A Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) acts as a stepping stone for a rewarding career in computer networking, internet security, digital marketing, website design, programming, graphic design and more — opening pathways to both self-employment and formal employment.
The Craft Certificate equips trainees with skills, knowledge and attitudes that are responsive to the challenging and dynamic needs in the computing sector.
Graduate Competencies
- ✓ Provide ICT consultancy and advisory services
- ✓ Install, maintain and troubleshoot hardware & software
- ✓ Design, install and manage networked systems
- ✓ Analyse organisational requirements using IT
- ✓ Design and develop software solutions
- ✓ Diagnose and develop ICT infrastructure
- ✓ Design and implement information security systems
- ✓ Apply programming skills to solve problems
- ✓ Supervise computing environments
- ✓ Apply system administration & networking skills
- ✓ Analyse technology's impact on organisations
- ✓ Proceed to further training
Career Opportunities
- ✓ Programmer / software developer
- ✓ Computer hardware engineer
- ✓ Web developer
- ✓ Computer network architect
- ✓ Computer support & maintenance specialist
- ✓ Data recovery manager
- ✓ Computer systems analyst
- ✓ ICT consultant or specialist
Programme Details
- ✓ Duration: approximately 1 year (coursework + industrial attachment).
- ✓ Entry: KCSE mean grade D+ minimum, or equivalent per KNEC.
- ✓ Industrial attachment: minimum 10 weeks in the IT field.
- ✓ Assessment: internal assessments by BCTI and external assessment by TVET KNEC.
- ✓ Certification: awarded by TVET KNEC and Beta Care Training Institute.
Fees & Intake
- ✓ Registration: Kshs. 1,000
- ✓ Food & accommodation (boarders): Kshs 9,000 per month.
- ✓ Intakes: March, May & September — Next Reporting Date: May 2026.
Ready to join? Pay the Ksh 1,000 registration fee, then apply online. Call or WhatsApp 0708 177 909 for the fee structure.