{"id":10394,"date":"2025-06-17T15:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T15:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/?p=10394"},"modified":"2025-08-20T22:27:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T22:27:02","slug":"ccpd-18th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/ccpd-18th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CCPD 18th Edition of Online Certificate Programme, July. 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 July 28 to August 14, 2025. Lectures will be organised 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<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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Rural and Community Banking<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Rationale<br>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.<br>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.<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goal<br>The programme is uniquely designed to strengthen participants\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules<br>Module 1: Introduction to Rural Banking<br>Module 2: Role of Rural Banking for Development<br>Module 3: Micro Finance<br>Module 4: Rural Banking Business Model<br>Module 5: Rural Banking Performance- Service Delivery and Financial Performance<br>Module 6: Rural Banking Challenges and Sustainability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target Group<br>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Financial Risk Management<br>Rationale<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goal<br>The goal is to equip participants with financial risk management skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules<br>This course is made up of the following modules:<br>\u2022 Foundations to risk management and corporate governance<br>\u2022 Ethical and compliance in financial risk management<br>\u2022 Valuation and risk management models<br>\u2022 Risk management such as operational, credit, liquidity and treasury risk management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target Group<br>Individuals interested in Financial Risk Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Rationale<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goal<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Fundamentals of Health, Safety &amp; Environmental Management<br>Module 2: Integration of Health &amp; Safety Culture into an organization<br>Module 3: Managing Health and Safety Processes at work<br>Module 4: Law Relating to Occupational Safety and Health<br>Module 5: Accident Investigation &amp; Environmental Assessment<br>Module 6: Reporting of Health &amp; Safety Issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target Group<br>Individuals interested in Occupational Health, Safety &amp; Environmental Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Relationship &amp; Couples Counselling<br>Rationale<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal of this programme is to equip participants with the necessary skills and techniques to manage and counsel couples and people in relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Overview of Relationship and Couples Counselling: The Past and Present<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Characteristics of the Couples during all the Stages of Life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 3: Crisis of Couples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 4: Fundamentals of Working with Couples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 5: Theories, Approaches, Skills and Techniques in Relationship and Couples Counseling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 6: Clinical Interventions\/case studies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Religious Leaders, Para-Counsellors, Teachers, Health Workers, Social Welfare Officers, Heads of Educational Institutions, Parents and anyone interested in Relationship and Couples Counselling Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Cloud Computing<br>Rationale<br>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.<br>Goal<br>To equip participants Cloud Computing skills<br>Modules<br>Module 1: Overview of Cloud Computing<br>Module 2: Cloud Computing Models<br>Module 3: Components of Cloud Computing<br>Module 4: Emerging Trends and Practices<br>Module 5: Cloud Security and Monitoring<br>Module 6: Case Study and Project<br>Target Group<br>Individuals interested in Cloud Computing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Certificate in Public Service Leadership &amp; Governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Rationale<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course is to equip participants with a thorough understanding of current trends on leadership in the public sector and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1; Principles of leadership .and governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Principle and practice of good governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 3: Public service organization structure and leadership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 4: Local Administration in Ghana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 5: Integrity reporting and social accountability<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 6: Leading and managing for results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Microsoft Excel for Business Applications<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Rationale<br>Microsoft Excel has become an indispensable tool in today\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goal<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules<br>Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Excel.<br>Module 2: Excel formatting.<br>Module 3: Formulas and Functions.<br>Module 4: Creating interactive dashboards.<br>Module 5:Automated Data Entry.<br>Module 6: Automated Reports (Financial and other transactions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target Group<br>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Emotional Mastery for Children (Essential Skills for Parents, Educators and Caregivers)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Rationale<br>The course \u201cEmotional Mastery for Children: Essential Skills for Parents, Educators, and Caregivers\u201d addresses a critical need in child development by focusing on emotional intelligence. In today\u2019s complex world, academic success alone is insufficient; children must also learn to navigate their emotions effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, this course aims to equip adults with the tools needed to support children in developing lifelong emotional competence and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goal<br>The goal is to empower adults with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to nurture children\u2019s emotional intelligence effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules<br>Module 1: Understanding Emotions and Their Impact<br>Module 2: Nurturing Emotional Resilience<br>Module 3: Developing the Relevant Social &amp; Emotional Skills<br>Module 4: Implementing Emotional Mastery in Daily Life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target Group<br>Parents, Guardians, Educators\/Teachers, Caregivers, Sunday School Teachers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certificate in Labour Law<br>Rationale<br>An organization\u2019s 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. 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This course is to introduce participants to the Criminal Code, Amendment Act,2003 (Act 646)<br>Goal<br>This course seeks to expose participants to the Criminal Code, Amendment Act, 2003 (Act 646).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Modules<br>Module 1: General Provisions<br>Module 2: Offences against the Person<br>Module 3: Offences against Rights of Property<br>Module 4: Offences against Public Order, Health and Morality<br>Module 5: Consequential<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Target Group<br>Individuals interested in Criminal Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>*A participant must attend at least 80% of the online lectures in order to receive a certificate.<br>To register please contact<br>The Coordinator, CCPD<br>+233 (0) 209054911 +233 (0) 244705695, +233 (0) 502271090,<br>WhatsApp +233 (0) 0502271090<br>Email: ccpd@presbyuniversity.edu.gh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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