Beauty & Cosmetology
Master makeup artistry and salon skincare with hands-on practice from week one.
- Duration
- 9 months
- Level
- Certificate
- Fees
- KSh 65,000
- Certification
- NITA certificate in Beauty...
Build practical skills. Earn real certification.
Featured on campus
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- Established
- 2018
- Programs
- 3
- Graduates
- 2,500+
- Placement
- 92%
About the College
A registered vocational training college in Nairobi
Brightwit College exists to make career-relevant, hands-on training accessible to every Kenyan. Our classes are small, our instructors are working professionals, and everything you learn is practised until you can do it for real — in a salon, behind the wheel or behind the bar.
Academic Programs
Three specialised programs, one clear career path
Each program has a structured curriculum, clear certification and a defined career path.
Professional Driving
NTSA-approved weekend and weekday classes that turn you into a confident, defensive driver.
- Duration
- 3 months
- Level
- Certificate
- Fees
- KSh 24,000
- Certification
- NTSA-approved driving cert...
Barista & Coffee Arts
Get hired in cafés, hotels and specialty coffee shops across Kenya and beyond.
- Duration
- 4 months
- Level
- Certificate
- Fees
- KSh 32,000
- Certification
- Certificate in Barista & C...
Admissions
How to apply
Applying is simple. Complete four short steps and our admissions team will guide you through the rest.
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Choose your program
Review the Beauty, Driving and Barista programs to find the one that matches your goals.
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Submit your application
Send the application form online or visit campus. Our team confirms receipt within one working day.
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Interview & document check
A short chat with the admissions officer to confirm your program and verify your documents.
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Enrol and start learning
Complete your enrollment, choose morning, evening or weekend classes, and begin training.
Student Support
We're with you from enrollment to employment
Practical-first classes
Learn by doing from week one — real salon stations, a training fleet and commercial espresso machines.
Flexible schedules
Morning, evening and weekend streams to fit around work, school or family.
Career support
Industry attachments, placement support and guidance on starting your own studio.
Certified & regulated
Programs run to industry standards with recognised certification upon completion.
News & Events
Latest from campus
05
Dec
news
Early-bird application discount closes
Apply before 5 December 2026 and save on your enrollment for the January intake.
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15
Nov
event
Brightwit College Open Day
Tour the campus, meet the trainers and try your hand at a makeup look, latte art and a driving simulation.
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12
Jan
news
January 2026 intake begins
Classes for the new academic year start on 12 January 2026 for all three programs.
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What our graduates say
“The practical salon training made all the difference. I walked into my first job at a Westlands salon two weeks after graduation and started earning from day one.”
Wanjiru M.
Beauty & Cosmetology, 2025 graduate
“My instructor pushed me to drive properly, not just pass. The defensive driving sessions gave me confidence on Nairobi roads I never had before.”
Collins O.
Professional Driving, 2024 graduate
“From espresso basics to latte art, everything was hands-on. I now work as a head barista in a specialty coffee shop in the city centre.”
Amina H.
Barista & Coffee Arts, 2025 graduate
Applications are now open
Join the Brightwit College community. Small classes, hands-on training and a certificate that employers recognise.