Petanns Computer College was listed in a 2016 Nairobi directory as a provider of computer applications, graphic design, web development, programming and computerised accounting courses. Petanns now also operates through Petanns Technical College (PTC), whose website describes it as a subsidiary of Petanns Driving School and Computer College. These names are related, but a particular campus, provider registration or course approval should not be assumed to cover every historic Petanns programme.
Petanns Computer College and Petanns Technical College
The current Petanns Technical College website advertises courses under the Petanns group, names several campuses and describes TVET training examined by agencies such as KNEC, KASNEB and other examining bodies. The TVETA public register also lists Petanns Technical Training Institute in Kiambu as Registered and Licensed, reference TVETA/PRIVATE/TVC/0052/2016, with a displayed licence expiry of February 19, 2029. Confirm that the precise campus and course you choose fall under the registered provider.
Original computer courses offered in 2016
The historical Petanns Computer College prospectus covered the following practical training areas. These describe what the old post advertised; current course names, availability and prices must be verified.
- Computer Applications: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases
- Computer-aided Graphic Design using software such as CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop
- Web Design and Development, including HTML and JavaScript
- Computer Programming in languages such as Java, C++ and Visual Basic
- Financial Accounting Software, including QuickBooks and Sage
- Computerised Secretarial Studies, typing and office applications
The 2016 article described ten computer packages for KSh 4,500 and included discontinued software such as Adobe PageMaker and FrontPage. Those are historical prices and older technologies, not a valid quote for 2026. Ask the current campus for an updated syllabus and fee schedule.
Current study opportunities and provider verification
Petanns Technical College promotes training at multiple qualification levels. A computer certificate issued by a college, an externally examined TVET qualification and a professional vendor certificate are not necessarily equivalent. Confirm the awarding body and qualification level, and ask whether the specific ICT course is approved at the campus where you will attend.
How to apply
- Visit the current Petanns Technical College website and choose the relevant campus and course.
- Ask whether enrolment is handled under Petanns Computer College, Petanns Technical College or a different registered legal provider.
- Confirm the course modules, entry requirements, full fees, duration, study schedule and examination body.
- Check the campus name and licence in TVETA’s official register.
- Complete the institution’s verified application and follow the payment instructions in the current offer letter.
- Keep the admission confirmation, receipts and an explanation of the qualification you will receive.
Current Petanns campus locations
The current college website lists a main campus in Kiambu town and campuses in Limuru, Nakuru, Thika, Githurai 45, Ruiru and Kayole. These are Petanns-group college locations and should not be assumed to be branches of the specific 2016 Computer College entity. The current site lists the Kiambu main-campus contact as 0707 490 390 and email info@petannsinstitute.ac.ke; contact the relevant campus to confirm course availability.
Historical Nairobi contact details
The old Petanns Computer College listing gave Capital House, second floor, near Ambassador Hotel on Moi Avenue in Nairobi. The current status of that specific premises was not independently confirmed. It is retained as historical context, not a current training venue or place to pay tuition.
Editorial review: October 27, 2026. Historic computer-training details separated from current Petanns Technical College and TVETA information; original publication date, URL, author, tags, categories and images preserved.
Official sources and further information
- Petanns Technical College official website
- Current Petanns campus locations
- TVETA registration: Petanns Technical Training Institute
