Our Professional Programmes
Short courses, certificates, and diploma pathways — all assessed by continuous practical examination.
Basic Cookery
3 months · Artisan Certificate
Foundational cookery skills — kitchen safety, knife work, stocks, sauces and everyday cooking techniques in a real working kitchen.
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6 months · Certificate
Full culinary certificate covering hot kitchen, garde manger, menu planning and brigade discipline for restaurants and hotels.
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Basic Pastry Technology
3 months · Artisan Certificate
Introduction to pastries, doughs, fillings and plated desserts in our temperature-controlled pastry lab.
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6 months · Certificate
Advanced pastry production — viennoiserie, entremets, chocolate work and modern dessert design for cafés and patisseries.
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Basic Bakery Technology
3 months · Artisan Certificate
Hands-on introduction to breads, cakes and basic bakery production for small-scale and home bakeries.
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6 months · Certificate
Professional bakery production covering artisan breads, large-batch baking, costing and bakery business management.
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Basic Computer Studies
Short Course
Computer fundamentals — hardware, operating systems, file management and safe everyday use.
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Short Course
Practical MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint for office, school and business productivity.
View DetailsInternet & Email Skills
Short Course
Browse, search, communicate by email and stay safe online — built for first-time and returning users.
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Graphic Design
Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign
Design posters, menus, flyers and brand visuals using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
View DetailsVideo Editing
CapCut · Premiere Pro Basics
Cut, colour and export videos for social media and business using CapCut and the basics of Premiere Pro.
View DetailsSocial Media Management
Short Course
Plan, schedule and grow business pages across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X with measurable results.
View DetailsContent Creation for Business
Short Course
Create photo, video and written content that attracts customers and converts followers into sales.
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Frontend Development
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
Build modern, responsive websites with HTML, CSS and JavaScript from first principles.
View DetailsBackend Basics
Short Course
Introduction to servers, databases and APIs to make websites dynamic and data-driven.
View DetailsWebsite Hosting & Deployment
Short Course
Buy domains, set up hosting, deploy sites and manage them in production.
View DetailsPractical Web Projects
Project-based
Build a portfolio of real client-ready websites from brief to launch.
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Principles of Marketing
Foundation
Core marketing concepts, the marketing mix and how customers make buying decisions.
View DetailsConsumer Behaviour
Foundation
Understand what drives customers to choose, buy and stay loyal to brands.
View DetailsMarket Research
Practical
Design surveys, interviews and field studies to make smart business decisions.
View DetailsBranding & Product Management
Practical
Build strong brands and manage products from idea to shelf.
View DetailsPricing Strategies
Short Course
Price products and services profitably using proven pricing frameworks.
View DetailsPromotion & Advertising
Practical
Plan campaigns across digital, print and outdoor channels that actually convert.
View DetailsSales & Customer Relations
Practical
Sell with confidence and build long-term customer relationships that grow revenue.
View DetailsDigital Marketing Introduction
Practical
SEO, social ads, email and content marketing essentials for growing businesses online.
View DetailsPractical Marketing Projects
Project-based
Run real marketing campaigns for live businesses and measure the results.
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Food Production & Kitchen Operations
Short Course
Kitchen hygiene & safety, basic food preparation and commercial cooking basics. Good for hotel and kitchen assistant entry jobs.
View DetailsBarista & Coffee Skills
Short Course
Coffee making techniques, espresso machine handling and customer service in cafés. Strong urban job demand.
View DetailsCatering & Event Food Service
Short Course
Buffet setup, event food planning and large-scale cooking. Great for weddings and events income.
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Basic Graphic Design
Canva + Photoshop
Canva and Photoshop basics for posters and social media design. Easy freelance income skill.
View DetailsFreelancing Skills
Short Course
Fiverr and Upwork basics, how to get online jobs and client communication. Very attractive to youth.
View DetailsSocial Media Content Creation
Short Course
Reels and TikTok production, video shooting basics and editing for engagement. High demand for businesses.
View DetailsComputer Essentials (Fast Track)
Short Course
Typing skills, MS Office crash course and internet use for work. Good for beginners who fear tech.
View DetailsWebsite Basics for Beginners
No-Code Intro
Understanding websites, no-code tools like Wix and WordPress intro and simple landing page creation.
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Entrepreneurship Basics
Short Course
Starting small businesses, pricing & profit and customer handling. Very strong for Kenyan market.
View DetailsSales & Customer Service Skills
Short Course
Selling techniques, handling customers and communication skills. Helps in retail, hotels and shops.
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Join Nairobi Culinary Institute and gain the practical skills that hotels, restaurants, and food businesses are actively looking for.