{"id":10209,"date":"2024-12-27T17:14:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T17:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/?p=10209"},"modified":"2024-12-27T17:36:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T17:36:43","slug":"ccpd-15th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme-jan-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/ccpd-15th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme-jan-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CCPD 15th Edition of Online Certificate Programme, Jan. 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Centre for Continuous Professional Development (CCPD) is organizing 3 weeks of intensive online certificate courses from Monday 20th January 2025 to Thursday 6th February, 2025. Lectures will be held online from Monday to Thursday, from 6 pm GMT to 9 pm GMT.<br>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. The courses are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf4QwSu7tDGxT1yWoMu-MBmfbS0iU6iePbSdNt34SW_1MjGCg\/viewform?embedded=true\" width=\"640\" height=\"3288\" frameborder=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\">Loading\u2026<\/iframe>\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Advanced Research and Academic Publication<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>The rise of qualitative research, the advent of mixed methodologies approaches, and the expansion of quantitative designs have necessitated the retraining of researchers in current research skills. This course is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of current trends in research and academic publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>The goal of this course is to give learners and researchers a solid awareness of current research and academic publication trends.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><br>\u2022 to expose participant to paradigms of research<br>\u2022 to expose participant to relevant literature review<br>\u2022 to identify the various research designs<br>\u2022 to equip participants with data analysis and visualization skills<br>\u2022 to expose participant to academic research publication<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>\u2022 Paradigms of research<br>\u2022 Relevant literature review<br>\u2022 Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches<br>\u2022 Data analysis and visualization<br>\u2022 Getting ready for publishing<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>Lecturers, tutors, potential PhD students, teachers in secondary school, M.Phil, MSc, M.A, MBA Students, Research Assistants, research officers, and individuals interested in research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Health Services Management and Administration<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>Health Services Management and Administration programme has been carefully designed, drawing on the expertise of health, social care and leadership and management from within health services.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>The programme aims at supporting and providing participants the opportunity to enhance their professional attributes, abilities to think creatively, and apply managerial and administrative skills in the delivery of quality health and social care services.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><br>\u2022 to expose participants to essential skills for effective management and administration in the health services organization;<br>\u2022 to expose participants to management theory and practice in resource planning and decision-making;<br>\u2022 to expose participants to various record keeping and management of record keeping systems;<br>\u2022 to identify various effective communication skills that are paramount in a healthcare environment and utilize various methodologies to reinforce the strategic and operational goals of an organization;<br>\u2022 to expose participants to the laws, regulations, and health policies that impact healthcare organizations and health services delivery.<br>\u2022 to equip participants with strategic decision-making of a healthcare organization by applying basic financial management concepts and financial documentation as well as best practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>\u2022 Essentials of Management and Administration<br>\u2022 Managing and Planning Resources in Healthcare Organizations<br>\u2022 Record Management<br>\u2022 Ethics and Policy for Health Services Organization<br>\u2022 Communication for Effective Healthcare Administration<br>\u2022 Financial Practice for Health Care Organization<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>Health professionals, health administrators, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Public Service Leadership and Governance<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>This course is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of current trends in leadership in the public sector, the interface between good governance, development and, the performance of the organization. This Programme is designed to accelerate the development of promising public service workers who need to broaden and deepen their leadership prowess if they are to lead effectively in a complex and dynamic world.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>This course is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of current trends in leadership in public governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><br>\u2022 to expose participants to leading thought and practice in the area of principle of leadership and governance, and the practice of good governance in public leadership<br>\u2022 to identify the various organizational structures and local administration in the public service of Ghana<br>\u2022 to equip participants with the skill of leading and managing resources; people, finances, etc.<br>\u2022 to achieve effective results in the public service<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>\u2022 Principles of Leadership and Governance<br>\u2022 Principle and practice of good governance<br>\u2022 Public service organization structure and leadership<br>\u2022 Local Administration in Ghana<br>\u2022 Integrity reporting and social accountability<br>\u2022 Leading and managing for results<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Project Management<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>This course is to expose participants to the fundamentals of Project management practices and to equip them with vital skills to manage projects towards success. Thus reducing uncertainty, managing risks, and controlling change. Teams with effective project management skills deliver on expectations with less stress and frustration. It encompasses essential elements and processes involved in project management and will equip participants with skills necessary to enter the job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>The programme is uniquely designed to provide participants with the framework for understanding the dynamics of discipline in project management.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><br>\u2022 To expose participants to the overview and practice of the processes of project management and its application in delivering successful projects;<br>\u2022 To introduce participants to how to evaluate a project, develop the scope of work, provide accurate cost estimates and plan the various activities;<br>\u2022 To equip participants to be able to evaluate the process to ensure that project activities design, plan and implementation are effective and efficient regarding the purpose of the project and its performance.<br>\u2022 To assist participants to identify the resources required for project management and to produce a work plan and resource schedule;<br>\u2022 To equip participants to understand and use risk management analysis techniques that identify the factors that put a project at risk and to quantify the likely effect of risk on project timescales;<br>\u2022 To equip participants to be able to develop a project management plan and change control systems to integrate and monitor the various project elements.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>Module 1: Fundamentals of Project Management<br>Module 2 : Project Scope and Time Management<br>Module 3: Introduction to Project Quality Management<br>Module 4: Project Schedule, Cost and Budget Control<br>Module 5: Project Risk Management<br>Module 6: Project Monitoring and Evaluation<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>Individuals interested in project management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>Understanding and managing children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behaviour can be challenging for parents, caregivers, and teachers. Research indicates that many parents, teachers, and caregivers have little knowledge of child and adolescent psychotherapy<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>The goal of this programme is to equip participants with the necessary skills to assist children and families in understanding children, knowing the challenges they face, assisting them to resolve their problems and effecting behaviour modification through a participatory approach.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><br>\u2022 To introduce participants to child psychology.<br>\u2022 To acquaint participants with child and adolescent development processes.<br>\u2022 To sensitize participants with biopsychosocial problems in the development of children and adolescents.<br>\u2022 To introduce participants to ethical boundaries and referral services in child and adolescent psychology.<br>\u2022 To introduce participants to the process of child psychotherapy.<br>\u2022 To equip participants with techniques used in child psychotherapy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>Module 1: Introductory Issues in Child Psychology<br>Module 2: Developmental Processes of Children<br>Module 3: Biopsychosocial Problems in Children and Adolescents<br>Module 4: Ethical Boundaries and Referral Services in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy<br>Module 5: The Process of Child Psychotherapy<br>Module 6: The Techniques used in Child Psychotherapy<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>Para-counsellors, teachers, health workers, social welfare officers, DoVVSU officers, heads of educational institutions, religious leaders, parents, and anyone interested in children and adolescents\u2019 development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Human Resource Strategy<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>The role of today\u2019s HR Manager demands broad responsibilities that include organizational leadership and strategic thinking. As the profession evolves, HR departments are being called upon to make bigger-picture decisions and to execute well-defined HR strategies that align with larger organizational strategies and leadership. This course is to provide participants with a broad organizational perspective, laying the foundation for participants to identify, develop, and measure HR initiatives and strategies critical to your firm\u2019s bottom-line success.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>This course is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of human resource strategy and how it is developed and implemented to achieve organizational goals and objectives<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><br>\u2022 To expose participant to the overview of HR strategy, type, and criteria for effective HR<br>Strategy in the organization<br>\u2022 To examine and provide participant with up-to-date knowledge on the approaches to HR Strategy that can be integrated into the organization to achieve competitiveness<br>\u2022 To expose participant to the approach of using the Balanced Scorecard as a means of horizontally and vertically aligning the HR system with organizational objectives to improve HR decision-making, people outcomes, processes, customer outcomes, and financial results<br>\u2022 To equip participant with the process, techniques, and methods used for creating HR Strategy in the organization<br>\u2022 To equip participant with the skill of developing HR Strategy for the organization which is necessary for sustaining a competitive advantage<br>\u2022 To expose participant to how to implement and review an HR strategy developed in the organization and the intended outcome<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>Module 1: Overview and understanding HR Strategy<br>Module 3: Approaches to HR Strategy Development<br>Module 4: Aligning HR Strategy with Organizational Strategy<br>Module 5: Techniques and methods used for creating HR Strategy<br>Module 2: Developing an HR Strategy<br>Module 6: Implementing and Review of HR strategy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>Human Resources Managers, HR Business Partners, HR Generalists, HR Leaders, Organization Development (OD) Professionals, HR Consultants, CEOs, Line Managers, Organizational Leaders across industry and Management and HR Students and individuals interested in HR strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Total Quality Management<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>The Total Quality Management (TQM) course aims to develop, implement, and maintain excellence in products and services, focusing on productivity improvement and reduced operating costs. Based on real-world scenarios, the course equips participants with the principles of quality management and TQM philosophies, aiming to achieve continuous improvement in meeting customer requirements and international quality standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>To equip participants with Total Quality Management skills<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><br>\u2022 to explore the fundamental principles of total quality management and its potential to improve the quality culture within an organization<br>\u2022 to identify the phases, and benefits of TQM<br>\u2022 to examine the development and measurement of quality system and how the system meets customer requirements and international quality standards<br>\u2022 to explore the tools, elements and concepts \/ framework to set up total quality management systems within the organization<br>\u2022 to examine the tools, elements and framework of TQM to ensure that products, projects and services are delivered to meet customer requirements and international quality standards<br>\u2022 to evaluate and assess quality assurance and control procedures that enable organizations to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and provide exceptional products and services<br>\u2022 to examine the six sigma, roles of customers in TQM, and roles of managers in TQM in the implementation of TQM<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>Module 1: Overview and Principles of Total Quality Management [TQM]<br>Module 2: Phases, Benefits and Challenges of TQM<br>Module 3: Development and Measurement of Quality System<br>Module 4: Tools, Elements and Framework of TQM<br>Module 5: Quality Assurance &amp; Quality Control<br>Module 6: TQM Implementation &amp; Policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>Business owners \/ managers, CEOs and upper-level management, Quality control managers, Department supervisors, Operations managers, Quality assurance personnel, Project managers, Risk managers, and any professional or individual interested in improving business processes and customer satisfaction<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Social Media Marketing<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>The goal of this course is to equip participants with social media marketing skills<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong><br>\u2022 To introduce participants to marketing communications and social media marketing.<br>\u2022 To introduce participants to social media campaigns and value creation.<br>\u2022 To equip participants with skills to create and manage social media platforms.<br>\u2022 To equip participants with skills to monitor and evaluate social media campaigns.<br>\u2022 To introduce participants to social media ethics and policy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>Module 1: Overview of Integrated marketing communications and social media marketing.<br>Module 2: Social media Campaign and value creation.<br>Module 3: Creating and managing social media platforms:<br>a) Online communities and forums,<br>b) Blogs (individual blogs and blog networks),<br>(c) Social networks (like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, etc.).<br>Module 4: Monitoring and evaluating social media campaigns.<br>Module 5: Social media ethics and policy<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>Individuals interested in social media marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Emotional Intelligence<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>Every interaction in our lives, including those with our family, neighbors, and coworkers, is fundamentally based on emotions. When emotions are proactive and well-managed, they can enhance our lives. On the other side, unchecked emotions can override reason and logic. This may lead to decisions that people may later regret and that may harm life. In order to succeed in our endeavors, it is crucial that we cultivate our emotional intelligence talents. Therefore, the purpose of this course is to aid participants in developing and strengthening their emotional intelligence competencies.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><br>The goal of this course is to enhance participants\u2019 ability to manage emotions for productivity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><br>Module 1: Main theories of emotional intelligence<br>Module 2: Emotional self-awareness<br>Module 3: Emotional self-regulation<br>Module 4: Social management<br>Module 5: Leading with emotional intelligence<br>Module 6: Applications of emotional intelligence (Home, Work and Community)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><br>Individuals interested in emotional intelligence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certificate in Public Relations &amp; Strategic Communication<br>Rationale<\/strong><br>Public Relations has a greater potential and responsibility in our society than is realized. The emergence of diversified publics, paid media, owned media, and earned media has necessitated the need for more effective public relations and strategic communication. Today\u2019s competitive business environment increasingly puts pressure on communication managers to demonstrate in a measurable way how the results from public relations programs benefit the organizations they serve. 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