Applied Artificial Intelligence
Build, deploy and manage AI tools that solve real business work.
Course overview
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is changing how every business in Kenya works. The people who can put it to work safely and productively are in short supply. This diploma trains you to be one of them.
You learn how AI systems work, how to prepare and check the data they depend on, and how to build practical tools that automate real tasks. You apply every skill to live problems set by our employer partners, from customer service to logistics.
IDEA is developing one of the first competency-based AI curricula in Kenya's TVET system, at KNQF Levels 5 and 6. You graduate with a national qualification and a portfolio of working AI projects that employers can see and test.
Entry & award
How you get in
Topic
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Entry requirements
KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
At least D+ in Mathematics
At least D+ in Physics, Computer Studies or Business Studies
Or a related KNQF Level 5 certificate
Conditional offers before KCSE results
Qualification & award
National Diploma, KNQF Level 6
Assessed and certified by TVET CDACC
Curriculum: Applied Artificial Intelligence, Level 6
Level 5 certificate exit route available
A verified work record from every placement
Duration & intake
Two years
Six terms, including live employer projects
Applications open 30 November 2026
Classes begin 15 March 2027
Learn. Work. Prove.
How you will learn
Step 1
Learn the standard
Step 2
Work on real jobs
Step 3
Prove it and get hired
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