The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Business Development Centre seeks to enhance human capital potential of organisations and individuals through cutting-edge Executive training programmes aimed at providing comprehensive business performance improvement solutions. Our key differentiation is the quality of knowledge and skills transfer to enhance organizational performance.
NO. | COURSE TITLE | PERIOD | TARGET AUDIENCE | DATE | RATE GHc |
1. | Customer Service Excellence for Businesses
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Customer and client service executives; Office managers, business support & administrative executives, and managers. | 25th – 27th February 2026 | 2,500.00 |
2. | Coding/Programming for Everyone
(In-Person)
| 3 days | Individuals with or without programming backgrounds Junior developers and professionals are not familiar with Python. Graduates, students, and anyone who is interested in learning Coding/ Programming | 25th – 27th February 2026 | 2,500.00 |
3. | Emotional Intelligence Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Managers, business professionals and individuals who have decided to learn and develop their emotional intelligence competencies to enhance as well as manage their relationships at work and in life. Front-line managers, teachers, and those who aspire to be in a leadership role. | 25th – 27th February 2026 | 2,500.00 |
4. | Developing Administrative Executives and Report/Minutes Writing
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 days | Office managers, business support & administrative executives, managers, secretaries, and personal assistants. | 10th – 14th March 2026 | 2,800.00 |
5. | Practical Budgeting & Financial Planning Skills
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days/
3 Saturdays | Project managers, job controllers, budgeting officers, administrators, Hr managers and accounts officers. | 11th – 13th March 2026/
(7th, 14th &21st March) | 2,500.00 |
6. |
Brands Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) |
3 days | Brand managers and strategists; marketing managers and directors; product managers; advertising and promotion professionals; marketing and communication executives; entrepreneurs and business owners; sales and business development teams; brand designers and creatives; market researchers. legal professionals in intellectual property; retail and merchandising professionals; customer experience and service professionals; public relations | 11th – 13th March 2026 | 2,500.00 |
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8. | Financial Investigations and Compliance
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Law enforcement professionals • Financial crime investigators • Compliance officers • Lawyers and legal professionals • Forensic and fraud analysts. | 11th – 13th March 2026 | 2,500.00 |
9. | Forensic and Investigative Accounting & Auditing
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 days/ 4 Saturdays | This course is designed to assist Accountants, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Fraud Investigators, Lawyers, corporate governance experts, managers, business owners, CEO’s, etc. to develop expertise and competency in the area of Forensic and Investigative Accounting & Auditing examinations. It is also suitable for other business professionals interested in the field of fraud prevention, detection and investigations in areas such as contracts management, accounts management, e-Commerce, IT and other vulnerable areas. | 10th – 13th March 2026/ (7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th ) | 2,800.00 |
10. | Strategic Human Resource Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days/ 3 Saturdays | Designed to assist HR managers, administrative officers, managers, business owners, executive secretaries, corporate lawyers etc. to develop expertise and competency in the area of HRM best practices. It is also suitable for other business professionals and students interested in the field of HRM and Management. | 24th – 26th March 2026
(4th, 11th, & 18th April) | 2,500.00 |
11. |
Public Relations and Corporate Communication Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | days/ 3 Saturdays | Executives who wish to sharpen their public speaking skills; get a fresh outlook on latest trends in PR; mid-management staff tasked with handling content and promotional collateral for company social media platforms; Executives in charge of decision-making and crisis communications planning for their organizations; Public relations professionals; staff of organizations whose function requires them to present reports. journalists, lawyers, TV / radio presenters, the Clergy, MCEs, DCEs, political communicators, heads of educational institutions, executive secretaries, HR executives etc. | 2th – 27th March 2026
(4th, 11th, 18th April) | 2,500.00 |
12. |
Effective Procurement and Supply Chain Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) |
4 days/ 4 Saturdays | Designed for supply chain and logistics professionals and managers across the entire supply chain (procurement, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, warehousing). Project leaders, business unit leaders, operations managers, sales leaders, sourcing analysts, procurement analysts, supervisors, managers, contract development specialists, agents, buyer/planners, purchasing analysts, supply chain and logistics managers, business and systems analysts, inventory planners, order management supervisors, forecast analysts, inventory, transport, and warehouse managers. | 24th – 27th March 2026 (4th, 11th, 18th & 25th April) | 2,800.00 |
13. | Information & Documentation Management
(In-Person & Online Zoom) | 3 days | Records/Information Officers, Registry Staff, Senior/Junior Administrative Staff/Secretaries, ICT Officers, Finance/Accounts Officers, Archivists & Librarians, Office Clerks, Staff of MMDAs, NGOs. | 24th – 26th March 2026 | 2,500.00 |
14. | Fingerprint, Signature, and Document Analysis (In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Law enforcement professionals • Financial crime investigators • Compliance officers • Lawyers and legal professionals • Forensic and fraud analysts. | 24th – 26th March 2026 | 2,500.00 |
15. | Monitoring & Evaluation (In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | This course is recommended for middle-to-top level managers in the public and private sectors, M&E practitioners in NGOs and CSOs, students seeking to build skills in M&E, and all other persons involved in any aspect of development programmes and projects, from designing, planning and implementation to monitoring and evaluation. | 7th – 10th April 2026 | 2,500.00 |
16. | Leadership & Corporate Governance (In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Designed for managers at senior and middle levels of an organization. | 7th – 9th April 2026 | 2,500.00 |
17. | Preparation and Interpretation of Financial Statements (In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 days/
4 Saturdays | Senior and junior accountants, accounting and finance professionals, chief accountants, accounting managers and supervisors, financial controllers and any accounting and finance professionals interested in learning and updating their knowledge regarding the preparation of financial statements and notes. | 7th – 10th April 2026
(4th, 11th, 18th& 25th April) | 2,800.00 |
20. | Organizational Safety Management (In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | For managers at senior and middle levels of an organization | 22nd – 24th April 2026 | 2,500.00 |
21. | Retirement Planning (In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Corporate professionals nearing retirement who want to ensure they are financially and mentally prepared. · HR and Benefits Administrators. Designed for professionals who have attained the age of retirement and those who are on the verge of retirement. | 22nd – 24th April 2026 | 2,400.00 |
23. | Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | This course is designed for government officials, policymakers, regulators, ICT professionals, interested in learning about the fundamentals of AI and its use and governance in the public sector. | 22nd – 24th April 2026 | 2,500.00 |
24. | Conflict and Resolution in the Workplace
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | This course is aimed at supervisors and managers that want to develop effective conflict resolution methods. | 22nd – 24th April 2026 | 2,500.00 |
25. | Marketing Analytics with Meta/ digital marketing
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 days | Marketing professionals; digital marketers; advertising managers; data analysts and scientists; e-commerce professionals; business owners and entrepreneurs; brand managers; market researchers; advertising agencies; consultants and freelancers; students and recent graduates; professionals seeking career transition; marketing educators and trainers; marketing technology providers. | 5th – 8th May 2026 | 2,800.00 |
26. |
Brand Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) |
3 days | Brand managers and strategists; marketing managers and directors; product managers; advertising and promotion professionals; marketing and communication executives; entrepreneurs and business owners; sales and business development teams; brand designers and creatives; market researchers; legal professionals in intellectual property; retail and merchandising professionals; customer experience and service professionals; public relations and crisis management teams; brand consultants and advisors; students and recent graduates in marketing and business. | 6th – 8th May 2026 |
2,500.00 |
29. | Developing Administrative Executives & Report/Minutes Writing
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 days | Office managers, business support & administrative executives, managers, secretaries, and personal assistants | 26th – 29th May 2026 | 2,800.00 |
30. | Revenue & Debt Management for Managers
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 days/
4 Saturdays | Debt Analysts, Loan Officers, Financial Advisors, Accounts Receivable Specialists, Collection Specialists, Accounts Receivable Specialists Debt Counsellors, Bankruptcy Specialists, Financial Planners Risk Analysts, Credit Controllers and Managers | 26th – 29th May 2026
(2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd May) | 2,800.00 |
31. | Financial management and Document control | 3 days | Finance Officers and Accountants, Administrative Officers and Office Managers, Internal Auditors and Compliance Officers, Procurement and Stores Officers, Project Managers and Coordinators (NGOs & Donor-Funded Projects), Executives, Directors, and Senior Managers, Church Leaders, Administrators, and Finance Committee Members, Government and Public Service Officers, Education and Health Institution Administrators, SME Owners and Startup Founders, Family Business Managers | 10th – 12th June 2026 | 2,500.00 |
32. | HR Audit
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Human Resource Managers & Officers, HR Business Partners, HR Consultants, HR Analysts, Talent & People Operations Managers, Internal Auditors, Compliance & Risk Officers, Organizational Development (OD) Practitioners, Public Sector HR Administrators (MDAs, MMDAs), NGO & CSO HR Leads. Ideal Sectors: Public Service & Local Government, Banks & Financial Institutions, Universities & Educational Institutions, NGOs & Development Agencies, Manufacturing & Corporate Organizations
| 10th – 12th June 2026 | 2,800.00 |
33. | Strategic Branding and Communication
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Marketing Managers & Executives, Corporate Communication Officers, Brand Managers, Public Relations Officers, SME Owners & Entrepreneurs, Digital Marketers & Content Strategists, Church Media & Communication Teams, NGO Communication Officers
Ideal Sectors: Corporate Organizations, SMEs & Startups, Churches & Faith-Based Organizations, NGOs & Development Agencies, Media & Creative Industry
| 24th – 26th June 2026 | 3,000.00 |
34. | Customer Experience Transformation
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Customer Service Managers, Relationship Managers, CX & CRM Officers, Frontline Supervisors, Sales Managers, Hospitality & Tourism Managers, Banking Hall & Call Centre Supervisors, Healthcare Administrators Ideal Sectors: Banking & Financial Services, Hospitality & Tourism, Telecommunications, Retail & FMCG, Healthcare & Education
| 8th – 10th July 2026 | 3,000.00 |
35. | Strategic Insight and Innovative Solutions
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Senior Managers & Executives, Strategy & Planning Officers, Business Development Managers, Innovation Leads, Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders, Policy Analysts, Consultants, Researchers & Think-Tank Professionals
Ideal Sectors: Corporate Organizations, SMEs & Startups, Public Sector & Policy Institutions, NGOs & Development Partners, Consulting & Advisory Firms
| 22nd – 24th July 2026 | 3,000.00 |
36. | Practical Budgeting & Financial Planning Skills
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Project Managers, Job Controllers, Budgeting Officers, Administrators, HR Managers and Accounts Officers. | 5th – 7th August 2026 | 2,500.00 |
37. | Strategic Human Resource Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 days | Designed to assist HR managers, administrative officers, managers, business owners, executive secretaries, corporate lawyers etc. to develop expertise and competency in the area of HRM best practices. It is also suitable for other business professionals and students interested in the field of HRM and Management. | 5th – 7th August 2026 | 2,500.00 |
38. |
Public Relations and Corporate Communication Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) |
3 days |
Executives who wish to sharpen their public speaking skills get a fresh outlook on latest trends in PR; mid-management staff tasked with handling content and promotional collateral for company social media platforms; Executives in charge of decision-making and crisis communications planning for their organizations; Public relations professionals; staff of organizations whose function requires them to present reports. journalists, lawyers, TV / radio presenters, the Clergy, MCEs, DCEs, political communicators, heads of educational institutions, executive secretaries, HR executives etc. |
5th – 7th August 2026 |
2,500.00 |
39. |
Effective Procurement and Supply Chain Management
(In-Person & Online Zoom) |
4 days | Designed for supply chain and logistics professionals and managers across the entire supply chain (procurement, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, warehousing). Project leaders, business unit leaders, operations managers, sales leaders, sourcing analysts, procurement analysts, supervisors, managers, contract development specialists, agents, buyer/planners, purchasing analysts, supply chain and logistics managers, business and systems analysts, inventory planners, order management supervisors, forecast analysts, inventory, transport, and warehouse managers. | 5th – 7th August 2026 | 2,800.00 |
40. | Leadership & Corporate Governance
(In-Person & Online Zoom) | 3 days | Designed for managers at senior and middle levels of an organization. | 9th – 11th Sept 2026 | 2,500.00 |
41. | Forensic and Investigative Accounting & Auditing
(In-Person & Online Zoom) | 4 days | This course is designed to assist Accountants, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Fraud Investigators, Lawyers, corporate governance experts, managers, business owners, CEO’s, etc. to develop expertise and competency in the area of Forensic and Investigative Accounting & Auditing examinations. It is also suitable for other business professionals interested in the field of fraud prevention, detection and investigations in areas such as contracts management, accounts management, e-Commerce, IT and other vulnerable areas. | 9th – 11th Sept 2026 | 2,800.00 |
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WEEKEND COURSES | |||||
NO. | COURSE TITLE | PERIOD | DATE | TARGET AUDIENCE | COURSE FEE GH₵ |
1. | Strategic Human Resource Management (In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 Saturdays | 23rd August – 12th Sept 2026 | Designed to assist HR managers, administrative officers, managers, business owners, executive secretaries, corporate lawyers etc. to develop expertise and competency in the area of HRM best practices. It is also suitable for other business professionals and students interested in the field of HRM and Management. | 2,800.00 |
2. | Preparation and Interpretation of Financial Statements
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 Saturdays | 23rd August – 12th Sept 2026 | Senior and junior accountants, accounting and finance professionals, chief accountants, accounting managers and supervisors, financial controllers and any accounting and finance professionals interested in learning and updating their knowledge regarding the preparation of financial statements and notes. | 2,800.00 |
3. | Procurement and Supply Chain Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 Saturdays | 23rd August – 12th Sept 2026 | This certificate course is designed for supply chain and logistics professionals and managers across the entire supply chain (procurement, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, warehousing). Project leaders, business unit leaders, operations managers, sales leaders, sourcing analysts, procurement analysts, supervisors, managers, contract development specialists, agents, buyer/planners, purchasing analysts, supply chain and logistics managers, business and systems analysts, inventory planners, order management supervisors, forecast analysts, inventory, transport, and warehouse managers. | 2,800.00 |
4. | Public Relations and Corporate Communications
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 Saturdays | 17th Oct – 7th Nov 2026 | Executives who wish to sharpen their public speaking skills; get a fresh outlook on latest trends in PR; mid-management staff tasked with handling content and promotional collateral for company social media platforms; Executives in charge of decision-making and crisis communications planning for their organizations; Public relations professionals; staff of organizations whose function requires them to present reports. journalists, lawyers, TV / radio presenters, the Clergy, MCEs, DCEs, political communicators, heads of educational institutions, executive secretaries, HR executives etc. | 2,500.00 |
5. | Forensic and Investigative Accounting & Auditing
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 4 Saturdays | 17th Oct – 7th Nov 2026 | This course is designed to assist Accountants, Internal Auditors, External Auditors, Fraud Investigators, Lawyers, corporate governance experts, managers, business owners, CEO’s, etc. to develop expertise and competency in the area of Forensic and Investigative Accounting & Auditing examinations. It is also suitable for other business professionals interested in the field of fraud prevention, detection and investigations in areas such as contracts management, accounts management, e- Commerce, IT and other vulnerable areas. | 2,800.00 |
6. | Monitoring & Evaluation
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 Saturdays | 17th Oct – 31st Oct 2026 | This course is recommended for middle to top level managers in the public and private sectors, M&E practitioners in NGOs and CSOs, students seeking to build skills in M&E, and all other persons involved in any aspect of development programmes and projects, from designing, planning and implementation to monitoring and evaluation. | 2,500.00 |
7. | Brands Management
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 Saturdays | 17th Oct – 31st Oct 2026 | Brand managers and strategists; marketing managers and directors; product managers; advertising and promotion professionals; marketing and communication executives; entrepreneurs and business owners; sales and business development teams; brand designers and creatives; market researchers; legal professionals in intellectual property; retail and merchandising professionals; customer experience and service professionals; public relations and crisis management teams; brand consultants and advisors; students and recent graduates in marketing and business. | 2,500.00 |
8. | Practical Budgeting & Financial Planning Skills
(In-Person & Online (Zoom) | 3 Saturdays | 14th – 28th Nov 2026 | Project managers, job controllers, budgeting officers, administrators, hr managers and accounts officers. | 2,500.00 |
Please note that courses will be rescheduled in the unlikely event that it does not begin on the date advertised.
For registration, contact/WhatsApp Rita (0243668286), Ebenezer (0243288579) or James (0244897588) or Email: [email protected]
Payments should be made through any networked branch of Absa Bank into: Account Name: University of Professional Studies, Accra.
Account number: 1824888. Website: www.upsa.edu.gh
