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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 organisational performance.

NO.COURSE TITLEPERIODTARGET AUDIENCEDATE

RATE

GHc

 1.Customer Service Excellence for Businesses3 daysCustomer and client service executives; Office managers, business support & administrative executives, and managers.

25th – 27th

February 2025

2,400.00
2.Coding/Programming for Everyone

3 days

 

Individuals with or without programming backgrounds
Junior developer and professionals not familiar with Python. Graduates, students, and anyone who is interested in learning Coding/ Programming

25th – 27th

February 2025

2000.00
3.Emotional Intelligence Management3 daysManagers, 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 2025

2,400.00
4.Developing Administrative Execs3 daysOffice managers, business support & administrative executives, managers, secretaries, and personal assistants.

11th – 14th

March 2025

2,400.00
5.Report/Minutes Writing3 daysOffice managers, business support & administrative executives, managers, secretaries, and personal assistants.

11th – 14th

March 2025

2,400.00
6.Practical Budgeting & Financial Planning Skills3 daysProject managers, job controllers, budgeting officers, administrators, hr managers and accounts officers.

11th – 13th

March 2025

2,400.00
7.Brand Management3 daysBrand 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.

11th – 13th

March 2025

2,500.00
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 2025

2,500.00
9.Forensic and Investigative Accounting & Auditing4 daysThis 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.

11th – 14th

March 2025

2,500.00
10.

Strategic Human Resource Management

(In-Person & Online (Zoom)

4 daysDesigned 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.

25th – 28th

March 2025

2,500.00
11.Public Relations and Corporate Communication Management4 daysExecutives 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.

25th – 28th

March 2025

2,500.00
12.Effective Procurement and Supply Chain Management4 daysDesigned 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.

25th – 28th

March 2025

2,500.00
13.Information & Documentation  Management3 daysRecords/Information Officers, Registry Staff, Senior/Junior Administrative Staff/Secretaries, ICT Officers, Finance/Accounts Officers, Archivists & Librarians, Office Clerks, Staff of MMDAs, NGOs.

25th – 27th

March 2025

2,200.00
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.

25th – 27th

March 2025

2,200.00
15.Monitoring & Evaluation4 daysThis 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.

8th – 11th

April 2025

2,500.00
16.Leadership & Corporate Governance3 daysDesigned for managers at senior and middle levels of an organisation.

8th – 10th

April 2025

2,500.00
17.Sports Marketing & Management3 daysSports administrators & managers drawn from the various sports disciplines across the country.

8th – 10th

April 2025

2,400.00
18.Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Africa3 DaysSenior officers and personnel from the security agencies, disaster management, power, oil and gas sectors, Representatives from West African countries, Embassies etc.

8th – 10th

April 2025

3,000.00
19.Preparation and Interpretation of Financial Statements4 daysSenior 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.

8th – 11th

April 2025

3,000.00
20.Organisational Safety Management3 daysFor managers at senior and middle levels of an organisation

23rd – 25th

April 2025

2,500.00
21.Effective Grant Proposal Writing3 daysNon-profit organizations, researchers/ academics, and individuals seeking funding for their projects, programs, or initiatives; Managers, Program/project coordinators. Other project staff whose roles involve developing proposals for fundraising and report writing for their organization.

23rd – 25th

April 2025

2,500.00
22.Retirement  Planning3 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.

23rd – 25th

April 2025

2,400.00
23.Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders3 daysThis 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.

23rd – 25th

April 2025

2,500.00
24.Conflict and Resolution in the Workplace3 daysThis course is aimed at supervisors and managers that want to develop effective conflict resolution methods.

23rd – 25th

April 2025

2,500.00
25.Personal Branding3 daysFor professionals looking to carve out a distinctive identity in a crowded market, attract new opportunities, and advance their careers.6th – 8th May 20252,400.00
26.Contemporary Speech Writing and Public Speaking3 daysCEOs, Directors, Departmental Heads, Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Reverend Ministers, Politicians, Public Servants, PR Managers, Legal Practitioners, Administrative Executives etc.6th – 8th May 20252,200.00
27.Marketing Analytics with Meta/ digital marketing4 daysMarketing 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.

6th – 9th

May 2025

2,400.00
28.Brand Management3 daysBrand 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 2025 2,500.00
29.Developing Administrative Executives & Report/Minutes Writing4 daysOffice managers, business support & administrative executives, managers, secretaries, and personal assistants20th – 23rd  May 20252,400.00
30.Revenue & Debt Management for Managers4 days

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

20th – 23rd  May 20252,500.00
31.Practical Budgeting & Financial Planning Skills3 daysProject Managers, Job Controllers, Budgeting Officers, Administrators, HR Managers and Accounts Officers.5th – 7th  August 20252,400.00
32.

Strategic Human Resource Management

(In-Person & Online (Zoom)

4 daysDesigned 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 20252,500.00
33.Public Relations and Corporate Communication Management4 daysExecutives 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 20252,500.00
34.Effective Procurement and Supply Chain Management4 daysDesigned 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 20252,500.00
35.Leadership & Corporate Governance3 daysDesigned for managers at senior and middle levels of an organisation.9th – 11th Sept 20252,500.00
36.Forensic and Investigative Accounting & Auditing4 daysThis 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 – 12th Sept 20252,500.00
37.Terrorism and Violent Extremism in Africa3 DaysSenior officers and personnel from the security agencies, disaster management, power, oil and gas sectors, Representatives from West African countries, Embassies etc.9th – 11th Sept 20253,000.00
38.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

23rd – 25th Sept 20252,200.00
 

 

                                                                        WEEKEND COURSES

NO.COURSE TITLEPERIODDATETARGET AUDIENCE

COURSE FEE

GH₵

   1.Strategic Human Resource Management 4 Saturdays

23rd August –

13th Sept

2025

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.2,500.00
   2.Preparation and Interpretation of Financial Statements4 Saturdays

23rd August –

13th Sept

2025

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.3,000.00
3.Procurement and Supply Chain Management 4 Saturdays

23rd August –

13th Sept

2025

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.2,500.00
4.Public Relations and Corporate Communications4 Saturdays

18th Oct –

8th Nov 2025

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 & Auditing4 Saturdays

18th Oct –

8th Nov 2025

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.2,500.00
6.Monitoring & Evaluation4 Saturdays

18th Oct –

8th Nov 2025

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.Brand Management3 Saturdays

18th Oct –

1st Nov 2025

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 Skills3 Saturdays

15th – 29th

Nov 2025

Project managers, job controllers, budgeting officers, administrators, hr managers and accounts officers.2,400.00