ICDL Courses in Kenya Beyond Standard: Which Advanced and Professional Modules Pay Off for Your Job?
Most people who look up ICDL courses in Kenya stop at Base or Standard. That makes sense for a first certificate. But if you already use a computer every day at work, the modules that actually change what you can do (and what you can put on a CV) sit one level up, in ICDL Advanced and ICDL Professional.
There are 13 of them at Excel Global College. You don’t need all 13. This guide helps you pick the one or two that fit the job you have, or the one you want.
How the ICDL pathway works
| Level | Modules | Duration | Fee (KSh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 4 (Computer & Online Essentials, Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations) | 6 weeks | 22,500 |
| Standard | 7 (adds Databases, Online Collaboration, Application Essentials) | 10 weeks | 32,500 |
| Advanced | 5 to choose from | 3 weeks each | 9,000 each |
| Professional | 8 to choose from | 6 weeks each | 18,000 each |
From our ICDL page, October 2026.
Many learners start at Base and work upward, building a portfolio one module at a time. Because Advanced and Professional are priced per module, you choose exactly what you pay for.
ICDL Advanced: five modules, three weeks each
Advanced modules take an everyday tool and push it to expert level.
| Module | What you learn | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Documents | Expert-level document creation and management | Legal and admin staff, report writers |
| Advanced Presentation | Professional presentation design and multimedia | Sales, trainers, team leads |
| Advanced Databases | Complex database design and advanced queries | Records officers, data clerks |
| Financial Spreadsheets | Financial modelling and advanced calculations | Accounts staff, ACCA and ABE students |
| Management Spreadsheets | Business analytics and management reporting | Supervisors, analysts, operations staff |
If you only take one, our honest pick for most office jobs in Nairobi is a spreadsheet module. Which one depends on your work. Financial Spreadsheets suits people who build budgets and reconcile numbers. Management Spreadsheets suits people who have to turn those numbers into reports for a boss.
If you’re studying accounting with us, Financial Spreadsheets pairs well with ACCA and software like Tally or QuickBooks.
ICDL Professional: eight modules, six weeks each
Professional modules are where ICDL moves from “using software” into newer areas of work.
| Module | What you learn | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| Cyber Security | Digital security principles and threat protection | Anyone handling company data, IT support |
| Data Analytics | Data analysis techniques and visualisation | Analysts, M&E officers, finance staff |
| Artificial Intelligence | AI fundamentals and practical applications | Managers and staff adopting AI tools |
| Digital Marketing | Online marketing strategy and campaigns | SME owners, marketing assistants |
| Project Planning | Digital project management and planning tools | Project officers, NGO staff |
| Web Editing | Website creation and content management | Communications staff, small business owners |
| Image Editing | Digital image processing and graphic design | Content creators, social media managers |
| Coding | Programming fundamentals | Anyone testing whether software development suits them |
Our ICDL page links Professional modules in cybersecurity, AI and data analytics to technical specialist roles, and ICDL certification more broadly to remote and freelance work that needs validated digital skills. So if you want to change direction rather than get better at your current job, start your shortlist with those three.
Three sensible combinations
- Accounts or finance: Financial Spreadsheets (KSh 9,000) + Data Analytics (KSh 18,000) = KSh 27,000, about 9 weeks.
- Running a small business: Digital Marketing (KSh 18,000) + Image Editing (KSh 18,000) = KSh 36,000, about 12 weeks.
- Office manager or supervisor: Management Spreadsheets (KSh 9,000) + Project Planning (KSh 18,000) = KSh 27,000, about 9 weeks.
Take them back to back or with a break between. Pricing per module means you can pay as you go.
Why take these at an authorised test centre
Excel Global College is an authorised ICDL test centre, so training and testing happen in one place. Learners get access to ICDL Skillsbox and official learning resources, trainers certified in ICDL delivery, and small classes. The certificate you earn is official ICDL certification, verifiable internationally.
If you haven’t done Base or Standard yet, start with ICDL Courses in Kenya: Fees, Levels and What Actually Gets You Hired. If you want to know what exam day looks like, read How the ICDL Exam Works in Kenya.
FAQ
How much are ICDL Advanced modules in Kenya at Excel Global College?
KSh 9,000 per module, each taking 3 weeks.
How much are ICDL Professional modules?
KSh 18,000 per module, each taking 6 weeks.
Do I need ICDL Standard before Advanced modules?
Most learners work up from Base and Standard. If you already have strong skills, talk to admissions about starting higher.
Which ICDL Professional module is best for a job in tech?
Cyber Security, Data Analytics and Coding are the most direct routes toward technical roles.
Can I take ICDL modules one at a time?
Yes. Advanced and Professional modules are priced and taken individually.
Choose your next ICDL module
Pick the module that matches the work in front of you, not the one with the most impressive name. If you’re unsure, call +254 714 800 900 and tell us your job. Of all the ICDL courses in Kenya we run, we’ll point you to the one or two that fit it. Then apply online or download the ICDL brochure.
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