Message from the D & E-learning Coordinator
Leveraging on technology to drive our philosophy of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship,
IU has embraced the concept of distance and E-Learning.
IU offers learners in Kenya and beyond an unparalleled range of study choices, whenever they are and whatever
their circumstances in life in a blended learning approach.
Edith Waziri - Distance & E-learning Coordinator
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Some advantages for studying through IU's Institute of Open Learning;
- Study in your place, at your own pace. Offers the flexibility to balance your studies with one’s personal and professional life
- High quality study materials and learning tools. Study materials include online tutorial courses, audio cassettes, tutorial letters, videos, discussion classes, study groups and tutorial sessions.
- Study materials accessibility at a personal speed and intensity in soft copy whilst living away from the training center.
- Learner Support services; from registration to academic support.
- Accessibility of excellent library materials wherever you are.
- Recognized Validated Commission of Higher Education Qualifications.
- Affordable study fees
Programs offered
Certificate in Archives and Records Management
National Diploma in Archives and Records Management
Diploma in Business and Office Management
Certificate in Business Management
University of South Africa(UNISA) Collaboration
The IU Open Learning Institute got into collaboration with University of South Africa in 1999 to offer over its over 600 Qualifications. Unisa is unique in Africa higher Education environment. Apart from being the only dedicated distance education provider, its one of the top mega-universities in the world. In 2008, the Unisa had more than 260,000 students. Unisa combines career oriented courses usually associated with a university of technology and formative academic programmes. Students can choose qualifications from short courses and certificates programs, diplomas, degree and postgraduate studies all the way to doctoral level.
www.unisa.ac.za (opens in a new window)
Registration requirements
- Original educational qualifications and copies (2 sets)
- Certified copies of identification documents, viz. ID/passport/birth certificate: marriage certificate/divorce decree
- 2 passport size photographs.
Minimum qualifications for Undergraduate courses
- KCSE O’ level: C+ and above in 4 subjects (including English) or
- 4 KCE Credits (Including English) or
- GCE: Credits in 4 subjects including English or
- IGCSE: Credits in 4 subjects including English or
- ‘A’ Levels 2 Principals 1 Subs or
- UNISA pre-university qualification
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL-experience based)
- SAQA Evaluation certificate (for some courses)
- + 45 years – mature age exemption (no school certificates required).
- LLB degree: B in English, mean grade C+ plus 4 other C+ and above