The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Centre for Continuous Professional Development (CCPD) is organizing 3 weeks of intensive online certificate courses from Monday 26th May 2025 to Thursday 12th June, 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:
- Certificate in Media Law
Rationale
The media is the fourth estate in any thriving democratic dispensation. They bridge the information gap between citizens, businesses and governments. It is therefore imperative that media firms, their owners and employees (journalists and non-journalists) become very abreast with the laws governing their critical activities of reporting and disseminating facts about developments bothering on the social and economic happenings in society are regulated by law.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of laws regulating the media landscape in Ghana and the world at large.
Modules
Module 1: 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
Module 2: National Media Commission Act, 1993, Act 449.
Module 3: National Communications Act 769, 2008.
Module 4:Right to Information Act 2019 (Act 989).
Target Group
Media firms, Owners of Media firms, Board of directors of Media houses, Journalists, Citizens, Civil servants, Public Servants, Students studying journalism, Editors, Ghana Journalists Association, Television and Radio Shows Producers, Public Relations Practitioners etc.
- Certificate in Child Rights and Protection Law
Rationale
This certificate programme deals with critical issues bothering the rights of children (minors) and their protection under the laws of Ghana. Some of the issues covered include the rights of the child, parental responsibilities, and provisions for adoption, foster care, and child labour. It also addresses issues like child marriage, exploitation, discrimination, domestic violence, justice for children and human trafficking.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the specific laws dealing with the rights and protection of children in Ghana.
Modules
Module 1: Children’s Act, 1998 (Act 560) & Children’s (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 937).
Module 2: Juvenile Justice Act 2000 (Act 653).
Module 3: Human Trafficking Act, 2005 (Act 694).
Module 4: Domestic Violence Act, 2007 (Act 732).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants in social welfare, Staff of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), School Owners, School staff, teachers, Church leaders, Counselors, Heads of Basic and Second Cycle Institutions, Government Officials etc.
- Certificate in Sports Law
Rationale
Sporting activities play a vital role in the social and economic development of any country. However, how they are organized and executed leaves so many challenges and disputes in their wake. It is therefore, imperative, that these sporting activities are covered by law to ensure accountability, fairness and good competition. This certificate programme is intended to open up and simplify the wide array of laws governing sporting activities.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the various sports laws in Ghana.
Modules
Module 1: Sports Act, 2016 (Act 934).
Module 2: Gaming Act 721 (2006)
Module 2: Sports Regulations, 1976 (LI1088).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, Sports Authorities in Ghana, Sports Journalists, Sports Media Organisations, Owners of Sports Organisations, Corporate entities with current and potential sponsorship packages with the Ghana Football Authority (GFA), Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Gaming Companies in Ghana, Sports teachers across Educational Institutions in Ghana, Students etc.
- Certificate in Chieftaincy Law
Rationale
The Chieftaincy institution is one of the oldest institutions of human kind. 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.
5. Certificate in National Security Law
Rationale
Every country’s national security architecture embodies its national identity on both the social and economic spheres. However, it is imperative that agencies and bodies established to carry out national security duties and functions, do so within the confines of a good body of laws enacted by Parliament. This is because national security operations have a direct impact social, human and economic beings and entities, whose rights must be protected under these national security operations. This certificate programme will expose participants to this collection of laws on national security.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and operational aspects of national security laws.
Modules
Module 1: Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030).
Module 2: The Economic and Organised Crime Act, 2010 (Act 804).
Module 3: Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2008 (Act 49).
Module 4: Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29).
Module 5: Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772).
Module 6: Mutual Legal Assistance Act, 2010 (Act 807).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, Management and Staff of National Investigation Bureau (NIB), Management and Staff of the Economic Organised Crime Office (EOCO), MCEs/DCEs, District, Regional and National Security Authorities, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Commanders of the Police Service, Police Officers, Immigration Officers, Management and Staff of Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Journalists etc.
- Certificate in Family Law
Rationale
The family is the oldest institution of human kind. It is the bedrock on which on a civil and thriving society and nation is built. As a result, it is important through this certificate programme to ascertain and be abreast with the efforts of government through the legal front to protect and secure the growth of family values with the law.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the vast array of laws that govern the various facets of family life in Ghana
Modules
Module 1: Marriages Act 1884 to 1985 (Cap 127).
Module 2: Matrimonial Causes Act 1971 (Act 367).
Module 3: Interstate Succession Act 1985 (PNDCL 111).
Module 4:Children’s Act 1998 (Act 560), as amended by the Children’s Amendment Act 2016 (Act 937).
Module 5: Juvenile Justices Act 2003 (Act 653).
Module 6: Domestic Violence Act 2007 (Act 732).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, Marriage Counselors, Church Leaders, Teachers, Heads of Educational Institutions, Social workers, Staff of Non-Governmental Institutions, Social Welfare Departments, Law Students, Traditional Rulers etc.
- Certificate in Maritime Law
Rationale
Ghana is blessed to be located geographically along the Gulf of Guinea. This geographical location comes with enormous social and economic benefits with regards to the establishment of two sea ports in Tema and Takoradi, these collectively bring in a great of revenue to the Government of Ghana. However, the operations of these ports must be managed within a framework of both national and international laws. This certificate programme brings to the fore all the laws governing the maritime resources of Ghana.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the various yet essential laws regulating our maritime ports and all other commercial benefits derived from the sea.
Modules
Module 1: Ghana Maritime Authority Act, 2002 (Act 630).
Module 2: Ghana Maritime Security Act, 2004 (Act 675).
Module 3: UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Module 4:The Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention.
Module 5: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
Module 6: Maritime Labour Convention (MLC).
Module 7: Convention on Commercial Maritime Law (Hamburg Rules and the Hague-Visby Rules).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, Management and staff of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Management and Staff of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Management and Staff of Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Shipping Agents, Management and Staff of Shipping Companies, Freight Forwarding Companies etc.
- Certificate in Corporate and Commercial Law
Rationale
Companies are indispensable mediums in which production and the distribution of goods and services are carried out in any thriving modern economy. As consequence, corporate law will focus on how companies are formed, their operations and dissolution, emphasizing transparency, corporate governance and investor protection. On the other hand, commercial laws in Ghana, seek to regulate business and trading activities, covering areas like business registration, contract law, and international transactions, representing a broad area of law that applies to individuals and businesses involved in commerce, merchandising, and sales.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical application of corporate and commercial laws in everyday individual and corporate transactions.
Modules
Module 1: Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992).
Module 2: Sale of Goods Act, 1962 (Act 137).
Module 3: Contracts Act, 1960 (Act 25).
Module 4:Hire Purchase Act 1974 (NRCD 292).
Module 5: Public Procurement (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 914).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, Management and staff of Private Corporate Organisations, Business men and women, consulting firms, Government organisations, Students and Private Citizens etc.
- Certificate in Financial Markets Law
Rationale
The development and proper functioning of financial markets underpins the social and economic growth of any thriving market economy. However, the proper functioning of financial markets requires the enactment of laws and their subsequent rigorous application in order to achieve the efficient functioning of these. This certificate programme will enlighten its participants on the various laws impacting financial markets.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of theoretical and practical application of laws in the financial markets space in Ghana.
Modules
Module 1: The Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929).
Module 2: The Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723).
Module 3: The Bank of Ghana (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Act 918).
Module 4: The Borrowers and Lenders Act, 2020 (Act 1052).
Module 5: The Electronic Transactions Act, 2008 (Act 772)
Module 6: The Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, Stock brokers, Investment bankers, Rural and Commercial banking staff, microfinance institutions and their staff, Financial Market Regulators, Students, Savings and Loans Staff, Credit Unions, Accountants, Auditors, Business teachers, Private Citizens etc.
- Certificate in Public Administration Law
Rationale
Public Administration is a branch of administration that primarily deals with the creation, management and governance of public services that benefits the generality of the citizenry and society. However, public administration works within a framework of laws, which demands those civil servants, public servants and the totality of people working in government to understand that laws governing actions in proper public service delivery in Ghana.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of laws governing public services and governance in Ghana.
Modules
Module 1: 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
Module 2: Civil Service Act, 1993 (PNDC Law 327).
Module 3: Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice Act, 1993 (Act 456).
Module 4: Local Government Act, 1993 (Act 462).
Module 5:Right to Information Act 2019 (Act 989).
Target Group
Civil/Public servants, Government officials, Assembly Men or Women, MCEs and DCEs, Members of Parliament etc.
*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