The teaching profession is one of the most sought careers in Kenya.
Teaching graduates can work in private schools before securing the coveted permanent and pensionable employment by the Teachers Service Commission.
However, not all form four leavers are fortunate to study their preferred teaching course because of their mean grades.
In this case, students who scored D plain in the last year’s KCSE exam can only enroll for the ECDE certificate teaching course.
ECDE Certificate Course with a D Plain
The eligibility to study the ECDE Certificate program requires students to have a minimum mean grade of D plain, KNEC Proficiency Certificate, or ECDE Certificate from KNEC.
Students partaking in an ECDE certificate course receive training on facilitating children’s physical, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual well-being.
Trainees are also expected to identify children’s strengths and weaknesses and deploy necessary strategies that benefit all of them.
Additionally, ECDE teachers should collaborate with parents for the well-being of the pupils.
The ECDE certificate course takes 18 months-2 years.
Where to Study ECDE Certificate Course
Eligible students can enroll in the certificate teaching program in various teaching colleges, universities, and institutes across Kenyan counties.
The course is relatively inexpensive, requiring trainees to part with at least 12,000 per holiday session.
Other charges may apply, such as uniforms, accommodation, medical, and training materials.
ECDE certificate teachers earn between 10,000-20,000 per month. Some private schools pay more than 20,000.
More importantly, upgrading to a diploma or degree course after completing a certificate can attract higher pay.
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