More than 200 professionals have graduated from the International Certification Centre (ICC) after completing training in various in-demand professional courses aimed at strengthening their skills and improving their competitiveness in the workplace.

The graduands received their certificates at a ceremony held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Accra.

The ceremony was chaired by Rev. Dr. Prince Adjei, who used his address to challenge the graduates to look beyond their newly acquired qualifications and focus on the practical impact of their training.

He noted that in an increasingly competitive world, professional certificates may open doors, but competence and performance determine an individual’s continued relevance.

“A certificate may introduce you to an employer, but performance determines your relevance. A certificate may enhance your profile, but character determines your credibility,” he said.

Dr. Adjei also highlighted the changing demands of the workplace, pointing to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, automation, digitalisation and innovation on industries and professional careers.

He cautioned that skills that were once sufficient for an entire career now require continuous renewal, urging the graduands to embrace lifelong learning.

“Tomorrow belongs not necessarily to those who know everything today, but to those with the humility to learn, unlearn and relearn,” he stated.

Beyond personal career advancement, the Chairman encouraged the graduates to use their knowledge and skills to address challenges within their organisations and contribute to national development.

He observed that Ghana needed professionals who could translate knowledge into practical solutions, improve systems, lead with integrity and create opportunities.

“We do not lack talented people or impressive credentials. We need professionals who translate knowledge into practical solutions; who improve systems, lead with integrity, create opportunities and regard excellence as a responsibility to society,” he added.

He further outlined three commitments for the graduating class: continuous learning, integrity and value creation, stressing that professional certification must be reflected in improved performance and meaningful contributions to society.

“Do not allow your certificate to be greater than your competence. Do not allow your ambition to be greater than your integrity. And do not allow your personal success to be greater than your contribution to society,” he charged.

On his part, President of the International Certification Centre, Prince Senyo Dzahene urged Graduands to keep learning indicating that graduation should not become the day their curiosity ends.

“Dear graduands, allow me to leave you with four challenges. First keep learning. Graduation should not become the day your curiosity ends. The knowledge that brought you here will need to grow industries, technologies and expectations. Read, ask questions, seek mentors and remain willing to learn something new,” he said