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At Visualdo Institute, we understand that choosing the right college is a big decision — and you may have a few questions along the way. This page provides clear answers to the most common inquiries about our courses, admissions, fees, TVET accreditation, and student life. Whether you’re a prospective student, parent, or partner, you’ll find helpful information to guide you through every step of your journey with us.
Yes, Visualdo is accredited by TVET. See accreditation here
Our Exam bodies include: TVET-CDACC, NITA, ICM, Kasneb
Media Courses
| MEDIA COURSES | LEVEL | DURATION (1 sem = 3 Months) | FEES(KES) PER SEMESTER or MONTHLY |
| CONTENT CREATION (Graphic Design, Photography, Videography, Digital Marketing, Performing Arts, Visual Storytelling, Scripting, Podcast) | CERTIFICATE | 9 Months (3 sems) | 33,000 (x3) or 11,000/month |
| DIGITAL JOURNALISM, PHOTOJOURNALISM & PRINT JOURNALISM | DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 30,000 (x4 sems) or 10,000/month |
| FILM PRODUCTION (Film, TV, Film Makers, Film Production, Event/Corporate Films) | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 39,000 (x4 sems) or 13,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 39,000 (x8 sems) or 13,000/month | |
| JOURNALISM & MEDIA STUDIES | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 39,000 (x4 sems) or 13,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 39,000 (x8 sems) or 13,000/month | |
| VIDEOGRAPHY (video camera & video editing) | Fast Tracked Cert | 1 Month | 45,000 total |
| CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 36,000 (x1) or 12,000/month | |
| ADVANCED CERT | 3 Months | 36,000 (x1) or 12,000/month | |
| DIPLOMA | 4 Months | 48,000 (x1) or 12,000/month | |
| VIDEO EDITING (adobe premiere pro, adobe media encoder and adobe audition) | Fast Tracked Cert | 1 Month | 25,000 total |
| ADVANCED VIDEO EDITING (video editing plus final cut pro) | Fast Tracked Cert | 2 Months | 45,000 total |
| PHOTOGRAPHY (photo capturing, photo editing, adobe photoshop for photography, adobe lightroom, capture one and photo production) | Fast Tracked Cert | 1 Month | 45,000 total |
| CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 36,000 (x1) or 12,000/month | |
| ADVANCED CERT | 3 Months | 36,000 (x1) or 12,000/month | |
| DIPLOMA | 4 Months | 48,000 (x1) or 12,000/month | |
| PHOTO EDITING (adobe photoshop for photography, adobe lightroom, capture one) | Fast Tracked Cert | 1 Month | 25,000 total |
| VIDEO EDITING & PHOTO EDITING | Fast Tracked Cert | 1 Month | 45,000 total |
| ANIMATION & VIDEO EDITING | Short Course | 3 Months | 60,000 (x1) or 20,000/month |
| PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY | Fast Tracked Cert | 1 Month | 60,000 Total |
| CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 51,000 (x1) or 17,000/month | |
| ADVANCED CERT | 3 Months | 51,000 (x1) or 17,000/month | |
| DIPLOMA | 4 Months | 68,000 (x1) or 17,000/month | |
| DIPLOMA IN FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 54,000 (x8 sems) or 18,000/month |
| DIPLOMA IN FILM & ANIMATION | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 57,000 (x8 sems) or 19,000/month |
| DIPLOMA IN FILM & GRAPHIC DESIGN | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 54,000 (x8 sems) or 18,000/month |
| PERFORMING ARTS & THEATER ARTS | DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 30,000 (x4 sems) or 10,000/month |
| DEEJAYING | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 27,000 (x1) or 9,000/month |
| LIVE STREAMING | CERTIFICATE | 2 Weeks | 25,000 total |
Art & Design Courses
| ART & DESIGN COURSES | LEVEL | DURATION (1 sem = 3 Months) | FEES(KES) PER SEMESTER or MONTHLY |
| GRAPHIC DESIGN (graphic editing, image editing, graphic artworks, graphic illustrations, adobe illustrator, coreldraw, adobe indesign, adobe photoshop for graphic designing, printing technology) | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 39,000 (x4 sems) or 13,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 39,000 (x8 sems) or 13,000/month | |
| Short Course | 3 Months | 54,000 (x1) or 18,000/month | |
| Fast Tracked Cert | 1 Month | 60,000 total | |
| UI/UX Design Masterclass | 6 Months (2 sems) | 30,000 (x2 sems) or 10,000/month | |
| Print Technology/ Pre-Press & Press Printing | 6 Months (2 sems) | 30,000 (x2 sems) or 10,000/month | |
| ANIMATION 2D & 3D | Short Course | 3 Months | 60,000 (x1) or 20,000/month |
| CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 42,000 (x4 sems) or 14,000/month | |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 42,000 (x8 sems) or 14,000/month | |
| FINE ART (Drawing, Painting, Shading, Sculpturing) | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 39,000 (x4 sems) or 13,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 39,000 (x8 sems) or 13,000/month | |
| Short Course | 3 Months | 54,000 (x1) or 18,000/month | |
| DIPLOMA IN FINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 54,000 (x8 sems) or 18,000/month |
| DIPLOMA IN FINE ART & ANIMATION | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 57,000 (x8 sems) or 19,000/month |
| DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 54,000 (x8 sems) or 18,000/month |
| DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN & ANIMATION | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 57,000 (x8 sems) or 19,000/month |
| DIP IN GRAPHIC DESIGN & WEB DESIGN | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 54,000 (x8 sems) or 18,000/month |
| DIPLOMA IN FINE ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 54,000 (x8 sems) or 18,000/month |
| PRODUCT DESIGN | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 42,000 (x4 sems) or 14,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 42,000 (x8 sems) or 14,000/month | |
| INTERIOR DESIGN | CERTIFICATE | 6 Months (2 sems) | 36,000 (x2 sems) or 12,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 36,000 (x4 sems) or 12,000/month | |
| FASHION DESIGN & GARMENT MAKING | CERTIFICATE | 6 Months (2 sems) | 27,000 (x2 sems) or 9,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 27,000 (x4 sems) or 9,000/month | |
| EVENT DECO & FLOWERS | CERTIFICATE | 6 Months (2 sems) | 30,000 (x2 sems) or 10,000/month |
| HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY | HAIRDRESSING | 6 Months (2 sems) | 30,000 (x2 sems) or 10,000/month |
| BEAUTY THERAPY | 6 Months (2 sems) | 30,000 (x2 sems) or 10,000/month | |
| BOHT COURSES | 6 Months (2 sems) | 45,000 (x2 sems) or 15,000/month |
Tech Courses
| TECHNOLOGY COURSES | LEVEL | DURATION (1 sem = 3 Months) | FEES(KES) PER SEMESTER or MONTHLY |
| DIGITAL MARKETING | CERTIFICATE | 4 Months | 40,000 total or 10,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 8 Months | 80,000 total or 10,000/month | |
| WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT | CERTIFICATE – WEB | 6 Months | 27,000 (x2 sems) or 9,000/month |
| DIPLOMA – FULL STACK | 15 Months (5 sems) | 27,000 (x5 sems) or 9,000/month | |
| Fast Tracked Cert | 1 Month | 54,000 total | |
| FULL STACK DEVELOPMENT | CERTIFICATE – WEB | 6 Months | 27,000 (x2 sems) or 9,000/month |
| DIPLOMA – FULL STACK | 15 Months (5 sems) | 27,000 (x5 sems) or 9,000/month | |
| WEB DESIGN & GRAPHIC DESIGN | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 54,000 (x8 sems) or 18,000/month |
| ICT & IT | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 36,000 (x4 sems) or 12,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 36,000 (x8 sems) or 12,000/month | |
| COMPUTER SCIENCE | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 36,000 (x4 sems) or 12,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 36,000 (x8 sems) or 12,000/month | |
| SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (4 sems) | 36,000 (x4 sems) or 12,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 36,000 (x8 sems) or 12,000/month | |
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT | CERTIFICATE | 6 Months (2 sems) | 33,000 (x2 sems) or 11,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 33,000 (x4 sems) or 11,000/month | |
| PROGRAMMING | CERTIFICATE | 6 Months (2 sems) | 30,000 (x2 sems) or 10,000/month |
| CYBER SECURITY & ETHICAL HACKING | CERTIFICATE | 6 Months (2 sems) | 30,000 (x2 sems) or 10,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 30,000 (x4 sems) or 10,000/month | |
| CEH / CompTIA Security+ | 3 Months | 45,000 (x1) or 10,000/month | |
| DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYTICS | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 45,000 (x1) or 15,000/month |
| ICDL | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 30,000 (x1) or 10,000/month |
| COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 21,000 (x1) or 7,000/month |
| MOBILE PHONE REPAIR & LAPTOP REPAIR | MOBLIE PHONE | 3 Months | 27,000 (x1) or 9,000/month |
| COMPUTER/LAPTOP | 3 Months | 27,000 (x1) or 9,000/month | |
| BOTH PHONE AND LAPTOP | 3 Months | 36,000 (x1) or 12,000/month | |
| NETWORKING, FIBER, CCTV | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 27,000 (x1) or 9,000/month |
| CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 36,000 (x1) or 12,000/month |
| ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY | CERTIFICATE | 6 Months (2 sems) | 27,000 (x2 sems) or 9,000/month |
| DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 27,000 (x4 sems) or 9,000/month | |
| ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 27,000 (x1) or 9,000/month |
| ELECTRONICS SERVICING | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 27,000 (x1) or 9,000/month |
| SOLAR INSTALLATION | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 27,000 (x1) or 9,000/month |
| PLUMBING | CERTIFICATE | 3 Months | 27,000 (x1) or 9,000/month |
Health Courses
| HEALTH COURSES | LEVEL | DURATION (1 sem = 3 Months) | FEES(KES) PER SEMESTER or MONTHLY |
| HEALTH SERVICES SUPPORT ASSISTANT | HSS / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) – Level 5 | 9 Months (3 sems) =HCA+AHCA +3months | 30,000 (x3 sems) or 10,000/month |
| ADVANCED HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (AHCA/Advanced Caregiver) – Level 4 | 6 Months (2 sems) =HCA +3months | 30,000 (x2 sems) or 10,000/month | |
| HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (HCA/Certificate in Caregiver Course) | 3 Months (1 sem) | 30,000 (x1 sem) or 10,000/month | |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| NUTRITION & DIETETICS | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| HEALTH RECORDS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| DENTAL ASSISTANT | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| MEDICAL LABORATORY | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 39,000 (x8 sems) or 13,000/month |
| CLINICAL SUPPORT & EMERGENCY CARE |
| All in 1 month = 40,000 total | |
Business Courses
| BUSINESS COURSES | LEVEL | DURATION (1 sem = 3 Months) | FEES(KES) PER SEMESTER or MONTHLY |
| BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| MARKETING (Sales, Advertising, PR) | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| PROCUREMENT (Purchase & Supply Management) | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| ACCOUNTING & FINANCE | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| CPA (Certified Public Accountant) | Part 1 & 2 | 3 Months | 30,000 (x1) or 10,000/Month |
| Part 3 & 4 | 3 Months | 30,000 (x1) or 10,000/Month | |
| Part 5 & 6 | 3 Months | 30,000 (x1) or 10,000/Month | |
| Single Refer Paper | 10,000 total | ||
| ATD (Accounting Technicians Diploma) | Level 1 | 3 Months | 30,000 (x1) or 10,000/Month |
| Level 2 | 3 Months | 30,000 (x1) or 10,000/Month | |
| Level 3 | 3 Months | 30,000 (x1) or 10,000/Month | |
| Single Refer Paper | 10,000 total | ||
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| INSURANCE | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
| OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (Basics of Accounts, Computers, IT, HR, Customer Service, Communication skills & Admin Tasks) | DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 27,000 (x4 sems) or 9,000/month |
| SECRETARIAL, FRONT OFFICE & OFFICE ASSISTANT (Typing, Writing, Filing, Meetings, Reception, Customer Service, Data entry, Records, Computer & Communication skills) | DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 27,000 (x4 sems) or 9,000/month |
| COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL WORK | DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 30,000 (x8 sems) or 10,000/month |
Hospitality Courses
| HOSPITALITY COURSES | LEVEL | DURATION (1 sem = 3 Months) | FEES(KES) PER SEMESTER or MONTHLY |
| HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 30,000 (x4 sems) or 10,000/month |
| FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 30,000 (x4 sems) or 10,000/month |
| BARISTA & BARTENDING | CERTIFICATE | 1 Month | 30.000 total |
| KITCHEN OPERATIONS TECHNIQUES | CERTIFICATE | 1 Month | 30,000 total |
| EVENT MANAGEMENT | CERTIFICATE | 9 Months (3 sems) | 30,000 (x3 sems) or 10,000/month |
| TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA | 24 Months (8 sems) | 30,000 (x4 sems) or 10,000/month |
| TOUR GUIDE | CERTIFICATE | 12 Months (2 sems) | 27,000 (x2 sems) or 9,000/month |
| WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT | DIPLOMA | 12 Months (4 sems) | 21,000 (x4 sems) or 7,000/month |
You can apply for courses by visiting our "Admissions" page on the website. There, you will find information on the application process, requirements, and deadlines.
Application
What it is: The process of expressing interest in attending a college by providing personal and academic details for review.
Purpose: To be considered for admission.
Steps involved:
- Filling out an application form (online or offline).
- Submitting required documents (e.g., transcripts, test scores, letters of recommendation).
- Paying the application fee.Outcome: You will receive an admission decision (accepted, waitlisted, or denied).
Registration
What it is: The process that follows admission; it officially enrolls you in classes and confirms your place at the college.
Purpose: To secure your spot and begin your academic journey.
Steps involved:
- Paying tuition or enrollment fees.
- Selecting and registering for specific courses.
- Completing administrative tasks (e.g., student ID, class card, timetable).
Outcome: You are officially a student at the college and may attend classes.
Key Difference
Application happens before admission and determines if you qualify.
Registration happens after admission and confirms your enrollment.
Need help?
If you'd like advice on navigating either stage, give us a call:
Whatsapp us or Email us with your application changes and we shall update it for you
The following are the requirements for joining visualdo.
- Fill and Submit Application Form.
- Pay Non-refundable Application Fees of Ksh 2000.
- Attach two Passport size photos.
- Copy of National ID(or waitlist) or Passport.
- High School Result Slip: D- for certificate and C- for diploma. No grade is required for enrollment into short courses.
- 1 Lever Arch A4 PVC Box File (Any Color)
- Receive admission letter from us stating you have been accepted to study at Visualdo Institute.
- Pay school fees before start of class. (Max 3 installments accepted).
- Share payment confirmations to +254798325330 (Accounts) via WhatsApp.
- Receive the timetable.
- Start classes.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Laptop (Core i5+, 12gb RAM, 250GB SSD, 2GB Graphics)
- 64GB USB Flash Disk
- At least 1TB External Hard disk – Optional
- Smart Phone
- Pen & Notebook
Timetable
Hours: 3-5 days a week, 2-4 hours a day.
Sessions: Days(7am-4pm). Evening(4pm-8pm)
Students are required to have the following items when joining the graphic design class.
- Pencils H, B, HB, 3B, 4B, 6B
- Mechanical Pencil, Pencil Leads (2B, HB, 6B)
- Kneaded eraser
- Hard Cover A4 & A3 Sketch Books
- Fixative Spray
- Ink Pens 0.5, 0.6, 0.8
- Pencil Pouch
- Steel Ruler 30cm, 60cm, and 7.5m tape measure
- Mathematical set
- 64GB USB Flash Disk
- 1 Realm of Foolscaps, 3 Spring Files
Students are required to have the following items when joining the fine art class.
- Pencils H, B, HB, 3B, 4B, 6B
- Mechanical Pencil, Pencil Leads (2B, HB, 6B)
- Kneaded eraser
- Hard Cover A4 & A3 Sketch Books
- Fixative Spray
- Ink Pens 0.5, 0.6, 0.8
- Pencil Pouch
- Steel Ruler 30cm, 60cm, and 7.5m tape measure
- Mathematical set
- 64GB USB Flash Disk
- 1 Realm of Foolscaps, 3 Spring Files
Students are required to have the following items in the media classes:
- SD Card (64gb or more)
- Card Reader
- Camera – Optional
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For Photography (Nikon D7500, Nikon D750, Nikon D810, Nikon Z7, Canon 6D M2, Canon R)
For Videography & Film (Canon 90D, Canon C100, Canon 5D M4, Sony PXW-Z150 4K XDCAM)
Students are required to have the following items in their health classes:
- Scrubs
- 1 Stethoscope
- 1 Blood pressure cuff
- Closed-toe shoes
- 1 Face masks box
- Pen & Notebook
You can meet with your instructors during their office hours or schedule appointments. Academic support services, such as tutoring and study groups, are available on campus. You can find contact information for instructors and academic support staff on the bulletin boards or by asking at the front desk.
Yes, our school provides opportunities for students to participate in internships and job placement programs. You can inquire about these opportunities by visiting front desk and you will be assisted
A laptop is usually essential for college work.
- Laptop (Core i5+, 12gb RAM, 250GB SSD, 2GB Graphics).
- 64GB USB Flash Disk.
- At least 1TB External Hard disk – Optional.
- Smart Phone.
- Pen & Notebook.
- Editing softwares.
Core units subjects are mandatory for your certificate and diploma. They are the course you are taking.
Common units are subject that are shared among different departments.
Basic units are general subjects developed to help students get knowledge and skills other than their core subjects. Basic unit subjects includes: Entrepreneurship Skills, Communication Skills, Digital Skills.
We offer free tutoring services through our student academic support center. You can also ask professors about office hours for extra help or form study groups with classmates.
You can drop or add a class by coming to the main office and request to be dropped or added. Be aware of the add/drop deadlines for each semester, as late changes could affect your transcript or tuition.
First, reach out to your professor or the admin during office hours to discuss any difficulties. You can also visit the academic advisors for support. Consider forming study groups with classmates or using online resources to reinforce your understanding.
You can schedule an appointment with our support team. Please visit the front desk and you will be helped.
Homesickness is common, especially at the start of college. Stay connected with family and friends, but also make an effort to meet new people and get involved on campus. Seek support from counseling services if needed.
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