Diploma in Information Technology
A diploma in Information Technology gives learners technical and technological skills to remain competent and relevant in computing. It combines technical and theoretical knowledge to help learners apply recent specialized tools to drive change in the country’s public and private sectors.
Focus of the Course
The program focuses on providing learners with a practical approach to dealing with recent global technological challenges.
Course Rationale
A diploma in Information Technology takes into account the needs of various societal players, including:
- Employers: It seeks to satisfy the needs of professionals who can conceive, design and implement state-of-the-art solutions to various societal and industry problems.
- Government: To satisfy the need for the country to harness the power of technology in increasing its productivity. It seeks to realize high levels of socioeconomic awareness regarding information system capabilities.
- Learners: It seeks to meet the increasing demand for high-quality knowledge that meets job market requirements and prepares one to be competitive.
- Professionals: To produce creative and innovative professionals in generating new knowledge through research and development.
- Society: Satisfy the need for Information Technology Professionals to build and develop information technology systems that solve social, economic, and technological problems.
Why Pursue a Diploma in Information Technology
Technology is part and parcel of our lives today. There is a significant shift towards adopting automated systems in many sectors of the economy, leading to an increase in demand for Information Technology professionals. The program offers learners knowledge in various dimensions, including web development, network design, system administration, database management, system analysis, and information system management. The program produces self-reliant graduates who can create employment.
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Entry Requirements
To enroll for a diploma in Information Technology, one needs to have a C-(Minus) in KCSE or a certificate in a related program.
TVET Institutions Offering a Diploma in Information Technology
Many TVET institutions in the country offer a diploma in Information Technology. Some of the institutions include:
- Baringo Technical College
- Bomet Technical and Vocational College
- Bunyala Technical and Vocational College
- Borabu Technical and Vocational College
- Chuka Technical and Vocational College
- Coast Institute of Technology
- Eldoret Polytechnic
- Friends College Kaimosi
- Kabete National Polytechnic
- Kenya Coast Polytechnic
- Kisii National Polytechnic
- Limuru Technical and Vocational College
For an exhaustive list of institutions that offer a diploma in Information Technology, visit the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) website.
Diploma in Information Technology.