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Welcome to Institute of Energy Studies & Research (IESR)

The institute of Energy Studies and Research (formerly Kenya Power Training School) located at Ruaraka along Thika Super Highway is a regional center of excellence in training.

We are receiving application for the following courses for 2025

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Technical Courses (Flexible learning)

  • Safety Competency in Power Systems
  • Solar PV T1 & T2
  • Solar PV T3

Management Courses (Flexible learning)

  • Leadership and Supervisory Skills for Technical Staff in Energy Sector
  • Project Management for Technical staff in Energy sector

ICT and Technology Courses (Flexible learning)

  • Analytics Using Excel
  • Website design essentials Using PhP
  • Fundamentals of online learning - using Moodle (LMS)
  • Internet of Things (IoT)

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HANDS-ON ELECTRICIAN COURSES

For all Electricians interested in upskilling (hands-on), choose either
  • Domestic Wiring 

or

  • Overhead Line Construction & Maintenance

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

  • Higher National Diploma in Electrical &
    Electronics Engineering (TEP)
  • Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (KNEC)
  • Diploma  in Mechanical Engineering (KNEC)
  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (KNEC)
  • Craft Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (KNEC)
  • Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (KNEC)
  • Craft Certificate in Information and Communication Technology (KNEC)

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PROFESSIONAL COURSES

  • Installation and Maintenance of Solar Power PV Systems-Tl
  • Installation nd Maintenance of Solar Power PV Systems-T2
  • Installation of Hybrid and Grid-ne Power Systems -T3
  • Wind Energy Fundamentals-Design and Development Technology
  • Repair and Maintenance of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
  • Small HydroPower Plant Fundamentals,Operations and Maintenance
  • Energy Management Essentials
  • Energy Efficiency in Electrical Utilities for Commercial and Industrial Systems
  • Fundamentalsof Fiber Optics
  • FiberOptics Installationon Power Lines I(for LV andMV)
  • Cyber Security
  • StructuredCabling (Fiber and Copper)
  • Supervisory Skills for Technical Staff (Team Leaders)
  • Fire Safety
  • FirstAid
  • Occupational  Safety&Health

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Institute of Energy Studies & Research (IESR)

IESR is registered as a Technical Industrial and Vocational Education Institution in Kenya under the TVET Act 2013 and also an Industrial Training Institution under the Industrial Training Act Cap 237 of 2011...

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FIBER BUSINESS UNIT

Kenya Power operates an open access fibre optic network which provides services to licensed application and content service providers.
The company endeavours to provide a complete line of telecommunications products ....

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The Micro Grid Academy

The Micro-Grid Academy (MGA) is an Eastern-African Regional vocational capacity building platform that aims to enhance access to energy and green jobs market through technical and entrepreneurial training programs decentralized renewable energy...

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Research

Research at IESR focuses on research and technological innovations that will lead to transformative change with significant impact on the business. IESR Research focuses on six thematic areas which includes power systems...

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