Index
Courses and Careers in Kenya
Guides to 61 degree, diploma and certificate courses taught in Kenya: the jobs each one leads to, entry requirements, licensing bodies and career paths, with live jobs matched to every course.
Business, Finance and Management
Degrees
- Bachelor of Commerce99Accounts, banking, sales, marketing, HR
- Bachelor of Economics20Research, policy, data, banking
- BSc Actuarial Science9Insurance, pensions, risk, underwriting
- Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply Management16Procurement, stores, logistics
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management22HR assistant, recruitment, payroll, L&D
Professional qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)26Accountant, auditor, tax, finance
- Certified Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA)9Investment, credit, treasury, banking
- Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)9HR officer, HR manager, payroll
- Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K)16Procurement officer, buyer, supply chain
Diplomas
- Diploma in Business Management62Sales, admin, customer service, retail
- Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)21Accounts assistant, cashier, credit control
- Diploma in Human Resource Management22HR assistant, admin, payroll clerk
- Diploma in Supply Chain Management28Stores, warehouse, logistics
- Diploma in Sales and Marketing53Sales executive, field sales, digital marketing
Certificates
- Certificate in Business Management37Shop, cashier, sales, customer service
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies26Receptionist, office assistant, clerical
Health Sciences
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing1Registered nurse, nurse in-charge
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)Medical officer, intern doctor
- BSc Clinical Medicine and Community Health1Clinical officer, specialist CO
- Bachelor of Pharmacy9Pharmacist, medical rep, regulatory
- BSc Medical Laboratory Science8Lab technologist, research lab
- BSc Public Health7Health programmes, WASH, M&E
- BSc Food, Nutrition and DieteticsNutritionist, dietitian
- BSc Physiotherapy1Physiotherapist, rehab
Diplomas
- Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing (KRCHN)1Community health nurse, ward nurse
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery1Clinical officer
- Diploma in Pharmacy9Pharmaceutical technologist
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences2Laboratory technician
- Diploma in Health Records and Information TechnologyHealth records officer, HMIS
Education
Degrees
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)8Secondary and junior school teacher
- Bachelor of Education (Science)8Maths and science teacher
- Bachelor of Counselling Psychology4Counsellor, psychosocial officer
Diplomas
- Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE)8Primary school teacher
- Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education (DECTE)ECDE teacher, pre-primary
Engineering and Construction
Degrees
- BSc Civil Engineering3Site engineer, structural, water
- BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering2Electrical, power, telecoms engineer
- BSc Mechanical Engineering4Maintenance, plant, production engineer
- BSc Quantity Surveying1Quantity surveyor, estimator
Diplomas
- Diploma in Civil Engineering6Site technician, foreman, roads
- Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering13Electrical technician, solar, fibre
Certificates
- Certificate in Electrical Installation7Electrician, solar installer
- Certificate in Plumbing4Plumber, pipe fitter
- Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics5Mechanic, fleet, parts
Computing and IT
Degrees
- BSc Computer Science20Software, data, cloud, security
- BSc Information Technology17Systems, networks, support
- Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)31Business analyst, ERP, product
Diplomas
- Diploma in Information Technology21ICT support, network technician
Media, Communication and Design
Degrees
- Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication11Reporter, communications, PR, content
Diplomas
- Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication10Reporter, camera, social media
- Diploma in Graphic Design9Graphic designer, multimedia
Law, Social Sciences and Security
Degrees
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB)4Advocate, legal officer, compliance
- Bachelor of Social Work7Case worker, child protection, community
- Bachelor of Criminology and Security Studies3Security, fraud, investigations
Hospitality and Tourism
Degrees
- Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management20Hotel operations, front office, events
Diplomas
- Diploma in Food and Beverage Production6Commis chef, cook, catering
Certificates
- Certificate in Housekeeping and Laundry Operations3Room attendant, housekeeping
Agriculture, Food and Environment
Degrees
- BSc Agriculture6Agronomist, extension, agribusiness
- BSc Environmental Science7EIA, conservation, climate, ESG
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine1Veterinary officer, animal health
- BSc Food Science and Technology3Quality assurance, production, food safety
Diplomas
- Diploma in Agriculture1Extension officer, farm supervisor