Academics
Our Courses
Practical, industry-aligned training across seven departments — from 2-week skill upgrades to full diplomas.
Artisan in Food and Beverage
Artisan-level food and beverage service training with hands-on restaurant practice.
- Duration
- 9 Months
- Min Req
- D Minus
- Exam Body
- KNEC
- Fee
- KES 17,000/month
Barista Course
Professional espresso, milk texturing, latte art and café service skills for the modern coffee industry.
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- CDACC/NSTI
- Fee
- KES 28,000/month
Basic Bakery and Pastry
Bread, cake and pastry production techniques for bakery businesses and hotel kitchens.
- Duration
- 2 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- NITA
- Fee
- KES 24,000/month
Basic French Language
Conversational French for hospitality professionals and international career seekers.
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- NSTI
- Fee
- KES 2,000/month
Cake Baking & Decoration (Advanced)
Advanced cake design, icing, fondant work and decoration for professional bakers.
- Duration
- 3 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- NITA
- Fee
- KES 24,000/month
Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
Foundation certificate in catering operations, service and accommodation management.
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Min Req
- D, D+ or pass in artisan
- Exam Body
- CDACC/KNEC
- Fee
- KES 17,000/month
Certificate in Food and Beverage Production
Practical certificate in food preparation, presentation and beverage service.
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Min Req
- D, D+ or pass in artisan
- Exam Body
- CDACC/KNEC/NITA
- Fee
- KES 17,000/month
Certificate in Tour Guide Operations
Guide skills, visitor management and Kenya tourism product knowledge for professional tour guides.
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Min Req
- Open
- Exam Body
- CDACC/KNEC
- Fee
- KES 17,000/month
Diploma in Catering and Accommodation
End-to-end training in catering services and accommodation management for the hospitality sector.
- Duration
- 18 Months
- Min Req
- KCSE C- or pass in certificate
- Exam Body
- CDACC/KNEC
- Fee
- KES 17,000/month
Diploma in Food and Beverage Production
Advanced culinary arts, kitchen management and food production for hotel and restaurant careers.
- Duration
- 18 Months
- Min Req
- KCSE C- or pass in certificate
- Exam Body
- ICM/KNEC
- Fee
- KES 17,000/month
Diploma in Tourism
Tour operations, destination management and travel industry skills for local and international markets.
- Duration
- 18 Months
- Min Req
- KCSE C- or pass in certificate
- Exam Body
- CDACC/KNEC
- Fee
- KES 17,000/month
Housekeeping
Professional housekeeping, laundry management, hygiene and guest-room setup for hotels.
- Duration
- 6 Months
- Min Req
- D Minus
- Exam Body
- NITA/ICM
- Fee
- KES 17,000/month
Ready to join NSTI?
2027 intake is open — limited slots available.