In today’s world many degree require a professional course that often makes a candidate more marketable. If you are looking for some of the best short courses in Kenya, here top 10 professional courses.
Contents
- Professional Courses in Kenya
- 1.Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- 2.AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- 3.Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- 4.Project Management Professional (PMP)
- 5.Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
- 6. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- 7.Certified Procurement and Supply Professional (CPSP-K)
- 8.Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- 9.Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- 10.Certified Public Secretaries (CPS-K) / CS
Professional Courses in Kenya
The following are Kenya’s most marketable short courses in Kenya and their relevant university degrees.
1.Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Relevant Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or Bachelor of Business Management.
Target Careers: Auditor, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Tax Consultant, Corporate Accountant.
Examining Body: KASNEB.
2.AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Relevant Degree: BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.
Target Careers: Cloud Engineer, Cloud Architect, DevOps Specialist.
Examining Body: Amazon Web Services.
3.Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Relevant Degree: BSc in Financial Engineering, Actuarial Science, or Economics.
Target Careers: Investment Banker, Portfolio Manager, Risk Analyst.
Examining Body: CFA Institute.
4.Project Management Professional (PMP)
Relevant Degree: BA in Project Planning, BSc in Civil Engineering, or any Business Degree.
Target Careers: Project Manager, NGO Program Coordinator, Operations Director.
Examining Body: Project Management Institute (PMI).
5.Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP)
Relevant Degree: Bachelor of Human Resource Management or Bachelor of Business Administration (HR option).
Target Careers: HR Manager, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Head of Culture.
Examining Body: HRMPEB.
6. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Relevant Degree: BSc in Computer Science, Business Information Technology (BBIT), or Cybersecurity.
Target Careers: IT Auditor, Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Risk Manager.
Examining Body: ISACA.
7.Certified Procurement and Supply Professional (CPSP-K)
Relevant Degree: Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management or Supply Chain Management.
Target Careers: Procurement Officer, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Director.
Examining Body: KISM / KNEB.
8.Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Relevant Degree: BSc in Cybersecurity, Computer Networks, or Software Engineering.
Target Careers: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Security Architect.
Examining Body: (ISC).
9.Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
Relevant Degree: Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing Option) or Bachelor of Mass Communication.
Target Careers: Marketing Director, Brand Manager, Digital Strategist.
Examining Body: Chartered Institute of Marketing.
10.Certified Public Secretaries (CPS-K) / CS
Relevant Degree: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Bachelor of Business Administration
Target Careers: Corporate Secretary, Governance Consultant, Compliance Officer.
Examining Body: KASNEB.

Betty is a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Arts). In addition, she is a registered Certified Public Accountant. She has been teaching and offering part-time accounting services for the last 10 years. She is passionate about education, accounting, writing, and traveling.
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