Online EV training for learners in Kenya
Kenya has one of Africa's fastest-growing electric motorcycle markets. Our EV course for Kenya is online, so boda boda mechanics, engineers and fleet owners can learn without leaving work. Classes are live on Indian Standard Time and recorded.
Our admissions team replies by email or WhatsApp with fees, payment options for your country and the next batch dates.
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EV skills in Kenya
Kenya launched its National Electric Mobility Policy in February 2026. The government reported that EV registrations rose from 1,378 in 2022 to 39,324 in 2025, with boda boda riders leading the growth.
Tax and power pricing have supported the shift. The Finance Bill 2025 zero-rated VAT on electric buses, motorcycles, bicycles and lithium-ion batteries, and the energy regulator EPRA offers a separate e-mobility electricity tariff. Tax treatment was debated again in 2026, so check current rules before you invest.
Reports say 25,277 electric motorcycles were sold in Kenya in 2025, with Spiro supplying more than 15,000 of them.
Spiro and Roam both assemble electric motorcycles in Kenya. Roam has raised local content in its Roam Air model to 40% by value.
EPRA's 2023 guidelines let anyone apply for a licence to run a charging or battery swapping station, with equipment certified by KEBS.
New guidelines encourage, and in some cases require, commercial developments to set aside at least 5% of parking for EV charging.
Programmes
Every programme below is open to learners in Kenya. The first 5 fit the Kenya market best; the rest cover other EV specialisations.
TechnicianCEVT is a three-month, live and hands-on Certified Electric Vehicle Technician programme that prepares ITI, Diploma and Polytechnic learners for careers in 2W and 4W EV…
NanodegreeAdvanced Nanodegree Program in Building Your EV Business: From Charging Stations to Service Solutions
NanodegreeA six-month, live and hands-on Advanced Nanodegree in Battery and BMS Design, Analysis and Simulation, created by IIT Jammu in collaboration with I3C–IIT Jammu and…
Prof. CertificationProfessional Certification Program in Charging Technologies and Hydrogen Fuel Cell systems for Electric Vehicles
NanodegreeA six-month, live and hands-on Advanced Nanodegree in EV Modelling & Simulation Engineering for electrical and electronics engineers, created by IIT Jammu in…
PG CertificateFlagshipA 12-month, hybrid Post Graduate Certificate Programme in EV & Embedded Technology, created by IIT Jammu in collaboration with I3C–IIT Jammu and DIYguru, that takes…
NanodegreeA six-month, live and hands-on Advanced Nanodegree in EV engineering, automotive design, development and dynamic analysis for mechanical and automotive engineers…
NanodegreeA six-month, live and hands-on Advanced Nanodegree in Embedded Systems for EV engineering, created by IIT Jammu in collaboration with I3C–IIT Jammu and DIYguru. You…
NanodegreeA six-month, live and hands-on Advanced Nanodegree in ADAS & AUTOSAR, created by IIT Jammu in collaboration with I3C–IIT Jammu and DIYguru, that takes you from sensor…
NanodegreeAn industry-focused Nanodegree in Analytics & Data Science that starts you on the path to becoming a data analyst in the automotive and EV sector. An 8-step curriculum…
Prof. CertificationProfessional Certification Program in EV Engineering: From Industry Ecosystem to Advanced Technical Understanding
Prof. CertificationProfessional Certification Program in EV Automotive Design and Simulation
Prof. CertificationProfessional Certification Program in Battery Technology and Powertrain Engineering
Prof. CertificationProfessional Certification Program in Embedded Systems for Electric Vehicle Engineering
Prof. CertificationProfessional Certification Program in Motor Drive Systems & Control Systems
Prof. CertificationProfessional Certification Program in Data Science and Engineering Analytics for EVs
Prof. CertificationProfessional Certification Program in Electric Vehicle Design and Simulation Engineering
Prof. CertificationAn industry-ready Professional Certification Programme in EV Sales & Business, delivered through live classes and practical learning. Across six modules you learn how EV…
Prefer a single short course? Browse all EV courses.
Who it is for
CEVT teaches electric motorcycle and three-wheeler faults, battery handling and diagnostics.
The EV business nanodegree covers battery swapping, charging economics and fleet operations.
Engineers on motorcycle or bus lines can use nd-battery-bms or nd-electrical for pack, motor and controller knowledge.
Electricians fitting chargers can take the charging and hydrogen programme.
Studying from Kenya
Apply from Kenya, and our admissions team shares the fees, payment options and batch dates for your country.
Join live classes with EV engineers, then go back to recorded lessons, notes and quizzes whenever you need them.
Work through design calculations, simulations and projects. An optional DIY hardware kit lets you practise on a real control board at home; ask the team about shipping to your country.
Some programmes include hands-on workshops at our centres in India for work on batteries, motors, controllers and diagnostics.
Finish the projects and assessments to earn your certificate, with a verification link you can share with employers.
Certificates
In Kenya, EPRA licenses charging and battery swapping stations, and charging equipment is expected to carry KEBS certification. We could not find a separate national EV technician licence, so employers decide who may work on high-voltage parts. Our certificate shows you completed training and is not a licence or an EPRA approval.
FAQs
Yes. You attend live classes, watch recordings and submit projects on our portal from anywhere in Kenya.
Kenya is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India, so an evening class in India is late afternoon in Kenya.
Recorded lessons let you stream when your signal is good and replay hard parts. An internet connection is needed; we do not offer offline downloads.
CEVT is the closest fit, and it includes a hands-on workshop held in India. You can also buy our electronics kit; ask the team about shipping to Kenya.
It proves the training and projects you completed, which you can show to employers. It does not guarantee a job.
The admissions team shares fees and payment options for your country after you enquire.
Live classes are scheduled in Indian Standard Time, and Kenya is 2 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). A class at 7:00 pm IST starts at 4:30 pm your time. Most sessions are recorded to your learner portal, so you can catch up when a class falls outside your hours.
The best course depends on your background. For most learners in Kenya we suggest the CEVT - Certified Electric Vehicle Training Programme or the Adv. Nanodegree in EV Business; our admissions team can compare options against your experience and goals.
Professional Certification Programmes run for about 3 months, the CEVT technician programme 3 months, Advanced Nanodegrees 6 months and the Post Graduate programme 12 months.
We do not run a campus in Kenya. The programmes are taught live online, so you can join from anywhere in Kenya; hands-on workshops, where a programme includes them, take place at our centres in India.
Yes. The CEVT programme covers EV batteries, motors, controllers, charging and diagnostics for two- and four-wheelers, with an optional hands-on workshop in India. Always follow your employer's high-voltage safety rules before working on a vehicle.
Electrical and electronics engineers usually pick the EV modelling or battery and BMS Nanodegrees, mechanical engineers the EV automotive design Nanodegree, and embedded or software engineers the embedded systems or ADAS & AUTOSAR tracks.
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