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Short Courses

Learn a skill fast — start any time

45+ short courses running from 2 weeks to 1 year with rolling intakes throughout the year. No long commitment — just pick a skill and get started.

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School of Cosmetology

Available at both Maria Training Center (Eastleigh) and Chaminade Training Centre (Mukuru kwa Njenga)

💈 Hairdressing
🪢
1 Month
Dreadlocks & Colouring
Starting, maintaining, and retwisting dreadlocks combined with professional hair colouring.
Both Campuses
💆
2 Months
Braiding, Plaiting & Styling
Cornrows, box braids, plaiting patterns, and creative styling for all hair types.
Both Campuses
👑
2 Months
Ghanaians
Ghanaian braiding styles, feeding braids, lemonade braids, and intricate patterns.
Both Campuses
💃
2 Months
Weaving, Crocheting & Bonding
Sew-in weaves, crochet braids, bonding extensions, and professional installation.
Both Campuses
✂️
1 Month
Barbering
Men’s haircuts, beard trimming, fades, line-ups, and classic barbering.
Both Campuses
🌊
1 Month
Hair Straightening
Chemical relaxing, thermal straightening, and keratin treatment application.
Both Campuses
💅 Beauty Therapy
💅
1 Month
Manicure & Pedicure
Classic manicure, pedicure, gel nails, nail art, and nail extension techniques.
Both Campuses
🧖
1 Month
Body Massage & Therapy
Swedish massage, relaxation techniques, pressure points, and professional body therapy.
Both Campuses
💄
1 Month
Make-Up
Day, evening, bridal, and glamour make-up, contouring, and colour theory.
Both Campuses
💎
2 Weeks
Body Piercing
Safe piercing techniques, hygiene standards, jewellery types, and aftercare guidance.
Both Campuses
🍸
1 Month
Hair Removal & Body Art
Waxing, threading, sugaring, henna, and temporary body art techniques.
Both Campuses
🌿
1 Month
Facial Treatment & Scrubbing
Deep cleansing, exfoliation, skin analysis, moisturising treatments, and professional facials.
Both Campuses

School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Available at both Maria Training Center (Eastleigh) and Chaminade Training Centre (Mukuru kwa Njenga)

🍢
3 Months
Basic Cookery
Fundamental cooking techniques, recipes, kitchen safety, and food preparation for all cuisines.
Both Campuses
🏠
2 Months
Basic Housekeeping Skills
Professional cleaning, laundry, linen management, and housekeeping standards for hotels.
Both Campuses
🎂
3 Months
Cake Making & Decoration
Baking, layering, fondant work, piping, and professional celebration cake design.
Both Campuses
🍽️
3 Months
Restaurant Service Skills
Table setting, food service etiquette, customer care, order taking, and dining room management.
Both Campuses
🏢
2 Months
Front Office Management
Reception skills, reservations, guest relations, telephone etiquette, and hotel front desk operations.
Both Campuses

School of Fashion & Textile Technology

Available at both Maria Training Center (Eastleigh) and Chaminade Training Centre (Mukuru kwa Njenga)

🧵 Clothing Technology
🧱
3 Months
Embroidery
Hand and machine embroidery stitches, patterns, and decorative textile art.
Both Campuses
⚙️
Per Day
Industrial Machine Operation
Hands-on industrial sewing machine operation. Flexible daily sessions for upskilling.
Both Campuses
👜
2 Months
Bag Making
Handbags, tote bags, school bags, and clutches using fabric, leather, and synthetic materials.
Both Campuses
🌈
2 Weeks
Tie & Dye
Traditional and modern fabric dyeing, colour blending, and pattern creation on textiles.
Both Campuses
🪟
1 Month
Curtain Making
Measuring, cutting, sewing, and hanging window curtains in various styles.
Both Campuses
🏡
1 Month
Mat Making
Weaving, crocheting, and sewing decorative mats from a variety of materials.
Both Campuses
🛋
2 Months
Bed Covers & Seat Covers
Measuring, cutting, and sewing bed covers, fitted sheets, cushion covers, and seat covers.
Both Campuses

School of Technical Studies

Available exclusively at Chaminade Training Centre, Mukuru kwa Njenga

🔩 MetalWork
🔥
1 Month
Gas Welding
Oxy-acetylene gas welding techniques, flame types, safety procedures, and basic joint welding.
Chaminade Only
⚡
1 Month
MIG Welding
Metal Inert Gas welding setup, wire feed, shielding gas, bead laying, and weld quality.
Chaminade Only
🔧 Plumbing
🔧
3 Months
Plumbing
Pipe fitting, taps, cisterns, drainage systems, water supply connections, and domestic repairs.
Chaminade Only
🔌 Electrical & Solar Installation
📻
2 Months
Radio Repair
Fault diagnosis, component identification, soldering, and repair of AM/FM radios and audio devices.
Chaminade Only
📺
2 Months
Television Repair
CRT and flat-screen TV diagnosis, board-level fault finding, and component replacement.
Chaminade Only
🔌
2 Months
Basic Electronics
Electronic components, circuit reading, soldering, breadboard prototyping, and troubleshooting.
Chaminade Only
📱
1 Month
Mobile Phone Repair
Screen replacement, charging port repair, battery change, software issues, and diagnostics.
Chaminade Only
🧶 Machine Knitting
🧶
2 Months
Passup Machine Operation
Operating the passup knitting machine to produce garments, tension control, and pattern work.
Chaminade Only
🔄
1 Month
Single Knitting Machine
Single-bed machine knitting, cast-on/off techniques, basic stitch patterns, and finishing.
Chaminade Only
🖐️
2 Months
Handflat Machine
Handflat V-bed machine operation, rib knitting, purl work, and making full garment pieces.
Chaminade Only

School of ICT, Digital Media & Creative Arts

Available at Maria Training Center, Eastleigh

💻
4 Months
Computer Packages
Office applications, typing, internet use, and everyday digital skills for work and study.
Maria Campus Only
📷
3 Months
Photography & Video Production
Camera handling, composition, lighting, and video editing for photography and film projects.
Maria Campus Only
🎭
2 Months
Film & Theatre Arts
Acting, stage production, scriptwriting, and performance skills for film and theatre.
Maria Campus Only
📱
1 Month
Digital Content Creation
Creating engaging content for blogs, videos, and online platforms.
Maria Campus Only
📣
1 Month
Social Media Marketing
Building brand presence, running campaigns, and growing audiences across social platforms.
Maria Campus Only

School of Adult Education

Available at Maria Training Center, Eastleigh

📄
Per Month
English Literacy
Reading, writing, and spoken English fundamentals for adult learners.
Maria Campus Only
🗣️
Per Month
Kiswahili
Kiswahili language literacy for everyday communication and further study.
Maria Campus Only
🔢
Per Month
Mathematics
Basic numeracy and mathematics skills for adult learners.
Maria Campus Only

School of Health Sciences

Available at Maria Training Center, Eastleigh

🏥
3 Months
Health Care Assistant / Caregiving
Basic caregiving skills, patient support, hygiene practices, and health care assistance. Minimum grade: D-.
Maria Campus Only
🏥
6 Months
Health Care Assistant / Caregiving
Extended caregiving and health care assistant training with deeper practical exposure. Minimum grade: D-.
Maria Campus Only
🏥
1 Year
Health Care Assistant / Caregiving
Comprehensive caregiving and health care assistant certification for advanced roles. Minimum grade: D-.
Maria Campus Only

📅 Rolling intakes all year — contact us to confirm the next session for your chosen course. Fees vary by course.

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