Kenya Coast National Polytechnic is a Public tertiary institution under the Kenyan Ministry of Education that offers Technical, Vocational Education Training (TVET) to its students.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Location;
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic is located along Kisauni Road in Mombasa, Kenya.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Fee structure;
Each course offered has its own unique fee structure. Kindly feel free to contact the institution’s administration for more details.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Intakes;
The institution usually has 3 intakes every year, that is January, May and September..
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Courses;
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | ADMISSION TIME | DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| BUSINESS DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Artisan courses; | ||||
| Artisan certificate in store keeping | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| HIV/ AIDS Counselling | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 weeks | KNEC |
| Associate in Procurement and supply | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Life skills | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 4 weeks | KNEC |
| Graphic design/ branding | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Film editing/ photography | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Disaster management | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Foundations in Accountancy | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | ||||
| Certified Public Accountant(CPA) part 1,2,3 | C+ in KCSE with C+ in Maths and English / Pass in ATD 3 | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD) Part 1,2,3 | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in Human resource management | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in Social work | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate inBusiness management | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in Supply chain management | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in Journalism and media | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) | C+ in KCSE with C+ in Maths and English/ pass in ATD | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | V |
| Certified investment and financial Analysts (CIFA) | C+ in KCSE with C+ in Maths and English/ pass in ATD | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | ||||
| Business management (administration) | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Social work and community development | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Supplies chain management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Human resource management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Sales and marketing | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Accountancy | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| HOSPITALITY DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Artisan courses; | ||||
| Reflexology | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 4 weeks | KNEC |
| Nail technology | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 months | KNEC |
| Laundry practice | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Household managers | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Events décor | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Front office | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Dress making and tailoring | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 8 months | KNEC |
| Hair removal, threading and tweezing | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 weeks | KNEC |
| Massage | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 weeks | KNEC |
| Make up | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 weeks | KNEC |
| Manicure and pedicure | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 weeks | KNEC |
| Salon management | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 4 weeks | KNEC |
| Weaving and braiding | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 4 weeks | KNEC |
| Hair cutting and barbering | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 4 weeks | KNEC |
| Hair colouring | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 weeks | KNEC |
| Chemical and hair relaxing | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 weeks | KNEC |
| Shampooing and conditioning | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 weeks | KNEC |
| Beauty therapy and hair dressing | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Food and beverage | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Front office | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Dress making | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Professional waiters | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 1 month | KNEC |
| Pastry chefs | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 months | KNEC |
| Cake making and decoration | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Food production level 1,2,3 | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Bread making technique | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Event planning management | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Housekeeping technique | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Customer care | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Proficiency in Leisure and recreation operation | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | ||||
| Craft certificate in front office | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Certificate in styling | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 months | KNEC |
| Certificate in advanced hair cutting | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 months | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in leisure and recreation operation | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 9 months | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in fashion design and garment making technology | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in tour guiding and travel operation | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in food and beverage | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | ||||
| Catering and accommodation | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Food and beverage | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Fashion design and garment making | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Tourism management | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Diploma in Hairdressing | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 8 months | KNEC |
| Diploma in Beauty therapy | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| MEDICAL DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Proficiency in Computerized Inventory management system for medical and laboratory professionals | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Diploma in Medical laboratory technology | C plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Diploma in Pharmaceutical technology | C plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| ICT DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Certificate courses; | ||||
| Craft certificate in ICT | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Computer maintenance and networking | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Mobile application programming | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Computer packages | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Computer applications (ICDL) | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | ||||
| ICT | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Information Technology (KASNEB) | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KASNEB |
| ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Artisan courses; | ||||
| Programmable logic controllers | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Solar installation technology | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Electrical fitter | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Electrical installation (wireman) grade 1,2,3 | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Certificate courses; | ||||
| Craft in Electrical installation | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft in Telecommunication engineering | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | ||||
| Telecommunication engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Electrical engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Artisan and Certificate courses; | ||||
| Carpentry and joinery | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Masonry grade 1,2,3 | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 6 months | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in building technology | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | ||||
| Civil engineering | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Building and technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Artisan and certificate courses; | ||||
| Painting | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 2 weeks | KNEC |
| Masonry grade 1,2,3 | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Motor vehicle electric | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| General fitter | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Turner grade 1,2,3 | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Carpentry and joinery | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Motor vehicle mechanics grade 1,2,3 | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Refrigeration and air condition grade 1,2,3 | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Welding and fabrication grade 1,2,3 | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Plumbing grade 1,2,3 | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Artisan certificate in Seafarers | KCPE Certificate | Jan, May, Sep | 1 year | KNEC |
| Craft in marine engineering | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in automotive engineering | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in mechanical engineering production | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Diploma courses; | ||||
| Mechanical engineering | C- or craft | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Automotive engineering | C- or Craft | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| SECRETARIAL AND LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Keyboarding and document processing | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 3 months | KNEC |
| Secretarial studies (single and group) | D- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in clerical operations | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft certificate in secretarial studies | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Diploma in Secretarial studies | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| APPLIED SCIENCES DEPARTMENT COURSES; | ||||
| Sauces, Jams, Jellies and spreads production | Open | Jan, May, Sep | 6 weeks | KNEC |
| Craft in food science technology | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Craft in Laboratory science technology | D plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 2 years | KNEC |
| Diploma in food science technology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Diploma in Analytical chemistry | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Diploma in Applied biology | C- in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
| Diploma in Environmental science | C plain in KCSE | Jan, May, Sep | 3 years | KNEC |
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Students portal;
Upon admission, each student is prompted to open a students portal. It then becomes a platform from where they can access updates from the institution such as important term dates, fee payment status and academic results.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Hostels & Accommodation;
The institution provides accommodation to its students at an affordable rate
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic Contacts;
| Physical location | Mombasa, Kenya |
| Postal address | P.O. Box 81220- 80100, Mombasa, Kenya |
| Phone number | 0712725554/ 0710389727/ 0719431215 |
| Email address | info@mombasatti.ac.ke |
| Website | www.kenyacoastpoly.ac.ke |