Secretarial studies is a KNEC course under business TVET line of courses. Secretarial studies is available in three major levels namely;

  • Craft certificate in secretarial studies
  • Diploma in secretarial studies
  • Higher national diploma in secretarial studies
Craft certificate in secretarial studies

To pursue craft certificate in secretarial studies, a candidate is required to have obtained the following minimum qualification requirements;

  • KCSE D(plain)
  • A pass in business related artisan course
  • Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC

Craft certificate in secretarial studies has two modules which is covered in a duration of 2 years

Career opportunities in Craft certificate in secretarial studies

  • Office assistant
  • Typist/Clerk
  • Shorthand secretary
  • Computer cyber attendant

Craft certificate in secretarial studies course units and combined exams-module 1

Craft certificate in secretarial studies course units and combined exams-module 2

Diploma in secretarial studies

To pursue diploma in secretarial studies, a candidate is required to have met the following requirements;

  • KCSE C-(Minus)
  • A Pass in craft level in secretarial or a business related course
  • Any other qualification that is recognized by KNEC

Diploma in secretarial studies is divided into three(3) modules covered in three (3) years including a compulsory attachment .

Career opportunities in diploma in secretarial studies

  • Assistant office manager
  • Shorthand secretary
  • Personal secretary
  • Office secretary

Successful candidates can also choose to proceed to higher national diploma in secretarial studies or a related field of study. They can also proceed to university for a degree course.

Diploma in secretarial studies course units and combined exams-module 1-2901

Diploma in secretarial studies course units and combined exams-module 2

Diploma in secretarial studies course units and combined exams-module 3-2901

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