Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
Level: Professional Certification
Duration: 6 Months
Faculty: N/A
Department: N/A
Branch: Accounting
Fees: 15,000 KES Per Semester
Examining Body: KASNEB
Modes: Onsite (In Class) Online Blended (Online + In Class) Distance Learning Evening Classes
Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public
Campuses: Main Campus
About This Course
Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
The Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS) at DESSA Training College is designed to equip learners with essential accounting, financial management, and business administration skills. The course provides a practical foundation for individuals seeking to begin a career in accounting, improve their financial literacy, or develop the skills needed to manage business finances effectively.
Students gain knowledge in bookkeeping, financial accounting, basic taxation, business management, financial record-keeping, and office administration. The programme emphasizes practical skills that prepare learners for entry-level accounting roles and further studies in accounting and finance.
Entry Requirements: KCSE D (Plain).
Course Duration: 6 months.
Fee: KSh 15,000 per semester.
Registration Fee: KSh 1,000.
Intakes: January, May, and September
Join DESSA Training College and build a strong foundation in accounting and management skills for your future career or business.
Entry Requirements
CAMS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
KCSE Certificate (Minimum Grade D Plain)
Academic Certificates and Transcripts
National ID or Birth Certificate
Two Passport-Size Photos
Registration Fee: KSh 1,000
Course Structure
The Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS) is designed to equip learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills in accounting, bookkeeping, and business management.
Key Areas of Study
Financial Accounting
Bookkeeping and Accounting Principles
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Economics
Business Management
Business Communication
Computer Applications in Accounting
Cost and Management Accounting
Basic Taxation
Financial Record-Keeping
Course Duration: 6 months.
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade D (Plain), subject to the applicable examination requirements.
Registration Fee: KSh 1,000.
The course combines theoretical learning with practical skills to prepare students for entry-level accounting and administrative roles, as well as further studies in accounting and finance.
Career Opportunities
The Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS) provides learners with foundational skills that can support entry-level employment and further professional training in accounting, finance, and business administration.
Career Opportunities
Accounts Assistant
Bookkeeping Assistant
Cashier
Payroll Assistant
Accounts Clerk
Finance Assistant
Office Administrator
Stores and Inventory Clerk
Data Entry Clerk
Small Business Accounts Assistant
Potential Employers: Small and medium-sized businesses, retail shops, accounting firms, schools, NGOs, financial service providers, and other organisations requiring basic accounting and administrative support.
The CAMS qualification can also serve as a stepping stone for learners who wish to pursue further studies and advance their careers in accounting, finance, and management.