The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Centre for Continuous Professional Development (CCPD) is organizing 3 weeks of intensive online certificate courses from Monday July 28 to August 14, 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 Rural and Community Banking
Rationale
This course is designed to enable understanding, appreciation and critical examination of the role of rural and community banks in the banking ecosystem. This is especially relevant because of the need for deepened financial inclusion across the country. With the ever increasing and ever changing rate of financial access expansion across the globe, there is the need to enhance the knowledge base of stakeholders who have an exciting interest in the financial inclusion for development space.
Thus participants would gain the appropriate knowledge and analytical skills that can be applied in their respective career space, including the corporate, governmental and non-profit sectors.
Rural banking refers to providing banking services to individuals living in rural areas. Rural banking has become integral to the Ghanaian financial markets with a majority of Ghanaian population still living in rural or semi-urban areas. Today, rural and community banks are present in over 850 branch locations throughout the length and breadth of the country.
Goal
The programme is uniquely designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge base and ability to manage rural and community banking and other allied multifaceted financial institutions as a member of a board, and work effectively as teams and leaders in either micro finance, savings and loans companies across the country.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Rural Banking
Module 2: Role of Rural Banking for Development
Module 3: Micro Finance
Module 4: Rural Banking Business Model
Module 5: Rural Banking Performance- Service Delivery and Financial Performance
Module 6: Rural Banking Challenges and Sustainability
Target Group
CEOs, Managers, Directors, Board members, Company Secretaries, Bank Operations Managers, Risk and Compliance Officers, Auditors, Executives / Individuals who want to develop the skills needed in Rural Banking
- 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 illnesses. 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
Module 1: Fundamentals of Health, Safety & Environmental Management
Module 2: Integration of Health & Safety Culture into an organization
Module 3: Managing Health and Safety Processes at work
Module 4: Law Relating to Occupational Safety and Health
Module 5: Accident Investigation & Environmental Assessment
Module 6: Reporting of Health & Safety Issues
Target Group
Individuals interested in Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Certificate in Relationship & Couples Counselling
Rationale
The programme is designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve relationships and couples counselling, understand challenges, and overcome them. The programme is intended to provide the framework that would enable counselors to work with couples in understanding challenges, assisting them to resolve their problems, and effecting behaviour modification through participatory and clinical interventions.
Goal
The goal of this programme is to equip participants with the necessary skills and techniques to manage and counsel couples and people in relationships.
Modules
Module 1: Overview of Relationship and Couples Counselling: The Past and Present
Module 2: Characteristics of the Couples during all the Stages of Life.
Module 3: Crisis of Couples
Module 4: Fundamentals of Working with Couples
Module 5: Theories, Approaches, Skills and Techniques in Relationship and Couples Counseling
Module 6: Clinical Interventions/case studies
Target Group
Religious Leaders, Para-Counsellors, Teachers, Health Workers, Social Welfare Officers, Heads of Educational Institutions, Parents and anyone interested in Relationship and Couples Counselling Development.
- Certificate in Cloud Computing
Rationale
The demand for cloud computing professionals is on the rise. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing from a business perspective. It covers the basics, history, business case, and emerging technology in cloud computing.
Goal
To equip participants Cloud Computing skills
Modules
Module 1: Overview of Cloud Computing
Module 2: Cloud Computing Models
Module 3: Components of Cloud Computing
Module 4: Emerging Trends and Practices
Module 5: Cloud Security and Monitoring
Module 6: Case Study and Project
Target Group
Individuals interested in Cloud Computing.
6. Certificate in Public Service Leadership & Governance
Rationale
This course is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of current trends on leadership in the public sector, the interface between good governance, development and, the performance of the organizations. This Programme is designed to accelerate the development of promising public service workers who need to broaden and deepen if they are to lead effectively in a complex and dynamic world.
Goal
This course is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of current trends on leadership in the public sector and governance.
Modules
Module 1; Principles of leadership .and governance
Module 2: Principle and practice of good governance
Module 3: Public service organization structure and leadership
Module 4: Local Administration in Ghana
Module 5: Integrity reporting and social accountability
Module 6: Leading and managing for results
Target Group
Public/Civil Servants, Staff of MMDAs, Heads of Educational/Health Institutions, Heads of Security Institutions, Media Professionals, Assemblymen and women, and Individuals aspiring for leadership positions in the Public Service, etc.
- Certificate in Microsoft Excel for Business Applications
Rationale
Microsoft Excel has become an indispensable tool in today’s work environment. This course aims to teach participants about Microsoft Excel functions and formulas, their applications in business, and how to simplify, edit, and organize data for business analysis. It also provides in-depth knowledge on designing modules/applications for problem-solving and preparing business reports.
Goal
The programme is designed to equip participants with skills in organizing, simplifying, and analysing business data, as well as developing automated financial/business reports for decision-making.
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Excel.
Module 2: Excel formatting.
Module 3: Formulas and Functions.
Module 4: Creating interactive dashboards.
Module 5:Automated Data Entry.
Module 6: Automated Reports (Financial and other transactions).
Target Group
Account officers, HR Practitioners, Payroll Officers, Finance Officers, Treasurers, Financial Secretaries, Sales Officers, Production Managers, Supervisors, Auditors/Administrative Officers, and individuals with interest in business analysis.
- Certificate in Emotional Mastery for Children (Essential Skills for Parents, Educators and Caregivers)
Rationale
The course “Emotional Mastery for Children: Essential Skills for Parents, Educators, and Caregivers” addresses a critical need in child development by focusing on emotional intelligence. In today’s complex world, academic success alone is insufficient; children must also learn to navigate their emotions effectively.
This course provides essential skills for adults to teach emotional awareness, regulation, and empathy to children. By fostering emotional mastery, caregivers and educators empower children to build stronger relationships, handle challenges resiliently, and thrive both academically and socially.
Ultimately, this course aims to equip adults with the tools needed to support children in developing lifelong emotional competence and well-being.
Goal
The goal is to empower adults with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to nurture children’s emotional intelligence effectively.
Modules
Module 1: Understanding Emotions and Their Impact
Module 2: Nurturing Emotional Resilience
Module 3: Developing the Relevant Social & Emotional Skills
Module 4: Implementing Emotional Mastery in Daily Life
Target Group
Parents, Guardians, Educators/Teachers, Caregivers, Sunday School Teachers
- Certificate in Labour Law
Rationale
An organization’s most valuable asset is its labor force. To encourage productivity and a healthy working environment, it is crucial for employers, employees, and labour union officials to understand and be familiar with labour legislation. This course seeks to expose participants to the Labour Act, 2003.
Goal
This course seeks to expose participants to the Labour Act, 2003.
Modules
Module 1: Public Employment Centres and Private Employment Agencies
Module 2: Protection of Employment
Module 3: General Conditions of Employment
Module 4: Employment of Persons with Disability
Module 5: Employment of Women
Module 6: Employment of Young Persons
Module 7: Fair and Unfair Termination of Employment
Module 8: Protection of Remuneration
Module 9: Special Provisions Relating to Temporary Workers and Casual Workers
Module 10: Trade Unions and Employers’ Organisations
Module 11: Collective Agreement
Module 12: National Tripartite Committee
Module 13: Forced Labour
Module 15: Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
Module 16: Labour Inspection
Module 17: Unfair Labour Practices
Module 18: National Labour Commission
Module 19: Strikes
Target Group
Individuals interested in Labour Law
- 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
*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