Somewhat, when Form Fours finish writing KCSE exams, they begin waiting for release of results, selection of courses on KUCCPS portal, and matriculation into universities and colleges. So, as they wait, they can become imaginative, creative, innovative and productive people. How?
By opting for best short courses, which can span for a short stint – maybe 2 weeks to 6 months. Actually, when Form Four Leavers enroll for best short courses, they overcome idleness, laziness and boredom. They pursue purpose and passion. They acquire useful skills that make them valuable and employable. They begin making money legitimately. It is the right route towards self-reliance and independence. Then, best short courses assist Form Four Leavers to set firm foundation for courses offered in TVET institutions. They also prepare to survive and thrive in challenging environment in long-term courses.
They expose themselves to the dynamic world of work. Again, they gain great insights for job-creation and entrepreneurship. Ideally, there are different avenues of enrolling for best short courses.
It can happen in middle-level colleges in urban centres, in TVET institutions, TVET wings of universities, through apprenticeship and mentorship, and on online sites such as YouTube, Tik Tok, et cetera. They can enroll for foreign languages such as French, German or Mandarin Chinese through centres in Nairobi such as Alliance Francaise or Goethe Institute: to begin unlocking international opportunities up for grabs in future.
60 short courses Form Four leavers can consider
Some appropriate short courses include:
1. Driving
2. Basic computer packages
3. Writing
4. Content creation
5. Social media management
6. Graphic design
7. Public speaking
8. Photography
9. Videography
10. Embroidery
11. Plumbing
12. Electrical wiring
13. Massage therapy
14. Drawing
15. Sculpture making
16. Soap and detergent making
17. Concrete work
18. Barbering
19. Floral art
20. Housekeeping
21. Carpentry
22. Masonry
23. Marketing
24. Hairdressing and styling
25. Tailoring
26. Dressmaking
27. Crocheting
28. Knitting
29. Weaving
30. Playing musical instruments
31. Panel beating
32. Shoe repair
33. Phone repair
34. Cooking and culinary skills
35. Laundry work
36. Fabric decoration
37. Leatherwork
38. Basic metalwork
39. Ornament and jewellery making
40. Paper craft
41. Food packaging
42. Picture framing
43. Basic electronics
44. Repair and maintenance
45. Event layout and decoration
46. Basic welding and fabrication
47. Automotive bodywork
48. Baking and pastry making
49. Barista training
50. CCTV installation
51. Fashion design
52. Solar panel installation
53. Front-office customer care
54. Basic web design
55. Coding
56. Refrigeration and air conditioning
57. M-Pesa agency operations
58. Cybercafé operations
59. Foreign languages
60. Digital marketing
Victor Ochieng’ is a career educator who guides Form Four leavers in making informed career choices.
He invites learners to join his weekly online Transition Talks on Zoom for guidance and advice on suitable short courses, creativity and innovation, income generation, university and college programmes, course selection, navigating the KUCCPS portal, financing tertiary education and applying for scholarship opportunities.
Contact: vochieng.90@gmail.com | 0704420232
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