Nyeri National polytechnic (NNP) is a public training institution located in Nyeri county. The technical educational provider of its kind in the region is committed to the production of skilled personnel with appropriate skills, knowledge and competencies through provision of quality training.

NNP offers technical courses in different fields like; agriculture & environmental studies, applied sciences, business studies & entrepreneurship, building & civil engineering, computing & informatics, electrical & electronics engineering, health sciences, hospitality, IM, fashion design & cosmetology, liberal studies, and mechanical & automotive engineering.

This article provides a concise guide on all the courses offered in Nyeri national polytechnic. We have also broken down the courses into their respective departments to help you find your preferred course quickly.

All Courses Offered in Nyeri National Polytechnic

Whether you want to become a dairy farm technician, business manager, engineering technician, craftsman or an artisan, Nyeri National Polytechnic has different courses to meet your educational and career aspirations. The following are some of the courses for consideration;

1. Dairy farm management (level 4)
2. Diploma in general agriculture (module 1, 2 & 3)
3. Diploma in environmental studies
4. Science laboratory technician (level 6)
5. Science laboratory technician (level 5)
6. Food technology technician (level 5)
7. Chemical production technician (level 4)
8. Chemical production technician (level 3)
9. Dairy processing (level 4)
10. Fire fighter technician (level 4)
11. Meat technology technician (level 4)
12. Higher diploma in analytical chemistry
13. Diploma in analytical chemistry (module 1, 2 & 3)
14. Diploma in food technology (module 1 & 2)
15. Craft in food processing and preservation (module 1 & 2)
16. Business management (level 6)
17. Co-operative management (level 6)
18. Office management (level 6)
19. Microfinance (level 6)
20. Business management (level 5)
21. Higher diploma in business management
22. Higher diploma in human resource
23. Diploma in supply chain management (module 1, 2 & 3)
24. Diploma in project management (module 1, 2 & 3)
25. Diploma in accountancy (module 1, 2 & 3)
26. Diploma in co-operative management (module 1, 2 & 3)
27. Diploma in human resource management (module 1, 2 & 3)
28. Diploma in sales and marketing (module 1, 2 & 3)
29. Diploma in secretarial studies (module 1, 2 & 3)
30. Certificate in clerical studies (module 1 & 2)
31. Craft in supply chain management (module 1 & 2)
32. Craft certificate in business management (module 1 & 2)
33. Craft certificate in human resource management (module 1 & 2)
34. Craft certificate in cooperative management (module 1 & 2)
35. Craft certificate in sales & marketing (module 1 & 2)
36. Front office operations (level 3)
37. Vocational certificate in entrepreneurship & innovation
38. Accounting technician Diploma (ATD 1)
39. Accounting technician Diploma (ATD 3)
40. Certificate in accounts and management skills (CAMS level 1, & 2)
41. CPA section 1, 2 & 3)
42. Diploma in credit management (level 1, 2 & 3)
43. Certified secretaries (CS part 1, 2 & 3)
44. Certified credit professionals (CCP part 1 & 2)
45. Certified investment and financial analysis (CIFA-K part 1 & 2)
46. Certified procurement & supply professional (part 1 & 2)
47. Certified procurement & supply professional (CPSP-K)
48. Diploma in information communication technology
49. Diploma in supply chain management (APS-K)
50. Building technician (level 6)
51. Building technician (level 5)
52. Plumber (level 5)
53. Carpentry & joinery (level 4)
54. Masonry (level 4)
55. Plumbing (level 4)
56. Higher diploma in building and civil engineering
57. Diploma in civil engineering (module 1,2 & 3)
58. Diploma in building technology (module 1,2 & 3)
59. Diploma in quantity survey (module 1,2 & 3)
60. Certificate in building technology (module 1 & 2)
61. Certificate in plumbing (module 1 & 2)
62. Carpentry & joinery (level 3)
63. Gypsum technology (level 3)
64. Masonry (level 3)
65. Painting & decoration (level 3)
66. Plumbing (level 3)
67. Tile fixer (level 3)
68. Artisan in plumbing
69. Artisan in masonry
70. ICT technician level 6
71. Software developer level 6
72. Software developer (web application development) level 6
73. ICT technician level 5
74. ICT technician level 4
75. Diploma in ICT (module 1, 2 & 3)
76. Certificate in ICT (module 1 & 2)
77. Cisco certified associate (CCA 1-3)
78. CISCO information technology essentials (Cisco ITE)
79. International computer driving license (ICDL)
80. HCIA security
81. Biomedical engineering technologist level 6
82. Electrical & electronics technician level 6
83. Electrical engineering power option, (level 6)
84. Industrial automation systems (level 6)
85. Mechatronics (industrial) level 6
86. Electrical operator (power option) level 5
87. Higher diploma in electrical engineering
88. Artisan in electrical installation
89. Electrical installation level 4
90. Mobile phone repair level 3
91. Solar installation level 3
92. Instrumentation & control (simple automation) level 4
93. Electrical wireman grade 3
94. Electrical wireman grade 1
95. Solar PV installation (TI)
96. Solar PV installation (TII)
97. Community health level 6
98. Community health level 5
99. Diploma in pharmacy
100. Beauty therapy (cosmetology) level 6
101. Fashion design technician level 6
102. Fashion design operator level 5
103. Fashion design operator level 4
104. Beauty therapy level 4
105. Tourism manager level 6
106. Tourism & travel management level 5
107. Tour guide level 5
108. Tour operation level 5
109. Food & beverage production & service level 5
110. Guest house attendant level 5
111. Diploma in tourism management (module 1, 2 & 3)
112. Diploma in food & beverage (module 1, 2 & 3)
113. Diploma in catering & accommodation
114. Certificate in food and beverage production services (module 1 & 2)
115. Certificate in catering & accommodation (module 1 & 2)
116. Artisan in food & beverage
117. Certificate in tour guiding and travel operations (module 1 & 2)
118. Diploma in fashion design & garment making (module 1, 2 & 3)
119. Artisan in garment making
120. Food production level 4
121. Cake making, decoration & basic pastry level 4
122. Guest house attendant level 4
123. Wildlife tour guide level 4
124. Cosmetology level 4
125. Hair dressing and beauty therapy grade 2
126. Hair dressing and beauty therapy grade 1
127. Hair dressing grade 3
128. Hair dressing grade 2
129. Hair dressing grade 1
130. Beauty therapy grade 3
131. Beauty therapy grade 2
132. Beauty therapy grade 1
133. Counselling psychology level 6
134. Records and archives management level 6
135. Social work & community development level 6
136. Records clerk level 5
137. Records and archives management level 5
138. Certificate in information technology level 5
139. Higher diploma in information studies
140. Diploma in information studies (module 1, 2 & 3)
141. Diploma in social work and community development (module 1, 2 & 3)
142. Certificate in in social work and community development (module 1, & 2)
143. Home based care giver level 4
144. Health care giver level 4
145. Video and music production level 4
146. Automotive engineering level 6
147. Automotive & electronics engineering level 6
148. Automotive & electronics engineering level 5
149. Certificate of competency in automotive engineering level 5
150. Certificate of competency in automotive engineering level 4
151. Certificate of competency in motor cycle mechanics level 3
152. Mechanical technology production – level 6
153. Mechanical production technician level 5
154. Welding & fabrication level 5
155. Manual arc welding level 4
156. Lathe machine operations level 4
157. Higher diploma in automotive engineering
158. Higher diploma in mechanical engineering
159. Diploma in automotive engineering module 1, 2 & 3
160. Diploma in mechanical engineering plant option, module 1, 2 & 3
161. Diploma in mechanical engineering production option- module 1, 2 & 3
162. Certificate in automotive engineering, module 1 & 2
163. Artisan certificate in mechanical engineering
164. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering module 1, & 2
165. Craft certificate in welding and fabrication- module 1, & 2
166. Motor vehicle electrician level 4
167. Motor vehicle mechanics level 4
168. Panel beating & spray painting level 4
169. Welding & fabrication level 4
170. Arc welding & fabrication technician level 3
171. Gas welding & fabrication technician level 3
172. Lathe operator level 4
173. Lathe operator level 3
174. Motor cycle mechanics level 3
175. Motor vehicle electrician level 3
176. Motor vehicle mechanics level 3
177. Panel beating & spray painting level 3
178. Welding & fabrication grade 3
179. Welding & fabrication grade 1
180. Motor vehicle mechanics grade 3
181. Motor vehicle mechanics grade 2
182. Motor vehicle mechanics grade 1
183. Motor vehicle electrician grade 3
184. Motor vehicle electrician grade 2
185. Motor vehicle electrician grade 1
186. Motor vehicle panel beating grade 3
187. Motor vehicle panel beating grade 2
188. Motor vehicle panel beating grade 1
189. Motor vehicle spray painting grade 3
190. Motor vehicle spray painting grade 2
191. Motor vehicle spray painting grade 1

Nyeri National Polytechnic Departmental Courses

Selecting the preferred course from a choice of over 190 courses can be a daunting task. Let us make your career exploration process simple by grouping the Nyeri National Polytechnic courses into respective departmental programs;

Agriculture & environmental studies courses

Whether you want to pursue a career in agriculture or environment, the agriculture & environmental studies department at Nyeri National Polytechnic got you covered.

1. Dairy farm management (level 4)
2. Diploma in general agriculture (module 1, 2 & 3)
3. Diploma in environmental studies

Courses in Applied Sciences Department

From science laboratory technicians to food processing technologists, courses offered at the applied sciences department at Nyeri National Polytechnic have been designed to address your career aspirations.

1. Science laboratory technician (level 6)
2. Science laboratory technician (level 5)
3. Food technology technician (level 5)
4. Chemical production technician (level 4)
5. Chemical production technician (level 3)
6. Dairy processing (level 4)
7. Fire fighter technician (level 4)
8. Meat technology technician (level 4)
9. Higher diploma in analytical chemistry
10. Diploma in analytical chemistry (module 1, 2 & 3)
11. Diploma in food technology (module 1 & 2)
12. Craft in food processing and preservation (module 1 & 2)

Business & Entrepreneurship Department Courses

Businesses small and big need competent personnel in all aspects of business management and administration. Nyeri National Polytechnic business department comprise of diverse business and entrepreneurship courses to equip you with the skills you deserve.

1. Business management (level 6)
2. Co-operative management (level 6)
3. Office management (level 6)
4. Microfinance (level 6)
5. Business management (level 5)
6. Higher diploma in business management
7. Higher diploma in human resource
8. Diploma in supply chain management (module 1, 2 & 3)
9. Diploma in project management (module 1, 2 & 3)
10. Diploma in accountancy (module 1, 2 & 3)
11. Diploma in co-operative management (module 1, 2 & 3)
12. Diploma in human resource management (module 1, 2 & 3)
13. Diploma in sales and marketing (module 1, 2 & 3)
14. Diploma in secretarial studies (module 1, 2 & 3)
15. Certificate in clerical studies (module 1 & 2)
16. Craft in supply chain management (module 1 & 2)
17. Craft certificate in business management (module 1 & 2)
18. Craft certificate in human resource management (module 1 & 2)
19. Craft certificate in cooperative management (module 1 & 2)
20. Craft certificate in sales & marketing (module 1 & 2)
21. Front office operations (level 3)
22. Vocational certificate in entrepreneurship & innovation
23. Accounting technician Diploma (ATD 1)
24. Accounting technician Diploma (ATD 3)
25. Certificate in accounts and management skills (CAMS level 1, & 2)
26. CPA section 1, 2 & 3)
27. Diploma in credit management (level 1, 2 & 3)
28. Certified secretaries (CS part 1, 2 & 3)
29. Certified credit professionals (CCP part 1 & 2)
30. Certified investment and financial analysis (CIFA-K part 1 & 2)
31. Certified procurement & supply professional (part 1 & 2)
32. Certified procurement & supply professional (CPSP-K)
33. Diploma in information communication technology
34. Diploma in supply chain management (APS-K)

Building & Civil Engineering Department Courses

Ever dreamed of working in the ever evolving construction and building industry? Nyeri National Polytechnic building & civil engineering department got a variety of courses to meet your career goals.

1. Building technician (level 6)
2. Building technician (level 5)
3. Plumber (level 5)
4. Carpentry & joinery (level 4)
5. Masonry (level 4)
6. Plumbing (level 4)
7. Higher diploma in building and civil engineering
8. Diploma in civil engineering (module 1,2 & 3)
9. Diploma in building technology (module 1,2 & 3)
10. Diploma in quantity survey (module 1,2 & 3)
11. Certificate in building technology (module 1 & 2)
12. Certificate in plumbing (module 1 & 2)
13. Carpentry & joinery (level 3)
14. Gypsum technology (level 3)
15. Masonry (level 3)
16. Painting & decoration (level 3)
17. Plumbing (level 3)
18. Tile fixer (level 3)
19. Artisan in plumbing
20. Artisan in masonry

Computing & Informatics Courses

The world we live in has become a technology village. Computer services and technologies are the lifeblood for a modern society. Whether you want to become a software developer or CISCO certified associate, Nyeri National Polytechnic got something for you.

1. ICT technician level 6
2. Software developer level 6
3. Software developer (web application development) level 6
4. ICT technician level 5
5. ICT technician level 4
6. Diploma in ICT (module 1, 2 & 3)
7. Certificate in ICT (module 1 & 2)
8. Cisco certified associate (CCA 1-3)
9. CISCO information technology essentials (Cisco ITE)
10. International computer driving license (ICDL)
11. HCIA security

Electrical & Electronics Engineering Courses

The following are some of the electrical & electrical engineering courses you can find at Nyeri National Polytechnic;

1. Biomedical engineering technologist level 6
2. Electrical & electronics technician level 6
3. Electrical engineering power option, (level 6)
4. Industrial automation systems (level 6)
5. Mechatronics (industrial) level 6
6. Electrical operator (power option) level 5
7. Higher diploma in electrical engineering
8. Artisan in electrical installation
9. Electrical installation level 4
10. Mobile phone repair level 3
11. Solar installation level 3
12. Instrumentation & control (simple automation) level 4
13. Electrical wireman grade 3
14. Electrical wireman grade 1
15. Solar PV installation (TI)
16. Solar PV installation (TII)

Nyeri National Polytechnic Health Sciences Courses

Interested in a health related course? Explore the following courses available at Nyeri National Polytechnic;

1. Community health level 6
2. Community health level 5
3. Diploma in pharmacy

Hospitality, Institutional, Management, Fashion & Design Courses

Hospitality, institutional, management, and fashion design courses available at the Nyeri National Polytechnic include;

1. Beauty therapy (cosmetology) level 6
2. Fashion design technician level 6
3. Fashion design operator level 5
4. Fashion design operator level 4
5. Beauty therapy level 4
6. Tourism manager level 6
7. Tourism & travel management level 5
8. Tour guide level 5
9. Tour operation level 5
10. Food & beverage production & service level 5
11. Guest house attendant level 5
12. Diploma in tourism management (module 1, 2 & 3)
13. Diploma in food & beverage (module 1, 2 & 3)
14. Diploma in catering & accommodation
15. Certificate in food and beverage production services (module 1 & 2)
16. Certificate in catering & accommodation (module 1 & 2)
17. Artisan in food & beverage
18. Certificate in tour guiding and travel operations (module 1 & 2)
19. Diploma in fashion design & garment making (module 1, 2 & 3)
20. Artisan in garment making
21. Food production level 4
22. Cake making, decoration & basic pastry level 4
23. Guest house attendant level 4
24. Wildlife tour guide level 4
25. Cosmetology level 4
26. Hair dressing and beauty therapy grade 2
27. Hair dressing and beauty therapy grade 1
28. Hair dressing grade 3
29. Hair dressing grade 2
30. Hair dressing grade 1
31. Beauty therapy grade 3
32. Beauty therapy grade 2
33. Beauty therapy grade 1

Liberal Studies Courses at Nyeri National Polytechnic

Courses in the liberal studies courses include;

1. Counseling psychology level 6
2. Records and archives management level 6
3. Social work & community development level 6
4. Records clerk level 5
5. Records and archives management level 5
6. Certificate in information technology level 5
7. Higher diploma in information studies
8. Diploma in information studies (module 1, 2 & 3)
9. Diploma in social work and community development (module 1, 2 & 3)
10. Certificate in in social work and community development (module 1, & 2)
11. Home based care giver level 4
12. Health care giver level 4
13. Video and music production level 4

Mechanical & Automotive Engineering Courses

Whether you want to become an automotive or mechanical engineering technician, Nyeri polytechnic has everything you need;

1. Automotive engineering level 6
2. Automotive & electronics engineering level 6
3. Automotive & electronics engineering level 5
4. Certificate of competency in automotive engineering level 5
5. Certificate of competency in automotive engineering level 4
6. Certificate of competency in motor cycle mechanics level 3
7. Mechanical technology production – level 6
8. Mechanical production technician level 5
9. Welding & fabrication level 5
10. Manual arc welding level 4
11. Lathe machine operations level 4
12. Higher diploma in automotive engineering
13. Higher diploma in mechanical engineering
14. Diploma in automotive engineering module 1, 2 & 3
15. Diploma in mechanical engineering plant option, module 1, 2 & 3
16. Diploma in mechanical engineering production option- module 1, 2 & 3
17. Certificate in automotive engineering, module 1 & 2
18. Artisan certificate in mechanical engineering
19. Craft certificate in mechanical engineering module 1, & 2
20. Craft certificate in welding and fabrication- module 1, & 2
21. Motor vehicle electrician level 4
22. Motor vehicle mechanics level 4
23. Panel beating & spray painting level 4
24. Welding & fabrication level 4
25. Arc welding & fabrication technician level 3
26. Gas welding & fabrication technician level 3
27. Lathe operator level 4
28. Lathe operator level 3
29. Motor cycle mechanics level 3
30. Motor vehicle electrician level 3
31. Motor vehicle mechanics level 3
32. Panel beating & spray painting level 3
33. Welding & fabrication grade 3
34. Welding & fabrication grade 1
35. Motor vehicle mechanics grade 3
36. Motor vehicle mechanics grade 2
37. Motor vehicle mechanics grade 1
38. Motor vehicle electrician grade 3
39. Motor vehicle electrician grade 2
40. Motor vehicle electrician grade 1
41. Motor vehicle panel beating grade 3
42. Motor vehicle panel beating grade 2
43. Motor vehicle panel beating grade 1
44. Motor vehicle spray painting grade 3
45. Motor vehicle spray painting grade 2
46. Motor vehicle spray painting grade 1

Final Word

Nyeri National Polytechnic is one of the oldest public technical training institution. Nyeri polytechnic offers many courses to meet the needs of different courses. Regardless of your career interest, you find a relevant course at NNP.