Professional online training in marriage and family studies. Mafunzo ya kitaalamu mtandaoni katika masomo ya ndoa na familia.
NIMFS prepares counsellors, mediators, parenting practitioners and family-programme leaders through structured online study — from short introductory courses to advanced programmes, taught in English with Kiswahili support.
Three tiers, one learning pathway.Ngazi tatu, njia moja ya kujifunza.
Start with a short foundational course, progress into professional short courses, then specialise with an advanced programme — each tier builds practice-ready competence.
Programmes under development.Programu zinazoendelea kuandaliwa.
NIMFS does not currently award any certificate, diploma or degree. These pathways are still under development and are not yet available for enrolment.
How online learning works at NIMFS.Jinsi masomo ya mtandaoni yanavyofanya kazi.
Enrol & onboard
Create your student account, choose a programme and complete orientation in your first week.
Study self-paced
Work through video lessons, readings and case studies on your own schedule, from any device.
Join live sessions
Attend scheduled Zoom classes and mentorship circles, or catch the recording later.
Complete your coursework
Submit assignments and your capstone project, and track your progress in the portal. No award is issued at this stage.
A learning dashboard that keeps you on track.Dashibodi inayokusaidia kuendelea vizuri.
Every student gets a personal dashboard to track courses, assignments and live sessions in one place.
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Wednesday, 8 AugustCourse Progress
Study activity
Upcoming Live Session
- Case Studies in Mediation Fri · 4PM
- Mentor Circle: Q&A Sat · 10AM
Assignments Due
- Reflection Essay — Module 4 2 days
- Case Report Draft 6 days
An institute built on family as the unit of national strength.Taasisi iliyojengwa juu ya familia kama msingi wa nguvu ya taifa.
NIMFS exists to professionalise the marriage and family support workforce — counsellors, mediators, social workers, teachers and faith leaders — through rigorous, accessible online education.
A trusted centre of excellence
To be the leading African institute for professional marriage and family studies by 2035.
Practice-ready professionals
To train competent, ethical practitioners equipped to strengthen marriages and families across communities.
Integrity, care, rigour
Academic rigour, cultural relevance, confidentiality and compassion guide every programme we design.
Learn by practising
Every programme pairs theory with case studies, supervised practicum and reflective assessment.
Every course is built with licensed counsellors and family-programme managers.
English-medium teaching with Kiswahili glossaries, subtitles and live-session support.
Study around work and family commitments — 24/7 access to every module.
Your completed modules and assignments are recorded in your portal while programmes remain in progress.
Learn from practising professionals.Jifunze kutoka kwa wataalamu wenye uzoefu.
Trusted by working professionals.Wanaaminiwa na wataalamu wanaofanya kazi.
How to apply.Jinsi ya kuomba.
- 1Create your account
Register with your name, email or phone number to start an application.
- 2Choose your programme
Select a basic course, professional short course or advanced programme track.
- 3Submit required documents
Upload your ID, academic records and a short motivation statement.
- 4Receive your admission letter
Get access to your student portal and orientation schedule within 5 working days.
Entry requirements & documents
- Basic courses: open to all, no prior qualification required
- Short courses: secondary education or relevant work experience
- Advanced programmes: 2+ years relevant field experience
- Valid national ID or passport
- Academic records or transcripts (where applicable)
Upcoming intakes
All intakes are currently closed. New intake dates will be announced here.