INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN SEX THERAPY

The International Professional Certificate in Sex Therapy is a specialized professional training programme for helping professionals who work with sexual health, relationship concerns, and related therapeutic issues. The programme offers evidence-based, practical, and culturally sensitive training in sex therapy for use in clinical, counseling, pastoral, educational, and community settings.

This programme is accredited by the American Council of Training and Development (ACTD), USA. Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a certificate issued by ACTD.

This programme is delivered by the Institute of Sexuality, Marriage and Family Life Research and Training (iSMART).

Programme Highlights

Duration: 12–14 weeks
Credit Hours: 120
Mode: Weekend ONLINE classes (Friday–Sunday)
Lecture Time: 2–3 hours per day (@5:00PM GMT)
Start Date: 21st October 2026

Fees & Scholarship

Full Tuition fee = GHS ~5000.00~

Scholarship Awarded to All Applicants: Over 40%

• Amount PAYABLE After Scholarship: GHS 2,900.00 (Subsidized fees)

Payment Plan:

• 60% before commencement

• 40% midway through the programme

Full Payment Discount: GHS 100 off if the full subsidized fee is paid at once.

Target Participants

Clinical and counselling psychologists, licensed counselors, psychotherapists, social workers, family-life practitioners, medical doctors, nurses, pastoral counselors, clergy, educators, school counselors, allied-health professionals, NGO staff, and community health workers.

Accreditation and Certification

This is an ACTD-accredited training programme. Accreditation confirms that the programme meets ACTD’s international quality standards in training design, delivery, and assessment. Certificates issued under the program remain valid and verifiable through ACTD’s certification registry.

The certificate represents completion of professional training and recognition of specialization.

Visit the International Professional Certificate in Sex Therapy Programme accreditation definition page to verify the accreditation status. Copy and paste this link in a web browser - https://www.actd.us/ismart-ipcst/

Eligibility

Minimum qualification: tertiary certificate, diploma, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
An added advantage: qualifications in Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, Theology, Education, or Allied Health.

Application Process

Please read all the information on this page carefully.

1. Apply online by clicking the “Register Now” button below.

2. Upload your CV and submit application.

3. A non-refundable registration fee of GHS 100 is payable upon submission. Payment details will be shared via WhatsApp.

4. A brief interview may be conducted where necessary.

5. If admitted, you will receive an admission letter via email.

6. Upon receipt of the admission letter, pay 60% (GHS 1740) of the subsidized tuition fees before lectures begin on 21st October 2026 to confirm your enrollment and secure your place.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Important Dates

Application opens: 16 August 2026
Application deadline: 6th October 2026

NB: Applications may close BEFORE 6th October 2026 once the admission quota is reached and all available seats have been filled.

Lectures begin: 21st October 2026

Apply now and join a professional training programme committed to ethical, evidence-based, and ACTD-accredited sex therapy education.

For further clarifications and enquires, kindly WHATSAPP 0271467767