engineering Courses
- Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Diploma in Building Technology
- Craft Certificate in Building Technology
- Masonry Grade III, II, I
- Masonry (Level 3)
- Plumbing (Level 3)
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Plumbing, Fitting and Turning Grade III, II, I
- Scaffolding Level I
- Tiling Level I
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Courses
- Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power Option)
- Craft Certificate in Telecommunication Engineering
- Craft Certificate in Electrical Installation
- Electrical Installation (Wireman) Grade III, II, I
- Electronic Mechanics
- Solar PV and Solar Water Heating
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Electrical Installation (Level 3)
Information Communication Departement Courses
- Diploma Information Communication Technology
- Craft Certificate in Information Communication Technology
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (D-)
- Computer Maintenance and Networking (D-)
- Certificate in Mobile Application Programming (D-)
- Certificate in Programming (Open)
- Certificate in Computer Applications (Open)
- Information Communication Technology (Level 4) (E or Level 3)
- International Computer Driving License (Open)
Medical Sciences Courses and Requirements
I. Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (Approved by Pharmacy and Poisons Board)
Requires KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) with C in Mathematics or Physics, Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry/Physical Science/English or Kiswahili.
II. Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Approved by KMLTTB
Requires KCSE C (Plain) with C in Mathematics or Physics, Biology/Biological Science, Chemistry/Physical Science, English or Kiswahili or Pass in Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology.
III. Diploma in Medical Engineering Technology (C-)
The following courses are offered in partnership with Masinde Muliro University:
IV. Diploma in Community Health and Development
Requires KCSE C- with C- Biology, Chemistry, English/ Kiswahili and D+ Mathematics/Physics.
V. Certificate in Community Health and Development
Requires D+ without E in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry/Biology.
VI. Diploma in Medical Biotechnology
Requires a minimum of C-in KCSE with C- Biology, Chemistry, English/Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics/Physics.
VII. Certificate in Medical Biotechnology
Requirements are D+ mean grade with D Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and English/Kiswahili.
East Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASTRIP) Programmes
- Craft Certificate in Marine Engineering (D)
- Refrigeration and Air Condition (Level 5) (D)
- Artisan in Seafarers (KCPE)
- Diploma in Shipping and Logistics (C- or craft certificate)
- Craft Certificate in Shipping and Logistics (D)
- Maritime Transport and Logistics (Level 6) (C-)
- Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding (C- or craft certificate)
- Diploma in Freight Management
- Craft Certificate in Freight Management (D)
- Craft Certificate in Tourism Operations
- Craft Certificate in Spa Management
- our Guiding Operations (Level 4) (D)
The Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Fee Structure
You can get access to the latest fee structure and application forms on the KCNP website download.
You can also download the KCNP mobile application or visit the student portal.
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