Certificate I ICT

Course Description for Certificate I ICT

The Certificate Module I in Information Communication Technology (ICT) is a nationally recognized vocational qualification designed to equip learners with foundational computer knowledge, digital literacy, and essential ICT operational skills required in today’s digital workplace. The programme is examined and certified by Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and is implemented strictly in line with the official KNEC ICT Certificate Module I syllabus.

At Uwezo College, this programme is delivered through a practical, competency-based and career-oriented training approach, ensuring learners gain hands-on ICT skills alongside strong theoretical foundations for effective use of computers in office, business, and educational environments.

Entry Requirements

To enroll for the Certificate Module I in ICT, a learner must have:

• KCSE Certificate D plain or D Plus
• Any other qualification approved for entry into Certificate level training.

This course is ideal for school leavers, office assistants, business trainees, job seekers, and beginners seeking practical computer skills for employment and self-reliance.

Examining Body & Duration

• Examining Body: Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
• Typical Duration: 12 months.

Assessment is done through continuous assessment tests and final KNEC examinations, in accordance with national TVET standards.

Course Overview / Curriculum (KNEC-Aligned)

The Certificate Module I in ICT equips learners with basic ICT competencies required for computer operations and digital work environments. Core units covered include:

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Introduction to ICT
• Basic Electronics
• Operating Systems
• Computer Applications
• Communication Skills
• Mathematics

Training is highly practical, enabling learners to confidently operate computers, prepare documents, manage basic data, use the internet professionally, and observe ICT ethics and safety.

Modes of Delivery at Uwezo College

Uwezo College offers the ICT Module I programme through four flexible study modes:

1. Physical Learning: Face-to-face computer lab training with full instructor support.
2. Online Learning: Live virtual classes with guided practical sessions.
3. Distance Learning: Self-paced study with digital materials and scheduled practical blocks.
4. Part-Time Learning: Evening and weekend classes for working learners.

All modes strictly follow the KNEC teaching and assessment framework.

Career Opportunities After Completion

Graduates of Certificate Module I in ICT can work as:

• Computer Operator
• Data Entry Assistant
• Office Assistant
• Receptionist (ICT-skilled)
• ICT Support Trainee
• Administrative Clerk

The qualification also allows direct progression to Certificate Module II and Certificate Module III in ICT, leading to Craft Certificate and Diploma levels.

Why Study ICT at Uwezo College

• Full compliance with the KNEC ICT Module I syllabus
• Well-equipped modern computer laboratories
• Qualified and experienced ICT trainers
• Strong emphasis on hands-on practical training
• Flexible four-mode learning system
• Affordable fees and guided KNEC registration
• Strong student academic support and mentorship