KUCCPS opens portal for P1, ECDE certificate holders

KUCCPS has opened its application portal to allow P1 and ECDE certificate holders to upgrade their qualifications to a diploma level.

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its application portal to allow P1 and ECDE certificate holders to upgrade their qualifications to a diploma level.

In a statement on Thursday, August 7, KUCCPS urged eligible candidates to take advantage of the opportunity to further their studies.

“Do you hold a P1 or ECDE Certificate? You can now upgrade your qualification to Diploma in Primary Teacher Education (DPTE) through KUCCPS placement.

“Log in to KUCCPS application system through the link teachersupgrade.kuccps.ac.ke and select a public TTC of your choice,” the statement read.

This comes weeks after KUCCPS issued a call for applications to the Diploma in Primary Teacher Education programme at Eldas Teacher Training College.

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In a statement on Wednesday, July 8, KUCCPS said the intake is scheduled for September 2025 with only limited vacancies available.

KUCCPS confirmed that the programme targets prospective teachers keen on joining the primary education sector.

The entry requirement for the course is a KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain), making it accessible to a wide pool of qualified applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications through the KUCCPS Student’s Portal at https://students.kuccps.net.

KUCCPS said the placements will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, with vacancies filled as applications are received.