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Certificate in information studies course outline entry requirements

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Certificate in information studies course outline entry requirements

Certificate in information studies course outline entry requirements and all the related concerning certificate in information studies here. Certificate in information studies (also known as information science) is an academic field which is primarily concerned with analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval, movement, dissemination, and protection of information. The course will impart general knowledge to enable the trainee to contribute positively to the society and prepare the trainees for further academic pursuit.

  • Course duration: 2 years (2 modules)
  • Examination body: KNEC

Certificate in information studies Entry requirements

Certificate in information studies is examined by KNEC and is offered by various approved TVETS, universities and colleges in Kenya. The entry requirements are;

  • The Minimum Entry Requirements for this programme are: KCSE D Plain; Pass in Artisan Level where applicable; Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC.
  • Mean grades for specific KCSE subjects are not specified for certificate in in information studies course

Universities and colleges offering Certificate in information studies courses

Trainees wishing to enroll for a Certificate in information studies course can easily choose from various institution offering the course. Full institutions are always listed on KUCCPS portal as soon as it is open for application during various intakes, for more on this just visit the KUCCPS portal here

Certificate in information studies course outline

Certificate in information studies is offered in 2 modules. 1 module takes a duration of 6 months then an examination is always administered at the end of each module for trainees to proceed to field attachment and eventually the next module. Attachment is always offered once module 1. The final exam is administered in module 2 for a candidate to graduate into the field market.

Career opportunities in certificate in information studies

  • Academic, Corporate, Government, or Public Librarian.
  • Archivist.
  • Business Information Specialist.
  • Chief Information Officer.
  • Content Strategist.

The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at certificate in information studies module 1

  • Library and information center operations
  • Information resources and services
  • Computer application in information
  • ICT
  • Communication skills
  • Preservation and conservation of information
  • Entrepreneurship education
  • Life skills
  • Introduction to computers
  • Quantitative techniques

The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at certificate in information studies module 2

  • Records management
  • Archives operations
  • Mail courier services
  • Professional ethics
  • Course specialization project
  • Industrial attachment

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