Craft courses or craft certificate courses are vocational programmes and workshop certificate classes that equip young people with the knowledge they need to live a decent life through employment or entrepreneurship.

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What is a Craft Certificate?

A craft certificate is a post-secondary education credential or qualification issued to someone who has successfully completed a craft course. Craft courses are vocational programmes that equip youth with the skills needed for victorious entry into the job market or business. Craft certificate courses in Kenya offers young people opportunities to practice their trade in all parts of the country.

The difference between craft certificate and the ordinary certificate is that, a craft certificate provides more practical learning and practice compared to certificate courses. Meaning, with a craft course you have greater opportunities for self-reliance since you can apply the acquired vocational skills through selling your skills to local and urban people.

Conversely, artisan and craft courses share a similarity. They are both vocational courses that provides young people with the technical skills they deserve to thrive in a competitive labor market. The difference between craft certificate and artisan certificate relates to their level of study. Artisan is on a lower level than craft certificate on the education stairway.

Craft certificate courses in Kenya are diverse depending on your career requirements. There are over 150 craft courses near you at the nearest vocational training centers and other vocational colleges that offer craft courses in Kenya. Some examples of craft courses in Kenya include; craft certificate in motor vehicle mechanics, and craft certificate in medical laboratory technology, among others.

Craft certificate in different fields can give diverse options. For instance, upon successful completion of the course you can decide to look for a formal employment, start your own business or continue with your education. With hard work and commitment, you can advance your craft certificate to professional craft courses where you can become a professional craft teacher in polytechnics.

Craft courses in Kenya are available in many colleges offering craft courses in Kenya including public and private technical colleges and vocational training centers.

How Long Does Craft Certificates Take?

A craft certificate course in Kenya takes on average of two years. The admission qualification for craft courses in KCSE mean grade D plain. Meaning, with a KCSE grade D plain and above, you can join any technical college or youth polytechnic offering craft courses.

List of Craft Courses in Kenya;

1. Craft certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
2. Craft certificate in automobiles technology
3. Craft certificate in motor vehicle technology
4. Craft certificate in automotive engineering
5. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering (automotive option)
6. Craft certificate in vehicle engineering
7. Craft certificate in food and beverage
8. Craft certificate in food and beverage management
9. Craft certificate in food and beverage production
10. Craft certificate in food and beverage production, sales and service
11. Certificate in freight management
12. Craft certificate in electrical engineering
13. Craft certificate in electrical and electronics technology
14. Craft certificate in electrical engineering and electronic technology (telecommunication option).
15. Craft certificate in electrical and electronic engineering (power option).
16. Craft certificate in electrical technology (power)
17. Craft certificate in electrical and electronics
18. Craft certificate in wireman
19. Craft certificate in electrical installation
20. Craft certificate in electrical installation and maintenance
21. Craft certificate in telecommunication and power
22. Craft certificate in electrical technology (telecommunication option)
23. Craft certificate in electrical engineering (telecommunication option)
24. Craft certificate in electrical and electronic technology (telecommunication)
25. Craft certificate in electrical and electronic engineering (telecommunication)
26. Craft certificate in telecommunication and power
27. Craft certificate in telecommunication engineering
28. Craft certificate in telecommunication
29. Craft certificate in plumbing
30. Craft certificate in plumbing technology
31. Craft certificate in plumbing and pipe fitting
32. Craft certificate in plumbing and water services
33. Craft certificate in plumbing and building services
34. Craft certificate in nutrition and dietetics
35. Certificate in pastry and baking technology
36. Certificate in baking technology
37. Certificate in nature interpretation and tour administration
38. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering
39. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering (production option)
40. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering (marine)
41. Craft certificate in mechatronics engineering
42. Certificate in metal work and process technology
43. Craft certificate in information studies
44. Craft certificate in information science
45. Craft certificate in archives and information sciences
46. Craft certificate in library information science
47. Craft certificate in information studies (library science)
48. Craft in library science
49. Craft certificate in archives and information studies
50. Craft certificate in library archival studies
51. Craft certificate in library science
52. Craft certificate in library information studies
53. Craft certificate in library science
54. Craft certificate in library information studies
55. Craft certificate in library and information technology
56. Craft certificate in information studies (library science)
57. Craft certificate in library and archives studies
58. Craft certificate in archives and information studies
59. Craft certificate in information technology, (IT)
60. Craft certificate in information communication technology, (ICT)
61. Craft certificate in petroleum geoscience
62. Craft certificate in welding and fabrication
63. Craft certificate in welding
64. Craft certificate in journalism and mass media
65. Craft certificate in fisheries technology
66. Craft certificate in aquaculture
67. Craft certificate in building construction
68. Craft certificate in building and construction technology
69. Craft certificate in building and civil engineering
70. Craft certificate in building technology
71. Craft certificate in plant mechanics
72. Craft certificate in construction plant mechanics
73. Craft certificate in clothing technology
74. Craft certificate in clothing design
75. Craft certificate in fashion design
76. Craft certificate in tailoring and dressmaking
77. Craft certificate in fashion design and garment making
78. Craft certificate in fashion design and clothing
79. Craft certificate in knitting
80. Craft certificate in garment making
81. Craft certificate in community wildlife management
82. Craft certificate in electrical instrumentation
83. Craft certificate in electrical instrumentation and control
84. Craft certificate in electrical and electrical engineering (instrumentation and control option)
85. Craft certificate in civil engineering
86. Craft certificate in building and civil engineering
87. Craft certificate in water engineering
88. Craft certificate in water resources technology and management
89. Craft certificate in water technology
90. Craft certificate in clerical operations
91. Craft certificate in road transport management
92. Craft certificate in tour guide
93. Craft certificate in tour guiding and travel
94. Craft certificate in tour guiding operations
95. Craft certificate in tourism management
96. Craft certificate in carpentry and furniture technology
97. Craft certificate in carpentry and joinery
98. Craft certificate in customs administration
99. Craft certificate in tax administration

100. Craft certificate in food processing technology
101. Craft certificate in food science and processing technology
102. Craft certificate in food science technology
103. Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation
104. Craft certificate in accountancy
105. Craft certificate in accounting
106. Craft Certificate in accounting technician
107. Craft certificate in accounting and management skills
108. Craft certificate in hairdressing and beauty therapy
109. Craft certificate in general agriculture
110. Craft certificate in agriculture and community development
111. Craft certificate in entrepreneurial agriculture
112. Craft certificate in agricultural engineering
113. Craft certificate in agricultural technology
114. Craft certificate in agricultural mechanics
115. Craft certificate in aquaculture
116. Craft certificate in fisheries technology
117. Craft certificate in human resources management
118. Craft certificate in social development
119. Craft certificate in community development
120. Craft certificate in social work and community development
121. Craft certificate in community development
122. Craft certificate in social work and community development
123. Craft certificate in social development
124. Craft certificate in social work
125. Craft certificate in social work and community development
126. Craft certificate in supply chain management
127. Craft certificate in supplies chain management
128. Craft certificate in purchasing and supply management
129. Craft certificate in storekeeping
130. Certificate in storekeeping
131. Craft certificate in business management
132. Craft certificate in business administration
133. Craft certificate in credit management
134. Craft certificate in banking
135. Craft certificate in banking and finance
136. Craft certificate in cooperative management
137. Craft certificate in land surveying
138. Craft certificate in survey and mapping
139. Craft certificate in laundry and housekeeping
140. Craft certificate in catering and accommodation management
141. Craft certificate in catering and accommodation operation
142. Craft certificate in science laboratory technology
143. Craft certificate in secretarial studies
144. Craft certificate in computerized secretarial studies
145. Craft certificate in road construction technology
146. Craft certificate in road and bridge construction
147. Craft certificate in road building and construction
148. Craft certificate in sales and marketing
149. Craft certificate in health records and IT
150. Craft certificate in records maintenance
151. Craft certificate in project management
152. Certificate in early childhood development and education
153. Craft certificate in computer studies
154. Craft certificate in computer packages
155. Craft certificate in computer systems and application packages

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Minimum Admission Qualification

The minimum admission requirement for craft certificate courses in Kenya is Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, (KCSE) mean grade D (plain) and above. Therefore, with a KCSE mean grade D (plain) and D+ (plus), you can successfully enroll for a craft certificate course in Kenya either within public or private colleges.

Colleges Offering Craft Certificate Courses in Kenya

Craft certificate courses in Kenya are offered in various craft courses technical colleges spread across the country. These craft certificate courses are examined by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and National Industrial Training Authority among others.

For more details on craft courses, explore the craft career options.