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).