Today we change course a little bit…from AI matters to career advise!

Why?

Well, it’s because I don’t want you to see you take a funny course at College/University then end up joining the Millions of Young Men and Women who’re tarmacking in Kenyadespite having beautiful Degree and Diploma Certificates..

Hear this: The World changed when it comes to the job market. Long time ago!

Changed. Forever!

Sadly, you may not have realized. ….so you (or your son/daughter, if you’re a parent) still want to do a Bcom or a Diploma in Criminology like your rich uncle..

Sorry….friend It won’t you rich!

Indeed, many of the so- called prestigious courses of the early 2000’s and 2010’s are pretty much useless these days..they no longer give people jobs!

In fact, having a degree does not guarantee you employment anymore.

Ask them: Many of those tarmacking have excellent Degree papers!

Best courses in 2025- The most Marketable Courses to do in 2025

‍What are the best courses to pursue at College/University in 2025?

‍MEDICAL COURSES

We’re not leading a very healthy lifestyle these days so the need for medical care (and hence qualified medical professionals) will continue surging for the next few years.

Medical Courses I recommend include pure Medicine, Nursing(Excellent), Radiography & Imaging, Dentistry,  and maybe Clinical Medicine..

Engineering courses

Engineering courses are also a potentially great choice for any Form 4 leaver in 2025 since we are rapidly growing infrastructure-wise.

This has created significant demand for skilled engineers- and this is likely to remain the case for the next couple of years.

Engineering courses I suggest include Civil , Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (perhaps Medical Engineering too).

ICT and Computer (and AI) Courses

ICT and Computer (and AI) are now ruling the world so this is another nice career line.

‍But beware that here you must be a person who thinks outside the box…(I mean there’s a lot of hustling in ICT) and money is actually found in self employment and innovation when it come to ICT/Computer science.

That is formal jobs are not so many – but if you can start a consultancy, you’ll be in the money (meaning this courses is best if you’re entrepreneurial minded)

Again, stay away from limiting courses such as Computer Engineering and instead go for ‘full’ courses such as ICT (Pure) or Computer Science.

Courses I recommend here: Enroll for a Diploma or Degree in ICT/Computer Science ..and not a fancy sounding ICT/Computer courses such as Computer Engineering(It has a big title yet it has extremely few jobs).

Oh, and ensure you’re specialize in lines such as cyber security , Data Science & AI, Cloud Computing & DevOps , or Maybe Game Development and Virtual Reality (VR/AR), or even UR/UX Design & Human-Computer Interaction – (i don’t like software engineering as AI is taking it over coding roles gradually)

TEACHING COURSES

Kids will always be born- and human educationists will thus be in demand- at least for the foreseeable future.

So take Diploma in PTE(Primary Teacher Education- there’s no ECDE course moving forward), Diploma in Secondary Education, Special Needs Education or a BEd. (depending on your grades).

You can even choose to pursue the TVET instructor line – here you will take a PGDE(Post Graduate Diploma in Education after you complete your degree) or join the Kenya School of TVET after your Diploma/Degree course.

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY

Because we are living in an increasingly dysfunctional World, Depression has become as common as flu nowadays.

So take a Diploma in Counselling Psychology(or degree)

GOOD BUSINESS COURSES

There are plenty of bad business courses(courses such as business management and front office have very few jobs) but all is not lost if your passion is in business..

Take one of:

• HR(Human Resources)– because staff must always be managed in an organization.
• Sales and Marketing(Conventional)– You will never lack a job if you can become a good sales and marketing person.
• Digital Marketing– Learn how to do massive marketing online and see organizations and brands competing for you.
• Real Estate Management– Also not so bad
• Investment and wealth management– Take CFA course/Financial management/Actuarial Science(Degree) and work as a financial advisor.

Best courses in 2025- The most Marketable Courses to do in 2025

OTHER COURSES WORTH CONSIDERING

I believe that these too can be great courses- if you want a stable career in the years to come (non-categorized):

1. Building Technology- we will always be building(who doesn’t want a home?)
2. Climate Change– this is the newest crisis to threaten humanity so become a professional and solve this problem for us(we shall pay you well surely!)
3. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning– take a Degree in AI and see real money as AI takes over our lives!
4. Applied Biology/Applied Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry– These have quite a number of amazing opportunities!
5. Fashion Design– Highly under-rated yet humans must always put on clothes.
6. Surveying courses– Quantity surveying, Land Surveying and all other surveying courses (since real estate and infrastructure development go hand in hand)
7. Welding and Fabrication– as long as we’re building, there will be jobs/business opportunities here
8. Refrigeration and air conditioning– The world is getting hotter and we need more cooling professionals to cool us down
9. Agricultural related courses -such as Agricultural extension, Crop production, Animal Health and Production (because we need food daily!)
10. Renewable Energy Technology– learn solar and other green energy solutions(the world is going green!)
11. Robotics & Automation Technology-You can become a robotics technician/automation engineer, etc.
12. Fintech (Financial Technology)-The finance sector continues to rapidly adopt digital payment solutions.

Remember: The best course is that which can enable you to be both self-employed or be employed(just in case self-employment doesn’t impress you)

Good luck..

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Are you there wondering what course to take in college or university?

Well, there are numerous options to consider, keeping in mind that the course you choose will determine how easily you will find employment after graduating.

While it is important to consider one’s passion, the marketability of a course is also important.

So, in this article, we’ve compiled a list of the most marketable courses in Kenya 2023/2024 to assist you in making the right decision when choosing a course to pursue.

Continue reading to find out more…

Most marketable courses in Kenya

1.     Engineering

Engineering disciplines such as civil engineering, electrical and electronics engineering and mechanical engineering are always in high demand, particularly in infrastructure development and the construction industries.

In a nutshell, Kenya’s infrastructure development continues to create opportunities for civil engineers, especially in areas such as construction, roads, and bridges.

On the other hand, the expansion of the telecommunications industry, renewable energy projects, and electronic manufacturing firms, also boosts the demand for electrical and electronic engineers.

Not to mention mechanical engineering; with machines being used in almost every industry, mechanical engineers will never go hungry.

As a result, by enrolling in an engineering program, you increase your chances of finding work immediately after graduation, whether through self-employment or formal employment.

2.     Medical courses

Medical courses are highly marketable due to the ongoing demand for high-quality healthcare services. Furthermore, people become ill on a daily basis and require medical attention.

Although not all medical courses are highly lucrative, you will never go wrong with nursing, clinical medicine, radiography, optometry, and dental technology, just to name a few.

You can take these courses at KMTC or any other accredited medical college in Kenya.

3.     Information Communication Technology (ICT)

The technology sector is booming all over the world, and Kenya is no exception.

So, courses related to ICT/IT, such as software development, cybersecurity, and data science, are highly marketable due to the increasing demand for tech professionals.

Furthermore, the expansion of fintech and mobile app development also contributes to the demand for IT skills.

4.     Sales & marketing

Sales and marketing professionals are always in high demand.

Why?

This is because every service provider and product manufacturer has the same primary goal: to sell their service or product.

Therefore, qualified salespeople and marketers will always have a place in these organizations if they can help the company’s product or service move.

Not to mention that they are paid well.

You can take this course at the diploma or degree levels or take the B.Com. marketing option.

5.     Law (LL.B)

This is yet another highly competitive and lucrative course to consider.

Lawyers, judges, legal assistants, and other legal personnel are in constant demand for legal services and advice.

So, if you are interested in the justice system, a law course is unquestionably your best bet.

With a law degree, you’re more likely to find work in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies, among other places.

6.     Education

Education will never become obsolete; hence, teachers will always be consistently in demand.

Children are born on a daily basis and require education, so it is highly unlikely that you will be unemployed if you take this course.

Thus, pursuing an education career, particularly in subjects where qualified teachers are in short supply, can lead to stable employment.

All the same, if you pursue an education career in ECDE, primary option, secondary option, or even as a lecturer, you will never be out of work.

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Most marketable courses in Kenya

7.     Guidance & Counseling

This course is very marketable, especially now that there are more cases of depression in both young people and adults in Kenya, owing primarily to the difficult economic situation.

Needless to say, the country is currently undergoing rapid social and economic changes, which have resulted in an increase in stressors and challenges in people’s lives, such as career decisions, mental health issues, and interpersonal conflicts.

As a result, professional guidance and counseling services are in greater demand than ever before, and a career in guidance and counseling will provide you with promising job prospects and opportunities.

8.     Film & video editing

In today’s digital age, the demand for high-quality video content is increasing across industries such as entertainment, advertising, marketing, and online media.

Furthermore, as companies and individuals continue to invest in video production in order to connect with their audiences, the demand for skilled video editors remains high, making this field not only marketable but also an exciting and evolving career path.

In addition, with the current emphasis on video content creation, film editors are in higher demand than ever before.

So, film and video editing is a highly marketable course to consider.

9.     Animation

For several reasons, this is another highly marketable course.

To begin, the entertainment industry, which includes film, television, and gaming, relies heavily on skilled animators to create visually appealing content.

Second, animation skills have applications outside of entertainment, with industries such as advertising, education, and simulation all looking for animation experts.

Furthermore, as technology advances, there is an increasing number of local studios and production houses specializing in animation.

As a result, opportunities for animators to work on both domestic and international projects are increasing, making animation a promising career path.

10.Human resource management

Human resource management is an excellent business course to pursue.

HRM plays a critical role in every organization, making HR professionals in constant demand across various industries.

Furthermore, the course is highly marketable due to the growing number of private companies and businesses in the country.

On top of that, as organizations recognize the value of human resource management in increasing productivity, job opportunities for HR professionals are increasing.

11.Digital marketing

Digital marketing focuses on selling products and services in the modern digital space, which includes social media platforms, email, websites, and video platforms.

So, as businesses increasingly rely on online marketing to reach their target audiences, more people will be needed to create marketing content and strategies for the digital space, thereby making it marketable.

Therefore, if you have a background in digital marketing, you will be able to find plenty of job opportunities or even have the opportunity to start your own digital marketing agency.

Most marketable courses in Kenya 2023/2024 – wrap up

There are many courses to choose from, but in general, the above-mentioned courses are the most marketable in Kenya in terms of job opportunities.

Hopefully, this article will assist you in making an informed career decision as you begin your studies at a university or college.

All the best!

PS: In the video below, I discuss some of the latest marketable courses in Kenya (Watch it)

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