Mining Technologies '26 (Cohort 7)

Mining Technologies '26 (Cohort 7)

The Mining Technologies '26 Professional Certificate Programme is designed to provide participants with practical and industry-relevant knowledge of modern mining operations. The programme is delivered online by the Department of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Mining and Minerals Technology, University of Mines and Technology (UMaT).

Participants will gain a solid understanding of mining engineering principles, excavation methods, drilling and blasting techniques, mine planning concepts, occupational health and safety, and both surface and underground mining operations.

Course Content
Principles of Mining Engineering
Mine Excavation & Transportation
Surface Mining Operations
Mine Drilling & Blasting Operations
Underground Mining Operations
Mine Occupational Health & Safety
Introduction to Mine Planning & Design Software
Programme Details
Duration: 3 Months
Delivery Mode: Online
Start Date: 10 August 2026
Fee: GHS 6,500
Who Should Apply?

This programme is ideal for:

Mining professionals
Engineering graduates
Students pursuing mining-related programmes
Quarry professionals
Individuals seeking a career in the mining industry
Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of mining engineering.
Apply safe mining practices.
Explain surface and underground mining methods.
Understand drilling and blasting operations.
Appreciate mine planning principles and mining software.
Understand mine transportation systems and excavation methods.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Professional Certificate from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT).