Most Demanded Professional Courses in Kenya

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.

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.