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Best Courses for KCSE D+ (Plus)

Top marketable, practical, and regulator-approved courses for KCSE D+ students in Kenya.

6 min read 26 May 2026 Admissions Guide
GoCare D-plus students

A KCSE D+ (Plus) opens the door to many strong, employable, and career-building courses in Kenya's TVET system. With the right training, D+ students can build successful careers in healthcare, community health, mortuary science, theatre technology, business, social work, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.

1. Certificate in Community Health – Level 5

Entry: KCSE D+ and above • TVET CDACC

Learn: Community mobilisation, Health promotion, Basic epidemiology, First aid, Public health communication. Work: NGOs, Community health programmes, Clinics, County health initiatives.

2. Certificate in Healthcare Support Services (CNA) – Level 5

Entry: KCSE D (Plain) and above • TVET CDACC

Learn: Patient care, Vital signs, Infection control, Basic nursing support. Work: Hospitals, Clinics, Nursing homes, Home-based care.

3. Certificate in Mortuary Science – Level 5

Entry: KCSE D and above • TVET CDACC

A specialised and highly employable healthcare support programme. Learn: Body handling, Preservation basics, Mortuary hygiene, Ethical practice. Work: Hospitals, Funeral homes, County morgues, Private mortuaries.

4. Certificate in Office Administration – Level 5

Entry: KCSE D and above • TVET CDACC

Learn: Office procedures, Records management, Customer care, Computer applications. Work: Offices, Schools, Hospitals, Law firms, Companies.

5. Certificate in Caregiving – Level 4

Entry: KCSE Certificate (Any Grade) • TVET CDACC

Learn: Elderly care, Childcare, Disability support, Home-based care, Hygiene & sanitation. Work: Homes, Clinics, Community programmes, Elderly care centres.

6. Certificate in Community-Based Services – Level 4

Entry: KCSE Certificate • TVET CDACC

Learn: Community engagement, Basic counselling, Social support skills, Fieldwork preparation. Work: NGOs, Community programmes, Social support centres.

7. Food & Beverage Service – Level 3 / 4

Entry: KCPE or KCSE (Any Grade) • TVET CDACC

Learn: Table service, Customer care, Restaurant operations. Work: Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés, Catering companies.

8. Housekeeping & Accommodation – Level 3 / 4

Entry: KCPE or KCSE (Any Grade) • TVET CDACC

Learn: Room cleaning, Laundry operations, Guest room preparation, Linen management. Work: Hotels, Lodges, Hospitals, Airlines.

Why Train at GoCare Training Institute?

  • Accredited and TVETA-licensed programmes
  • Competency-based, TVET CDACC-aligned curriculum
  • Guaranteed industrial and hospital attachment
  • International certification pathways (AMCA USA, SDC Canada) — fully sponsored
  • Modern practical skills labs
  • Two campuses — Nairobi CBD and Ruiru
  • High graduate employability in Kenya and abroad

GoCare equips you with nationally accredited qualifications, international certification options, and guaranteed attachment — giving you the competence and confidence to succeed anywhere.

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