The Certificate in Accounting & Management Skills (CAMS) is an entry-level professional qualification designed to equip learners with practical accounting, business, and management competencies required in today’s dynamic work environment.
The course targets individuals seeking employment or career growth in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and both public and private sector organizations. It responds to the growing demand by employers for personnel who are technically competent, adaptable to evolving technology, and capable of meeting increasingly complex business needs.
CAMS also provides a solid foundation for progression to higher professional accounting qualifications.
Upon completion, CAMS graduates can work as:
Graduates are also eligible to progress to the Accounting Technician Diploma (ATD).
The CAMS programme is structured into two progressive levels:
| Paper Code | Paper Title |
|---|---|
| CM11 | Principles of Entrepreneurship and Management |
| CM12 | Introduction to Business Law & Ethics |
| CM13 | Fundamental ICT Skills |
| CM14 | Fundamentals of Business Mathematics |
| Paper Code | Paper Title |
|---|---|
| CM21 | Foundations of Accounting |
| CM22 | Elements of Taxation |
| CM23 | Principles of Marketing and Communication |
To qualify for the CAMS programme, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) or above
Any other qualification approved by the KASNEB Board
CAMS examinations are conducted three times a year:
April
August
December