Teacher education and practical professional learning for people shaping the next generation. Study flexibly, build your skills and take your next step with ITPD.
Better learning begins with prepared, confident educators.
Grow your practice with ITPDFormal programmes with KNEC assessment. Choose the teacher education route that fits your qualifications, or explore our other certificate and diploma options.
Prepare to teach from pre-primary to Grade 6. Entry requires KCSE C (plain) or its equivalent; eligible special needs candidates may enter with C−. The diploma takes three years, including school practicum.
Explore the Diploma in Teacher Education (DTE PP&P) ↗Qualified holders of a KNEC PTE (P1) or ECDE certificate can upgrade to the diploma. Training takes five school terms: four for coursework and one for practicum.
Explore the Upgrade to Diploma in Teacher Education (uDTE PP&P) ↗Start with the certificate at KCSE D (plain) or a qualifying artisan award; it takes one year. The diploma requires KCSE C− or a relevant craft certificate and takes two years. Both include industrial attachment.
Explore the Child Care & Protection ↗Prepare to support learners through guidance and counselling. This diploma requires KCSE C−, a craft certificate in counselling or an approved equivalent. Its three six-month modules take 18 months in total.
Explore the Counselling Psychology ↗The certificate in Social Development takes two years and admits KCSE D (plain) or a qualifying artisan award. The diploma takes three years and requires KCSE C− or a relevant craft certificate. Both include industrial attachment.
Explore the Social Work & Community Development ↗Practical courses and workshops offered by ITPD. These lead to institutional certificates where applicable; they are separate from KNEC programmes.
Build everyday communication skills through structured evening learning and guided practice.
Explore the Kenya Sign Language ↗Practical support for planning, assessment and teaching in competency based classrooms.
Explore the CBC Teacher Training ↗Strengthen the leadership and management practices that help schools and teams thrive.
Explore the Educational Leadership ↗Explore synthetic phonics and practical ways to teach letter sounds, blending and early reading.
Explore the Jolly Phonics ↗Learn to recognise risks, respond to child protection concerns and create safer environments for children.
Explore the Child Rights, Care & Protection ↗Support diverse learners by understanding their needs, inclusive learning settings and barriers to participation.
Explore the Inclusive Education ↗Use digital tools and online collaboration safely and effectively to support learning.
Explore the ICT Integration in Education ↗Get a practical introduction to Montessori principles, materials and child centred learning environments.
Explore the Montessori Teachers Training ↗Build respectful, restorative approaches to behaviour and learner wellbeing.
Explore the Positive Discipline ↗Develop the initial response skills to assess and assist someone during an accident or sudden illness.
Explore the First Aid Training ↗Plan, start and manage a business, from spotting opportunities to developing a business plan.
Explore the Entrepreneurship ↗Prepare for classroom support through teaching strategies, communication, planning and inclusive practice.
Explore the Teacher Assistant Course ↗Targeted support for foundational learning, whole-school improvement and learners with additional needs.
Practical teacher training in early reading, writing and number skills, with classroom routines and formative assessment.
Explore the Foundational Literacy & Numeracy ↗Training and follow-up support to help schools implement the curriculum across early years, primary and junior school.
Explore the CBC School Support ↗Learner assessment and tailored support planning with parents and teachers, alongside special needs education resources.
Explore the SNE Assessment & Support ↗Choose professional development that fits your goals. ITPD’s e-learning partnerships let educators select and plan their own learning while drawing on facilitator guidance when needed.
Explore online courses ↗
Explore online study across teaching practice, inclusion, languages and other subjects.
Direct your learning and seek support from skilled facilitators when you need it.
Completed courses offer a digital and printable completion certificate.
The Institute of Teachers Professional Development was established in 2012 by the International Collaboration for Community Development & Empowerment (INCCODE), an international NGO based in Hurlingham, Nairobi.
ITPD provides onsite and online teacher education, training and professional development. Its work helps educators strengthen their knowledge, skills and classroom practice throughout their careers.
ITPD connects qualified teachers with potential employers. Register your experience and career preferences so the team can help identify opportunities that fit your skills.
Whether you are newly qualified or ready for a new challenge, learn how the teaching jobs service works and how to register.
Explore teaching jobs ↗Tell us the course you are interested in, or reach us by phone, WhatsApp or email.
ITPD is managed by Frank Management Consult.
Main office: Nyaku House, 1st floor, Hurlingham, Nairobi.
Training and exam centers: KTTC, KCITI, Inceptor Kenya, Brookhaven Gardens among others.
Postal address: P.O Box 1159-00502 Karen, Nairobi.
