Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)
Level: Professional Certification
Duration: 12 Months
Faculty: Professional Certifications
Department: N/A
Branch: Accounting
Fees: 25,000 KES Per Module
Examining Body: KASNEB
Modes: Blended (Online + In Class) Evening Classes Weekend Classes Self-Paced Online
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
ATD provides a solid professional foundation in accounting and finance support — ideal for school leavers and practitioners progressing toward CPA or finance officer roles.
Why this certification matters for your career
Technician-level skills make you immediately productive in accounts departments while keeping a clear pathway to CPA and higher qualifications.
ATD graduates support finance teams in SMEs, NGOs, and corporates, with a recognised stepping stone to CPA.
Who should enrol
- KCSE graduates entering accounting careers
- CAMS holders progressing to ATD
- Accounts assistants and bookkeepers upgrading
- SME finance staff seeking formal qualification
Learning outcomes
- Prepare and interpret financial and management accounts
- Apply taxation and auditing principles at technician level
- Use ICT and business maths tools in accounting practice
- Sit ATD level papers with examination technique
- Progress toward CPA or specialised finance roles
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
KCSE C-, CAMS qualification, or other certificate approved by KASNEB
Official fee schedule: kasneb.or.ke
Course Structure
Programme coverage
- Level I: financial accounting, law, entrepreneurship and ICT
- Level II: financial accounting, management, maths and taxation
- Level III: economics, management accounting, finance and auditing
- Section revision and past-paper practice
- Study planning across three ATD levels
