ATU Launches a Professional Development Course for Heads of Departments

On 3 November 2026, Almaty Technological University JSC launched a professional development course for heads of departments entitled “Supporting Heads of Departments in Their Role: Academic Leadership and Effective Management”, organised by the university’s Competence Centre.

The course runs from 3 to 11 November 2026 and aims to develop management competencies, enhance academic leadership skills, improve departmental effectiveness and strengthen the professional capacity of academic unit leaders.

On the first day of training, 3 November, representatives of the university’s administrative units addressed the participants.

Zhanar Mirasovna Medeubayeva, Director of the Human Resources Development Department, delivered a lecture on “Staffing for Educational Programmes and Departmental Activities”. The lecture covered staffing needs in the educational process, the role of department heads in managing human resources and the organisation of effective academic staff performance.

Balzada Amangeldinovna Yessembayeva, Head of the Legal Department, delivered a lecture on “Managing Corruption Risks”. Particular attention was given to preventing corruption risks and upholding the principles of transparency and accountability in the management of an educational institution.

The course promotes modern approaches to academic management, enhances the professional competencies of department heads and helps improve the quality of the university’s educational activities.

The Competence Centre of ATU JSC continues its work to develop the system of continuing professional education and provide professional development opportunities for academic unit leaders.