The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Centre for Continuous Professional Development (CCPD) is organizing 3 weeks of intensive online certificate courses from November 24 to December 11, 2025. Lectures will be organised online from Monday to Thursday, from 6 pm GMT to 9 pm GMT.
The cost per programme is GH¢1000 per local participant, and US$ 200 per international participant. PUG alumni, PUG students, and Presbyterians will have a 25 % discount. The courses are as follows:
1. Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) & Conflict Management
Rationale
The increasing complexity of social, corporate, and institutional relationships has led to a surge in disputes requiring timely, cost-effective, and culturally sensitive resolution mechanisms. This certificate programme aims to provide theoretical grounding and practical skills in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes and conflict management.
Goal
The goal is to equip participants with alternative dispute resolution and conflict management skills.
Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Conflict and Dispute Resolution
Module 2: Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798) in Ghana’s Justice Delivery
Module 3: Communication and Negotiation Skills
Module 4: Mediation Practice and Process
Module 5: Arbitration and Adjudicative ADR
Module 6: Conflict Management in Organizations and Communities
Module 7: ADR in Commercial Disputes: The Role of Ghana’s Courts and Arbitration Centres
Module 8 : Ethics and Professionalism,
Target Group: business professionals, educators, community leadership, HR experts, and public administration professionals and individuals interested in ADR & Conflict Management
2. Certificate in Labour Law
Rationale
This course develops participants’ knowledge of a variety of practical issues and problems that HR Professionals and related professionals typically confront. It deepens participants’ understanding of the legal framework and its practical implications for the employment relationship and contract of employment. It provides the foundation for subsequent professional development and enables participants to appreciate HR policies for effective function of the organisation.
Goal
This course is designed to empower and enlighten employees, employers, individuals and Human Resources Practitioners on Ghana’s Labour Act, Act 651 of 2003.
Modules
Module 1: Protection of Employment
Module 2: General Conditions of Employment
Module 3: Fair and Unfair Termination of Employment
Module 4: Trade Unions and Collective Agreement
Module 5: Provisions Relating to Temporary Workers and Casual Workers
Module 6: Protection of Remuneration
Module 7: Collective Agreement
Module 8: Unfair Labour Practices
Module 9: National Labour Commission
Module 10: Strikes
Target Group
Trade union leaders, Employees, Employers, Administrators, Business Managers and individuals interested in labour law
3. Certificate in Criminal Law
Rationale
Knowledge and understanding of Criminal Law for non-lawyers is essential in promoting criminal justice. This course is to introduce participants to the Criminal Code, Amendment Act, 2003 (Act 646).
Goal
This course seeks to expose participants to the Criminal Code, Amendment Act, 2003 (Act 646).
Modules
Module 1: General Provisions
Module 2: Offences Against the Person
Module 3: Offences Against Rights of Property
Module 4: Offences Against Public Order, Health and Morality
Module 5: Consequential
Target Group
Individuals interested in Criminal Law
4. Certificate in Constitutional Law
Rationale
Nearly all democratic societies in the world are governed by a constitution. The Constitution for most of these democracies is the supreme law of the land. It prescribes the law covering public governance, public accountability, and administrative and human rights justice. Daily working knowledge of these laws is essential for the proper understanding and execution of good governance and civil responsibilities by citizens, public and civil servants, the judiciary and private business entities.
Goal
The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the key aspects and the day-to-day applications of the provisions of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
Modules
Module 1: Overview of a Constitution
Module 2: The 1992 Constitution of Ghana
Target Group
Individuals interested in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana
5. Certificate in Land Law
Rationale
The need to harmonise and consolidate the laws on land to ensure sustainable land administration and management, effective and efficient land tenure has become pertinent. This course is to introduce participants to the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036).
Goal
This course seeks to expose participants to the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036).
Modules
Module 1: Interest and Rights in Land
Module 2: Land Administration and Land Management
Module 3: Offences and Miscellaneous Provisions
Module 4: Schedules
Target Group
Individuals interested in Land Law
6. Certificate in Human Rights Law
Rationale
Human Rights and Administrative Justice are two integral components of any proper functioning democratic state. Human beings, who constitute the central pivot of public service and governance, have the right to live dignified lives. Citizens must have access to due diligence in the court of law when accused of a crime, when they suffer losses due to unfair treatment. This course will enlighten participants on the concept of human rights. Participants will equally appreciate the role of human rights in sustaining a democratic society.
Goal
The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the concept and composition of human rights and administrative justice in Ghana.
Modules
Module 1: The 1992 Constitution of Ghana and Human Rights
Module 2: Law governing the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice in Ghana.
Target Group
Individuals interested in Human Rights Law
7. Certificate in Cyber Security Law
(Cyber Security Law Act, 2020, Act 1038)
Rationale
Cyber Security is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programmes from digital attacks. The Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038) in Ghana aims to address cyber security threats and establish a robust framework for managing and mitigating them. Public education on the Act’s contents is crucial. Therefore, this course seeks to educate and enlighten participants on the contents of the Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
Goal
The goal of this course is to expose participants to the Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
Modules
Module 1: Overview of Cyber Security
Module 2: Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038)
Target Group
IT Professionals, Online Business Executives/Entrepreneurs, Online Content Providers, Social Media Users, and Individuals interested in Cyber Security Law.
8. Certificate in Gender Law
Rationale
Gender equality is a core development objective in its own right. Greater gender equality can enhance productivity, improve development outcomes for the next generation, and make institutions more representative. However, it is important that the public have a fair appreciation of the laws underpinning gender issues in Ghana.
Goal
The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the various gender laws in Ghana and how these laws facilitate gender equality in society and work in Ghana.
Modules
Module 1: The 1992 Constitution of Ghana
Module 2: Affirmative Action Act, 2024 (Gender Equity)
Target Group
Public and Civil Servants, Citizens, Members of the Judicial Service, Law students, Employers and Employees of Companies and private businesspersons.
9. Certificate in Chieftaincy Law
Rationale
The Chieftaincy institution is one of the oldest institutions of humankind. In Ghana, chieftaincy law is enshrined in the 1992 Constitution. It aims to protect the institution of chieftaincy and its traditional councils, while also providing a framework for dispute resolution and the development of customary law. The national House of Chiefs play a crucial role in advising on matters of chieftaincy and promoting research.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of chieftaincy laws in Ghana.
Module
The Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, traditional rulers, Traditional Councils, Regional and National House of Chiefs, Administrators of Stool Lands, MCEs/DCEs, Heads of Royal Families, Chiefs across Ghana, Governmental Institutions and Agencies, Local Government Authorities, teachers, Heads of Educational Institutions etc.
10. Certificate in Health Law
Rationale
All over the world, medical practice in all its shapes and forms involves the administering of various medicines and procedures aimed at saving human life. However, medical personnel and the patients they serve require a set of laws to ensure that professional ethical conduct and negligence resulting in the loss of valuable lives are properly secure. This course will enable all related parties in health sector to understand their rights and responsibilities within the confines of law.
Goal
The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the key aspects and the day-to-day application of the provisions within Ghana’s health care legal framework.
Modules
Module 1: Public Health Act 851
Module 2: Ghana Health Service Act 525
Module 3: Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829)
Target Group
Public and Civil Servants in health administration, Citizens, Members of the Health Sector such as Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Medical Laboratory Technicians and Private businesspersons in health service delivery.
*A participant must attend at least 80% of the online lectures in order to receive a certificate.
To register please contact
The Coordinator, CCPD
+233 (0) 209054911 +233 (0) 244705695, +233 (0) 502271090,
WhatsApp +233 (0) 0502271090
Email: ccpd@presbyuniversity.edu.gh