Quick answer
CCTV installation courses in Kenya are offered by IAT (1 month), Kamuingi TTC (3 months, KSh 8,500 a month), BIFS (8-month certificate or 18-month diploma) and Intensive Training Institute (10 days, KSh 140,000 to KSh 160,000).
Updated 18 October 2026
You can study CCTV installation in Kenya through short certificate courses at colleges such as the Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT), Kamuingi Technical Training College (KTTC) in Murang’a, the Brand Institute of Forensics and Security (BIFS) in Nairobi and the Intensive Training Institute (ITI). Courses run from about 10 days to 8 months for a certificate, and BIFS also offers an 18-month diploma. Published fees range from KSh 8,500 a month at KTTC to KSh 140,000 to KSh 160,000 for ITI’s intensive professional course.
In this guide
Colleges offering CCTV installation courses at a glance
| College | Location | Course and length | Entry requirement | Published fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT) | Nairobi CBD (Hazina Towers), Buruburu and Mombasa | CCTV Installation Certification, 1 month | Open to beginners and IT staff | Ask the college |
| Kamuingi Technical Training College (KTTC) | Kenol, Murang’a County | CCTV and Security Systems, 3 months | National ID | KSh 1,500 registration, then KSh 8,500 a month |
| Brand Institute of Forensics and Security (BIFS) | Paramount Plaza, Kipande Road, Nairobi | Certificate (8 months), diploma (18 months) and one-week short courses | Certificate: KCSE D plain. Diploma: KCSE C- or a Level 5 certificate | Ask the college |
| Intensive Training Institute (ITI) | Nairobi | CCTV Camera Surveillance System Training, 10 days | Security managers, supervisors and beginners | KSh 160,000 one-on-one, KSh 140,000 virtual |
The colleges in more detail
Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT)
IAT was set up in August 1991 and says it is accredited by the TVET Authority and registered with the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA). Its one-month CCTV Installation Certification Course has continuous intakes and day, evening, private and offsite classes. Topics include types of CCTV cameras, wiring and powering systems, configuration, IP (networked) camera systems, storage and recording, maintenance and troubleshooting, and the legal and ethical side of surveillance. Campuses are at Hazina Towers on Monrovia Street in Nairobi CBD, Epren Centre in Buruburu, and Biashara Building on Nyerere Avenue in Mombasa. The help desk number listed for the course is 0725 040 588.
Kamuingi Technical Training College (KTTC)
KTTC’s School of Engineering runs a three-month CCTV and Security Systems course. As well as CCTV design, cabling, DVR, NVR and IP camera setup, and remote viewing on phones, it covers access control, intruder alarms and an introduction to electric fences. The only entry requirement listed is a national ID. KTTC lists a registration fee of KSh 1,500 and tuition of KSh 8,500 a month, which works out to about KSh 27,000 for the full course before any other costs. The college is in Kenol, Murang’a County, and lists 0718 711 971 and 0794 606 067 as contacts.
Brand Institute of Forensics and Security (BIFS)
BIFS describes itself as TVET and NITA accredited and trains for the security industry, including CCTV installation. Its certificate takes eight months and needs a KCSE grade of D plain or a Level 5 craft certificate. The diploma takes a year and a half and needs a C- or a Level 5 certificate. One-week professional short courses of about 30 hours are open to anyone. BIFS is on the third floor of Paramount Plaza on Kipande Road near Globe Roundabout, and its listed phone number is 0796 354 465.
Intensive Training Institute (ITI)
ITI’s 10-day professional CCTV course is aimed at people who already know the basics and want to move to advanced work. It covers camera selection, lenses and field of view, DVR, NVR and hybrid recorders, IP addressing and subnetting, remote viewing over the internet with port forwarding, and user administration. Graduates get an ITI certificate certified by NITA. ITI lists the fee as KSh 160,000 for one-on-one training and KSh 140,000 for virtual training.
Which course should you choose?
- Complete beginners on a budget can start with a one-to-three-month certificate such as KTTC’s or IAT’s, which teach hands-on installation.
- School leavers who want a formal qualification may prefer BIFS’s eight-month certificate or 18-month diploma, which have KCSE entry grades and broader security training.
- Working technicians or security managers who need advanced networking and remote monitoring skills fit ITI’s intensive course.
- Anyone wanting a long-term TVET path can also look at Electrical and Electronics Technology or Electrical Installation courses examined by KNEC and listed by the TVET Authority at public technical institutes. See our TVET fees in Kenya guide for typical costs.
What you will learn on a CCTV course
Most course outlines from the colleges above cover the same core skills:
- How analogue, digital and IP cameras work, and choosing the right camera, lens and resolution.
- Running and terminating cables and connectors, and powering cameras.
- Setting up DVRs and NVRs, recording schedules and storage.
- Networking basics: IP addresses, DHCP and static IPs.
- Remote viewing on phones and computers.
- Maintenance, testing and troubleshooting.
- Related systems such as alarms, access control and electric fences (at some colleges).
Jobs and income after the course
KTTC lists the careers its graduates can follow as CCTV installation technician, security systems technician, access control technician, alarm systems technician, field service technician and security systems maintenance technician. Many graduates also start their own installation business. If you plan to work for yourself, estimate your costs with our business registration cost calculator and look for technician openings on Job in Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a CCTV installation course take in Kenya?
From 10 days (ITI’s intensive course) to one month (IAT), three months (KTTC), eight months (BIFS certificate) or 18 months (BIFS diploma).
How much is a CCTV course in Kenya?
KTTC charges KSh 1,500 to register and KSh 8,500 a month for three months. ITI charges KSh 140,000 to KSh 160,000 for its 10-day professional course. IAT and BIFS give fees on request.
Do I need KCSE to study CCTV installation?
Not always. KTTC only asks for a national ID, while BIFS asks for a KCSE D plain for its certificate and a C- for its diploma.
Are CCTV courses NITA certified?
ITI says its certificate is certified by NITA, and IAT and BIFS say they are registered or accredited with NITA. Ask any college for proof of accreditation before you pay.
Can I learn CCTV installation online?
ITI offers a virtual option. Practical installation skills are best learned in person, so check how much hands-on time an online course includes.
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