The Open University of Kenya (OUK) has announced fully sponsored courses and with fees of up to Ksh5,000.

In a noticed dated September 9, OUK listed fully sponsored professional development courses with a KSh 5,000 registration fee.

The courses include:

• Business Modeling for Entrepreneurs

• Personal Branding

• Administrative Assistants’ Skills

• Corporate Governance

• Engagement in Social Media for Public Engagement

• Basic Computing for Digital Transformation

• Cybersecurity for Everyone

• Writing & Publishing Skills

• Digital Literacy for Digital Platforms

• Communication & Collaboration Skills

• Science Communication for Public Engagement

• Design Thinking and Innovation

• Teaching Online and Remote Learning

• Digital Marketing

• Cloud Computing for Everyone

• e-Waste Management

ICT Professional Certifications (Self-Sponsored & Fully Sponsored Options)

• AWS Academy Cloud AI & Machine Learning (4 months, KSh 15,000)

• CCNA (6 months, KSh 50,000)

• Oracle Certified (6 months, KSh 50,000)

• Microsoft Certified (6 months, KSh 50,000)

• ICDL (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Cybersecurity (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Python Programming (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Data Analytics (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Mobile Application Development (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Web Development (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Digital Forensics (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Artificial Intelligence (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Blockchain (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• Project Management Models (3 months, KSh 15,000)

• CISA (6 months, KSh 50,000)

Degree Programmes

• School of Science and Technology

• Bachelor of Data Science – KSh 105,000 per year

• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics – KSh 105,000 per year

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computing – KSh 105,000 per year

• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – KSh 105,000 per year

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – KSh 105,000 per year

School of Business and Economics

• Bachelor of Economics and Statistics – KSh 95,000 per year

• Bachelor of Business and Management – KSh 95,000 per year

• Master of Business and Management – KSh 110,000 per year

• Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership & Accountability – KSh 110,000 per year

• Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management – KSh 120,000 per year

School of Education

• Bachelor of Technology Education – KSh 105,000 per year

• Postgraduate Diploma in Learning Design & Technology – KSh 110,000 per year

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership & Management – KSh 110,000 per year

• Master of Learning Design & Technology – KSh 120,000 per year

• Master of Education Leadership & Management – KSh 120,000 per year

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Leadership & Policy Studies) – KSh 120,000 per year

Minimum Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes

1. A mean grade of C+ and above at KCSE where applicable or its equivalent using criteria that the senate may determine OR

2. Diplomas or professional qualifications from recognized institutions OR

3. KCSE certificate or equivalent and a foundational certificate or bridging course from recognized institutions OR 4. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 1 principal and subsidiary passes OR

5. Evidence of KCSE certificate or equivalent and a portfolio for the purpose of Recognition of Prior Learning determination with respect to:

a) Workplace training of 2 years OR

b) Work experience in a relevant field of 2 years OR

c) Two short courses lasting at least 3 months each in relevant fields OR

6. Any other qualifications that may be determined by Senate recognizing prior learning leading to equivalents of the identi-fied criteria, experience and skills of learners OR

Minimum Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma programmes

Open University of Kenya VC Prof Elijah Omwenga. PHOTO/Omwenga LinkedIn.