Diploma In Information Communication Technology_Level 1

Diploma In Information Communication Technology_Level 1 (DICT1) is offered as a CERTIFICATE course examined by KASNEB. A certificate of completion is issues upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

Diploma examinations

A person seeking to be registered as a student for any of the diploma examinations must show evidence of being a holder of one of the following minimum qualifications:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with an aggregate average of at least grade C- (C minus) or its equivalent.
  • Such other certificates and other qualifications from recognized institutions as may be approved by kasneb.

Duration: 6 Months

Delivery Method: Online

Fee Structure

Full Course Fees
Registration Fee KES 1,000.00 ($ 10.00)
Certification Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Administration Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Internal Exam Fee KES 5,000.00 ($ 50.00)
External Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee * KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee KES 20,000.00 ($ 200.00)
Fees Totals KES 26,000.00 ($ 260.00)
* Examining Body Membership Fee may be payable through us or directly to the Examining Body

All Fees are payable in lumpusm or in installments, for details see below.
Breakdown per semester,

Trimester Total Per Trimester
Trimester 1KES 13,000.00 ($ 130.00)
Trimester 2KES 13,000.00 ($ 130.00)
TotalKES 26,000.00 ($ 260.00)

NB: Fees are payable in 3 installments as detailed below:

The trimester fees of KES 13,000.00 ($ 130.00) is payable in 3 installments of KES 4,333.33 ($ 43.33)

Course Requirements

All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs

Practical Requirements (where applicable)

For courses that require practicals, a separate fee is chargable (not included in fee structure above) as follows:

  • Short courses - KES 5,000
  • Certificate courses - KES 7,500
  • Diploma courses - KES 10,000

Course Units/Overview

Diploma in Information Communication Technology

DICT101:   Introduction to Computing

DICT102:   Computer Mathematics

DICT103:   Entrepreneurship and Communication

DICT104:   Computer Applications Practical I


Unit IDUnit Name
DICT101Introduction To Computing
DICT102Computer Mathematics
DICT103Entrepreneurship And Communication
DICT104Computer Applications Practical I

Course Description

Course Overview

Diploma in Information Communication Technology (DICT) Level 1 is a KASNEB diploma course that consists of 3 levels. DICT Level 1 covers four papers. These four papers include:

  • Introduction to computing
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Entrepreneurship and Communication
  • Computer Applications Practical I

Finstock Evarsity College offers a 6month online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate is issued upon completion of the course. This program aims at preparing you for the DICT exams prepared externally by KASNEB. After passing the KASNEB exams you will be able to get a DICT certification.

This course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies such as:

Undertaking consultancy and advisory services in ICT

System developing

System programming

Undertaking network administration and maintenance

What is the minimum required grade required to do DICT Level 1?

For you to enroll for the course you should show evidence of being a holder of one of the following minimum qualifications:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with an aggregate average of at least grade C- (C minus) or its equivalent.
  • Such other certificates and other qualifications from recognized institutions as may be approved by kasneb.

Mode of Delivery

Finstock Evarsity College offers you an online platform to ease your studies. A student is provided with Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials.  We also offer an optional online meeting via zoom and google meet when you need clarification as you study. If the student has questions, they may also contact their lecturer on the platform. Therefore, study time as well as duration is flexible and fits into the student’s convenience.

Career opportunities

This course enables one to become

  • Technician in System development
  • Technician in System programming
  • Network administrator
  • Technician in system maintenance
  • ICT consultant and practitioner.

Reasons why you should study this course

Gain knowledge on computing

Learn Computer applications

Learn Entrepreneurship and Communication skills

Gain knowledge on Computer Mathematics.

What we offer

Now that you have a better idea of where DICT can take you—it’s time to start dreaming big. These careers only represent the baseline of the kind of work you can do.

Are you passionate about technology? Do you feel drawn to making big moves in the technology field? Many employers in the ICT industry prefer to employ technicians in systems development and systems programming and network administrators who possess DICT certification.

But it all starts with the DICT Level 1 course. Get your journey started by enrolling at Finstock Evarsity college and learning more. 

 

A candidate must pass the lower part before ascending to the next part. Pass DICT Level 1 before proceeding to level 2

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Course Instructor(s)

TBA

Examining Body

KASNEB

FAQs

Q1. How many intakes are there?

There are three intakes in a year as follows:

Cohort

Name

Term Period

Months

Registration Window

January Intake

Trimester 1

Jan 1 — Apr 30

4

Anytime

May Intake

Trimester 2

May 1 — Aug 31

4

Anytime

September Intake

Trimester 3

Sep 1 — Dec 31

4

Anytime

Q2. In how many installments can I pay the fees?

Payments can be done in 3 installments as specified in the fee structure.

Q3. When can I sit for the exams?

  1. Internal exams are activated for students individually.
  2. External exams (where applicable) are booked one month after you complete the course.

Refer to the external examining body for more details and requirements before seating for their exams.

Q4: Is this college accredited/approved?

Yes. The college is approved under the ministry of education, through TVETA, and also through National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).


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