Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

This is a certificate programme in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at the Catholic University of Ghana, within the Faculty of Religions and Social Sciences. It is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to resolve conflicts fairly without going to court. The information below explains what the field covers, the skills you gain, and the kinds of work graduates do, along with what is known about entry to the programme.

What alternative dispute resolution actually is

Alternative dispute resolution is the name for the methods people use to settle disagreements without going to court. Most programmes of this kind cover negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and conciliation. You learn how to listen to both sides, identify the real interests behind a dispute, and help parties reach a voluntary agreement. These skills are used in legal cases, workplace grievances, family conflicts, landlord–tenant disputes, and community disagreements. Graduates come away with strong communication, problem-solving, and impartiality.

How competitive is entry to this certificate?

The university does not publish how competitive entry to this certificate programme is, so we cannot say whether it is more or less competitive than other programmes. You will need to check with Catholic University of Ghana's admissions office or website to see whether your WASSCE grades qualify. Certificate programmes often have different entry expectations from degree programmes, so it is worth asking directly.