Top 10 Best Professional Courses In Ghana

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Many top universities in Ghana offer various professional courses offered each with its specific entry requirements and durations. Professional programmes in Ghana play a crucial role in driving the country’s socio-economic development by equipping students with specialized skills and knowledge that meet the demands of the job market. These programs, spanning fields such as medicine, law, engineering, business, and education, prepare graduates to be proficient and competitive both locally and globally.

By fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical expertise, professional courses enhance the quality of the workforce, thus contributing to improved productivity and innovation. Furthermore, they address skill gaps in key sectors of the economy, promote entrepreneurship, and support nation-building by empowering individuals to take on leadership roles and create solutions tailored to Ghana’s unique challenges. Through the focus on professional programs, universities contribute to a robust pipeline of well-trained professionals who can adapt to changing economic needs and technological advancements, ensuring sustainable growth and development.

This comprehensive overview of professional courses in Ghana highlights the academic opportunities available across various universities. Some of these professional courses are short, lasting a few days, others take a few months while others run for a year. Each institution has tailored programs to meet the needs of students, supported by specific entry requirements and durations that cater to aspiring professionals in diverse fields.

  1. University of Ghana (UG)

 As one of Ghana’s oldest and most prestigious universities, the University of Ghana offers numerous professional courses, including Medicine, Law, Business Administration, and Social Work.

To read Law, applicants need a good pass in WASSCE with core subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science, alongside A-Level or equivalent qualifications in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The duration of the Medicine program is six years.

The law requires similar academic qualifications, typically needing passes in English and other relevant subjects, with a duration of four years. Business Administration offers specializations in areas like Accounting and Marketing, requiring passes in WASSCE with a minimum of credits in relevant subjects, with a duration of four years.

UGBS Executive Development (UGBS-ED) also runs many short courses every year including:

For advanced studies, UGBS offers Master’s programs in Business Administration and Finance that require a first degree. The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) of the University of Ghana Business School is a rigorous two-year (four-semester) evening programme (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm) that targets the working professional who seeks to add value to himself or herself and to his or her organization. Our programmes are relevant because they map research agenda to business problems and provide innovative solutions.

These are all their EMBA executive professional programmes:

These are all their 1-year special MSc & MA executive professional programmes:

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, Legon organizes four (4) Short Courses for Policy Makers, Analysts, Programme Implementers, Consultants, Monitoring and Evaluation Practitioners in Government, Ministries, District Assemblies, Private Sector, NGOs, Researchers, Students, etc. The courses aim to equip participants with useable operational skills, methods, and techniques that are very relevant to solving developmental problems.

These are ISSER Short Courses:

CONTACT

P.O. Box LG 74, University of Ghana, Legon.

Tel: 057 769 9900 / 057 769 9902

Email:  shortcourse.isser@ug.edu.gh

2. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)

Known for its emphasis on science and technology, KNUST offers professional courses such as Engineering, Pharmacy, and Architecture. KNUST School of Business also offers MBA, MSc/MPhil, and PhD professional courses. The Centre for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain – Africa (CARISCA) also offers flexible and accredited training programs for professionals already in the field such as Supply Chain Analytics.

The entry requirements for Engineering include WASSCE passes in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, and most engineering programs last four years. Pharmacy applicants must have similar qualifications, and the program also lasts four years. Architecture requires WASSCE with credits in Mathematics and Science, and the course duration is five years.

The Transport Research and Education Center of KNUST (TRECK) offers short professional courses in the areas of:

5th Africa Sustainable Urban Mobility Course, Accra

A 5-Day Short Course on Road Safety and Traffic Management

The Centre for Capacity Building and Innovation (CCBI) of KNUST runs several courses for professionals, semi-professionals, and non-professionals in Ghana and beyond. Its courses are multidisciplinary; there is a generic focus on chieftaincy, environmentally related courses, research methods, skills development, entrepreneurship, business, and management skills to determine if their major demands are in our training programmes. CCBI offers demand-driven short courses that are industry-specific and aimed at enhancing the professional capabilities of organizations. CCBI offers short courses in Heritage Studies, and Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics.

These are the professional programmes deployed through the Centre for Capacity Building and Innovation (CCBI), Office of the Vice-Chancellor, KNUST:

 Department of Geography and Rural Development 
1.  Approaches to the study of the environment
2. Climate smart urban adaptation
3. Climate change and sustainable development
4. Integrated water management
5. Humanity, Ethics and the environment
6. Paris climate agreement and implications for developing economies
7. Climate change vulnerability assessment
8. Crime Mapping and Geospatial Analytics 
 
B. Department of Sociology and Social work  
9. Gender and climate change and health
10. Criminology and Criminal Justice
11. Policing and Leadership
 
C. Bureau of Integrated and Rural Development
12. Systematic reviews of health and development interventions 
13.  Leadership and Adaptive Management
14. Participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation
15. Microfinance Management in Ghana
16. Understanding the Concept and Implementation strategies of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
 
D. Centre for Capacity Building and Innovation (CCBI)
17. Environment and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
18. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
19. Basic Life Support
20. Advanced Life Support for Health Professionals
21. Infection Control and Prevention
22. Initial Management of Animal and Human Bites
23. Public Relations Management
24. Paperless Survey: Developing XLS Forms for data collection using Android
25. Governance issues in NRM
26. Occupational Health and Safety
 
E. Department of Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness and Extension 
27. Evaluating productivity impacts for sustainable development interventions
28. Quantitative techniques for monitoring and evaluating sustainable development projects
29. Practical approach to productivity and efficiency analyses (PAPEA I TO III)
30. Impact evaluation and management for sustainable development in Africa
31. Communication for Innovation 
32. Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Projects and Programmes
33. Record Management for Agribusiness SMEs
34. Financial Management for Agribusiness SMEs
35. Marketing and Customer Relationship Management foe MSMEs
36. Facilitation and Community Mobilisation for Development
37. Agribusiness entrepreneurship
 
F. Department of Animal Science 
38. Rabbit production and management
39. Dairy processing and management
40. Poultry production: Principles for setting up and operating successful poultry farm in Ghana
41. Hatchery management
 
G. The Department of Horticulture 
42. Nursery management
43. Greenhouse vegetable production
44. Landscape and grounds maintenance
 
H. Department of History and Political Studies
45. Public and Third-Sector Management
 
I. Department of Language and Communication Sciences
46. Child Language Acquisition and Development (Levels I, II, III and IV)
 
J. School of Business
47. Emerging issues in supply chain operations management and performance
48. The highly productive and effective administrator
 
K. Faculty of Law 
49. Law, Science and Technology: Cybercrime
50. Environmental Law, Policy and Ethics in Ghana
51. Human Rights Based Policing
 
L. Department of English 
52. Skills for effective communication for development practitioners
 
M. Library
53. Institutional Repository for Sustainable Development
 
N. Department of Economics
54. Program Evaluation and Impact Assessment
 
O. Department of Religious Studies
55. Certificate in Ethics and Public Life
 
P. Department of Accounting and Finance
56. Corporate Sustainability Accounting and Managers
 
Q. Department of Materials Engineering
57. Metallurgical Failure Analysis and Prevention
58. Ore Beneficiation
 
R. Department of Health Policy, Management and Economics
59. Specialised Skills Training in Health Systems and Services Management
 
S. Department of Pathology and Ghana School of Law
60. Medical negligence/ malpractice in healthcare delivery
 
T. Department of Planning
61. Strategic Planning and Management for Corporate Institutions
 
U. Department of Computer Science, KNUST
62. Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
 
V. Mastercard Health Collaborative
121. Healthcare Industry and Regulatory Affairs
122. Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Application @ Primary Health Care (PHC) Level
123. Strategic Leadership for Health Systems Transformation in Developing Countries (SLHSTDC)
124. Primary Health Care Financing (PHCF)
125. Healthcare Quality Improvement for Healthcare Professionals
126. Basic and Advanced Modular Certificate Short Courses on Palliative Care
127. Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PEC)
128. Community Health Entrepreneurship (CHE)
129. Community Emergency Care (CEC)
130. Emergency Preparedness and Response to Pandemic Prone-Diseases (EMPRES)
 
W. Department of Petroleum Engineering
131. Energy Transition for Oil and Gas Professionals
132. Petroleum Fiscal Modelling and Economic Analysis Training
133. Geochemical Modelling
134. Application of Machine Learning in Oil and Gas Industry

CONTACT

Tel: +233 20 834 6530 | +233 24 425 8146

ccbi@knust.edu.gh

3. University of Cape Coast (UCC)

UCC is recognized for its programs in Education, Business, and Agriculture. For its Bachelor of Education programs, entry typically requires WASSCE with credits in relevant subjects and lasts for four years. The Bachelor of Business Administration requires similar qualifications, also with a four-year duration.

There is a professional training component in the pursuit of academic programmes at the College of Distance Education (CoDE). The two forms of professional training are Teaching Practice and Attachment to Business/ Industry.

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR) at the Centre for Coastal Management, UCC seeks to support the development of the technical and scientific capacity of young African professionals to advance integrated solutions in addressing coastal degradation through short- to long-term professional and academic training programmes. The primary focus of the ACECoR is capacity building for the advancement of sustainable use and management of marine and coastal assets in the partner countries. This is expected to be achieved in collaboration with academia, research institutions, and industry, through local and international partnerships.

It organizes short courses to strengthen the capacity of government institutions and professionals who are dealing with myriad challenges in coastal areas of Africa with a focus on West and Central Africa. The short courses have been carefully thought out and structured to equip coastal managers with the fundamentals as well as in-depth knowledge for a more integrated approach in the planning and execution of coastal programmes for sustainable development and management of coastal areas.

The Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACEoR) also organizes professional courses in:

 CONTACT

0332096884

code.srmu@ucc.edu.gh

4. University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)

This university specializes in professional courses in Business, Accounting, and Law.

For the Bachelor of Accounting program, students need WASSCE passes in Mathematics and English, with the program duration being three years. Reading law requires the same WASSCE qualifications and lasts for four years, focusing on practical legal education.

To read ICAG/ACCA/CIMA/CIB/CIM the general entry requirements are:

• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

• Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

• General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)

• American High School Grade 12 with at least a Final Grade Point of 3.0

• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level

These are all the professional courses at UPSA:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)

• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA)

• Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Ghana

• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK.

• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), UK

• The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)-Ghana

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

CONTACT

(+233) 0303-937544

 (+233) 0303-937542

 admissions@upsamail.edu.gh

5. Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

GIMPA offers programs in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, and Business Management. Entry requirements typically include a minimum of WASSCE passes in relevant subjects. The duration for most programs is three years, with some advanced courses taking longer. Their professional programmes cost about GHC 5000 to GHC 10,000.

These are all their professional programmes:

CONTACT

 +233 (0) 242 051 667 

trainingandconsulting@gimpa.edu.gh

6. University of Education, Winneba (UEW)

UEW is dedicated to teacher education and offers programs such as the Diploma in Basic Education and the Bachelor of Education. The entry requirement for the Diploma program is passes in WASSCE, and it lasts three years. The Bachelor’s program typically lasts four years, and similar qualifications are needed.

The School of Education and Life-long Learning offers admission into the Professional Education Leadership Programme (PELP), a face-to-face professional course at UEW for one year. These courses are for first-degree holders who have a minimum of five years of professional experience in teaching and have served in a managerial or leadership position/role.

Courses offered are:

The Institute for Educational Research and Innovation Studies of UEW also runs professional programmes and short courses including:

Short courses:

CONTACT

0204607188 / 0543044818 / 0240487096

admissions@uew.edu.gh

7. Accra Technical University (ATU)

ATU provides vocational and technical courses in Engineering, Hospitality, and Applied Sciences. Entry requirements vary by program but generally require WASSCE passes, with durations ranging from two to four years depending on the specific course.

These are the professional programmes run at ATU:

8. BlueCrest University College

Specializing in IT, Business, and Media, BlueCrest offers degrees that generally require WASSCE passes in relevant subjects. The duration for these programs typically spans three to four years.

Bluecrest offers various professional programmes including:

9. Zenith University College

Zenith University College offers professional programs of advanced learning that lead to occupations governed by a mandatory regulatory body. The programme prepares students needing professional induction to meet the academic requirements for licensure and accreditation.

Its focus is on delivering cutting-edge knowledge, indicating mastery and competency as measured against a defensible set of standards. The real-world application of the knowledge gained is mandatory for career advancement.

Members of the profession must complete a licensing exam before they can actively practice and must keep their credentials current, through additional education mandated by the regulatory body.

Zenith University College is accredited by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana, ABE UK, CILT UK, CTH UK, ACCA UK, ICA GHANA, as well as UCC. The institution has a team of teaching staff with relevant professional qualifications and considerable years of work experience internationally and locally.

These are all their professional programmes:

10. Wisconsin International University College, Ghana

    The Wisconsin Centre for Professional Studies was established in November 2020 following the restructuring and expansion of the existing Department for Extramural Studies. Its core mandate is to run non-academic certificate programmes and provide professional examinations tuition.

    The mission of the Centre is to provide students/ participants with the knowledge, skills, and expertise that will enhance their competence and boost their confidence levels while performing their jobs. The Centre is also intended to equip students preparing for their professional exams with the relevant knowledge to write and pass with ease.

    These are all their professional programmes:

    These are their Security Management Courses:

    These are their professional Business Courses:

    These are their professional Health programmes:

    CONTACT

    055 742 2024 – mbruce@wiuc-ghana.edu.gh

    050 168 2119 – sam.amo@wiuc-ghana.edu.gh

    024 485 5759 –  charles.acheampong@wiuc-ghana.edu.gh

    11. Pentecost University

       The College of Foundation and Professional Studies (COFOPS) of Pentecost University runs various professional programmes. Some of their courses include the Association of Business Executives (ABE-UK), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM-UK), Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana, (ICAG), Chartered Institute of Logistic and Transport (CILT-UK), Institute of Commercial Management (ICM), and English Proficiency for Francophone Countries.

      The university is held in high esteem because of its outstanding performance. However, it wants to take the lead position in Ghana and all over Africa through good practices; creativity; empowerment, and continuous innovation.

      Pentecost University’s professional education and curriculum are designed to keep in mind the needs of a particular industry as well as hone the skills of professionals who are already in the field. Its professional courses also train students in current developments in their chosen fields, so they are ready for their prospective career environments.

      Professional programmes offered at Pentecost University are:

      CONTACT

      Call: 0507067700/0249435191

      Email: profprogcord@pentvars.edu.gh

      12. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

        The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport International offers international professional qualifications since 1926 in logistics and transport at three levels – The Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma.

        Courses are delivered locally by accredited training providers. The Institute’s headquarters in London awards the certificates and diplomas for the international courses, U.K. Candidates who successfully pass the examinations, and subject to meeting qualifying experience criteria, may be awarded post designatory letters for member (MILT) and Chartered Member (CMILT).

         Professional qualifications at both certificate and diploma levels offer supervisors and line managers a thorough and basic knowledge of logistics and transport management at the certificate level. The diploma is intended for middle managers and for those in, or aspiring to, senior management positions.

        The certificate is equivalent to a first-year degree standard or an ordinary diploma, and the diploma builds on the certificate as a step towards taking the advanced diploma which is accepted as equivalent to a university degree.

        These are their professional programs:

        CONTACT

        +233 (302) 939 483 / +233 (507) 225 190

        info@ciltgh.org

        13. WINTECH Professional Institute

          WINTECH Professional Institute has been in operation for the past twelve (12) years and is fully accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).

          It has been training students and equipping them to meet the challenges of the times to complement the efforts of the Government and the private sector in addressing the enormous educational challenges. The institution has highly qualified, dedicated, committed, and skilled lecturers. Students focus delivery has been the main delivery objective.

          These are their Short Professional Courses:

          Wintech Professional Institute is offering the following short courses for five days. Evening and Weekend Sessions are available for applicants:

          MANAGEMENT STUDIES

          ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

          CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES PASTORAL MINISTRY

          THREE (3) MONTHS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

          SIX (6) MONTHS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

          CONTACT

          Call: +233 30 243 9251 or +233 55 292 5729 or +233 24 326 7277

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