20 Top Marketable Technical Courses In Kenya
Education
plays a vital role in every person's mental, spiritual and physical growth. And
the technical course that one chooses most especially in Kenya after completing
High/Secondary school will significantly help you have a different point of
view in life.
Kenya being a developing country urgently needs a lot of technical experts who will bring new creativity in the market place which will play a vital role in the growth of the economy.
So have no doubt while thinking of going for a technical course because this article will give you a list of top 20 marketable technical courses in Kenya which will secure you a job easily not only in the Kenyan market but the entire world.
This
article does not only advice's you on the top marketable technical courses in
Kenya, but also advice on the best educational institutions offering them.
Here
is a list of some of the best 20 Top marketable courses in Kenya.
1. Computer Science
With
the advent of technology, the world is ever-changing and every Private
organization and Government public institution in Kenya uses computers so
technically computer scientists will be required to work in any of this
institution.
Computer
science course gives you a list of fields that you can specialize in which
includes;
a) Games developer
b) Information systems
supervisor.
c) Database administrator.
d) Cybersecurity
specialist.
e) Technical consultants.
For
one to pursue this Technical course one must have attained a mean grade of C in
KCSE with a C in Mathematics, Physics, and English for diploma programs while for
degree programs one needs to have attained a mean grade of C+ with a C+ in
Mathematics, Physics and English.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
a) Nairobi University
b) Jomo Kenyatta University
c) Multimedia University
d) Dedan Kimathi University
Information
Technology includes a wide category of simple computer jobs to one of the
highest paying jobs in Kenya and the whole world. It involves the study,
design, development, and implementation of computer Information particularly in
software development.
Computer
science course gives you a list of fields that you can specialize in which
includes;
·
Information systems supervisor.
·
Database administrator.
·
Cybersecurity specialist.
·
Application Security Specialist
·
Mobile application developers- IOS and Android developers.
·
Technical consultants.
·
Network Administrators – Cisco, Huawei.
·
Graphic Designers
For
one to pursue this Technical course one must have attained a mean grade of C in
KCSE with a C in Mathematics, Physics, and English for diploma programs while
for degree programs one needs to have attained a mean grade of C+ with a C+ in
Mathematics, Physics and English.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Nairobi University
·
KCA University.
·
Jomo Kenyatta University
·
Multimedia University
With
most people going for other white-collar courses this technical course has been
neglected for a while now and we currently do not have enough Engineers in this
field. This technical course combines tools and methods used in electrical, mechanical,
safety, electronic and software engineering
Automotive
Engineering course gives you a list of fields that you can specialize in which
includes;
·
Automotive technicians.
·
Motorcycle technicians.
·
Small engine repair.
·
collision technicians
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Mombasa Technical Training Institute
·
Kirinyaga University
·
Machakos University
·
Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology.
Electrical
certificate programs can be completed in a matter of months making it cheaper
and easier for the youth or any person with a passion for it to go to the job
market easily. One can be employed in several electrical jobs or one can decide
to work as a freelancer both of which require licensing.
For
one to pursue this Technical course one must have attained a mean grade of at
least C- in KCSE with a C- in Mathematics and English.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Nairobi University
·
Jomo Kenyatta University
·
Kenyatta University
·
Multimedia University
·
Dedan Kimathi University
We
have one Medical Training course which I
can advise you to research further because currently theirs a shortage of
Radiography specialists. With a Diploma in Radiography, you easily secure a job
at ease.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Nairobi University
·
Kenya Medical Training College. (KMTC).
This
course involves the production of recorded or live entertainment. One can be
employed in a film and production company or one can decide to start their film
and production companies which are in demand.
For
one to pursue this Technical course one must have attained a mean grade of at
least D+ in KCSE with a D+ in Mathematics and at least a C- English.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Kitale Technical and Training college
·
Talanta Institute- Nairobi
·
Kenya Institute of Mass communication
This
Technical course gives a broad knowledge of design installation and service
techniques of refrigeration and air conditioning.
Best
college
·
Railway Training institute
One
can learn fabrication and welding skills on the job while working towards their
certification. This Training can be completed in as little as 8 months.
9. Building and
Construction
Building
and Construction technical course trains students in constructing, altering,
demolishing, renovating and repairing buildings and construction works.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Nairobi Institute of Technology.
·
Kirinyaga University College.
·
Dedan Kimathi University.
·
Machakos University.
A
Drivers educational course would take 5 weeks and also depends on the type of
class one is enrolling. This is a helpful technical course where one can
employee themselves with uber and others establish a taxi and a transport company
as well.
Some
of the best colleges offering this course include.
·
Petanns Driving school
·
Heltz Driving school
·
Imperial Driving school etc.
11. Marine Technician
This
Technical course encompasses disciplinary studies of engineering technology
which enhances students’ skills for a career such as Mechanical engineering,
Marine operators’ manager, port captain, and Naval architects.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Technical University of Mombasa
·
Bandari college
This
Technical course helps students to acquire design and overseeing the
installation of telecommunications equipment and facilities like electronic
switching systems, optical fiber cabling, and IP networks.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Technical University of Mombasa
·
Bungoma Technical Training college
·
Wright flyers Aviation institute
·
Jomo Kenyatta University
This Technical course equips students to learn how to take x rays and CAT scans for diagnostic purposes.
It is very marketable for there's a shortage of experts in
this field making it easier for one getting employment opportunities around the
world.
Some
of the best colleges and universities offering this course include.
·
Nairobi Institute of Technology.
·
Kirinyaga University College.
·
Dedan Kimathi University.
·
Machakos University.
If you already have a driving license and you wish to work as a professional Heavy Commercial Vehicle such as trailers then this is the course for you.
Salary range for Heavy truck drivers is Ksh
4500 a day and this can also vary with mileage taken by the truck driver.
One
of the best Institutes you can take this course is KTA (Kenya Transporters
Association ltd.)
15. Barbering
My
advice about this course is that the male grooming market is a billion-dollar
industry that is ever-growing. This course can be done professionally with men
and women. Working smart and hard you
can find a fulfilling and long career.
Some
of the best colleges offering barbering courses include.
·
Nairobi industrial institute
·
Beauty point school of Hairdressing and Beauty
·
Royal Professional Beauty College, Ongata Rongai.
·
Beauty point school Nairobi. etc
70% of employees employed by the National government and county government will have retired within the next 6 Years making this course one of the most marketable in the market.
With a combination of driving, First Aid certification you can
secure a job as an ambulance attendant in hospitals, get job opportunities at
Red cross and other non-profitable organizations and the government as well.
Some
of the best colleges offering this course include.
·
Nairobi industrial institute
·
Eldoret Training college.
·
International Centre of Technology- Thika
·
Eldoret Aviation Training Institute.
17. Agriculture, Irrigation
and Drainage Engineering
Very
few Kenyans especially the youth are not willing to pursue this course. With
this knowledge, you can be certain with a diploma in agriculture, irrigation
and Drainage engineering you can't miss a job in large farms in Kenya.
Some
of the best colleges offering this course include.
·
Kenya Water Institute
·
Kenya Water Institute College
·
Bukura Agriculture college.
·
Other Technical courses that are very marketable for the
Kenya Market include;
18. Culinary Arts
This
technical course equips one with the following skills which can be very helpful
at the job market and one can also decide to start their own business such as
an event company.
·
Kitchen Hygiene and sanitation, Event planning, Ordering and
Buying in Bulk, Customer service and communication, Food Science and Nutrition.
Some
of the best colleges offering this course include.
·
International Hotel and Tourism Institute.
·
Kenya Utalii College.
·
Air Travel and Related Studies Centre.
·
Top chefs Culinary Institute.
This
technical course equips one with a Basic safety sanitation course, Hair course,
Aesthetics and Hair Removal, skin science and salon management. One can start
their own business and make become successful.
Some
of the best colleges offering this course include.
·
Ashely’s Beauty College in Kenya.
·
Vera Beauty College.
·
Pivot Point Beauty Hair design and Beauty School.
Plumbing
and valve repair courses is an important feature of mechanical repair. You can secure
a job in the recent oil drilling companies in Turkana county and the job is
well paying. You can as well get a job in piping industries and other piping
projects at Kenya pipeline company.
Some
of the best colleges offering this course include.
·
International Hotel and Tourism Institute.
·
Kenya water Institute – Nairobi.
·
Jodan College of Technology.
·
Mawego Technical Training Institute.