Government resolution #№242 on the "Rule of determining the professional development needs of public servant, and rule of adopting professional development standard" - adopted on the 22nd of May, 2018, includes the following basic programs for professional development of public servant: "Managerial skills of public servant" and "Development of personal and professional competences". Programs are accessible at LEPL Zurab Zhvania School of Public Administration.

The program - Development of personal and professional competences" is designed for III and IV rank employees in public service. The program deepens listeners' theoretical knowledge as well as improving their practical skills. The duration of the program is 40 academic hours and includes subjects such as: 1.Administrative proceedings, 2. Ethics of public service, 3. Professional communication, collaboration and teamwork, 4. Effective service and time management. The program aims to improve skills and abilities needed for public servant's effective functioning. Noted skills include: effective communication, ability to work independently, teamwork, complex thinking, ability to plan and organize a case, information gathering, analysis and detail oriented skills.

Zhvania School will carry out the programs using methods, which ensure development of public servant's competences. After the program, listeners will be able to successfully utilize their theoretical knowledge in practice. Moreover, in order to develop result-oriented skills, modern teaching methods will be used, which improves the perception of delivered information and learning quality.