Certificate in secretarial studies course outline entry requirements

Certificate in secretarial studies course outline entry requirements and all the related concerning certificate in secretarial studies here. Secretarial studies course focuses on providing students with a broad base knowledge of effective office management skills. The Diploma in Secretarial Studies programme is designed to include the understanding of clerical responsibilities, file management, computer operations and report writing. 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 secretarial studies Entry requirements

Certificate in secretarial 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 secretarial studies course

Universities and colleges offering Certificate in secretarial studies courses

Trainees wishing to enroll for a Certificate in secretarial 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 secretarial studies course outline

Certificate in secretarial 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 secretarial studies

  • The graduates from the course can be employed as: PROs, Front office managers, Clerks, Receptionists and any Secretarial related opportunities.

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

  • Secretarial duties
  • ICT practical
  • ICT theory
  • Business plan
  • Life skills
  • Shorthand 1
  • Entrepreneurship education
  • Communication skills 1
  • Commerce
  • Computerized document processing 1
  • Occupational safety and precautions1

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

  • Computerized document processing 2
  • Shorthand 2
  • Communication skills 2
  • ICT 2
  • Economics
  • Project

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