1 year diploma courses in Kenya and Colleges offering them

Now, what you need to know is that for the most part, 1 year diploma courses in Kenya are offered by foreign bodies through some colleges in Kenya

These bodies include

• ABE(Association of Business Executives)-UK
• City and Guilds-UK
• ABMA(Associate of the Business Management Association)-UK
• ICM(Institute of Commercial Management)

Now, all have accredited a couple of colleges for their programmes so it is in these colleges that you can take a 1 year diploma course in Kenya.

Below we share a list of these 1 year diploma courses in Kenya and where you can take them (some of the colleges).

Diploma in Beauty Therapy & Nail Technology-City and Guilds

Where offered: Beauty Point College, Ashleys Hair & Beauty Academy (among others)

Duration: 8 Months

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE D+(Mean Grade)

Diploma in Hairdressing & Barbering-City and Guilds

Where offered: Beauty Point College, Ashleys Hair & Beauty Academy (among others)

Duration: 8 Months

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE D+(Mean Grade)

Diploma in computing and information systems -ABMA

Where offered: NIBS Technical College, IntraSoft Institute of Technology, Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies (among others)

Duration: 6 Months (2 terms) for level 3 Diploma, 9 Months(3 terms) for the level 4 to 6 Diploma)

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE D+(Mean Grade)

Diploma in Hospitality Management-ICM

Where offered: ICS College, Diakonia Institute, Kenya Institute of Social Work& Development (among others)

Duration: 9 Months (but can go up to 4 terms, depending on where you’re studying)

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C-(Mean Grade)

Diploma in Business Studies-ICM

Where offered: Kenya Institute of Social Work& Development (among others)

Duration: 6 Months

Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE D+(Mean Grade)

Other ICM Courses at Kenya Institute of Social Work& Development (among other Colleges in Kenya)

Marketing , Advertising & Public Relations

Durations:

Diploma – 6 months

Advanced Diploma-6 months

Project Management

Durations:

Diploma – 6 months

Advanced Diploma-6 months

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Sales & Marketing Management

Durations:

Diploma – 6 months

Advanced Diploma-6 months

Purchasing & Supply Management

Durations:

Diploma – 6 months

Advanced Diploma-6 months

Travel and Tourism

Durations:

Diploma – 6 months

Advanced Diploma-6 months

Office Management

Durations:

Diploma – 6 months

Advanced Diploma-6 months

Leadership studies

Durations:

Diploma – 6 months

Advanced Diploma-6 months

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Diploma in Computer Engineering-ABMA (Level 4)

Where offered: ICS College, IntraSoft Institute of Technology, Speciss College, Excel Global College, (among others)

Durations:

Diploma (for the level)- 9 months …

Entry requirements: C- in KCSE(and Above)

If you plan on taking level 5 and level 6 later, you will still be taking 9 months per level.

ABE Diploma courses in Kenya

When it comes to ABE Diploma courses in Kenya- many of which takes 6 months per level (meaning you can, for instance, take the ABE Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Business Management first) then proceed to higher levels later on- you can check the following colleges and Universities…..

Excel Global College-Nairobi

Accredited Areas of Study

• Business Management & Human Resources
• Business Management
• Business Start-up & Entrepreneurship
• Business Management & Marketing

INtel College-Nairobi

Accredited Areas of Study

• Business Start-up & Entrepreneurship
• Business Management & Marketing
• Business Management
• Business Management & Human Resources

Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies-Mombasa,Kenya

Accredited Areas of Study

• Business Management & Marketing
• Business Management
• Business Management & Human Resources

Memon College-Mombasa,Kenya

Accredited Areas of Study

1. Business Management
2. Business Management & Human Resources
3. Business Management & Marketing

Oshwal College-Nairobi

Accredited Areas of Study

• Business Management
• Business Start-up & Entrepreneurship
• Business Management & Human Resources

SCLP Samaj Australian College-Nairobi

Accredited Areas of Study

1. Business Start-up & Entrepreneurship
2. Business Management
3. Business Management & Human Resources
4. Business Management & Marketing

Summit Institute of Professionals-Nairobi

Accredited Areas of Study

• Business Start-up & Entrepreneurship
• Business Management
• Business Management & Human Resources
• Business Management & Marketing

The East African University-Nairobi

Accredited Areas of Study

• Business Start-up & Entrepreneurship
• Business Management
• Business Management & Human Resources
• Business Management & Marketing

The Management University of Africa-Nairobi

• Business Management
• Business Management & Human Resources
• Business Management & Marketing

Keep in mind that out of all these ABE Diploma courses, the diploma courses I find you can finish in 1 year are:

• ABE Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Business Management– takes 6 months (has just 4 units)..Quickest to finish!
• ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management– takes 12 months (has just 8 units so you can take 4 units first sitting and the remaining 4 units in December exam sitting)
• ABE Level 4 Business Management & Marketing– takes 12 months too(has just 8 units so you can take 4 units first sitting and the remaining 4 units in December exam sitting)

Of course, level 5 Diploma courses are advanced Diplomas which you can only pursue after completing your 6 months or 1 year Level 4 Diploma (the one you choose)

Also, I love that you can study for and pass your ABE Diploma course privately …

Yeah, once you register (You can ask the college to assist you in registering and booking for the exam), the materials (syllabus, study, and revision content) are provided by ABE on the students portal and they will help you pass(if you study hard).

Additional ABMA Diploma Courses

Do not forget that ABMA is not about ICT courses…far from that….They do examine some business courses too including:

1. Business Management
2. Shipping and Logistics
3. Community development
4. Human resource Management

And you can take these programmes from ABMA approved colleges such as:

1. Rifkins College-Mombasa
2. College of Human Resource Management-Nairobi
3. Africa College of Aviation and Management-Nairobi

These are just a selection of the colleges offering various ABMA 1 Year Diploma Courses locally.

So please reach out to the college you have in mind, depending on the course you plan to pursue and start learning.

Good luck.

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Just so you know, in Kenya diploma courses take about 2-3 years as per ministry regulations.

However, there are few short diploma courses, and mostly those you can do online.

To better guide you, I would advise you to take a foreign Diploma in Kenya such as those tested by City and Guilds or ABE, and even ICM and that way you will be in a position to complete the diploma courses in less than 6-12 months.

Those diploma courses are offered by institutions like NIBS, ZETECH University, and Nairobi institute of business studies among others.

With that said, below are some of the short diploma courses in Kenya.

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Short diploma courses in Kenya including 6 months diploma courses in Kenya and 1 year diploma courses in Kenya

·        ABE (Association of Business Executives) Diploma courses in Kenya

This is a body that offers various short diploma courses in Kenya that include;

·        ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management:

Course Duration:

The course takes typically 9-12 months

Entry Requirements:

A mean grade of C- in KCSE or its equivalent, or ABE Level 3 Certificate in Business Essentials.

·        ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management:

Course Duration:

Takes 9-12 months

Entry Requirements:

A mean grade of C plain in KCSE or its equivalent, or ABE Level 4 Diploma in Business Management.

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·        ABE Level 6 Diploma in Business Management:

Course Duration:

12-18 months

Entry Requirements:

A mean grade of C+ plus in KCSE or its equivalent, or ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management.

The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) short diploma courses in Kenya

In Kenya, the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) offers a range of short diploma courses across various fields.

To take any of the above diploma courses, you must have a mean grade of C plain in your KCSE.

Also, it should be noted that the duration for the ICM short diploma courses is 12 months which is 1 year.

Having said that, I will now go ahead and list ICM diploma courses in Kenya courses below.

• Diploma in Business Studies
• Diploma in Marketing Management
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Accounting and Finance
• Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• Diploma in Project Management
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Diploma in Public Relations
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• Diploma in Leadership and Management

City and Guilds short diploma courses in Kenya

As we look at short diploma courses in Kenya offered by City and Guilds, it should be noted that you only need your KCSE certificate to enroll for any of the courses we will list below.

For the duration, short city and guide diploma courses take a duration of around 6 months to 1 year to complete.

Bearing that in mind, let us now go ahead and look at the courses in this section.

• Diploma in Electrical Installation
• Diploma in Plumbing
• Diploma in Automotive Engineering
• Diploma in Construction
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Graphic Design
• Diploma in Fashion Design
• Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing
• Diploma in Accounting and Finance
• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Project Management
• Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Why should I go for short diploma courses in Kenya?

By now you might be wondering why it is so important to pursue a short diploma course in Kenya.

Well, below are some of the reasons why taking the short diploma courses is important.

Here are a few potential benefits

1. Enhance skill– what I mean by this is that short diploma courses provide an opportunity to acquire specific skills and knowledge in a relatively short period of time.

So, by enrolling in a short diploma course, you can enhance your skills and improve your employability in a shorter time frame.

2. Quick entry into the job market– remember these courses take the shortest time possible.

That way, you get the opportunity to enter the job market more quickly compared to pursuing a degree program that may take several years to complete.

In fact, most of these courses often have a practical orientation, focusing on the skills that are in demand in the job market. This can make you more competitive and increase your chances of securing employment sooner.

3. Cost-effective– Pursuing a short diploma course is generally more cost-effective compared to pursuing a degree program.

Simply, these courses are usually shorter in duration and more focused, resulting in lower tuition fees and reduced expenses for accommodation and living costs.

4. Flexibility– Short diploma courses often offer flexible learning options, including part-time or evening classes, online learning, or blended formats.

That way, the course you take allows you to continue working or managing other commitments while acquiring new skills or upgrading existing ones.

In short, it provides an opportunity to balance your personal and professional life while investing in your education.

5. Give you a chance for career advancement and specialization– here, what I mean is that, short diploma courses can help you specialize in a specific area of interest or update your knowledge in your current field.

Remember, by doing so, this can open up new career opportunities or enhance your prospects for promotion within your current organization.

6. Give you an opportunity for lifelong learning-what I mean by this is that, short diploma courses offer a pathway for continuous learning and personal development.

Simply, they allow you to stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and practices in your field.

How long is a diploma course in Kenya?

A normal Diploma takes between 2 years to 3 years depending on where you’re taking it. TVET Diplomas take 2-3 years while University Diplomas take 2 years on average.

Final words for short diploma courses in Kenya

Those are some of the short diploma courses offered in Kenya plus the requirements you must meet.

But please note that the duration and entry requirements may vary depending on the specific course you choose.

Therefore, it is advisable you visit the institution’s website to be sure.

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