The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), Centre for Continuous Professional Development (CCPD) is organizing 3 weeks of intensive online certificate courses from Monday 26th August 2024 to Thursday 12th September, 2024. Lectures will be held 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:
1. Certificate in Corporate Governance and Leadership
Rationale
This course is designed to enable understanding, implementation and interpretation of the critical role of corporate governance and leadership in business sustainability and economic growth. This is especially relevant because the relationships between corporations, their stakeholders and the societies in which they function are complex and ever changing. Thus participants would gain the appropriate knowledge and analytical skills that can be applied in a variety of organisational settings, including the corporate, governmental and non-profit sectors.
Goal
The programme is uniquely designed to strengthen participants’ ability to fullfil multifaceted responsibilities as a member of a board, work effectively as teams and leaders and foster company success.
Learning Objectives
- To acquaint participants with the principles of corporate governance and leadership.
- To introduce participants to effectiveness boards & committees
- To equip participants with skills in strategic leadership of the board
- To equip participants with shareholders’ & stakeholders’ management skills
- To equip participants with financial stewardship and accountability skills
- To introduce participants to board dynamics and effectiveness
- To expose participants to corporate governance and law
Modules
Module 1: Overview of corporate governance & leadership
Module 2: Effectiveness boards & committees
Module 3: Strategic leadership of the board
Module 4: Shareholders & Stakeholders
Module 5: Financial stewardship and accountability
Module 6: Board dynamics and effectiveness
Module 7: Corporate governance and law
Target Group
Managers, Directors, Board members, Company Secretaries, Heads of Institutions, Compliance Officers, Auditors, Executives and Individuals who want to develop the skills needed in corporate governance and leadership
2. Certificate in Project Management
Rationale
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.
Goal
The programme is uniquely designed to provide participants with the framework for understanding the dynamics of discipline in project management.
Learning Objectives
- To expose participants to the overview and practice of the processes of project management and its application in delivering successful projects;
- To introduce participants to how to evaluate a project, develop the scope of work, provide accurate cost estimates and plan the various activities;
- 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.
- To assist participants to identify the resources required for project management and to produce a work plan and resource schedule;
- 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;
- To equip participants to be able to develop a project management plan and change control systems to integrate and monitor the various project elements.
Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals of Project Management
Module 2 : Project Scope and Time Management
Module 3: Introduction to Project Quality Management
Module 4: Project Schedule, Cost and Budget Control
Module 5: Project Risk Management
Module 6: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Target Group
Individuals interested in project management
3. Certificate in Organisational Psychology
Rationale
The human factor is the game changer in every organization, however, managing a diverse workforce to achieve organizational goals is a herculean task for managers. This course is designed to equip participants with organizational psychology skills to improve organisaional performance.
Goal
This course seeks to equip participants with organizational psychology skills to improve employees and organisaional performance.
Learning Objectives
- to introduce participants to organizational psychology
- to expose participants to motivation and satisfaction management
- to expose participants to team and group behavior
- to equip participants with communication and attitude management skills
- to introduce participants to psychological leadership
- to equip participants with skills to manage worker’s well-being and dysfunctional behaviour
Modules
Module 1: Overview of Organizational Psychology
Module 2: Managing Motivation and Satisfaction
Module 3: Managing Teams and Group Behaviour
Module 4: Communication and Attitude Management
Module 5: Psychological Leadership
Module 6: Managing Well-Being and Dysfunctional Behaviour at Work
Target Group
Individuals interested in Organisational Psychology
4. 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
Learning Objectives
- Expose participants to the foundations of risk management and corporate governance
- Equip participants with skills in valuation and risk management models
- Appreciate ethical and compliance issues in financial risk management
- Equip participants with the skills and techniques in managing operational risks, market, and credit and treasury risk management.
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
5. Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation
Rationale
This course is to expose participants to the fundamentals of planning and carrying out programme-based monitoring, and evaluation. The course addresses M&E for the entire results chain, including M&E data management, analysis, and reporting, as well as the all-important outcomes.
Goal
To empower M&E participants with the skills needed to deliver effectively on their M&E tasks, and to be more proactive in demonstrating results to their teams, donors, and project stakeholders.
Learning Objectives
- to expose participant to the a fundamentals of monitoring and evaluation
- to equip participant with the skill to monitor, report, and control projects and activities and to ensure their success
- to expose participant to M & E indicators and target to measure project success
- to expose participant to results-based monitoring and evaluation systems involving methodologies, techniques, and analysis
Modules
Module 1: Fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation
Module 2: M & E Planning
Module 3: M & E Indicators
Module 4: Monitoring & Evolution Methodologies, Tools and Techniques, and Data Analysis
Module 5: Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation
Module 6: Monitoring, Reporting, and Control
Target Group
Individuals interested in M & E
6. 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.
Learning Objectives
- to provide participants with an fundamental understanding of occupational, health & safety in the issues workplace that pose a danger or threat to their health, or that of others and propose methods to eliminate the hazard
- to equip participants to integrate health & safety issues into the culture of the organization as spelt out by the laws of Ghana
- to equip participants with skills, knowledge and competency to develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures and systems to maintain a safe and healthy workplace
- to analyze and evaluate legal issues relating to occupational health and safety conditions
- to provide participants an overview of accident management, safety auditing and Environmental Assessment, identifying the causes of accidents and assisting in preventing their recurrence
- to acquaint participants with the reporting methods in health and safety issues in political, socio-economic and medical contexts in ways that serve the public interest.
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
7. 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.
Learning Objectives
- To expose participants to the Importance of Emotional Intelligence
- To expose participants to the recognition and validation of Children’s Emotions
- To expose participants to the strategies for emotional awareness and regulation
- To expose participants to the promotion of empathy and positive social interactions
- To expose participants to the implementation of practical techniques and activities
- To expose participants to how to empower children with essential emotional skills
- To expose participants to how to create emotionally nurturing environments
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
8. Certificate in Accounting for Non-Accounting Professionals
Rationale
Knowing and understanding accounting principles and information is fundamental in making business/investment decisions. Whether you own your own business or occupy a strategic position in an organization, your ability to interpret financial data is crucial for resource management.
This course is designed to provide participants with relevant knowledge in accounting principles and concepts, preparation and interpretation of financial statements, budgeting and cost management, irrespective of their educational or professional background.
Goal
The programme is designed to equip participants with relevant knowledge in Accounting, specifically in understanding accounting principles and standards, the regulatory framework of Accounting, preparing financial statements, analyzing and interpreting financial reports, budgeting and cost management.
Learning Objectives
- To provide participants with an knowledge and understanding of accounting concepts and principles
- To provide participants with understanding of the regulatory framework of Accounting
- To enable participants to prepare books of original entry
- To help participants prepare financial statements
- To equip participants with skills in analyzing and interpreting financial statements
- To provide participants with knowledge in budgeting and cost management
- To help participants make meaningful decisions from financial reports
Modules
Module 1: Overview of Accounting and Accounting Information
Module 2: Introduction to International Financial Reporting Standards
Module 3: Books of original entry
Module 4: Preparation of Financial Statements
Module 5: Financial Statement Analysis
Module 6: Cost and Management Accounting
Target Group
Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Non-Accounting Students, Non-Accounting Professionals and Individuals interested in accounting
9. Certificate in Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases
Rationale
The NCD course is designed to address the growing burden of chronic diseases. NCDs, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and mental health disorders, are leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally.
Learning Objectives
The course is designed to help participants:
- Understand the size and causes of NCDs, and to develop policies to reduce the growing burden on developing countries’ populations (with a focus on cardiovascular diseases and Diabetes).
- Appreciate the evidence base required to plan interventions to reduce the threat from these conditions.
Modules
- Module 1: Overview of NCD
- Module 2: Size of the Problem (Burden of Illness, Macroeconomics)
- Module 3: Causes- Risk Factors, including Individual, Population and Socio-cultural Determinants
- Module 4: Evidence-based Interventions globally including prevention programs for primary health care
- Module 5: Health policies to reduce the burden of NCDs
Target Group
The course is aimed at Primary health care workers (Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Clinical Associates), Academics, and Health Science Level 300 students who wish to improve and update their clinical skills and competence in the prevention, care and treatment of NCDs.
Primary health care managers responsible for planning, training, implementing, and monitoring service delivery in primary care settings.
Managers for emergency health services, Individuals who wish to gain knowledge on NCDs
10. Certificate in Strategies for Starting an NGO
Rationale
New and emerging NGOs face a multitude of challenges, such as limited funding, fierce competition, and regulatory obstacles. Additionally, constraints in human resources, infrastructure deficiencies, program development, and establishing partnerships can be burdensome. Challenges like overcoming communication barriers, ensuring sustainability, addressing scaling difficulties, assessing impact, governance, risk management, and the necessity for adaptability are typical for new NGOs. Understanding these challenges is vital for devising and implementing successful strategies for new NGOs.
Goal
The goal of this course is to introduce participants to strategies for Starting an NGO
Learning Objectives
- to introduce participants to the overview of NGOs
- to expose participants to legal framework and registration
- to expose participants to strategic planning and goal setting
- to equip participants with founding and sustainability skills
- to introduce participants to program development and management
- to equip participants with skills for partnerships, collaborations, advocacy
Modules
Module 1: Overview of NGOs and Conceptualization
Module 2: Legal Framework and Registration
Module 3: Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
Module 4: Governance and Leadership
Module 5: Founding and Sustainability
Module 6: Program Development and Management
Module 7: Marketing and Communications
Module 8: Partnerships, Collaborations, Advocacy
Target Group
Individuals interested in Strategies for Starting an NGO
*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