List of diploma courses offered in Kenya and their requirements.

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A diploma course is a skill-based level of training that equips students with skills for middle-level managers. The diploma courses offered in Kenya are in different fields such as engineering, technical, business computing and informatics, fashion, hospitality, and health science among others.

Diploma course minimum requirements

The basic minimum requirement to pursue any diploma course in Kenya is a KCSE mean grade of C- or a pass in the relevant craft certificate course. However, some courses may require a C plain and specific pass in some subjects depending on the field.

Diploma courses are offered in universities, national polytechnics, TTIs, and TVCs both public and private. The examinations and certification for diplomas are done by different bodies such as KNEC, TVETCDACC, KASNEB, Professional bodies, universities, etc.

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Courses and Student portal log in at Kisii National Polytechnic

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Kisii National Polytechnic gate

Kisii National Polytechnic (Kisii NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 93 of 2016 also known as the Kisii National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.

It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 8,000. Kisii National is located in Kisii town, Kisii county.

As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer their courses and examinations.

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Course requirements, fees, and student portal:Kitale National Polytechnic

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Kitale National Polytechnic location gate

Kitale National Polytechnic (Kitale NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 95 of 2016 also known as the Kitale National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.

It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 10,000. Kitale National is located in Kitale town Trans Nzoia County.

As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer its courses and examinations.

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Nyeri National Polytechnic, courses requirements, fees and portal

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Nyeri national polytechnic gate location

Nyeri National Polytechnic (Nyeri NP) is a public TVET institution established by legal notice No 91 of 2016 also known as the Nyeri National Polytechnic Order, 2016 as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA.

It is one of the leading national polytechnics in the country with a student population of over 8,000. Nyeri National is located in Nyeri county along Mumbi road next to Mumbi estate.

As a national polytechnic, it is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, diploma, and higher diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with universities and other educational institutions to offer their courses and examinations.

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Wote TTI course requirements, fees, and student portal

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Wote TTI

Wote Technical Training Institute (Wote TTI) is a public TVET institution established as per the TVET Act guidelines. It is registered and regulated by TVETA. It is one of the leading Technical Training Institutes in Makueni County and in the country. The institute is located in Makueni county along Wote – Makindu road.

As a Technical Training Institute, Wote is allowed by law to train and award certificates for artisan, craft, and diploma-level courses. It can also collaborate with national polytechnics, universities, and other educational institutions to offer their courses and examinations.

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Diploma in Education requirements for PGDE, secondary and primary options

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Diploma in education course

A diploma in education is a specialized professional course that is met to train and equip students with skills and knowledge to teach at all levels of learning. There are various education courses that a student can pursue. This will depend on the objective of the learner and their specialization.

The main diplomas in the education courses are in science, arts, primary option, secondary option, and Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). The requirement for an education diploma is a minimum grade of C ( plain) in KCSE and above and a C+ (Plus) in the two subjects Specialization.

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Types and importance of digital literacy in CBC curriculum

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types of digital literacy

Digital literacy means equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to effectively navigate and utilize digital tools and technologies. The 21st-century learner should be equipped with the knowledge necessary to use the latest technologies that are used to collect, analyse, process, store, and disseminate information in the world.

Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) has included digital literacy as one of the core competencies that all learners should have to meet the needs of the current information age.

The main types of digital skills that are taught in class are internet literacy, cyber security, media, basic office applications, computer hardware, and information literacy among others.

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Performing arts course, importance, types, career and schools

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performing art, music, play and dance

Do you have a passion for live entertaining audiences? Do you dance, act, do comedy or other live entertainment? Then performing art is the right course for you to pursue. The course entails learning about those different aspects of live entertainment although they can be recorded and played later as video or audio.

Performing art courses and career deals with interpreting music and dance, performing in a production, auditing for roles, and teaching music. Other activities are, working with actors and directing events, promoting different art, interpreting scripts, and performing in a live audience among others. 

Performing art is a wide field that entails live or recorded performances for an audience’s entertainment. Some examples of performing arts are music, dance, comedy, magic, acting, and playing instruments among others.

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Requirements for TSC number registration and employment

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The Teacher Service Commission (TSC) is established by the Kenya Constitution 2010 article 237 to manage teacher issues in the education system in Kenya. One of the main functions of the TSC commission is to register all teachers who are operating in Kenya whether employed by the government or not. It is also mandated to recruit and employ teachers in primary and secondary schools and other institutions that the TSC manages.

To achieve this mandate there are established guidelines and requirements for registration as a teacher and recruitment. The guidelines are also used when students want to enroll in teacher school to be trained as teachers.

To register as a teacher in Kenya you are required to have a Diploma or Bachelor’s in education in the respective area of specialization. You should also meet all other general requirements as set out by TSC.

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What is TSC TPAD appraisal benefits, objectives and process?

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The Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) is an online system that TSC uses for quality assurance and performance evaluation of teachers. As per the Teachers Service Commission Code of Regulations for Teachers, 2015 TSC is mandated to create an open appraisal system to strengthen supervision and continuously monitor the performance of teachers in curriculum implementation.

The system was introduced in 2016 for both primary and post-primary teachers. The headteacher is the oversight authority in the institution concerning TPAD.

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