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Industry-relevant skills
Directly aligned with labour market needs, not generic curricula.
Enhanced employability
Graduates carry proof of competency employers already trust.
Stronger collaboration
Education and industry stay aligned as the market changes.
A national capacity-building hub for dual training.
Established by the Kenya School of TVET, the Dual TVET Academy equips institutions with the skills, knowledge and resources to design and deliver inclusive, industry-driven training programmes — anchoring dual training as a core feature of Kenya's TVET system.
It strengthens institutional capacity, builds partnerships between training institutions, industry and government, and supports national strategies including Vision 2030, the TVET Blueprint and the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
More about the AcademyWhat studying here looks like
Courses combine self-paced online modules with facilitated hybrid sessions, so trainers and in-company mentors can build practical competencies without leaving their institutions or workplaces.
- Self-paced modules you complete on your own schedule
- Competency-based assessment aligned to CBET standards
- A Certificate of Completion for every finished course
Classroom knowledge, workplace-ready skill.
Institutional learning
Trainees build foundational and technical knowledge within the TVET institution's curriculum.
Structured workplace practice
In-company mentors guide hands-on training aligned to real industry standards and tools.
Competency-based certification
Assessment against CBET and CDACC standards confirms readiness for the labour market.
Training built around real trades and real classrooms.
Greening TVET
Integrate sustainability into curricula, institutional culture, campus operations and partnerships, guided by the five ILO thematic approaches.
Gender Equality & Inclusion
Mainstream gender equality and inclusion in TVET institutions, from accessible training environments to gender-responsive practice.
Hybrid Instructional Design
Design, develop and deliver effective hybrid learning experiences, from curriculum mapping to digital content and assessment.
Plan In-Company Training
Design and organise in-company training: trainee selection, training and rotation plans, onboarding and training agreements.
Competence-Based Assessment
Choose assessment methods, build work-based assessment tools, give and receive feedback, and conduct competence-based assessment.
Apply Workshop Processes
Hands-on competency in bench work, forging, metal joining, lathe, milling, grinding, drilling and sheet metal work.
Apply Technical Drawing
Prepare, interpret and apply engineering drawings — from plane geometry to CAD-based orthographic and assembly drawings.
Basic Electrical Principles
Core electrical science — quantities, laws, magnetism, D.C. circuit theory and practical measurement techniques.
In-Company Instructor Overview
Plan, deliver and assess high-quality workplace training in line with the Dual TVET (D-TVET) model.
Conduct In-Company Training
Plan, deliver and evaluate structured workplace training that aligns institutional learning with real industry practice.
Work Ethics and Practice
Integrity, accountability, teamwork and ethical decision-making: the professional behaviour employers expect.
Understanding Dual TVET
Understand how Kenya's Dual TVET model works and how to contribute to its success as an educator, trainer or industry mentor.
Apply Communication Skills
A hands-on workshop in clear messaging, active listening, collaboration and professional communication across platforms.
Apply Mathematics
Apply algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and more to solve practical engineering problems.
Apply Digital Literacy
Build competence in communication, data management, cybersecurity and presentation tools for the modern workplace.
Apply Entrepreneurial Skills
Financial literacy, business planning and legal awareness for learners building sustainable, innovative enterprises.
Apply Workshop Technology
Practical skills in tool use, machine operation, safety, material handling and maintenance in engineering workshops.
Hybrid Learning in the Classroom
The foundations of hybrid learning in TVET: blending face-to-face instruction with digital engagement.
Hybrid Training Plans
Develop learner-centred hybrid sessions in line with CBET and CDACC standards, with inclusive assessment strategies.
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A community of practice for the people who make dual training work.
The Dual TVET Community of Practice connects trainers, in-company mentors, registrars and coordinators to share experience, resources and peer support as they implement the dual model in their own institutions.
Visit the Community of PracticePeer support
Trainers helping trainers work through real implementation challenges.
Shared resources
Templates, training plans and guidance built by the network.
Ongoing dialogue
A standing space to keep institutions and industry aligned.
National reach
Connecting practitioners across TVET institutions in Kenya.
Made possible with the support of
KSTVET
Kenya School of TVET
GIZ
GIZ Kenya
MoE
Ministry of Education — State Department for TVET
CDACC
TVET CDACC
Ready to bring dual training into your institution?
Join trainers and in-company mentors across Kenya building the workforce of a changing labour market.