Securing Your Education: Accreditation Insights with Shephard Mburu
Securing Your Education: Accreditation Insights with Shephard Mburu. Exercise caution in the pursuit of higher education, especially with the guidance of Shephard Mburu, the business development manager at Kenya Institute of Professional Studies (KIPS) Technical College. Mburu sheds light on the escalated risk of deception in today’s educational landscape. Marked by a proliferation of institutions and limited slots. To fortify against potential scams, Mburu strongly advocates for a comprehensive verification of college accreditations.
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A highly effective method he recommends is the utilization of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Authority Portal. This portal provides valuable lists of accredited institutions, trainers, and required standards, aligning with the theme of ‘Securing Your Education.
Beyond the digital realm, Mburu advises prospective students to conduct thorough background checks on institutions, ensuring their legitimacy. Additionally, he underscores the importance of physical visits to institutions. A crucial step in verifying the accuracy of information presented on websites or in advertisements. This process involves on-site assessments of facilities and workshops, contributing to the overarching goal of securing one’s education.
Transitioning to the scrutiny of institutions through their online presence, Mburu emphasizes the need for applicants to discern credibility. He stresses the significance of physical visits. Pointing out that reluctance to showcase facilities could be indicative of a lack of genuineness.
In a parallel development, a significant number exceeding 680,000 students, encountering challenges in securing university admission, are expected to enroll in technical and vocational education and training institutions nationwide. Shifting focus to this pivotal development, the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services (KUCCPS) issued a statement on January 11. They strongly advise applicants to exclusively use official channels when submitting applications for TVET courses, aligning with the theme of ‘Securing Your Education.’ The statement places particular emphasis on utilizing the provided account number for payments related to TVET applications.”