The International Certification Centre (ICC) has graduated 250 professionals after they successfully completed a three-month certification programme in fields such as business, finance, human resource management and risk management.
The certifications, awarded to participants from diverse institutions and backgrounds, are aligned with the standards of the Global Academy of Finance and Management (GAFM), which are recognised internationally.
At the fourth graduation ceremony held in Accra last Friday on the theme, “Bridging the Gap in Professional Practice,” a lead lecturer, Mrs Sylvia Agyeman Prempeh Addai-Archer, administered the oath of professional conduct to the graduates.
Addressing the ceremony, the President of ICC, Mr Prince Senyo Dzahene, commended the graduates for their dedication and commitment to professional excellence.
He urged them to adapt to the rapid pace of digital and technological change, stressing that certification alone was no longer sufficient to guarantee success in today’s competitive global environment.
“Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work. Global competition is increasing, and knowledge is evolving at an extraordinary speed. In such a world, qualifications alone are no longer enough,” he said.
“The future will belong to those who remain adaptable, those who continue learning, and those who combine competence with character. Because in a world filled with information, integrity becomes even more valuable,” he added.
Mr Dzahene further encouraged the graduates not to be discouraged by challenges, but to let integrity guide their actions and decisions.
The Board Chair of ICC, Alhaji Yakubu Iddrissu Anderson, also urged the graduates to distinguish themselves through professionalism and by embracing artificial intelligence to remain relevant in the job market.
He assured them of employment opportunities after graduation, explaining that the ICC regularly reviewed its programmes to ensure they met industry needs and market demands.
Alhaji Anderson also addressed concerns regarding the recognition of ICC certifications by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
He explained that the institution had engaged with the regulatory body and had been given guidelines to secure official recognition.
“We have had a few occasions where some people have had difficulty at their workplaces when they present their certification. We engaged GTEC, and they have provided us with the guidelines on what to do to obtain recognition in Ghana,” he stated.
Mrs Addai-Archer said the certifications would enable professionals to add value to their work and stand out among their peers.
She stressed the importance of professional certification, noting that while government support was important, individuals must also take personal responsibility for investing in their own development.
During the ceremony, professionals who had enrolled in more than one programme over the years, as well as two faculty members who have served the ICC since its inception, were honoured with citations.
She also appealed to state actors to regard the media as partners in development, rather than adversaries, stressing that building a just society required transparency and accountability from duty-bearers.
BY BENJAMIN ARCTON-TETTEY
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