Kisumu National Polytechnic is one of the best polytecnic in Kenya. The institution is located on the outskirts of Kisumu City, within Kisumu County, about 3 km east of the city centre and about 342 kilometers from Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city.
Academic courses are grouped into the following departments;
Here is a list of Courses Offered at The Kisumu National Polytechnic
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1. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
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| S/NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | EET 200 | Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option)
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KCSE Mean Grade C(Minus),D+ in Maths and Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II | May and September
Module II and III May and September |
KNEC |
| 2. | TEL 200 | Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Option) | May and September
Module II and III May and Septembe |
KNEC | |
| 3. | EET 100 | Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Power Option | KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths and Physic | May and Septembe | KNEC |
| 4. | TEL 100 | Craft Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Technology (Telecommunication Option | May and September | KNEC | |
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTÂ (PART TIME COURSES |
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| 5. | CEI 5 | Electrical Installation | KCSE Level 5 Mean Grade D | May and Sept | CDACC |
| 6. | EIT 540 | Electrical Wireman and Fitter Trade III – I | KCPE/KCSE Certificate | 6 Months | NITA |
| 7. | AET 500 | Artisan Electrical Installation | KCSE Mean Grade D- | May And Sept | KNEC |
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2. MECHANICALÂ ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
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| S/NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | PDT 200 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus),D+ in Mathematics or Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II | May and September
Module II and III May and Sept |
KNEC |
| 2. | PLT 200 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) | KNEC | ||
| 3. | DME 200 | Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering Mean Grade C- with D+ in Mathematics and Physics | KNEC | ||
| 4. | PDT 100 | Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) | KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Mathematics or Physics | May and September | KNEC |
| 5. | CRA 5 | Refrigeration and air conditioning | KCSE Mean Grade D Level 5 (CBET) | May and September | CDACC |
| 6. | CME 3 | Mechanical Engineering Technician (Production Option) | Level 3 (CBET) Trade Test | May and September | CDACC |
| 7. | CMW 4 | Manual metal arc Welding (CBET) | KCSE Mean grade D- (Minus) | May and September | CDACC |
| 8. | CPE 6 | Mechanical Plant engineering (CBET) | KCSE Mean grade D- (Minus) | May and September | CDACC |
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MECHANICALÂ ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES |
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| 9. | POM 500 | Certificate in Industrial Plant Operations & Maintenance | Level 4 KCSE
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May and Sept | CDACC |
| 10. | RAC 100 | Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | KCPE / KCSE Certificate | May/Sept | NVCET/KNEC |
| 11. | MWT 500 | Certificate in Metal Work Processes Technology | KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths or Physics | May and Sept | NVCET |
| 12. | ODFL 500 | Fitter General | KCPE/KCSE | May and September | NITA |
| 13. | ODFL 500 | Electrical arc Welding | KCPE/KCSE | May and September | NITA |
| 14. | ODFL 500 | Gas Welding | KCPE/KCSE | May and September | NITA |
| 15. | ODFL 500 | Machine Operations | KCPE/KCSE | May and September | NITA |
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3. AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT |
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| S/NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/ DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | AUE 200 | Diploma in Automotive Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths or Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II | May and September | KNEC |
| 2. | CPL 200 | Diploma in Construction Plant Engineering | Module II and III May and September | KNEC | |
| 3. | AUE 100 | Certificate in Automotive Engineering | KCSE Mean Grade D+, D Plain in Maths or Physics | May and September | KNEC |
| 4. | CAE 6 | Automotive Engineering Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C- (CBET) | May and September | CDACC |
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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES) |
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| 5. | CPB 500 | Panel Beating | KCPE | 6 Months | NITA |
| 6. | CSP 500 | Spray Painting | |||
| 7. | CUP 500 | Upholstery | |||
| 8. | CDE 500 | Detailer | |||
| 9. | MVM 100 | Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics | KCPE or KCSE | May and September | KNEC |
| 10. | AGM 10 | Artisan Certificate in Agricultural Mechanics | |||
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4. APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT |
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| S/NO. | COURSE CODE | UNIT TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | PHM 200 | Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (Pharmacy) | KCSE Mean Grade C Plain; C Plain in Maths/Physics, C Plain in Chemistry, C Plain in Biology, C Plain in English/Kiswahili N/B University graduates who meet the minimum KCSE requirements are encouraged to apply | May and September | KNEC |
| 2. | MLS 200 | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences | |||
| 3. | ENV 200 | Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | May and September |
KNEC |
| 4. | ACH 200 | Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | May and September | KNEC |
| 5. | APB 200 | Diploma in Applied Biology | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | May and September | KNEC |
| 6. | SLT 100 | Craft Certificate in Science Laboratory Technology | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain with a D (Plain) in Maths/Physics/Chemistry | May and September | KNEC |
| 7. | PET 200 | Diploma in Petroleum and Geosciences | KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) | May and September | KNEC |
| 8. | FSP 200 | Diploma in Food Science And Processing Technology | KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) | May and September | KNEC |
| 9. | AGR 200 | Diploma in Agriculture | KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) | May and September | KNEC |
| 10. | SRD 200 | Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture And Rural Development | KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) | May and September | KNEC |
| 11. | FSP 100 | Craft Certificate in Food Processing and Preservation Technology | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain | May and September | KNEC |
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APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES) |
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| 12. | BLT 500 | Bridging Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English | SLT 100 who miss cluster requirements
KCSE |
April, Aug, Dec
(3 sessions of 1 month each Months |
TKNP |
| 13. | BRE 500 | Bridging Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English | KCSE | 1 Year (May) Regular | TKNP
KNEC |
| 14. | SLT 100 | Certificate in Science Laboratory and Technology | KCSE Mean Grade D D (Plain) in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. | April, Aug, Dec | KNEC |
| 15. | DAC 200 | Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | April, Aug, Dec | KNEC |
| 16. | DAB 200 | Diploma in Applied Biology | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | April, Aug, Dec | KNEC |
| 5. INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT | |||||
| S/NO | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | FBM 200 | Diploma in Food and Beverage Management | KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus) | May and September | KNEC |
| 2. | HKL 200 | Diploma in House Keeping and Laundry Management | KNEC | ||
| 3. | NDT 200 | Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE Mean Grade C- (minus). English D+, Biology/Biological Sciences D+, Chemistry/Physical Sciences D, Physics D, Mathematics D, Home Science/Agriculture D, General Science D | May and September
Module II and III May and September |
KNEC |
| 4. | CAC 200 | Diploma in Catering and Accommodation | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | May and September | KNEC |
| 5. | FBM 100 | Certificate in Food and Beverage | KCSE Mean Grade D | May and September | KNEC |
| 6. | AFB 500 | Artisan Food and Beverag | KCSE Mean Grade D- | May and September | KNEC |
| 7. | CBT 500 | Banking Technology Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) (CBET) | May and September (120 Credits) | CDACC |
| 8. | CAC 100 | Certificate in catering and Accommodation | KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) | May and September | KNEC |
| INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES) | |||||
| 9. | IMT 510 | Institutional Management Techniques in Cake Making& Decoration, Food & Beverage Production, House Keeping & Laundry | KCSE Mean Grade D Plain | 8 Weeks Every Month | TKNP |
| 6. BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT | |||||
| S/NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | BDG 200 | Diploma In Building Technology | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths and Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate FOR Module II | May and September
Module II and III May and September |
KNEC |
| 2. | ARC 200 | Diploma in Architecture | |||
| 3. | CVL 200 | Diploma in Civil Engineering | |||
| 4. | BDG 100 | Communication and Technology | KCSE Mean D+ in Maths OR Physics | May and September | KNEC |
| 5. | RDC 100 | Certificate in Road Construction | May Intake only | KNEC | |
| 6. | CBET 5 | Building Technician Level 6 | KCSE Mean grade C- | May and September | CDACC |
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| 7. | BDG 200P | Diploma in Building Technology | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus), D+ in Maths and Physics OR KNEC Craft Certificate FOR Module II | September | KNEC |
| 8. | CVL 200P | Diploma in Civil Engineering | September | KNEC | |
| 9. | BDG 100P | Certificate in Building Technology | KCSE Mean grade D Plain | September | KNEC |
| 10. | ODFL 500 | Plumbing and Pipe Fitting | KCSE or KCPE | May and September | TKNP |
| 11. | ODFL 500 | Certificate Masonry and Brick Lying | KCSE and KCPE | 6 Months | TKNP |
| 12. | LVS 100 | Certificate in Land Surveying | KCSE Mean grade D Plain | May and September | KNEC |
| 13. | ARC 100 | Certificate in Architecture | KCSE Mean grade D Plain | ||
| 14. | AMB 100 | Artisan in Masonry and Brick Lying | kcsE Mean grade D- | ||
| 15. | ICDL 100 | Base (Introductory Level) | KCSE Certificate | 3 Months | ICDL |
| 16. | ICDL 300 | Advanced Level | Intermediate Module Certificate | 3 Months | ICDL |
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7. BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT |
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| 1.     S/NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| ACY 200 | Diploma in Accountancy | KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate | September and May | KNEC | |
| BUM 200 | Diploma in Business Management | KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II | May and September
Module II and III May and September |
KNEC | |
| HRM 200 | Diploma in Human Resource Management | ||||
| MKT 200 | Diploma in Sales and Marketing | ||||
| SEC 200 | Diploma in Secretarial Studies | ||||
| SCM 200 | Diploma in Supply Chain Management | ||||
| TRP 200 | Diploma in Road Transport Management | ||||
| BAF 200 | Diploma in Banking and Finance | ||||
| TGM 200 | Diploma in Tour Guiding Management | ||||
| TRM 200 | Diploma in Tourism Management | ||||
| BUM 100 | Certificate in Business Management | KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) | May and September | KNEC | |
| HRM 100 | Certificate in Human Resource Management | ||||
| MKT 100 | Certificate in Sales and Marketing | ||||
| SEC 100 | Certificate in Secretarial Studies | ||||
| SCM 100 | Certificate in Supply Chain Management | ||||
| TRP 100 | Certificate in Road Transport Management | ||||
| BAF 100 | Certificate in Banking and Finance | ||||
| TRG 100 | Certificate in Tour Guiding Operations | ||||
| TRM 100 | Certificate in Tourism Management | ||||
| CAC 6 | Accountancy Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C- | May/ September | CDACC | |
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BUSINESS STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES) |
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| ACM 500 | Certificate in Accountancy and Management Skills | KCSE Mean Grade D | 6 Months
May/September |
KASNEB | |
| ATD 500 | Accounting Technicians Diploma | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus | 6 Months May/September | KASNEB | |
| DCM 500 | Diploma in Credit Management | 6 Months May/Septembe | KASNEB | ||
| CPA 510 | Certified Public Accountants Part 1 & II | KCSE Mean Grade C+,C+ in Maths & English OR ATD Final | 6 Months May/Septembe | KASNEB | |
| APS 500 | Associate in Procurement & Supply | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | 6 Months May/Septembe | KASNEB | |
| PSP 500 | Certified Procurement & Supply Professional | KCSE Mean Grade C+,C-in Maths & English OR APS Final | 6 Months May/Septembe | KASNEB | |
| BUM 100 P | Certificate in Business Management | KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain), D (Plain) in Maths and English | May and September | KNEC | |
| HRM 100P | Certificate in Human Resource Management | ||||
| SCM 100P | Certificate in Supply Chain Management | ||||
| BUM 200P | Diploma in Business Management | KCSE Mean Grade C-,OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II | May and September
Module II and III May/ September |
KNEC | |
| HRM 200P | Diploma in Human Resource Management | ||||
| SCM 200 | Diploma in Supply Chain Management | ||||
| SEC 300P | Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies | Diploma in Secretarial Studies OR Equivalent | 4 Terms May/September | KNEC | |
| HRM 300 | Higher Diploma In Human Resource Management | Diploma In Human Resource Management OR Equivalent | |||
| BSG 100 | Business Single and Group Subjects | KCSE Mean Grade D- (Minus) | 6 Months May/September | KNEC | |
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8.LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT |
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| S/NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | INF 200 | Diploma in Information Studies | KCSE Mean Grade C(Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II | May and September
Module II and III May and September |
KNEC |
| 2. | PSY 200 | Diploma in Counseling | |||
| 3. | SCD 200 | Diploma in Social work and Community Development | |||
| 4. | INF 100 | Craft Certificate in Information Studies | KCSE Mean Grade D | May and September | KNEC |
| 5. | SCD 100 | Craft Certificate in Social work and Community Development | May Only | ||
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LIBERAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES) |
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| 6. | SCD 200P | Diploma in Social work and Community Development | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II | May | KNEC |
| 7. | SCD 100P | Craft Certificate in Social work and Community Development | KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) | September | KNEC |
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9. ENTERPRENEURSHIP STUDIES DEPARTMENT |
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| S/NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | COP 200 | Diploma in Cooperative Management | KCSE Mean Grade C-
(Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II |
May and September
Module II and III May September |
KNEC |
| 2. | EED 200 | Diploma In Entrepreneurship Development | |||
| 3. | PRJ 200 | Diploma in Project Management | |||
| 4. | COP 100 | Certificate in Cooperative Management | KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) | May and September | KNEC |
| 5. | PRJ 100 | Certificate in Project Management | KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) | May and September | KNEC |
| 6. | CPM 6 | Project Management Level 6 | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus | May and September | CDACC |
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ENTERPRENEURSHIP STUDIES DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES) |
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| 7. | EED 300 | Higher Diploma In Entrepreneurship Development | Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development OR Equivalent Qualification as determined by KNEC. | 4 Terms
May/September |
KNEC |
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10. CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT |
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| S/NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME/DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | GMD 200 | Diploma in Fashion Design & Garment Making | KCSE Mean Grade C(Minus)OR KNEC Craft Certificate for Module II | May and September
Module II and III May and September |
KNEC |
| 2. | GMD 100 | Certificate in Fashion Design & Garment Making | KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) | May and September | KNEC |
| 3. | CFD 5 | Fashion and design Level 5 | KCSE Mean Grade C(Minus) | May and September | CDACC |
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CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT (PART TIME COURSES) |
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| 4. | ODFL 500 | Dressmaking | KCPE/KCSE | 6 Months | NITA |
| 5. | ODFL 500 | Tailoring | 6 Months | NITA | |