Kasneb is the institution that offers professional courses in Accounting,Finance and secretarial. They also offer diploma and certificate courses.
Below we list courses offered by the institution and admission requirement for each program:
(i) Vocational Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to apply entrepreneurship skills and generate innovative ideas to start and manage a new business or grow an existing entity.
The course is structured in two levels, as summarised below:
Level One (Basic Units)
Paper No.1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.2: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and Financial Literacy
Level Two (Core Units)
Paper No.4: Entrepreneurial Strategies
Paper No. 5: Creativity and Innovation
Paper No. 6: Opportunity-centred Entrepreneurship
(ii) Vocational Certificate in Graphic Design
The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to generate and enhance graphic designs according to set specifications.
The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:
Level One (Basic Units)
Paper No. 1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No. 2 Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy
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Paper No. 4: Graphic Design I: Software, Topography, Colours
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Graphic Design Software
- Typography in Graphic Design
- Colours in Graphic Design
Paper No.5: Graphic Design II: Digital Imaging, layout, production
- Digital Imaging
- Graphic Design Layout
- Objects and illustrations
- Graphic Design production
- Vocational Certificate in Information and Cyber Security
The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to identify information and cyber threats and risks and implement programmes to protect information and databases.
The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:
Level One (Basic Units)
Paper No. 1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.1: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy
Level Two (Core Units)
Paper No.4: Cyber Security and Ethics
Paper No.5: Organisation Information Security
Paper No.6: Computer Networks Operations and Security
Paper No.7: Database Design and Security
(iv) Vocational Certificate in Blockchain Technology
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to develop a simple Blockchain program and undertake Blockchain transactions.
The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:
Level One (Basic Units)
Paper No.1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.2: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy
Level Two (Core Units)
Paper No.4: Blockchain technology development platforms
Paper No.5: Cryptography techniques
Paper No.6: Blockchain technology transactions
Paper No.7: Law governing Blockchain technology
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B. CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS (CAMS) COURSE
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to prepare basic accounts and financial statements for a small enterprise or non-complex environment and apply basic management and marketing skills in business.
The course is mainly for persons who wish to qualify and work as entry level accounting and management personnel.
The CAMS course is administered in two levels, with each level requiring an average of six months, thus a total of one year.
The minimum entry requirement is KCSE mean grade D or a vocational certificate.
The course is fully tuition based with requirements for students to sit for continuous assessment tests (CATs), which constitute 15% of the final score for assessment purposes.
The examinations will be administered primarily on a computer-based platform.
The structure of CAMS is summarised below:
Level One
Principles of Entrepreneurship and Management
Introduction to Law and Ethics
Fundamental ICT Skills
Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
Level Two
Foundations of Accounting
Elements of Taxation
Principles of Marketing and Communication
C. DIPLOMA COURSES
kasneb currently administers three diploma programmes; Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD), Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA) and Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration (DCNSA).
The diploma courses are administered in two levels, with each level requiring an average of one year, thus a total of two years.
The minimum entry for the diploma courses is KCSE mean grade C-, CAMS or any other recognized certificate. The courses can currently be pursued through a tuition-based programme or privately. Tuition-based programmes (physical or virtual classes) are however recommended due to the interactiveness with facilitators and other students which are key in imparting the requisite technical and soft skills.
The details on each of the diploma programmes are presented below:
(i) Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to prepare financial and management accounts and financial statements for small and medium sized enterprises and compute basic taxes for a business.
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The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work as middle level accountants providing technical support to professional accountants, auditors, tax practitioners and related areas.
The structure of ATD is summarised below:
Level One
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Law and Ethics
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Information Communication Technology
Level Two
Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Principles of Taxation
Level Three
Principles of Economics
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
Fundamentals of Finance
Principles of Auditing
(ii) Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to undertake non-complex design of databases, mine and analyse data for decision making.
The DDMA will be administered on a computer-based platform. The structure of DDMA is summarised below:
Level One
Introduction to Computing Systems
Communication Skills and Ethics
Information Systems Support and Integration
Computer Information Systems Applications
Level Two
Databases
Warehousing and Data Mining
Mathematical Concepts in Data Science
Quantitative Modelling Skills
Level Three
Python Data Visualisation
Data Management and Analytics
Cloud Data Solutions
(iii) Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration (DCNSA) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to design, configure, test and secure and manage non-complex networks.
The DCNSA will be administered on a computer based platform.
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The structure of DCNSA is summarised below:
Level One
Introduction to Computing Systems
Communication Skills and Ethics
Information Systems Support and Integration
Computer Information Systems Applications
Level Two
Computer Networking
Network Operating Systems
Windows Servers Roles and Features
Network Security
Level Three
Network Troubleshooting
Network set-up
Server maintenance
D. PROFESSIONAL COURSES
kasneb currently administers five professional courses, as summarised below:
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
- Certified Secretaries (CS)
- Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA)
- Certified Credit Professionals (CCP)
- Certified Information Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)
The professional courses are administered at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Levels. Each level requires an average of one year, though candidates are advised to provide for an additional one year to meet requirements for internship/practical experience
The minimum entry for the professional courses is KCSE mean grade C+ , kasneb diploma qualifications or any other recognized diploma. The courses can be pursued through a tuition-based programme or privately. Tuition-based programmes (physical or virtual classes) are however recommended due to the interactiveness with facilitators and other students which are key in imparting the requisite technical and soft skills.
The details on each of the professional courses are presented below:
(i) Certified Public Accountants (CPA) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Prepare accounts and financial statements including for complex entities in both the private and public sectors.
- Use computerised accounting systems
- Practically apply data analytical tools analyse data and reach conclusions.
- Undertake audit and assurance services
- Apply advanced financial management skills to evaluate various financial aspects of a business for decision making
- Prepare management accounts
• Apply leadership and management skills in practice to manage teams and achieve results
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The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as professional accountants, auditors, finance managers, tax managers and consultants in related areas in both public and private sectors.
Assessment will be conducted in a variety of ways, including examinations, practical papers, workshops attendance and practical experience.
The structure of CPA is summarised below:
Foundation Level
Financial Accounting
Communication Skills
Introduction to Law and Governance
Economics
Quantitative Analysis
Information Communication Technology
Intermediate Level
Company Law
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Auditing and Assurance
Management Accounting
Public Finance and Taxation
Advanced Level
- Compulsory papers Leadership and Management
Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis Advanced Financial Management
- Specialisation papers (One to be selected, double specialisation allowed) Advanced Taxation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance Advanced Management Accounting Advanced Public Financial Management Business Data Analytics (Practical Paper)
In addition to the above papers, prior to certification, candidates will be required to
- Attend workshops on ethics, soft skills and emerging issues organised by kasneb and ICPAK and earn IPD hours)
- Obtain 1-year practical experience, or alternatively attend workshops on work based simulation organised by kasneb and ICPAK.
(ii) Certified Secretaries (CS) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Practice and promote principles of good governance within public and private sector entities
- Implement and comply with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in practice
- Ensure proper conduct and management of meetings
• Undertake consultancy and advisory services in corporate secretarial and related practices
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- • Manage boardroom dynamics
- Undertake governance and compliance audits
The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as corporate secretaries, policy formulators and consultants in governance, governance and compliance auditors and administrators at county and national levels and in the private sector.
Assessment will be conducted in a variety of ways, including examinations, projects and workshops attendance.
The structure of CS is summarised below:
Foundation Level
Management Principles and Practice
Communication Skills and Records Management
Introduction to Law and Governance
Principles of Accounting and Taxation
Human Resources Management
Information Communication Technology
Intermediate Level
Company Law
Public Sector Governance, Policy and Administration
Meetings: Compliance and Administration
Financial Markets and Specialised Institutions
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Research, Consultancy and Advisory
Advanced level
Strategic Management
Finance for Decision Making
Governance and Compliance Audit
Boardroom Dynamics
Research Project
(iii) Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Apply financial tools and concepts in analysis and valuation of investment and securities
- Manage and grow portfolios of investments
- Analyse various types of investments including equity investments, fixed income investments and derivatives
- Manage corporate finances
- Apply financial modelling and analytical tools in investments analysis
The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as investment, securities and financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers, fund managers, consultants on national and global financial markets and related areas.
The structure of CIFA is summarised below:
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Financial Accounting
Professional Ethics and Governance
Regulation of Financial Markets
Economics
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Finance and Investments
Intermediate Level
Portfolio Management
Financial Statements Analysis
Equity Investments Analysis
Corporate Finance
Public Finance and Taxation
Advanced Level
Leadership and Management
Fixed Income Investments Analysis
Alternative Investments Analysis
Advanced Portfolio Management
Derivatives Analysis
Financial Modelling and Data Analytics (Practical Paper)
(iv) Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Manage the credit cycle for trade credit providers
- Manage credit risk for different entities
- Undertake credit analysis for various corporate entities
- Undertake debt collection in a professional manner
- Comply with various requirements in debt management including governance, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements.
The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice in various fields of credit management including credit analysis, debt management and recovery, corporate lending and related areas in both formal and informal sectors.
The structure of CCP is summarised below:
Foundation Level
Credit Management
Communication and Customer Relations
Introduction to Law and Governance
Credit Risk Management
Principles of Accounting
Business Environment
Intermediate Level
Financial Statements Analysis for Credit Managers
Corporate Credit Analysis
Collections Management
Credit Governance and Compliance
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Leadership and Management
Advanced Credit Risk Management
Advanced Collections Management
Debt Recovery Management
(v) Certified Information Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Develop information systems solutions for a business
- Design and operationalise database management systems
- Design, configure and trouble shoot computer networks
- Implement ICT projects
- Manage and analyse big data
The structure of CISSE is summarised below:
Foundation Level
Computing Systems
Information Systems Support and Integration
Communication Skills and Ethics in Information Systems
Computer Information Systems Applications
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Intermediate Level
Information Systems Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Data Management Information Systems
Research and Project Management
Networking and Data Communication
Programming and Systems Analysis and Design
Advanced Level
- Elective Areas Elective I:
Big Data Management and Analytics
- Big Data Management
- Big Data Analytics
Elective II: Networking and Information Systems Security
- Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Systems Security
The course will be offered on a computer-based platform.
E. POST-PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION COURSE
kasneb has introduced the Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE). The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Apply analytical techniques in fraud detection
- Design and implement preventive and detective controls
- Apply and ensure compliance with the appropriate laws in fraud investigations
• Apply the burden and standards of proof in civil and criminal proceedings
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- • Apply the various methods and techniques of conducting fraud investigations
- Write standard investigations and expert witness reports
- Develop fraud prevention programs
- Conduct a fraud prevention health check up
- Develop and implement a fraud risk management program
The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice in the fields of financial fraud and corruption investigations, fraud prevention, fraud risk analysis and related areas.
The CFFE is administered in three modules, with an integrated case study and workshops at the end of the course. Each module is expected to last for three months. Examinations for the CFFE course will be administered three times in a year, thus the course is meant to last on average one year.
The minimum entry requirement to pursue the CFFE course is:
- kasneb professional qualification; or
- Bachelors degree from a recognised university; or
- Any other qualification considered equivalent to the above.
The course can be pursued through tuition-based learning or self-study.
The structure of CFFE is summarised below:
Module One
Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Audit
Fraud and Corruption Schemes
Overview of The Legal and Justice System
Module Two
Law Related to Fraud
Principles of Law of Evidence and the Trial Process
Planning and Conducting Formal Investigations
Module Three
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Fraud Risk Management
Integrated Case Study and Workshop
EXAMINATIONS FOR HOLDERS OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS WISHING TO BE REGISTERED AND PRACTICE IN KENYA
- Examination for holders of foreign accountancy qualifications (FAQs)
In consultation with the Council of ICPAK under Section 26 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the Accountants Act, 2008, kasneb examines holders of foreign accountancy qualifications who have applied for registration as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) of Kenya and they are required to demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.
(ii) Examination for holders of foreign secretaries qualifications (FSQs)
In consultation with the Council of ICS under Section 20 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, kasneb examines holders of foreign secretaries qualifications who have applied for registration as Certified Secretaries (CSs) of Kenya and they are required to demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.
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(iii) Examination for holders of foreign investment and financial analysts qualifications (FIFAQs)
In consultation with the Council of ICIFA under Section 16 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No. 13 of 2015, kasneb examines holders of foreign qualifications who have applied for registration as Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) and they are required to demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.
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- 3. SUMMARISED STRUCTURE OF kasneb
QUALIFICATIONSAFTERTHEMAJORREVIEWOF SYLLABUSES–JULY2021
The overall structure of Kasneb qualifications and
the structure of each qualification are presented below:
POST-PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION
PROGRAMME
Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE)
KNQA Level 8
(Entry: Level 7 qualification)
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
CPA, CS, CIFA, CCP and Certified Information
Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
ATD, Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration, Diploma in Data Management and Analytics
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
Certificate in Accounting and
Management Skills (CAMS)
KNQA Level 7 (KCSE C+, Level 6 qualification)
KNQA Level 6 (KCSE C-, Level 5 qualification)
KNQA Level 5 (KCSE D, Level 4 qualification)
Vocational Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ICT Vocational Certificates
Graphics Design Information and Cyber Security Blockchain Technology
KNQA Level 4 (KCSE Cert, Level 3 qualification)
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- A: HARMONISED QUALIFICATION STRUCTURES – PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
| Certified Public | Certified Secretaries | Certified | Certified Credit | Certified Information | |
| Accountants | (CS) | Investment | Professionals | Systems Solutions Expert | |
| (CPA) | and Financial | (CCP) | (CISSE) | ||
| Analysts (CIFA) | |||||
| No. of papers: | 16 + 1 Research | 17 | 14 | 12 Papers + Project | |
| 17 + Internship + | Project/Workshop | ||||
| Ethics Workshops | |||||
| Foundation | Foundation | Foundation | Foundation | Foundation | |
| Financial | Management Principles | Financial | Credit | Computing Systems | |
| Accounting | and Practice | Accounting | Management | ||
| Communication | Communication | Professional Ethics | Communication | Information Systems Support | |
| Skills | Skills and Records | and Governance | and Customer | and Integration | |
| Management | Relations | ||||
| Introduction to Law | Introduction to Law and | Regulation of | Introduction | Communication Skills and | |
| and Governance | Governance | Financial Markets | to Law and | Ethics in Information Systems | |
| Governance | |||||
| Economics | Principles of Accounting | Economics | Credit Risk | Computer Information | |
| and Taxation | Management | Systems Applications | |||
| Quantitative | Human Resources | Quantitative | Principles of | Entrepreneurship and | |
| Analysis | Management | Analysis | Accounting | Innovation | |
| Information | Information | Introduction | Business | ||
| Communication | Communication | to Finance and | Environment | ||
| Technology | Technology | Investments | |||
| Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | |
| Company Law | Company Law | Portfolio | Financial | Information Systems Strategy, | |
| Management | Statements | Governance and Ethics | |||
| Analysis for | |||||
| Financial | Public Sector | Financial | Data Management | ||
| Credit Managers | |||||
| Management | Governance, Policy and | Statements | Information Systems | ||
| Administration | Analysis | ||||
| Financial Reporting | Meetings: Compliance | Equity Investments | Corporate Credit | Research and Project | |
| and Analysis | and Administration | Analysis | Analysis | Management | |
| Auditing and | Financial Markets and | Corporate Finance | Collections | Networking and Data | |
| Assurance | Specialised Institutions | Management | Communication | ||
| Management | Corporate Governance | Public Finance and | Credit | Programming and Systems | |
| Accounting | and Ethics | Taxation | Governance and | Analysis and Design | |
| Compliance | |||||
| Public Finance and | Research, Consultancy | ||||
| Taxation | and Advisory | ||||
| Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | |
| Leadership and | Strategic Management | Leadership and | Leadership and | ELECTIVE AREAS | |
| Management | Management | Management | ELECTIVE I: | ||
| Big Data Management and | |||||
| Analytics | |||||
| (i) Big Data Management | |||||
| (ii) Big Data Analytics | |||||
| ELECTIVE II: Networking and | |||||
| Information Systems Security | |||||
| (i) Networking and | |||||
| Telecommunications | |||||
| (ii) Information Systems | |||||
| Security | |||||
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Note: Holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from recognised universities will enter the CPA programme as shown below (based on mutual credit
transfer agreements)
Intermediate Level
Taxation Specialisation
Public Finance and Taxation
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Advanced Level Additional
Requirements
Taxation Specialisation
Advanced Taxation
Leadership and Management
Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Financial Reporting and
Analysis
Practical Paper – Business Data
Analytics
(Total. 5 papers)
Bachelor of
Commerce
(Accounting
Option)
50%
exemption
Sit 9 out of 18 papers
Auditing and Assurance
Specialisation
Auditing and Assurance
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Management Accounting
Specialisation
Management Accounting
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Public Financial Management Specialisation
Public Finance and Taxation
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Auditing and Assurance
Specialisation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance Leadership and Management Advanced Financial Management Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
Practical Paper – Business Data
Analytics
(Total. 5 papers)
Management Accounting
Specialisation
Management Accounting
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Management Accounting
Public Financial Management Specialisation
Advanced Public Financial Management
Leadership and Management Advanced Financial Management Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
Practical Paper – Business Data
Analytics
(Total. 5 papers)
Workshops on Ethics, emerging issues and soft skills
One year practical experience or attend workshops on work-based simulation
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B: STRUCTURE OF DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
| ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS | DIPLOMA IN DATA MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER NETWORKS |
| DIPLOMA | AND ANALYTICS | AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION |
| LEVEL ONE | LEVEL ONE | LEVEL ONE |
| Introduction to Financial Accounting | Introduction to Computing Systems | Introduction to Computing Systems |
| Introduction to Law and Ethics | Communication Skills and Ethics | Communication Skills and Ethics |
| Entrepreneurship and Communication | Information Systems Support and | Information Systems Support and |
| Information Communication Technology | Integration | Integration |
| Computer Information Systems | Computer Information Systems | |
| LEVEL TWO | Applications | Applications |
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Principles of Management | LEVEL TWO | LEVEL TWO |
| Business Mathematics and Statistics | Databases | Computer Networking |
| Principles of Taxation | Warehousing and Data Mining | Network Operating Systems |
| Mathematical Concepts in Data Science | Windows Servers Roles and Features | |
| LEVEL THREE | Quantitative Modelling Skills | Network Security |
| Principles of Economics | ||
| Fundamentals of Management | LEVEL THREE | LEVEL THREE |
| Accounting | Python Data Visualisation | Network Troubleshooting |
| Fundamentals of Finance | Data Management and Analytics | Network set-up |
| Principles of Auditing | Cloud Data Solutions | Server maintenance |
- STRUCTURE OF CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS (CAMS) AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
| CAMS | VCEI | VCIT – Graphic Design | VCIT – Information | VCIT – Blockchain |
| and Cyber Security | Technology | |||
| LEVEL I | LEVEL I | LEVEL I | LEVEL I | LEVEL I |
| Principles of | Communication | Communication Skills and | Communication Skills | Communication |
| Entrepreneurship and | Skills and Ethics | Ethics | and Ethics | Skills and Ethics |
| Management | ||||
| Introduction to Law | Introduction | Introduction to Computing | Introduction to | Introduction |
| and Ethics | to Computing | Systems | Computing Systems | to Computing |
| Systems | Systems | |||
| Fundamental ICT | Numerical and | Numerical and financial | Numerical and | Numerical and |
| Skills | financial literacy | literacy | financial literacy | financial literacy |
| Fundamentals | ||||
| of Business | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| LEVEL II | LEVEL II | LEVEL II | LEVEL II | LEVEL II |
| Foundations of | Entrepreneurial | Graphic Design I | Cyber Security and | Blockchain |
| Accounting | Strategies | – Introduction to Graphic Design | Ethics | technol gy |
| – Graphic Design Software | development | |||
| – Typography in Graphic Design | platforms | |||
| – Colours in Graphic Design | ||||
| Elements of Taxation | Creativity and | Graphic Design II | Organisation | Cryptography |
| Innovation | – Digital Imaging | Information Security | techniques | |
| – Graphic Design Layout | ||||
| – Objects and illustrations | ||||
| – Graphic Design production | ||||
| Principles of | Opportunity- | Computer Networks | Blockchain | |
| Marketing and | centred | Operations and | technology | |
| Communication | entrepreneurship | Security | transactions | |
| Database Design and | Law governing | |||
| Security | Blockchain | |||
| technology | ||||
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- D: STRUCTURE OF CERTIFIED FORENSIC FRAUD EXAMINER (CFFE) QUALIFICATION
MODULE ONE
Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Audit
Fraud and Corruption Schemes
Overview of The Legal and Justice System
MODULE TWO
Law Related to Fraud
Principles of Law of Evidence and the Trial Process
Planning and Conducting Formal Investigations
MODULE THREE
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Fraud Risk Management
Integrated Case Study and Workshop
(i) Vocational Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to apply entrepreneurship skills and generate innovative ideas to start and manage a new business or grow an existing entity.
The course is structured in two levels, as summarised below:
Level One (Basic Units)
Paper No.1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.2: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and Financial Literacy
Level Two (Core Units)
Paper No.4: Entrepreneurial Strategies
Paper No. 5: Creativity and Innovation
Paper No. 6: Opportunity-centred Entrepreneurship
(ii) Vocational Certificate in Graphic Design
The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to generate and enhance graphic designs according to set specifications.
The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:
Level One (Basic Units)
Paper No. 1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No. 2 Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy
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Paper No. 4: Graphic Design I: Software, Topography, Colours
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Graphic Design Software
- Typography in Graphic Design
- Colours in Graphic Design
Paper No.5: Graphic Design II: Digital Imaging, layout, production
- Digital Imaging
- Graphic Design Layout
- Objects and illustrations
- Graphic Design production
- Vocational Certificate in Information and Cyber Security
The course imparts basic knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to identify information and cyber threats and risks and implement programmes to protect information and databases.
The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:
Level One (Basic Units)
Paper No. 1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.1: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy
Level Two (Core Units)
Paper No.4: Cyber Security and Ethics
Paper No.5: Organisation Information Security
Paper No.6: Computer Networks Operations and Security
Paper No.7: Database Design and Security
(iv) Vocational Certificate in Blockchain Technology
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to develop a simple Blockchain program and undertake Blockchain transactions.
The course is structured in two levels, as indicated below:
Level One (Basic Units)
Paper No.1: Communication Skills and Ethics
Paper No.2: Introduction to Computing Systems
Paper No.3: Numerical and financial literacy
Level Two (Core Units)
Paper No.4: Blockchain technology development platforms
Paper No.5: Cryptography techniques
Paper No.6: Blockchain technology transactions
Paper No.7: Law governing Blockchain technology
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B. CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS (CAMS) COURSE
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to prepare basic accounts and financial statements for a small enterprise or non-complex environment and apply basic management and marketing skills in business.
The course is mainly for persons who wish to qualify and work as entry level accounting and management personnel.
The CAMS course is administered in two levels, with each level requiring an average of six months, thus a total of one year.
The minimum entry requirement is KCSE mean grade D or a vocational certificate.
The course is fully tuition based with requirements for students to sit for continuous assessment tests (CATs), which constitute 15% of the final score for assessment purposes.
The examinations will be administered primarily on a computer-based platform.
The structure of CAMS is summarised below:
Level One
Principles of Entrepreneurship and Management
Introduction to Law and Ethics
Fundamental ICT Skills
Fundamentals of Business Mathematics
Level Two
Foundations of Accounting
Elements of Taxation
Principles of Marketing and Communication
C. DIPLOMA COURSES
kasneb currently administers three diploma programmes; Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD), Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA) and Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration (DCNSA).
The diploma courses are administered in two levels, with each level requiring an average of one year, thus a total of two years.
The minimum entry for the diploma courses is KCSE mean grade C-, CAMS or any other recognized certificate. The courses can currently be pursued through a tuition-based programme or privately. Tuition-based programmes (physical or virtual classes) are however recommended due to the interactiveness with facilitators and other students which are key in imparting the requisite technical and soft skills.
The details on each of the diploma programmes are presented below:
(i) Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to prepare financial and management accounts and financial statements for small and medium sized enterprises and compute basic taxes for a business.
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The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work as middle level accountants providing technical support to professional accountants, auditors, tax practitioners and related areas.
The structure of ATD is summarised below:
Level One
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Introduction to Law and Ethics
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Information Communication Technology
Level Two
Financial Accounting
Principles of Management
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Principles of Taxation
Level Three
Principles of Economics
Fundamentals of Management Accounting
Fundamentals of Finance
Principles of Auditing
(ii) Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to undertake non-complex design of databases, mine and analyse data for decision making.
The DDMA will be administered on a computer-based platform. The structure of DDMA is summarised below:
Level One
Introduction to Computing Systems
Communication Skills and Ethics
Information Systems Support and Integration
Computer Information Systems Applications
Level Two
Databases
Warehousing and Data Mining
Mathematical Concepts in Data Science
Quantitative Modelling Skills
Level Three
Python Data Visualisation
Data Management and Analytics
Cloud Data Solutions
(iii) Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration (DCNSA) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to design, configure, test and secure and manage non-complex networks.
The DCNSA will be administered on a computer based platform.
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The structure of DCNSA is summarised below:
Level One
Introduction to Computing Systems
Communication Skills and Ethics
Information Systems Support and Integration
Computer Information Systems Applications
Level Two
Computer Networking
Network Operating Systems
Windows Servers Roles and Features
Network Security
Level Three
Network Troubleshooting
Network set-up
Server maintenance
D. PROFESSIONAL COURSES
kasneb currently administers five professional courses, as summarised below:
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
- Certified Secretaries (CS)
- Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA)
- Certified Credit Professionals (CCP)
- Certified Information Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)
The professional courses are administered at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Levels. Each level requires an average of one year, though candidates are advised to provide for an additional one year to meet requirements for internship/practical experience
The minimum entry for the professional courses is KCSE mean grade C+ , kasneb diploma qualifications or any other recognized diploma. The courses can be pursued through a tuition-based programme or privately. Tuition-based programmes (physical or virtual classes) are however recommended due to the interactiveness with facilitators and other students which are key in imparting the requisite technical and soft skills.
The details on each of the professional courses are presented below:
(i) Certified Public Accountants (CPA) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Prepare accounts and financial statements including for complex entities in both the private and public sectors.
- Use computerised accounting systems
- Practically apply data analytical tools analyse data and reach conclusions.
- Undertake audit and assurance services
- Apply advanced financial management skills to evaluate various financial aspects of a business for decision making
- Prepare management accounts
• Apply leadership and management skills in practice to manage teams and achieve results
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The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as professional accountants, auditors, finance managers, tax managers and consultants in related areas in both public and private sectors.
Assessment will be conducted in a variety of ways, including examinations, practical papers, workshops attendance and practical experience.
The structure of CPA is summarised below:
Foundation Level
Financial Accounting
Communication Skills
Introduction to Law and Governance
Economics
Quantitative Analysis
Information Communication Technology
Intermediate Level
Company Law
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Auditing and Assurance
Management Accounting
Public Finance and Taxation
Advanced Level
- Compulsory papers Leadership and Management
Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis Advanced Financial Management
- Specialisation papers (One to be selected, double specialisation allowed) Advanced Taxation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance Advanced Management Accounting Advanced Public Financial Management Business Data Analytics (Practical Paper)
In addition to the above papers, prior to certification, candidates will be required to
- Attend workshops on ethics, soft skills and emerging issues organised by kasneb and ICPAK and earn IPD hours)
- Obtain 1-year practical experience, or alternatively attend workshops on work based simulation organised by kasneb and ICPAK.
(ii) Certified Secretaries (CS) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Practice and promote principles of good governance within public and private sector entities
- Implement and comply with legal, regulatory and ethical requirements in practice
- Ensure proper conduct and management of meetings
• Undertake consultancy and advisory services in corporate secretarial and related practices
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- • Manage boardroom dynamics
- Undertake governance and compliance audits
The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as corporate secretaries, policy formulators and consultants in governance, governance and compliance auditors and administrators at county and national levels and in the private sector.
Assessment will be conducted in a variety of ways, including examinations, projects and workshops attendance.
The structure of CS is summarised below:
Foundation Level
Management Principles and Practice
Communication Skills and Records Management
Introduction to Law and Governance
Principles of Accounting and Taxation
Human Resources Management
Information Communication Technology
Intermediate Level
Company Law
Public Sector Governance, Policy and Administration
Meetings: Compliance and Administration
Financial Markets and Specialised Institutions
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Research, Consultancy and Advisory
Advanced level
Strategic Management
Finance for Decision Making
Governance and Compliance Audit
Boardroom Dynamics
Research Project
(iii) Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Apply financial tools and concepts in analysis and valuation of investment and securities
- Manage and grow portfolios of investments
- Analyse various types of investments including equity investments, fixed income investments and derivatives
- Manage corporate finances
- Apply financial modelling and analytical tools in investments analysis
The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice as investment, securities and financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment bankers, fund managers, consultants on national and global financial markets and related areas.
The structure of CIFA is summarised below:
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Financial Accounting
Professional Ethics and Governance
Regulation of Financial Markets
Economics
Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to Finance and Investments
Intermediate Level
Portfolio Management
Financial Statements Analysis
Equity Investments Analysis
Corporate Finance
Public Finance and Taxation
Advanced Level
Leadership and Management
Fixed Income Investments Analysis
Alternative Investments Analysis
Advanced Portfolio Management
Derivatives Analysis
Financial Modelling and Data Analytics (Practical Paper)
(iv) Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) course
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Manage the credit cycle for trade credit providers
- Manage credit risk for different entities
- Undertake credit analysis for various corporate entities
- Undertake debt collection in a professional manner
- Comply with various requirements in debt management including governance, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements.
The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice in various fields of credit management including credit analysis, debt management and recovery, corporate lending and related areas in both formal and informal sectors.
The structure of CCP is summarised below:
Foundation Level
Credit Management
Communication and Customer Relations
Introduction to Law and Governance
Credit Risk Management
Principles of Accounting
Business Environment
Intermediate Level
Financial Statements Analysis for Credit Managers
Corporate Credit Analysis
Collections Management
Credit Governance and Compliance
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Leadership and Management
Advanced Credit Risk Management
Advanced Collections Management
Debt Recovery Management
(v) Certified Information Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)
The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Develop information systems solutions for a business
- Design and operationalise database management systems
- Design, configure and trouble shoot computer networks
- Implement ICT projects
- Manage and analyse big data
The structure of CISSE is summarised below:
Foundation Level
Computing Systems
Information Systems Support and Integration
Communication Skills and Ethics in Information Systems
Computer Information Systems Applications
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Intermediate Level
Information Systems Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Data Management Information Systems
Research and Project Management
Networking and Data Communication
Programming and Systems Analysis and Design
Advanced Level
- Elective Areas Elective I:
Big Data Management and Analytics
- Big Data Management
- Big Data Analytics
Elective II: Networking and Information Systems Security
- Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Systems Security
The course will be offered on a computer-based platform.
E. POST-PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION COURSE
kasneb has introduced the Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE). The course imparts knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to, among other competencies:
- Apply analytical techniques in fraud detection
- Design and implement preventive and detective controls
- Apply and ensure compliance with the appropriate laws in fraud investigations
• Apply the burden and standards of proof in civil and criminal proceedings
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- • Apply the various methods and techniques of conducting fraud investigations
- Write standard investigations and expert witness reports
- Develop fraud prevention programs
- Conduct a fraud prevention health check up
- Develop and implement a fraud risk management program
The course is aimed at persons who wish to qualify and work or practice in the fields of financial fraud and corruption investigations, fraud prevention, fraud risk analysis and related areas.
The CFFE is administered in three modules, with an integrated case study and workshops at the end of the course. Each module is expected to last for three months. Examinations for the CFFE course will be administered three times in a year, thus the course is meant to last on average one year.
The minimum entry requirement to pursue the CFFE course is:
- kasneb professional qualification; or
- Bachelors degree from a recognised university; or
- Any other qualification considered equivalent to the above.
The course can be pursued through tuition-based learning or self-study.
The structure of CFFE is summarised below:
Module One
Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Audit
Fraud and Corruption Schemes
Overview of The Legal and Justice System
Module Two
Law Related to Fraud
Principles of Law of Evidence and the Trial Process
Planning and Conducting Formal Investigations
Module Three
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Fraud Risk Management
Integrated Case Study and Workshop
EXAMINATIONS FOR HOLDERS OF FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS WISHING TO BE REGISTERED AND PRACTICE IN KENYA
- Examination for holders of foreign accountancy qualifications (FAQs)
In consultation with the Council of ICPAK under Section 26 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the Accountants Act, 2008, kasneb examines holders of foreign accountancy qualifications who have applied for registration as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) of Kenya and they are required to demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.
(ii) Examination for holders of foreign secretaries qualifications (FSQs)
In consultation with the Council of ICS under Section 20 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, kasneb examines holders of foreign secretaries qualifications who have applied for registration as Certified Secretaries (CSs) of Kenya and they are required to demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.
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(iii) Examination for holders of foreign investment and financial analysts qualifications (FIFAQs)
In consultation with the Council of ICIFA under Section 16 Sub-Sections (2) and (3) of the Investment and Financial Analysts Act, No. 13 of 2015, kasneb examines holders of foreign qualifications who have applied for registration as Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) and they are required to demonstrate their knowledge of local law and practice.
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- 3. SUMMARISED STRUCTURE OF kasneb
QUALIFICATIONSAFTERTHEMAJORREVIEWOF SYLLABUSES–JULY2021
The overall structure of Kasneb qualifications and
the structure of each qualification are presented below:
POST-PROFESSIONAL SPECIALISATION
PROGRAMME
Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE)
KNQA Level 8
(Entry: Level 7 qualification)
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES
CPA, CS, CIFA, CCP and Certified Information
Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE)
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
ATD, Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration, Diploma in Data Management and Analytics
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
Certificate in Accounting and
Management Skills (CAMS)
KNQA Level 7 (KCSE C+, Level 6 qualification)
KNQA Level 6 (KCSE C-, Level 5 qualification)
KNQA Level 5 (KCSE D, Level 4 qualification)
Vocational Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
ICT Vocational Certificates
Graphics Design Information and Cyber Security Blockchain Technology
KNQA Level 4 (KCSE Cert, Level 3 qualification)
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- A: HARMONISED QUALIFICATION STRUCTURES – PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
| Certified Public | Certified Secretaries | Certified | Certified Credit | Certified Information | |
| Accountants | (CS) | Investment | Professionals | Systems Solutions Expert | |
| (CPA) | and Financial | (CCP) | (CISSE) | ||
| Analysts (CIFA) | |||||
| No. of papers: | 16 + 1 Research | 17 | 14 | 12 Papers + Project | |
| 17 + Internship + | Project/Workshop | ||||
| Ethics Workshops | |||||
| Foundation | Foundation | Foundation | Foundation | Foundation | |
| Financial | Management Principles | Financial | Credit | Computing Systems | |
| Accounting | and Practice | Accounting | Management | ||
| Communication | Communication | Professional Ethics | Communication | Information Systems Support | |
| Skills | Skills and Records | and Governance | and Customer | and Integration | |
| Management | Relations | ||||
| Introduction to Law | Introduction to Law and | Regulation of | Introduction | Communication Skills and | |
| and Governance | Governance | Financial Markets | to Law and | Ethics in Information Systems | |
| Governance | |||||
| Economics | Principles of Accounting | Economics | Credit Risk | Computer Information | |
| and Taxation | Management | Systems Applications | |||
| Quantitative | Human Resources | Quantitative | Principles of | Entrepreneurship and | |
| Analysis | Management | Analysis | Accounting | Innovation | |
| Information | Information | Introduction | Business | ||
| Communication | Communication | to Finance and | Environment | ||
| Technology | Technology | Investments | |||
| Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | Intermediate | |
| Company Law | Company Law | Portfolio | Financial | Information Systems Strategy, | |
| Management | Statements | Governance and Ethics | |||
| Analysis for | |||||
| Financial | Public Sector | Financial | Data Management | ||
| Credit Managers | |||||
| Management | Governance, Policy and | Statements | Information Systems | ||
| Administration | Analysis | ||||
| Financial Reporting | Meetings: Compliance | Equity Investments | Corporate Credit | Research and Project | |
| and Analysis | and Administration | Analysis | Analysis | Management | |
| Auditing and | Financial Markets and | Corporate Finance | Collections | Networking and Data | |
| Assurance | Specialised Institutions | Management | Communication | ||
| Management | Corporate Governance | Public Finance and | Credit | Programming and Systems | |
| Accounting | and Ethics | Taxation | Governance and | Analysis and Design | |
| Compliance | |||||
| Public Finance and | Research, Consultancy | ||||
| Taxation | and Advisory | ||||
| Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | |
| Leadership and | Strategic Management | Leadership and | Leadership and | ELECTIVE AREAS | |
| Management | Management | Management | ELECTIVE I: | ||
| Big Data Management and | |||||
| Analytics | |||||
| (i) Big Data Management | |||||
| (ii) Big Data Analytics | |||||
| ELECTIVE II: Networking and | |||||
| Information Systems Security | |||||
| (i) Networking and | |||||
| Telecommunications | |||||
| (ii) Information Systems | |||||
| Security | |||||
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Note: Holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from recognised universities will enter the CPA programme as shown below (based on mutual credit
transfer agreements)
Intermediate Level
Taxation Specialisation
Public Finance and Taxation
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Advanced Level Additional
Requirements
Taxation Specialisation
Advanced Taxation
Leadership and Management
Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Financial Reporting and
Analysis
Practical Paper – Business Data
Analytics
(Total. 5 papers)
Bachelor of
Commerce
(Accounting
Option)
50%
exemption
Sit 9 out of 18 papers
Auditing and Assurance
Specialisation
Auditing and Assurance
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Management Accounting
Specialisation
Management Accounting
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Public Financial Management Specialisation
Public Finance and Taxation
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Auditing and Assurance
Specialisation
Advanced Auditing and Assurance Leadership and Management Advanced Financial Management Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
Practical Paper – Business Data
Analytics
(Total. 5 papers)
Management Accounting
Specialisation
Management Accounting
Financial Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Company Law
(Total. 4 papers)
Management Accounting
Public Financial Management Specialisation
Advanced Public Financial Management
Leadership and Management Advanced Financial Management Advanced Financial Reporting and Analysis
Practical Paper – Business Data
Analytics
(Total. 5 papers)
Workshops on Ethics, emerging issues and soft skills
One year practical experience or attend workshops on work-based simulation
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B: STRUCTURE OF DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
| ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS | DIPLOMA IN DATA MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER NETWORKS |
| DIPLOMA | AND ANALYTICS | AND SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION |
| LEVEL ONE | LEVEL ONE | LEVEL ONE |
| Introduction to Financial Accounting | Introduction to Computing Systems | Introduction to Computing Systems |
| Introduction to Law and Ethics | Communication Skills and Ethics | Communication Skills and Ethics |
| Entrepreneurship and Communication | Information Systems Support and | Information Systems Support and |
| Information Communication Technology | Integration | Integration |
| Computer Information Systems | Computer Information Systems | |
| LEVEL TWO | Applications | Applications |
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Principles of Management | LEVEL TWO | LEVEL TWO |
| Business Mathematics and Statistics | Databases | Computer Networking |
| Principles of Taxation | Warehousing and Data Mining | Network Operating Systems |
| Mathematical Concepts in Data Science | Windows Servers Roles and Features | |
| LEVEL THREE | Quantitative Modelling Skills | Network Security |
| Principles of Economics | ||
| Fundamentals of Management | LEVEL THREE | LEVEL THREE |
| Accounting | Python Data Visualisation | Network Troubleshooting |
| Fundamentals of Finance | Data Management and Analytics | Network set-up |
| Principles of Auditing | Cloud Data Solutions | Server maintenance |
- STRUCTURE OF CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS (CAMS) AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMMES
| CAMS | VCEI | VCIT – Graphic Design | VCIT – Information | VCIT – Blockchain |
| and Cyber Security | Technology | |||
| LEVEL I | LEVEL I | LEVEL I | LEVEL I | LEVEL I |
| Principles of | Communication | Communication Skills and | Communication Skills | Communication |
| Entrepreneurship and | Skills and Ethics | Ethics | and Ethics | Skills and Ethics |
| Management | ||||
| Introduction to Law | Introduction | Introduction to Computing | Introduction to | Introduction |
| and Ethics | to Computing | Systems | Computing Systems | to Computing |
| Systems | Systems | |||
| Fundamental ICT | Numerical and | Numerical and financial | Numerical and | Numerical and |
| Skills | financial literacy | literacy | financial literacy | financial literacy |
| Fundamentals | ||||
| of Business | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| LEVEL II | LEVEL II | LEVEL II | LEVEL II | LEVEL II |
| Foundations of | Entrepreneurial | Graphic Design I | Cyber Security and | Blockchain |
| Accounting | Strategies | – Introduction to Graphic Design | Ethics | technol gy |
| – Graphic Design Software | development | |||
| – Typography in Graphic Design | platforms | |||
| – Colours in Graphic Design | ||||
| Elements of Taxation | Creativity and | Graphic Design II | Organisation | Cryptography |
| Innovation | – Digital Imaging | Information Security | techniques | |
| – Graphic Design Layout | ||||
| – Objects and illustrations | ||||
| – Graphic Design production | ||||
| Principles of | Opportunity- | Computer Networks | Blockchain | |
| Marketing and | centred | Operations and | technology | |
| Communication | entrepreneurship | Security | transactions | |
| Database Design and | Law governing | |||
| Security | Blockchain | |||
| technology | ||||
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- D: STRUCTURE OF CERTIFIED FORENSIC FRAUD EXAMINER (CFFE) QUALIFICATION
MODULE ONE
Introduction to Forensic Accounting and Audit
Fraud and Corruption Schemes
Overview of The Legal and Justice System
MODULE TWO
Law Related to Fraud
Principles of Law of Evidence and the Trial Process
Planning and Conducting Formal Investigations
MODULE THREE
Fraud Prevention and Detection
Fraud Risk Management
Integrated Case Study and Workshop
