Certificate In Secretarial Studies

Certificate In Secretarial Studies (CISS) is offered as a CERTIFICATE course examined by FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of this course. For more information about this course, use the tabs below to navigate.

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Entry Requirements

D-

Duration: 8 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 5,416.67 ($ 54.17)
Internal Exam Fee KES 10,833.33 ($ 108.33)
External Exam Fee KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Examining Body Membership Fee * KES 0.00 ($ 0.00)
Tuition Fee KES 39,000.00 ($ 390.00)
Fees Totals KES 56,250.00 ($ 562.50)
* 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 28,125.00 ($ 281.25)
Trimester 2KES 28,125.00 ($ 281.25)
TotalKES 56,250.00 ($ 562.50)

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

The trimester fees of KES 28,125.00 ($ 281.25) is payable in 3 installments of KES 9,375.00 ($ 93.75)

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

SEMESTER 1

Module I

  • Computerized Document Processing I
  • Shorthand I
  • Information Communication Technology Paper 1& 2
  • Communication Skills I
  • Secretarial Duties
  • Entrepreneurship –Business Plan

 

SEMESTER 2

Module II

  • Computerized Document Processing II
  • Shorthand II
  • Communication Skills II
  • Information Communication Technology Paper 1& 2
  • Communication Skills II
  • Economics

Unit IDUnit Name
CISS101Computerized Document Processing I
CISS102Shorthand I
CISS103Information Communication Technology Paper 1& 2
CISS104Communication Skills I
CISS105Secretarial Duties
CISS201Entrepreneurship
CISS202Customer Service And Relationship Management
CISS203Professional Ethics And Etiquette
CISS204Office Technology And Equipment
CISS206Economics
CISS106Commerce
CISS207Information Management And Data Security
CISS205Human Resource Management For Secretaries

Course Description

Certificate in Secretarial Studies

(CISS)

Course Description.

The Certificate  in Secretarial Studies course at  Finstock Evarsity College is an online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. When students finish the program, a certificate of completion is issued. The required entry grades are (D-) and the entire course takes a duration of 8 months. The course is intended to equip the trainees with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them perform secretarial duties in organizations. This course acquaints students with the profession and conventions of secretarial work

This program is directly relevant to the needs of the modern office environment and helps students develop skills and abilities for successful careers in responsible secretarial positions. The course is intended to equip the trainees with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them perform secretarial duties in organizations.

A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried employment or self-employment. To achieve this objective, units such as Entrepreneurship, communication skills, life skills and information communication technology have been included in addition to the core units.

 This program is directly relevant to the needs of the modern office environment and helps students develop skills and abilities for successful careers in responsible secretarial positions.

What students get to learn

The course is obligated to teach students on how to be secretaries, equipping them with tasks that will enable them as secretaries, independently assume the administrative tasks necessary to support managers and professionals. Their responsibilities vary according to the type and size of the company they work for.

 

Mode of Delivery

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, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials.

 

Career prospects for students

  1. Front office managers
  2. Clerks
  3. Secretaries
  4. Receptionists
  5. Executive secretary supervisor.

Why you should study this course

  1. As a graduate you will be able to work in a salaried employment or self-employment.
  2. Secretarial training will increase your skill set
  3. Secretarial training will qualify you for career progression
  4. It is one of the most marketable courses and highly demanded in the industry
  5. .Develop key management skills.

What we offer

Finstock Evarsity College offers a wide range of affordable online courses that are geared towards job creation as well as employment. Our courses and product offerings are categorized as online college based, degree programs, freemium courses and premium resources.

Both freemium and premium online courses come with certificates of completion and you can register instantly and begin studying at your convenience.

Discover the right way to do certificate in secretarial studies by enrolling for an Online Course at Finstock Evarsity college. Make an immediate impact. Gain the knowledge, tools and insights to meet your needs. Experience unique and intimate online learning designed and led by world-class faculty who share their own ground-breaking research. Listen to the advice of the best. Participate in training sessions with industry experts to learn more about your career options. Take classes with students from all over the world. Join us at Finstock Evarsity College for the best learning experience.

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The courses are affordable and payable in convenient installments.

 

 

 

 

Course Instructor(s)

HANNAH NJOKI KIMANI HANNAH NJOKI KIMANI
ESTHER WANGUI KIMANI ESTHER WANGUI KIMANI
EMMAH GATHONI KIMANI EMMAH GATHONI KIMANI
JAMES MBURU KIMANI JAMES MBURU KIMANI

Examining Body

FINSTOCK EVARSITY COLLEGE

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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