Procurement Management Program - Nia Innovation And Technology Training College

Program Overview

Choose between our Certificate (Level 5) and Diploma (Level 6) programs to advance your procurement management career

Certificate Program

Level 5

Our Procurement Management Certificate provides comprehensive training in goods receipt, storage, procurement operations, supply chain basics, and stores management. Develop essential procurement skills for efficient supply chain operations.

Duration: 1 Year (5 Terms)

Study Mode: Full-time & Part-time

Entry Requirement: KCSE D (Plain) or equivalent

Diploma Program

Level 6

Our Procurement Management Diploma provides advanced training in supply chain management, warehousing operations, public procurement, contracts management, and asset management. Develop expertise to lead procurement operations in complex organizational environments.

Duration: 18 Months (7 Terms)

Study Mode: Full-time & Part-time

Entry Requirement: KCSE C- (Minor) or Procurement Level 5

* External Examinations charged at KES 2,500 per module per unit up to Module 7. Payment via M-PESA Paybill 529901 or Bank Transfer to Kingdom Bank.

Curriculum

Comprehensive learning paths covering essential and advanced procurement management skills

Procurement Management Level 5 (KNQF Level 5)

Total Duration: 1,820 Hours | Total Credits: 182

Unit Code	TVET CDACC Code	Unit Title	Duration (Hours)	Credit Factor
MODULE I
0031 451 04A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/01/5/MA	Business Communication	80	8.0
0611 451 01A	BUS/CU/PM/BC/01/5/MA	Digital Literacy	40	4.0
0031 451 20A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/02/5/MA	Goods Receipt and Storage	120	12.0
0031 451 21A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/01/5/MA	Procurement Operations	160	16.0
MODULE I SUBTOTAL			400	40.0
MODULE II
0031 451 22A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/02/5/MA	Supply Chain Basics	120	12.0
0417 451 02A	BUS/CU/PM/BC/02/5/MA	Work Ethics and Practices	40	4.0
0031 451 23A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/03/5/MA	Stores Management	160	16.0
0031 451 24A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/03/5/MA	Inventory Control	100	10.0
MODULE II SUBTOTAL			420	42.0
MODULE III
0031 451 25A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/04/5/MA	Vendor Management	120	12.0
0413 451 04A	BUS/CU/PM/BC/03/5/MA	Entrepreneurial Skills	40	4.0
0031 451 26A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/04/5/MA	Procurement Documentation	100	10.0
MODULE III SUBTOTAL			260	26.0
INDUSTRY TRAINING
-	BUS/CU/PM/CR/05/5/MA	Industry Training	740	74.0
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT LEVEL 5 TOTAL			1,820	182.0

Procurement Management Level 6 (KNQF Level 6)

Total Duration: 2,710 Hours | Total Credits: 271

Unit Code	TVET CDACC Code	Unit Title	Duration (Hours)	Credit Factor
MODULE I
0031 451 04A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/01/6/MA	Business Communication	80	8.0
0417 451 02A	BUS/CU/PM/BC/02/6/MA	Work Ethics and Practices	40	4.0
0031 451 27A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/01/6/MA	Advanced Supply Chain Management	120	12.0
0031 451 28A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/02/6/MA	Warehousing Operations	120	12.0
MODULE I SUBTOTAL			360	36.0
MODULE II
0611 451 01A	BUS/CU/PM/BC/01/6/MA	Digital Literacy Advanced	60	6.0
0413 451 03A	BUS/CU/PM/BC/03/6/MA	Entrepreneurial Skills	40	4.0
0031 451 29A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/03/6/MA	Public Procurement	120	12.0
0031 451 30A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/04/6/MA	Contracts Management	120	12.0
MODULE II SUBTOTAL			340	34.0
MODULE III
0421 451 05A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/02/6/MA	Principles of Commercial Law	100	10.0
0413 451 07A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/03/6/MA	Management Skills	80	8.0
0588 451 06A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/04/6/MA	Business Mathematics and Statistics	100	10.0
0031 451 31A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/05/6/MA	Asset Management	120	12.0
MODULE III SUBTOTAL			400	40.0
MODULE IV
0031 451 32A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/06/6/MA	Procurement Systems and Technology	120	12.0
0411 451 08A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/05/6/MA	Financial Management	100	10.0
0413 451 10A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/06/6/MA	Organizational Behaviour	100	10.0
MODULE IV SUBTOTAL			320	32.0
MODULE V
0031 451 33A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/07/6/MA	Procurement Strategy and Planning	120	12.0
0416 451 11A	BUS/CU/PM/CC/07/6/MA	Research Study	100	10.0
0421 451 21A	BUS/CU/PM/CR/08/6/MA	Procurement Law and Compliance	120	12.0
MODULE V SUBTOTAL			340	34.0
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
-	BUS/CU/PM/CR/09/6/MA	Industrial Attachment	350	35.0
PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT LEVEL 6 TOTAL			2,710	271.0

Entry Requirements

What you need to join our Procurement Management programs

Certificate Program (Level 5)

Minimum qualifications for entry:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of D (Plain)
Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVETA
Basic computer literacy
Strong organizational skills

Diploma Program (Level 6)

Requirements for advanced qualification:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minor)
Procurement Management or related Level 5 Certificate
Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVET Authority

International Students

Additional requirements for international applicants:

Equivalent academic qualifications
Proof of English proficiency
Student visa and passport
Medical insurance coverage

Career Progression

Your pathway to success in procurement and supply chain management

Procurement Assistant

Entry-level position supporting procurement operations, managing documentation, and assisting with vendor coordination.

Procurement Officer

Mid-level role managing procurement processes, vendor relationships, and supply chain coordination.

Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager

Leadership role overseeing procurement strategy, managing teams, and optimizing supply chain operations.

Head of Procurement / Supply Chain Manager

Strategic role managing supply chain operations, driving procurement excellence, and leading organizational purchasing.

Procurement Management