Academics
Our Courses
Practical, industry-aligned training across seven departments — from 2-week skill upgrades to full diplomas.
All Departments
Hospitality & Tourism (13)
Beauty & Cosmetology (7)
Fashion & Design (4)
ICT & Computer Studies (15)
Business & Liberal Studies (6)
Healthcare & Caregiving (5)
Media & Creative Arts (2)
Beauty & Cosmetology
Barbering
Classic and modern barbering: fades, shaves, styling and barbershop customer care.
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- CDACC/NITA/ICM
- Fee
- KES 10,000/month
Beauty & Cosmetology
Certificate/Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Facials, skincare, body treatments and beauty salon operations.
- Duration
- 6–18 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- NITA/ICM
- Fee
- KES 4,000/month
Beauty & Cosmetology
Certificate/Diploma in Hairdressing
Chemical treatments, braiding, weaving and salon entrepreneurship.
- Duration
- 6–18 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- NITA/ICM
- Fee
- KES 4,000/month
Beauty & Cosmetology
Featured
Cosmetology Level 3, 4, 5 & 6 (Hairdressing & Beauty)
Full cosmetology pathway covering hair styling, treatments, beauty therapy and salon management.
- Duration
- 3–18 Months
- Min Req
- D Minus, D+, C- & above
- Exam Body
- CDACC/NITA/ICM
- Fee
- KES 5,000/month
Beauty & Cosmetology
Makeup & Eyebrow Shaping
Professional makeup application, brow design and bridal beauty skills.
- Duration
- 2 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- NSTI
- Fee
- KES 10,000/month
Beauty & Cosmetology
Massage Therapy
Swedish and therapeutic massage techniques for spas, hotels and private practice.
- Duration
- 2 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- CDACC/NITA/ICM
- Fee
- KES 15,000/month
Beauty & Cosmetology
Nail Technology
Manicure, pedicure, gel systems, nail extensions and modern nail-art techniques.
- Duration
- 2 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- CDACC/NITA/ICM
- Fee
- KES 10,000/month
Ready to join NSTI?
2027 intake is open — limited slots available.