Certificate, Professional and Short Courses Offered at JKUAT

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) offers a variety of certificate, short, and professional courses designed to provide graduates with practical skills that are in demand in the current job market. These courses are available across JKUAT’s more than 12 campuses located throughout the country.

To be eligible for a certificate course at JKUAT, a student must have at least a D+ in KCSE and have passed Mathematics and English/Kiswahili. Additionally, the university senate may recognize other qualifications as well. For a bridging course in any subject, a minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C- is required.

See also: Diploma Courses Offered at JKUAT

Certificate Courses at JKUAT

1.  Certificate in Business Administration
2. Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Management
3. Certificate in County Governance
4. Certificate in Business Administration
5. Certificate in HIV/AIDS Management and Counseling (KCSE C-)
6. Certificate in Information Technology (KCSE C-)
7. Certificate in Bridging Mathematics
8. Foreign Languages (Chinese, Japanese, Germany, French)

JKUAT Nakuru campus main building. The campus offers various courses including certificate and short courses.

Short Courses Offered at JKUAT

Here is a list of short-in-demand courses offered by JKUAT and their fees.

1. Certificate in First Aid (Ksh. 10,000)
2. Certificate in HIV/AIDS (Ksh. 20,000)
3. Certificate in Mushroom Cultivation (Ksh. 20,000)
4. Environmental Impact Assessment (Ksh. 30,000)
5. Occupational Health and Safety (Ksh. 30,000)
6. CISCO (CCNA 1-4) (Ksh. 10,000)
7. Computer Packages (Ksh. 4,500)
8. Web Design
9. Digital Marketing
10. Computer Repair and Maintenance
11. CISCO IT Essentials (4 weeks, Ksh 10,000)
12. Linus Essentials (4 weeks, Ksh. 10,000)
13. CISCO Networking Essentials (4 weeks, Ksh. 10,000)
14. Programming Essentials
15. Advanced Programming in C, C++
16. Cybersecurity Essentials (4 wks, KSh. 10,000)
17. CyberOps Associates (8 weeks, Ksh. 20,000)
18. Certified Information System Audit (Ksh. 60,000)
19. Certified Information Security Manager (Ksh. 60,000)
20. Network Security (8 weeks, Ksh. 20,000)
21. IoT Fundamentals
22. Complaints Handling for Legal Officers
23. Drug Abuse Management
24. Peacebuilding, Conflict Management, and Resolution
25. Environmental Impact Assessment for Projects
26. Management of Customers and Front Office Public Relations
27. Marketing skills Improvement Program
28. Logistics Management
29. Disaster management
30. Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment

Professional Courses at JKUAT

1. Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
2. Certified Public Secretaries (CPS)
3. Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA)
4. Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
5. Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K) (KISM) (C+ with C+ in English and Mathematics)
6. Certified Securities and Investment Analyst (CSIA)
7. Accounting Technician(ATC) -Level I & II
8. Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations (CIPS) (KCSE D plain)
9. Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations (CIPS) (KCSE C plain)
10. Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS) (Requires Degree/ Masters/ Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations)
11. Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
12. Certificate in Shipping Management (ICS) (KCSE D plain)
13. Foundation Diploma in Shipping Management (ICS) (C plain)
14. Advance Diploma in Shipping Management
15. Cisco Certified Networking Associates (CCNA) (3 modules)

Fees and How to Apply for Courses Above

Application procedures and fee structure can be found on the respective campus’ webpage. You can also apply for these courses online on the JKUAT admission portal.

Application details and fee structure per course for the JKUAT Mombasa campus can be found on the link: JKUAT Mombasa course application and fee.