Mining Certification Courses

From a Basic Professional Certificate to a Professional Diploma: 119 programmes, one pathway.

How the AfIMPP certification pathway works

The African Institution of Mining Professionals and Practitioners (AfIMPP) organises its mining courses as a progression. Most subjects, such as surface mining, mine accounting or mineral resources management, are offered at more than one level, so you can start where your experience fits and move up.

AfIMPP's certificate programmes are offered in collaboration with lecturers of the Department of Mining Engineering, University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, and AfIMPP awards dual certificates to successful applicants. Programmes are taught by practising mining engineers and academics.

Programmes are designed for mining engineers, geologists, mining technicians, mining operators, and supervisors and managers working in Ghana and across Africa.

Certification levels

  1. Basic Professional Certificate (25)
  2. Professional Certificate (24)
  3. Advanced Professional Certificate (59)
  4. Professional Diploma and Master Programmes (6)
  5. Other programmes (5)

Basic Professional Certificate

Foundation-level certification for mining professionals looking to validate their core competencies and gain industry recognition.

Suited to: New entrants, technicians, operators and graduates building core mining knowledge.

Professional Certificate

Mid-level certification for experienced practitioners seeking advanced knowledge and professional development in mining.

Suited to: Practitioners with working experience who want to deepen a specialism.

Advanced Professional Certificate

The highest certificate tier, covering a specialism in depth for senior practitioners.

Suited to: Engineers, supervisors and managers responsible for technical or operational decisions.

Professional Diploma and Master Programmes

Longer programmes that combine several subject areas into a single professional qualification.

Suited to: Professionals seeking a broader, multi-subject qualification.

Other programmes

How to enrol

  1. Choose a course above, or browse all mining courses by subject.
  2. Select Enroll Now on the course page. You will be asked to sign in or create an account.
  3. Complete your order at checkout. Payment instructions are sent to you by email.

Questions about a programme? Contact AfIMPP or call (+233) 024 453 9031.

Frequently asked questions

Which certificate level should I start with?

Start with a Basic Professional Certificate if you are new to the subject. If you already work in that area, the Professional or Advanced Professional Certificate in the same subject may suit you better. AfIMPP can advise you; get in touch.

Who awards AfIMPP certificates?

AfIMPP's certificate programmes are offered with lecturers of the Department of Mining Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, and AfIMPP awards dual certificates to successful applicants.

Who are the courses for?

Mining engineers, geologists, mining technicians, mining operators, and supervisors and managers in the mining industry.

Where is AfIMPP based?

AfIMPP's postal address is P.O. Box TK 109, Tarkwa, Ghana. Learners from across Africa can enrol.