Certificate in Fashion Design (CDACC) – Level 5
Step into the vibrant world of style and production with the Certificate in Fashion Design at Nairobi Institute of Technology. As one of the premier fashion design courses in Nairobi, this program is specifically engineered to transform a student’s creative vision into commercial, technical skill. We prepare graduates to launch successful careers in Kenya’s fast-growing apparel and textile sector by focusing heavily on job readiness and financial independence.
Our rigorous curriculum ensures mastery over the entire apparel production pipeline. Students gain deep, practical experience in core industry competencies:
Garment Making & Assembly: Designing and tailoring high-quality clothing lines.
Pattern Construction: Learning structural draftsmanship to turn flat sketches into physical templates.
Fabric Decoration: Mastering creative textile value-addition techniques like batik and embroidery.
- One and a half (1 ½) years
- Intakes: January, May, September
Entry requirements
- A minimum KCSE grade of D plain or
- Craft Certificate (Level 3 or 4) in Fashion Design or related field or
- Certificate in Garment Making
Pathway:
Upon successful completion of this qualification, graduates achieve an official, industry-recognized edge alongside a direct, seamless pathway to elevate their technical expertise and managerial capabilities by progressing straight into the Diploma in Fashion Design Level 6.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Fashion Design program can work as:
- Fashion designers
- Fashion stylists
- Clothing alteration specialists or tailors
- Fashion entrepreneurs or boutique owners
Programme structure
Basic units
- Apply Textile Material Principles
- Apply Fashion Design and Sketching
- Apply Pattern Construction and Grading Principles
Core units
- Produce Decorated Fabrics (Batik and Embroidery)
- Produce Ladies Wear
- Produce Gents Wear
- Industry Training
Contact us
10 Westlands Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
- +254 746 462326
- info@nit.ac.ke
- +254 703 825614
How to Apply
- Apply
Complete the online application form, upload KCSE or equivalent results, identification document and other relevant academic certificates.
- Review
The admissions office will verify your documents and eligibility. If anything is missing or unclear, you will be contacted to provide clarification or additional information.
- Feedback
Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an official admission decision. Successful applicants will get an admission letter outlining the program, reporting dates, and next steps.
- Payment
Pay the required fees through the approved N.I.T. payment channels. Keep your receipt as proof of payment.
- Class
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