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Scored a D in KCSE? You Still Have Great Options

A D grade does not close doors — it opens a different one. ADMI accepts D Plain for full-time Professional Certificate programmes, and our part-time evening certificates have no academic requirement at all. Your career can start this September.

D Plain AcceptedSeptember 2026 Intake OpenPathway to Diploma

Your D Grade, Your Path

Two clear pathways into a creative career — pick the one that fits your grade and your schedule.

D Plain and above

Professional Certificate (Full-Time) · 4 Months · Full-Time

Full-time day classes. Build core creative skills and qualify for direct entry into a diploma programme.

AI Adoption & Digital Transformation

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2D Animation (Rubika)

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No academic requirement

Professional Certificate (Part-Time) · 4 Months · Evening & Weekend

Evening and weekend classes. Study while you work.

Video Production

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Graphic Design

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Digital Marketing

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Data Analytics & Visualisation

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Your D Grade Is Just the Starting Point

Certificate → Diploma Pathway

Complete a Professional Certificate and you qualify for direct entry into a 2-year diploma programme. Your D grade is not a dead end — it is the beginning of a full academic path.

4 Months to a New Career

Short, intensive, industry-focused training designed to get you job-ready fast. No wasted years on subjects irrelevant to your creative career.

Hands-On From Day 1

Work with professional equipment and real project briefs from your very first week. No years of theory before you get to the practical work that matters.

88% Employment Rate

ADMI graduates are employed within 6 months of completing their programme. Industry partnerships and mandatory internships put you in front of employers early.

No Grade Stigma

At ADMI, your portfolio matters more than your KCSE grade. What you can do is more important than what you scored. We assess potential, not just papers.

Flexible Payment Plans

Pay in instalments across the programme. No need to pay everything upfront. Early bird discounts are also available for students who apply ahead of the intake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I study at ADMI with a D in KCSE?▾
Yes. D Plain is the minimum entry requirement for our 4-month full-time Professional Certificate programmes in AI Adoption & Digital Transformation and 2D Animation (Rubika). Completing a certificate also qualifies you for direct entry into a 2-year diploma programme.
Can I study at ADMI with a D minus?▾
Yes. Our part-time evening and weekend Professional Certificate programmes in Video Production, Graphic Design, Digital Marketing, and Data Analytics & Visualisation have no academic entry requirement. A D minus — or no KCSE at all — is perfectly fine.
Can I progress from a certificate to a diploma?▾
Yes. Successfully completing an ADMI Professional Certificate qualifies you for direct entry into a 2-year diploma programme. Your certificate credits count toward your diploma, giving you a clear academic pathway regardless of your KCSE grade.
What careers can I pursue with a certificate from ADMI?▾
Certificate graduates go into digital marketing, video production, graphic design, data analytics, AI tools management, and animation — all in high demand across Kenya and East Africa. Our 88% employment rate within 6 months reflects the strength of industry demand for these skills.
How long are the certificate programmes?▾
4 months. Full-time programmes run weekdays during the day. Part-time programmes run evenings and weekends, designed for working professionals or those with other daytime commitments.
What are the intake dates?▾
ADMI has three intakes per year: January, May, and September. The next available intake is September 2026. We recommend applying at least 4 weeks before your preferred start date to secure your place.
Are ADMI qualifications recognised?▾
Yes. ADMI is registered with TVETA Kenya, and our diploma programmes carry ECTS credits as a member college of Woolf. This means your qualification meets Kenyan national standards and carries internationally portable ECTS credits, subject to receiving institution policies.

Your Grade Does Not Define Your Future

September 2026 intake is open. Apply now and start building a career you are proud of.

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