Kenyatta University Introduces Free Online Courses | How To Apply | Application Forms
Last Updated on January 25, 2025 by NewsTurkana
Kenyatta University, through its ICT Professional Training and Certification Centre, has announced free short courses in various ICT fields.
In an update on Monday, January 20, KU said the available courses target form four leavers, university students, IT professionals, and working professionals who want to enhance their ICT skills and obtain certification from the respective partners.
They include Introduction to Modern AI, Introduction to Data Science, Operating Systems Basics Digital Awareness, and Introduction to Cybersecurity.
“Kenyatta University in partnership with IBM is offering the attached short courses at the Main Campus, City, Nakuru, Embu, Kitui, Mombasa, and Mama Ngina University College,” KU stated.
To accommodate different schedules and learning preferences, the courses will be offered in three modes; full-time, part-time, and weekend-only.
To register, students need to use their KU student email addresses and fill out a simple online application form . They will be able to enroll in more than one course by filling out the application form again.
Students who complete the courses will be issued with a certificate from Cisco after completion.
“To earn a certificate from Cisco for a course, one needs to complete the course and complete the course survey at the end of the course (Mandatory),” the university announced.
Cisco is a multinational technology corporation renowned for its innovative solutions in networking, telecommunications, cybersecurity and other advanced technology fields.
How to apply:
1. Navigate to KU’s new eCitizen page https://ku.ecitizen.go.ke/
2. Scroll down to Online Applications and select “Application for ICT Certification Courses”
3. You will need your eCitizen account credentials to log in and apply.
4. Those under 18 years of age can request their parents or guardians to log in on their behalf and initiate the application form
5.Those over 18 years of age and DO NOT have an eCitizen account are required to create an account in three simple steps via the “Sign Up” button on the page.
6. In case you have any challenges with your application, reach out to KU via email for more assistance.
The institution has clarified that applicants will be charged Ksh. 700 application fee which will be deposited to National Bank, Account: 01003059150800.
