Short courses
Short courses in Accra, Ghana
Every DIT programme is a short, practical certificate course — from a 2-day intensive to 8 weeks part-time — taught at our Accra campus in morning, evening, weekend, and intensive streams. No semesters, no degree timetable: one skill, learned properly, in weeks.
10 short courses
Every course, its length, and how it is delivered
Durations are as published on each course page. Intensive editions cover the same curriculum in a full-time block.
| Course | Stream | Duration | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revit Architecture (BIM) | CAD | 8 Weeks Regular or 3 Weeks (Intensive) | Intensive · Morning · Evening · Weekend |
| AutoCAD Electrical | CAD | 8 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive) | Intensive · Morning · Evening · Weekend |
| MS Office Automation | Information Technology | 4 Weeks Regular or 1 Weeks (Intensive) | Morning · Evening · Weekend |
| Microsoft Project (MS Project) | Project Management | 4 weeks (part-time) or 1 week (intensive) | Morning · Evening · Weekend |
| Project Planning & Management (PPM) | Project Management | 8 Weeks Regular or 3 Weeks (Intensive) | Intensive · Morning · Evening · Weekend |
| Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Review Course | Security & Safety | 5 Days (Intensive) | Intensive · Weekend |
| Security Management & Occupational Health and Safety | Security & Safety | 6 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive) | Morning · Evening · Weekend |
| Project Schedule | Project Management | 2 Days Intensive | Intensive |
| Coohom | CAD | 8 weeks | Intensive · Morning · Evening · Weekend |
| AutoCAD 2D | CAD | 8 Weeks Regular or 2 Weeks (Intensive) | Intensive · Morning · Evening · Weekend |
Three ways to study
Choose the stream that fits your week
Regular (morning or evening)
Part-time weekday classes over 4 to 8 weeks. The most common choice for people in full-time work: pick the morning or evening stream and keep your job while you train.
Weekend
The same curriculum delivered on weekends, for shift workers, people commuting into Accra, and anyone whose weekdays are spoken for.
Intensive
Full-time and compressed — from a 2-day workshop to 3 weeks of daily classes. Built for people on a deadline: a new role, a project start, or a certification exam date.
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All short courses at DIT
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Short courses in Ghana: what to expect from DIT
Short courses exist for people who need a specific, employable skill without stepping out of work for a year. That is the whole of what DIT does: since2008 we have run practical training in Accra in CAD and design software, IT and Microsoft Office, project management, and security & safety — each as a focused course of a few days to a few weeks, assessed on what you can actually do.
Classes are hands-on and small, taught by practitioners who use the software and methods professionally, and every course ends in a DIT Certificate of Completion that employers can verify online. If you are comparing short courses in Accra, start with the course page that matches the job you want, then pick the delivery stream that fits your week.
Frequently asked questions
What short courses can I take in Accra at DIT?
10 certificate courses across CAD, Information Technology, Project Management, Security & Safety, TVET: Revit Architecture (BIM), AutoCAD Electrical, MS Office Automation, Microsoft Project (MS Project), Project Planning & Management (PPM), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Review Course, Security Management & Occupational Health and Safety, Project Schedule, Coohom, AutoCAD 2D. All are taught at DIT's campus in Accra.
How long are short courses in Ghana at DIT?
Between 2 days and 8 weeks. Part-time (regular and weekend) editions run 4 to 8 weeks; intensive editions compress the same content into 2 days to 3 weeks of full-time classes. Each course page states its exact duration.
Do I get a certificate after a short course?
Yes. Learners who complete a course and pass its practical assessment receive a DIT Certificate of Completion for that course, which employers can check online at dit.edu.gh/verify.
Can I take a short course while working full-time?
Yes — that is what the morning, evening, and weekend streams are for. Choose the stream that fits your week when you apply; intensive editions suit people who can take a short block of time off.
Are any DIT short courses available online?
Selected programmes have self-paced online editions on DIT Virtual Learning, alongside the classroom courses in Accra. See the Online Learning page for what is currently open.
How much do short courses cost?
Fees are listed per course on the course pages and summarised on the Fees page. Talk to admissions about the next intake dates and any instalment options before you enrol.
Ready to start a short course?
Applications are open for the next intake. Tell admissions which course and stream you want and we will confirm the start date.