In Kenya, the education system places great emphasis on academic performance, with the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) being a major determinant of career opportunities.
However, not all students may have attained the desired grades to pursue their dream careers.
For those with D, D Plain, and D Minus KCSE grades, it is not the end of the road, there are various marketable courses that one can pursue and build a successful career.
In this article, we will explore some of the options available and how students with average grades can still excel in their chosen fields.
Marketable D+ courses in Kenya
Certificate in Food Technology/ Production
It is a marketable course that prepares one to work in the hospitality industry or in the food processing industry.
There are a lot of hospitality schools located in the country. You can enrol in any and successfully study the course.
Certificate in Social Work and Community Development
This is a good course that is offered in most institutions of higher learning in the country.
It equips one with the necessary skills and knowledge to work or participate in community development and solve social problems that may exist in the society or community.
With the course, you can land good opportunities with NGOs.
Certificate in Electrical Installation/Wiring
It is a very marketable course that equips you with skills to be self-employed or venture into employment, particularly working on electrical installation jobs.
Certificate in Catering and Accommodation
This is also one of the best hospitality courses to study in the country. By studying the course, you gain skills to work in any sector of the hospitality industry.
Certificate in TV and Film Production
It is a good course, especially for those who are passionate about films and production, particularly the production of shows, whether commercial, TV or radio shows.
You will never lack an opportunity to showcase your expertise, especially with the high rate at which TV and radio stations are being opened in the country.
Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Dietetics is a very marketable field of study where you gain skills to work as a nutritionist and dietician.
You can land good opportunities whether you are self-employed or employed in an organisation.
Certificate in Building and Construction
This is more of a technical course that equips you with the relevant skills to successfully work in the lucrative construction industry. The course is best taught in TVETS.
Marketable D Plain courses in Kenya
Certificate in Electrical Installation
Electrical installation is a highly rewarding field of study that equips one with practical skills to either be employed or be self-employed or undertake electrical wiring jobs which are readily available.
Certificate in Pastry and Bakery
This is a field of study that revolves around hospitality.
The course equips one with the necessary skills to work in the hospitality industry as a baker or pastry chef.
Certificate in Building Technology
It is a very marketable course for anyone wishing to have a successful career in the lucrative construction industry in the country.
With the course, you can scale heights and work as a contractor, construction supervisor or foreman.
Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
This is a very marketable course that equips one with the skills to work as a motor vehicle mechanic.
With the course, one can repair any type of vehicle. The course is offered in all TVETs located in different parts of the country.
Certificate in Security Management
This is a suitable course for those wishing to work in the security sector. It is quite marketable especially if you have undergone other security-related training before, for example, training as a security guard.
With the course, you can land bigger roles as a security supervisor or manager.
Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
There are a lot of opportunities, especially for self-employment in the welding and fabrication sector. You can opt to open a workshop or offer your services elsewhere whenever your services are needed.
Marketable D- courses in Kenya
Certificate in Laundry and Dry Cleaning
You don’t necessarily need to be employed after studying the course. You can establish your own laundry business right within your neighbourhood.
You don’t require a lot of capital to establish a laundry and dry cleaning business.
Artisan in Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Motor Vehicle Mechanics is best taught in TVETs.
It is a good course that equips you with the skills and knowledge to work as a mechanic capable of repairing and servicing any type of vehicle.
Artisan in Welding and Fabrication
This is a technical and practical course for anyone seeking to start a career in the lucrative welding and fabrication industry.
There are a lot of welding and fabrication schools in the country.
Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery
This is also a technical course that equips one with skills to work as a carpenter or in the joinery sector. It is a good course that offers perfect opportunities for self-employment.
You can actually establish your own workshop and reap big, as long as you offer exceptional services and be fair when it comes to pricing.
Artisan in Masonry
Masonry is a relevant course for anyone wishing to work in the construction industry as a mason or ‘fundi’ as they are popularly called.
It is a marketable course as long as you build your network well and offer good services.
Artisan in Electrical Installation/Wiring
This is a marketable course that will guarantee you a steady flow of electrical installation and wiring jobs.
It doesn’t matter whether you choose to be employed or self-employed.
Grade 111 Hairdressing
This is a very marketable course that is best offered in TVETs.
The course is a pathway to self-employment, whereby you can choose to offer your services as a hairdresser right in the comfort of your home.
Alternatively, you can opt for employment in any of the leading hairdressing and beauty shops in the country.