Program Overview

The Ghana Commodity Exchange in collaboration with the Ghana Investment and Securities Institute (GISI), introduces to you the Ghana Commodity Exchange Certificate Programme in Commodity Training (CPCT). Positioned as the exclusive Commodity Exchange in Ghana, in a nation experiencing rapid economic growth on the African continent, GCX is undertaking the significant responsibility of enhancing the capacity and expertise of market actors and stakeholders. This undertaking is intended to establish a robust foundational understanding of Commodity Trading practices. GCX is deeply committed to the task of educating, informing, and training individuals who have a keen interest in Commodity Trading. The primary aim of the programme is to empower you(participants) with comprehensive knowledge of Commodity Trading, resulting in the achievement of a certificate. This certificate will not only serve as a testament to your acquired knowledge but will also be an essential prerequisite for securing a trading license within the Commodity Exchange. The GCX Certificate Programme in Commodity Trading (CPCT) is designed to provide you with a profound understanding of the commodity trading market. It will place a particular emphasis on key aspects, including an overview of commodity exchanges, spot contract design, warehouse receipts systems, trading operations, clearing and settlements, legal and regulatory frameworks, market data, ethics, membership, and more. Participants in the program will have access to comprehensive learning materials, such as presentations, videos, case studies, and assessment tools. Upon completing the course, participants will be required to take an examination, achieving a minimum score of 60 percent to qualify for a certificate. The examination will consist of 50 questions to be answered within a 90-minute time frame. Incorrect answers will result in deductions, while unanswered questions will not impact the final score.