Certificate courses offered at NYS are diverse to meet the growing demands of a dynamic labor market. The NYS certificates are practical in nature to empower young people and adults with the skills they need for formal or self-employment. In this article, we will discuss the different courses offered at NYS to help you find your preferred program.

List of certificate courses offered at NYS

The National Youth Service (NYS) is a government entity in Kenya that offers paramilitary training to young Kenyans. NYS has a vocational wing that offers many craft and certificate courses in diverse technical fields. The following are the certificate courses offered at NYS.

1. Certificate in beauty therapy
2. Certificate in information communication technology (ICT)
3. Certificate in fashion design
4. Certificate in early childhood and development education
5. Certificate in catering and accommodation management
6. Certificate in masonry
7. Certificate in plumbing
8. Certificate in electrical installation
9. Certificate in carpentry
10. Certificate in upholstery
11. Certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning
12. Certificate in mechanical production
13. Certificate and electronics
14. Certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
15. Certificate in welding and fabrication
16. Certificate in automotive engineering
17. Certificate in vehicle technology
18. Certificate in metal processing technology
19. Certificate in supply chain management
20. Certificate in sales and marketing
21. Certificate in business management
22. Certificate in secretarial studies

Certificate courses offered at NYS and qualifications

The admission qualifications for certificate courses offered at NYS are governed by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) requirements. Certificates courses require KCSE D (plain) and above. So, to pursue a certificate course at NYS, you need a minimum of D plain. However, if you have D minus, you can join NYS to take artisan courses.

You can also join the NYS paramilitary training with a KCSE D minus. In May 2024, NYS reduced its paramilitary recruitment from KCSE D plain to KCSE D minus to accommodate more Kenyans wanting to join the country’s premier national community service organization. The institution offers free courses to recruited or enrolled students.

Final word

NYS is a government organization that offers paramilitary training to interested young Kenyans and adults. The organization has a vibrant technical training department that offers different technical programs to equip young Kenyans with the skills they need for gainful employment. In this article, we have shared different certificate courses offered at NYS to help you make informed educational decision. You are advised to contact the institution for a PDF brochure with all the courses because, updated list of courses may change from time to time.