Railway Training Institute Courses and Fee Structure

Railway Training Institute is one of the oldest training institutions in the East African region dating back to the colonial era. Railway Training Institute is a public TVET institution providing market-driven diploma and certificate courses in various industrial fields.

The institute has a main campus in South B Nairobi and a satellite campus; RTI Marine School, Kisumu.

Courses at Railway Training Institute are majorly examined by KNEC and NITA. Courses are offered on full time and part time basis (for selected courses).

Minimum Requirements for Courses at RTI

Higher Diploma courses require a Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline.
Diploma in Business programs require KCSE mean grade of C- or a Certificate in a relevant discipline
Diploma in Engineering requires KCSE mean grade of C- with passes in Mathematics, Physics, and English or a Certificate in a relevant discipline.
Certificate Courses require KCSE mean grade of D plain or Certificate in a relevant discipline.

Railway Training Institute Courses Offered

Faculty of Engineering and Technology Courses

Advanced Technician Diploma in Applied Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Advanced Technician Diploma in Building & Construction
Certificate in Civil Engineering (D+)
Certificate in Electrical Installation (Wireman) Grade III
Certificate in Information Technology (IVQ)
Certificate in Machine Turner
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems
Certificate in Plumbing (D+)
Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Power & Telecommunication)
Craft Certificate in Information Technology

Craft Certificate in Library, Archives & Information Studies
Diploma in Archives & Record Management
Diploma in Building Technology
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Diploma in Computer & Software Engineering
Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Power)
Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication)
Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Diploma in Library & Information Studies
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Automotive
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)
Diploma in Quantity Survey
Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Diploma in Welding & Fabrication
Higher Diploma in Electrical (Power) Engineering
Higher Diploma in Electronic Engineering
Higher Diploma in Telecommunication Engineering
Certificate in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Diploma in Maintenance Technology
Technical Diploma in Motor Vehicle Systems
Technician Certificate in Applied Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Technician Certificate in Applied Telecommunication Systems
Technician Diploma in Applied Telecommunication Systems
Technician Diploma in Building & Construction
Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)
Technician Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Faculty of Business and Logistics Courses

Advanced Diploma in Logistics & Transport – Part-Time
Certificate in Food & Beverage
Certificate in Logistics & Transport Management
Certificate in Tourism Management
Craft Certificate in Accountancy
Craft Certificate in Business Management
Craft Certificate in Cooperative Management
Craft Certificate in Food & Beverage Production & Sales Service
Craft Certificate in Human Resource & Management

Craft Certificate in Road Transport Management
Craft Certificate in Social Work & Community Development
Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Craft Certificate in Transport Management
Diploma in Food & Beverage
Diploma in Accountancy
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Cooperative Management
Diploma in Food & Beverage Production & Sales
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Logistics & Transport
Diploma in Road Transport Management
Diploma in Sales & Marketing
Diploma in Social Work & Community Development
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Diploma in Tourism Management
Diploma in Human Resources
Diploma in Sales & Marketing Management
Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
Diploma in Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Test Course

How to Apply for Courses at RTI

You can apply through KUCCPS for diploma and certificate courses listed by the Railway Training Institute on the KUCCPS students portal and wait for the placement of your desired course in the institution.

You can also apply for courses online on the RTI online course application portal by filling in the required information and making relevant application fees.

Payment instructions for M-Pesa paybill and bank deposits are given on the application page.

You will have to attach your academic documents and enter the bank or M-Pesa transaction code (for the application fees) before submitting the application form.

Railway Training Institute Fee Structure

For the current fee structure, check the RTI downloads page www.rti.ac.ke/media/downloads and download the newest intake fee and admission requirements document.

Those who apply and get placement to RTI through the KUCCPS students portal qualify for an automatic government TVETcapitation fee of Ksh. 30,000 per academic year.

You can also apply for TVET HELB loans of up to Ksh. 40,000 per year.