Coast Institute of Technology Courses and Fee Structure

Coast Institute of Technology (CIT) is a public TVET college offering a wide range of diploma, certificate and artisan courses in tourism and hospitality, engineering, ICT, business studies, building and construction, and applied sciences. CIT is situated in the Tsavo area, 2 km away from Voi town in Taita Taveta County.

The college has two campuses: Main Campus (which offers regular programmes and holiday classes) and Town Campus (which offers part-time programmes either as evening classes or Saturday classes)

Courses at the institution are examined by KNEC, NITA, CDACC, City & Guilds, and KASNEB.

Courses Offered at Coast Institute of Technology

Diploma Courses

Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Sales & Marketing
Diploma in Supplies Chain Management
Diploma in Business Administration. (2yrs)
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Cooperative Management
Diploma in Accountancy (2yrs)
Diploma in Community Development /Social Work
Diploma in Early Childhood Development (C plain & above)
Diploma in Project Management
Diploma in Building Engineering Technology
Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology
Diploma in Applied Biology (C– in Bio, D+ in math & chem)
Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (C– in chem & D+ in math)

Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power/ Telecom)
Diploma in Automotive Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
Diploma in Welding & Fabrication
Diploma in Computer Studies
Diploma in Information Communication Technology
Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management
Diploma in Food & Beverage Management
Diploma in Tourism Management
Diploma in Tour Guiding Operations

Professional Courses

Certified Public Accountant CPA (1/2) (C+)
Certified Procurement & Supply Professional CPSP-K
Certified Human Resource Professionals- CHRP-K (C+)
Certified Secretaries (C+)
Accounts Technician Diploma
Certificate in Accounting & Management Skills – CAMS (Mean grade D+)
Business Secretarial Single & Group (Mean Grade D+)

Craft Certificate and Artisan Courses

Certificate in Human Resource Management
Certificate in Social Work
Certificate in Sales and Marketing
Certificate in Co-operative Management
Certificate in Business Management
Certificate in Supplies Chain Management
Certificate in Clerical Operations
Artisan Certificate in Storekeeping
Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology (D+ in Chem and D plain in Maths)
Craft Certificate in Building Construction Technology
Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Power/ Telecom)
Artisan Certificate In Electrical Installation
Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Certificate in Welding & Fabrication
Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Certificate in Tour Guiding
Certificate in Languages – French (City & Guilds)
Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Operations

Certificate in Food & Beverage Production Sales Services
Artisan Certificate in Food & Beverage
Certificate in Information Technology

Short Courses at CIT

For Short Courses, admission is open to interested persons. Here are the short courses offered at CIT, and their duration:

International Computer Driving License (ICDL) – 6months)
Computer/ Phone Repair & Maintenance (3 months)
Computer Networking 3 – 6 ( months)
Video Production (3 – 6 months)
Computer Packages (3 months)
Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy (Short course)
Certificate in Solar Installation Technology T1 & T2 (NITA – 1 month)

CBET Courses

Human Resource Management Level 5 & 6
Mechatronics Technology Level 5 & 6
Electrical Installation Level 5 & 6
Housekeeping & Accommodation Level 3 & 4
Hair Dressing Level 5 & 6
Soil Management Level 6
Biotechnology Level 5
ICT Technician Level 5 & 6
Tourism & Travel Management Level 5
Tourism Management Level 6

Coast Institute of Technology town campus location — *Coast Institute of Technology Town Campus. Image: @ AntonyAsoro | Twitter.*

CIT Entry Requirements for all Courses

Diploma: KCSE Mean Grade of C- and above or Pass in relevant Certificate. Take 3 years to finish.
Certificate: KCSE Mean Grade of D (Plain) and above or Pass in relevant Artisan Certificate. Take 2 years to complete.
Artisan Certificate: KCSE (below D-) or KCPE. Artisan courses take 1 year to complete.
Short courses: open for interested applicants. Duration depends on the course itself.

KASNEB Courses Entry Requirements

KCSE mean grade of C+ for CPA / CPS, CPSP, CHRP or a pass in ATD final or Diploma in any trade. For CAMS you require a KCSE mean grade of C- for ATD and D+.

You can also have a look at all the KASNEB Courses and Exams Registration Requirements article.

How to Apply for CIT Courses Online

You can apply for diploma, certificate and artisan courses through the KUCCPS students portal and wait for placement before downloading the admission letter from the CIT website.

You can also apply directly for any course online through cit.jiunge.com application portal.

During application on the Jiunge system, you will be required to send copies of the following particulars for consideration to join the learning institution: