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. 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 Land Law
Rationale
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).
Goal
This course seeks to expose participants to the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036).
Modules
Module 1: Interest and Rights in Land
Module 2: Land Administration and Land Management
Module 3: Offences and Miscellaneous Provisions
Module 4: Schedules
Target Group
Individuals interested in Land Law
2. Certificate in Income Tax Law
Rationale
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.
Goal
This course seeks to expose participants to the Income Tax Act, 2015.
Modules
Module 1: Imposition of Income Tax
Module 2: Income Tax Base
Module 3: Rules Governing Amounts Used in Calculating the Income Tax Base
Module 4: Assets and Liabilities
Module 5: Rules Governing Types of Persons
Module 6: Special Industries
Module 7: International
Module 8: Tax Payment Procedure
Module 9: Interpretation
Module 10: Temporary and Transitional Provisions
Target Group
Individuals interested in Income Tax
3. Certificate in Labour Law
Rationale
This course develops participants’ 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.
Goal
This course is designed to empower and enlighten employees, employers, individuals and Human Resources Practitioners on Ghana’s Labour Act, Act 651 of 2003.
Modules
Module 1: Protection of Employment
Module 2: General Conditions of Employment
Module 3: Fair and Unfair Termination of Employment
Module 4: Trade Unions and Collective Agreement
Module 5: Provisions Relating to Temporary Workers and Casual Workers
Module 6: Protection of Remuneration
Module 7: Collective Agreement
Module 8: Unfair Labour Practices
Module 9: National Labour Commission
Module 10: Strikes
Target Group
Employees, Employers, Administrators, Business Managers.
4. Certificate in Criminal Law
Rationale
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).
Goal
This course seeks to expose participants to the Criminal Code, Amendment Act, 2003 (Act 646).
Modules
Module 1: General Provisions
Module 2: Offences Against the Person
Module 3: Offences Against Rights of Property
Module 4: Offences Against Public Order, Health and Morality
Module 5: Consequential
Target Group
Individuals interested in Criminal Law
5. Certificate in Constitutional Law
Rationale
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.
Goal
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.
Modules
Module 1: Overview of a Constitution
Module 2: The 1992 Constitution of Ghana
Target Group
Individuals interested in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana
6. Certificate in Cyber Security Law
(Cyber Security Law Act, 2020, Act 1038)
Rationale
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. Public education on the Act’s contents is crucial. Therefore, this course seeks to educate and enlighten participants on the contents of the Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
Goal
The goal of this course is to expose participants to the Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038).
Modules
Module 1: Overview of Cyber Security
Module 2: Cyber Security Act, 2020 (Act 1038)
Target Group
IT Professionals, Online Business Executives/Entrepreneurs, Online Content Providers, Social Media Users, and Individuals interested in Cyber Security Law.
7. Certificate in Gender Law
Rationale
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.
Goal
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.
Modules
Module 1: The 1992 Constitution of Ghana
Module 2: Affirmative Action Act, 2024 (Gender Equity)
Target Group
Public and Civil Servants, Citizens, Members of the Judicial Service, Law students, Employers and Employees of Companies and private businesspersons.
8. Certificate in Human Rights Law
Rationale
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.
Goal
The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the concept and composition of human rights and administrative justice in Ghana.
Modules
Module 1: The 1992 Constitution of Ghana and Human Rights
Module 2: Law governing the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice in Ghana.
Target Group
Individuals interested in Human Rights Law
9. Certificate in Natural Resources Law
Rationale
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.
Goal
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.
Modules
- Module 1: Natural Resources and the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
- Module 2: The Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703) as amended by the Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2015 (Act 900)
- Module 3: The Minerals and Mining (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act 995)
- Module 4: The Minerals Commission Act, 1993 (Act 995)
- Module 5: Mercury Act 1989
- Module 6: Minerals and Mining (General) Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2173)
Target Group
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.
10. Certificate in Health Law
Rationale
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.
Goal
The goal of this course is to introduce participants to the key aspects and the day-to-day application of the provisions within Ghana’s health care legal framework.
Modules
Module 1: Public Health Act 851
Module 2: Ghana Health Service Act 525
Module 3: Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829)
Target Group
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.
*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