More than 10 years in the educational services market

The Institute for staff upgrading and retraining is a structural unit of the educational establishment "Vitebsk State Masherov University". Set up in 2000, it functions on a full-cost accounting and self-financing.

Today further and advanced education of adults is aimed at developing creativity, critical thinking, coop-eration skills and collective decision-making. It determines the content of the education programs which are to meet the requirements of students for practice-oriented knowledge and skills. The teaching staff is constantly searching for the most effective and optimal forms and methods of education introducing modern technologies, educational materials (lectures, diagnostic tests in print and electronic media).

Considerable attention in the system of retraining is paid to students' probation. For it to be efficient, long-term contracts are made with companies and organizations of Vitebsk. The organization and education pro-grams of probation promote profound consolidation of theoretical knowledge, professional skills and training for independent professional practice in the major chosen.

The Institute has established itself as an active, flexible and efficient educational organization. Staff re-training and qualification upgrading are carried out in 10 specialties, both full-time and correspondence training.

The Institute is engaged in international activities and carries out projects in various fields.

The main activities of the Institute for staff retraining and upgrading are:

• retraining program for managers and professionals at graduate level;
• upgrading program for managers and professionals;
• training courses for adults (seminars, training, etc.);
• activities of Psychological and Correctional Aid Center
• international activities;
• project development.