{"id":10489,"date":"2025-11-04T15:35:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/?p=10489"},"modified":"2025-11-04T15:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:35:42","slug":"ccpd-20th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/ccpd-20th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"CCPD 20th Edition of Online Certificate Programme, November 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 November 24 to December 11, 2025.\u00a0\u00a0 Lectures will be organised online from Monday to Thursday, from 6 pm GMT to 9 pm GMT.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/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. 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<p><strong>1. Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) &amp; Conflict Managemen<\/strong>t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The increasing complexity of social, corporate, and institutional relationships has led to a surge in disputes requiring timely, cost-effective, and culturally sensitive resolution mechanisms. This certificate programme aims to provide theoretical grounding and practical skills in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes and conflict management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is to equip participants with alternative dispute resolution and conflict management skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Modules<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 1: Foundations of Conflict and Dispute Resolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 2: Alternative Dispute Resolution Act, 2010 (Act 798) in Ghana\u2019s Justice Delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 3: Communication and Negotiation Skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 4: Mediation Practice and Process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 5: Arbitration and Adjudicative ADR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 6: Conflict Management in Organizations and Communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 7: ADR in Commercial Disputes: The Role of Ghana&#8217;s Courts and Arbitration Centres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Module 8 : Ethics and Professionalism,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Target Group:&nbsp; business professionals, educators, community leadership, HR experts, and public administration professionals and individuals interested in ADR &amp; Conflict Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. 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\u2019 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>&nbsp;Trade union leaders<strong>, <\/strong>Employees, Employers, Administrators, Business Managers and individuals interested in labour law<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Certificate in Criminal Law<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><strong><\/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><strong><\/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>Modules<\/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>Target Group<\/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>4. 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>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;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>5<strong>. Certificate in Land Law<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><strong><\/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><strong><\/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><strong><\/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>Target Group<\/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>6. Certificate in Human Rights Law<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><strong><\/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><strong><\/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; Modules<\/strong><strong><\/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><strong><\/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>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>7. 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>8. 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.<\/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>9. <\/strong><strong>Certificate in Chieftaincy Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rationale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chieftaincy institution is one of the oldest institutions of humankind. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This course seeks to equip participants with a thorough understanding of chieftaincy laws in Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/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 in 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 Sector 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:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ccpd@presbyuniversity.edu.gh\">ccpd@presbyuniversity.edu.gh<\/a>&nbsp;<\/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 November 24 to December 11, 2025.\u00a0\u00a0 Lectures will be organised online from Monday to Thursday, from 6 pm GMT <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/ccpd-20th-edition-of-online-certificate-programme-november-2025\/\" class=\"read-more\">Read More &#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10494,"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-10489","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\/2025\/10\/20th-Online-Short-Certification-programme-03-1-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\/10489","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=10489"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10493,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10489\/revisions\/10493"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10494"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}