{"id":10086,"date":"2024-11-09T11:18:08","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T11:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/?p=10086"},"modified":"2024-11-12T10:10:27","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T10:10:27","slug":"ccpd-14th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/ccpd-14th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"CCPD 14th Edition of Online Certificate Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Centre for Continuous Professional Development (CCPD) is organizing 3 weeks of intensive online certificate courses from Monday 18<sup>th<\/sup> November 2024 to Thursday 5<sup>th<\/sup> December, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp; Lectures will be held online from Monday to Thursday, from 6 pm GMT to 9 pm GMT.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost per programme is GH\u00a21000 per local participant, and US$ 200 per international participant. PUG alumni, PUG students, and Presbyterians will have a 25 % discount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScy364U6o_CnBjcHL5EFrKU8Jwp15tRot8xxHi9FY2KoBgRoA\/viewform?embedded=true\" width=\"640\" height=\"3304\" frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\">Loading\u2026<\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The courses are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Certificate in Land Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course seeks to expose participants to the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Interest and Rights in Land<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Land Administration and Land Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 3: Offences and Miscellaneous Provisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 4: Schedules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals interested in Land Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Certificate in Income Tax Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax reform is a hot political issue that is always being discussed. The complexity of the legislation, along with news stories about millionaires who deftly evade paying taxes, are likely to confirm the unpleasant concerns of many people that they are being unfairly taxed. This course seeks to expose participants to the Income Tax Act, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course seeks to expose participants to the Income Tax Act, 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Imposition of Income Tax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Income Tax Base<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 3: Rules Governing Amounts Used in Calculating the Income Tax Base<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 4: Assets and Liabilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 5: Rules Governing Types of Persons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 6: Special Industries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 7: International<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 8: Tax Payment Procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 9: Interpretation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 10: Temporary and Transitional Provisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp;Individuals interested in Income Tax<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Certificate in Labour Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course develops participants\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is designed to empower and enlighten employees, employers, individuals and Human Resources Practitioners on Ghana\u2019s Labour Act, Act 651 of 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Protection of Employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: General Conditions of Employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 3: Fair and Unfair Termination of Employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 4: Trade Unions and Collective Agreement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 5: Provisions Relating to Temporary Workers and Casual Workers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 6: Protection of Remuneration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 7: Collective Agreement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 8: Unfair Labour Practices<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 9: National Labour Commission<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 10: Strikes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Employees, Employers, Administrators, Business Managers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Certificate in Criminal Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course seeks to expose participants to the Criminal Code, Amendment Act, 2003 (Act 646).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: General Provisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Offences Against the Person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 3: Offences Against Rights of Property<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 4: Offences Against Public Order, Health and Morality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 5: Consequential<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals interested in Criminal Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Certificate in Constitutional Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Overview of a Constitution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2:&nbsp; The 1992 Constitution of Ghana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals interested in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;6. Certificate in Cyber Security Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp; (Cyber Security Law Act, 2020, Act 1038)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. &nbsp;Public education on the Act\u2019s contents is crucial. Therefore, this course seeks to educate and enlighten participants on the contents of the Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038). &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of this course is to expose participants to the Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Overview of Cyber Security<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IT Professionals, Online Business Executives\/Entrepreneurs, Online Content Providers, Social Media Users, and Individuals interested in Cyber Security Law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Certificate in Gender Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: The 1992 Constitution of Ghana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Affirmative Action Act, 2024 (Gender Equity)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>Public and Civil Servants, Citizens, Members of the Judicial Service, Law students, Employers and Employees of Companies and private businesspersons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Certificate in Human Rights Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the concept and composition of human rights and administrative justice in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: The 1992 Constitution of Ghana and Human Rights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Law governing the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Individuals interested in Human Rights Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Certificate in Natural Resources Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The African Continent is endowed with diverse amounts of natural resources. However, laws governing the ownership, exploration, processing, sale and the public and private accountability of these resources are woefully inadequate to guarantee both the ownership rights and a fair share of the revenues to the government and people of African countries. This course will assist participants to understand the variety of legal regimes that govern ownership and exploration of natural resources in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the variety of legal regimes that govern the ownership, exploration, processing, sale and accountability of both public and private revenues from natural resources in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Module 1: Natural Resources and the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 2: The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 3: The Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 4: The Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 995)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 5: Mercury Act 1989<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Module 6: Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2173)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional rulers (Chiefs), Community Leaders, Public and Civil Servants, Members of the Judicial Service, Members of Parliament (MPs), Assembly Men and Women, Law Students, Employers and Employees of Mining Companies, Private businesspersons and individuals interested in natural resource law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Certificate in Health Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 to health sector to understand their rights and responsibilities within the confines of law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the key aspects and the day-to-day application of the provisions within Ghana\u2019s health care legal framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Modules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Public Health Act 851<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Ghana Health Service Act 525<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 3: Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public and Civil Servants in health administration, Citizens, Members of the Health such as Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Medical Laboratory Technicians and Private businesspersons in health service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;*A participant must attend at least 80% of the online lectures in order to receive a certificate.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To register please contact<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The Coordinator, CCPD&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+233 (0) 209054911&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; +233 (0) 244705695, +233 (0) 502271090, &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp +233 (0) 0502271090 &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ccpd@presbyuniversity.edu.gh\">ccpd@presbyuniversity.edu.gh<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Centre for Continuous Professional Development (CCPD) is organizing 3 weeks of intensive online certificate courses from Monday 18th November 2024 to Thursday 5th December, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp; Lectures will be held online from Monday to Thursday, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/ccpd-14th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10088,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"sfsi_plus_gutenberg_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_show_text_before_share":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_type":"","sfsi_plus_gutenberg_icon_alignemt":"","sfsi_plus_gutenburg_max_per_row":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10086","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements","category-event"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Online-Short-Certification-programme-03-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C899&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10086"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10086\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10087,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10086\/revisions\/10087"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10086"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}