Certificate in Accounting & Management Skills (CAMS)
Level: Entry-level qualification by KASNEB
Areas Covered:
- Business Mathematics
- Business Environment
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Fundamentals of Management
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Business Communication
Competencies Gained:
- Basic accounting and business operation skills
- Ability to handle routine office tasks
- Foundation for higher accounting and management studies
Career Path & Jobs:
- Accounts Assistant
- Office Clerk
- Data Entry Clerk
- Storekeeper
- Receptionist
- A stepping-stone to the ATD or Diploma in Business
Diploma in Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)
Level: Mid-level qualification by KASNEB
Areas Covered:
- Financial Accounting
- Business Law
- Economics
- Principles of Taxation
- Cost Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Auditing
- Financial Management
Competencies Gained:
- Ability to prepare final accounts for SMEs
- Understanding of taxation, costing, and audit practices
- Use of accounting software
Career Path & Jobs:
- Accounts Technician
- Bookkeeper
- Tax Assistant
- Audit Clerk
- Payroll Officer
- Internal Control Officer
- Pathway to CPA or Degree in Accounting/Finance
Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
Level: Professional-level qualification by KASNEB
Areas Covered:
CPA is divided into three parts (each with 2 sections):
- Part I: Financial Accounting, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Economics
- Part II: Company Law, Taxation, Financial Management, Management Accounting
- Part III: Advanced Financial Reporting, Audit, Public Finance, Strategic Management
Competencies Gained:
- Full financial reporting and analysis skills
- Tax computation and compliance
- Audit and assurance practices
- Strategic financial decision-making
Career Path & Jobs:
- Certified Public Accountant
- Finance Manager
- Auditor/Internal Auditor
- Tax Consultant
- Chief Accountant
- CFO
- Suitable for progression to degrees and masters in Finance, Accounting, or Business
Diploma in Data Management & Analysis
Level: Technical diploma (TIVET/CDACC or other)
Areas Covered:
- Database Systems
- Data Collection Tools (e.g., ODK, KoboToolbox)
- SQL and NoSQL Databases
- Spreadsheet Proficiency (Excel/Google Sheets)
- Data Warehousing
- Data Cleaning and Preparation
- Reporting and Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
Competencies Gained:
- Collect, store, manage, and retrieve business data
- Prepare accurate business reports and dashboards
- Use of structured and unstructured data for decision-making
Career Path & Jobs:
- Data Officer
- Database Administrator
- Information Systems Clerk
- Records Officer
- Research Assistant
- Pathway to Diploma in Business Analytics or a Degree in IT/Data Science
Business Data Analytics (Short Course/Professional Certification)
Level: Professional upskilling or advanced diploma
Areas Covered:
- Data Analysis with Excel/SQL
- Descriptive and Predictive Analytics
- Statistical Analysis
- Business Intelligence Tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Python or R for Business Analytics
- Reporting and Presentation
Competencies Gained:
- Make data-driven business decisions
- Visualize key trends and patterns
- Automate reporting
- Communicate insights for strategic planning
Career Path & Jobs:
- Business Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Business Intelligence Officer
- Operations Analyst
- Sales & Marketing Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
