Heads of Moscow colleges completed retraining under the MPA program

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More than 50 Moscow college directors and their deputies completed the Master of Public Administration (MPA) professional retraining program "Managing an Educational Organization in Secondary Vocational Education (SVE)." They studied current management trends and effective methods of interacting with employers, according to the press service. Department of Education and Science of the City of Moscow.

"Moscow is undergoing a large-scale transformation of its secondary vocational education system. Leaders of the new format are playing a key role in this process. A special program has been developed to prepare them, jointly with the Moscow Government's Human Resources Services Department. It aims to create an effective system for developing managers in the secondary vocational education sector. The program focuses on the practical application of skills. Participants, including directors and their deputies, study current approaches to strategic planning and digital technologies. This not only enhances the personal effectiveness of leaders but also improves interaction with key stakeholders in the educational process," reported the press service of the Moscow Department of Education and Science.

The course lasted nine months and combined theory and practice. College leaders focused on developing leadership skills, addressing pressing industry challenges, creating crisis management strategies, and refining skills for effective interaction with partners, colleagues, students, and their parents.

Personal consultations, online workshops, training sessions, and master classes from experienced professionals helped them master theory and develop practical skills in a realistic environment. Participants analyzed industry cases, developed strategies for developing their educational institutions' teams, and received expert advice.

According to Stanislav Gorbunov, Director of the IT.Moscow College of Information Technology, the students didn't simply discuss theory; they immediately applied it to the real-world challenges of Moscow colleges. Participants greatly benefited from hands-on training on an augmented reality simulator for practicing complex negotiations, master classes with top managers, and the collaborative development of strategies with colleagues. The college is now implementing a comprehensive system to create the best conditions for training qualified personnel.

The acquired knowledge and skills will enable college administrators to more confidently navigate the changing educational environment, successfully address challenges related to modernizing educational processes, and improving the quality of training for specialists in demand in the labor market.

"The HR Services Department is developing a range of Master of Public Administration programs for key areas of city government, including secondary vocational education. The training focuses on developing a strategic vision for college development, partnerships with employers, and practice-oriented student training. This approach helps managers create a modern educational organization model to prepare young professionals to meet the real needs of the Moscow economy," noted Polina Loginova, Head of the HR Services Department of the Moscow Government.

Upon completion of the program, each participant defended a final qualifying thesis—a development strategy for their college's management team—and received a diploma of professional retraining in "management in the field of secondary vocational education" and the qualification of "Specialist in State and Municipal Administration—Master of Public Administration (MPA)."

Today, the capital's economy is creating a demand for specialists in various professions. To effectively meet this demand, a large-scale transformation of educational infrastructure and content is necessary. The development of the secondary vocational education system requires strong managers who think strategically and can comprehensively address the vocational education system's challenges set by the city.

The HR Services Department develops a system of HR tools and educational products for Moscow Government organizations and offers comprehensive solutions that address the needs of all city sectors. Detailed information on in-demand professions and specialties taught at Moscow colleges is available on the website. Moscow Colleges, in the same names Telegram channel Andcommunity on the social network VKontakte.

The development of professional teaching and management skills among teachers at schools and colleges in the capital contributes to the optimization of the educational process and more productive interaction between teachers and students and is consistent with the objectives of the project. Teachers and Mentors national project Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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