The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Centre for Continuous Professional Development (CCPD) is organizing 3 weeks of intensive online certificate courses from June 29th to July 16th, 2026. Lectures will be organized 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:
- Certificate in Financial Risk Management
Rationale
The global accountancy, banking, insurance and financial system is changing very fast which impacts on the operations of firms and institutions of which those operating in Ghana cannot be exempted. The financial system has in addition, undergone major restructuring in preparation for the new regulatory frameworks, and responding to the ever changing economic and global environment affecting existing roles and creating new skill sets and requirements for the creation of risk management divisions of financial institutions. Management of financial risk is a core discipline in financial services management and one that must be mastered by every professional in the industry irrespective of its operating model or product.
Pursuing this course provides participants not only with a recognised qualification demonstrating excellence in risk management; it is also a sign of genuine commitment to excellence in risk management The course is practitioner led, developed and orientated, and enables participants to acquire an advanced-level understanding of financial risk management. Participants will be able to apply best-practice techniques to measure these risks and formulate strategies for management of these risks at their employing institutions.
Goal
The goal is to equip participants with financial risk management skills
Modules
This course is made up of the following modules:
• Foundations to risk management and corporate governance
• Ethical and compliance in financial risk management
• Valuation and risk management models
• Risk management such as operational, credit, liquidity and treasury risk management
Target Group
Individuals interested in Financial Risk Management
- Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Rationale
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the components of a modern occupational health and safety system in the workplace. Participants will understand their role as it pertains to mitigating loss as well as preventing workplace related injuries and/or illness. The participant will appreciate the relationship between workplace conditions and how they may result in incidents or losses.
Goal
The programme is uniquely designed to equip participants with the needed skills and knowledge on how to develop procedures to manage and promote occupational safety, health and environmental issues.
Modules
• Fundamentals of Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
• Integration of Health, and safety culture into an organisation.
• Managing Health and safety processes at work.
• Law Relating to Occupational Safety and Health.
• Accident Investigation and Environmental Assessment.
• Reporting of Health and Safety Issues.
Target Group
Individuals interested in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
- Certificate in Public Administration & Policy
Rationale
The course provides training, skills and remarkable experience in public administration and public and public sector management. It is also part of the scheme of service programme for civil servants.
Goal
The focus of the Certificate in Public Administration and Policy is to improve the capacity of the participants in the public sector.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Public Administration
Module 2: Overview of Public Policy Analysis
Module 3: Overview of Public Sector Accounting & Finance (1&2)
Module 4: Ethical Leadership and Democracy in Public Service
Module 5: Local Governance and Management
Module 6: Corporate Governance and Public Affairs
Target Group
The course is recommended for middle-to-top level managers in the public sector, policy makers and programme evaluators in public and private sectors, implementers and frontline workers in the ministries, departments and agencies, leaders in government, public sector, private sector, and civil society organisations, regional and global leaders and aspiring leaders. Practitioners in the local government sector, such as MMDCEs, Coordinating Directors, Finance Officers and Accountants, Administrative Officers and Office Managers, Compliance Officers, Procurement and Stores Officers, Project Managers and Coordinators (NGOs & Donor-Funded Projects), Executives, and Senior Managers, Church Leaders, Administrators, and Finance Committee Members, Government and Public Service Officers, Education and Health Institution Administrators, etc.
- Certificate in Emergency Preparedness & Risk Governance
Rationale
Emergencies and disasters- whether natural, technological, or human-induced -pose significant risks to communities, organisations, and nations. Effective preparedness and governance are critical to mitigate impacts, safeguard lives, and ensure continuity of operations. This certificate equips participants with advanced knowledge and applied skills in risk governance, resilience planning, and emergency response systems, contextualized for Ghana and global best practices.
Goal
To develop professionals capable of designing, implementing, and evaluating emergency preparedness and risk governance frameworks that strengthen resilience and sustainable development.
Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Emergency Preparedness- Concepts, principles, and global perspectives.
Module 2: Risk Governance Frameworks- Policies, institutions, and accountability mechanisms.
Module 3: Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment-Tools for risk profiling and scenario analysis.
Module 4: Emergency Planning and Response Systems- Coordination, logistics, and communication.
Module 5: Community Resilience and Capacity Building-Empowerment, participation, and inclusivity.
Module 6: Ethics, Law, and Policy in Risk Governance
Module 7Case Studies and Applied Projects-Ghanaian and International best practices.
Target Group
Public Sector Officials (NDPC, NADMO, Local Government), NGOs and Humanitarian Workers, Health and Safety Officers, Security and Defense personnel, Academics and students in disaster management, public policy and governance.
- Certificate in Education Technology & Online Pedagogy
Rationale
The rapid integration of digital tools into education has transformed teaching and learning worldwide. In Ghana and beyond, educators must adapt to online pedagogy, blended learning, emerging technologies to remain effective and relevant. This certificate equips participants with practical skills in instructional design, digital literacy, and technology-enabled teaching strategies, fostering innovation and inclusivity in modern classrooms.
Goal
To empower educators and professionals with knowledge and skills to effectively design, deliver, and evaluate technology-enhanced online learning experience.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Education Technology-Concepts, Trends, and Global Perspectives.
Module 2: Digital Literacy for Educators- Tools, Platforms, and Responsible Use.
Module 3: Instructional Design for Online Learning-Frameworks and Models (ADDIE, SAM, etc)
Module 4:Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Classrooms- Practical Applications and Management.
Module 5: Interactive Tools and Multimedia Integration- Enhancing engagement and Participation
Module 6: Assessment and Feedback in Online Pedagogy- Digital Evaluation Methods and Analytics.
Module 7 Ethics, Equity, and Policy in Oline Education- Accessibility, Inclusivity, and Governance.
Target Group
Lecturers, Tuitors, Teachers, Instructional Designers and Curriculum Developers, Education Administrators and Policy Makers, NGOs and Private Sector Trainers.
- Certificate in Psychological Safety and Leadership in a Modern Workplace
Rationale
This course explores the increasing role that psychology and Leadership places in a post pandemic world work place. The course Examines how the responsibility to establish and sustain this safe culture rests squarely on leadership infused with psychological workplace dynamics.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of a matrix between leadership and psychological support to create and promote a sustainable modern work environment.
Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Psychological Safety
Module 2: The Leadership Blueprint- Modeling Vulnerability
Module 3: High Standards and High Safety (The Performance Matrix)
Module 4: De-stigmatizing Failure and Creating Feedback Loops
Module 5: Inclusion, Allyship and Remote Dynamics
Module 6: Leadership Styles and Psychological Dynamics
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, Management and staff of corporate bodies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), The Clergy, Entrepreneurs, Students etc.
- Certificate in Grant Proposal Writing and Grant Sourcing
Rationale
There are millions of dollars in the world waiting for ideas and well-laid-out programmes and projects to secure it. Internal and International Organisations, Philanthropists, Religious groups. etc. have set huge sums of money for aid and research.
Goal
To build the capacity of participants in grant proposal writing and grant sourcing.
Modules
Module 1:Introduction to Proposal Writing.
Module 2:Components of a grant proposal.
Module 3:Development of statement of the problem.
Module 4:Monitoring and Evaluation Plan.
Module 5:Budgeting.
Module 6:Grant Sourcing.
Target Group
Lecturers, Tutors, Scientists, Managers and Administrators of Tertiary Institutions, NGOs, Charity and Institutions of like nature, Pastors, Church Leaders, Youth Groups, Tertiary Students, and Individuals interested in grant proposals and grant sourcing.
- Certificate in Social Media Marketing
Rationale
The foundation of marketing communications is being steadily changed by social media. Social media enables individuals and organizations to express ideas, feelings, beliefs, and sell products and services. With social media, individuals share text, images, audio, and video information with each other and with companies, and vice versa. The two-way channel of communication, calls for effort and caution. The challenge is how to strategically use social media to achieve marketing goals.
Goal
The goal of this course is to equip participants with social media marketing skills
Modules
Module 1: Overview of Integrated marketing communications and social media marketing.
Module 2: Social media Campaign and value creation.
Module 3: Creating and managing social media platforms:
a) Online communities and forums,
b) Blogs (individual blogs and blog networks),
(c) Social networks (like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, etc.).
Module 4: Monitoring and evaluating social media campaigns.
Module 5: Social media ethics and policy
Target Group
Individuals interested in social media marketing.
- 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
- Certificate in Cyber Security Law
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.
*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