EXPERT STRATEGIC SESSION: IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

On February 20, 2025, in Almaty, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, organized an expert strategic session on the topic «Ensuring the Quality of Educational Programs: Academic Approach and Innovative Solutions».
The main objective of the event was to ensure the alignment of the education system with labor market requirements, enhance the quality of educational programs, and introduce innovative assessment methods. These goals are closely linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 «Quality Education», SDG 8 «Decent Work and Economic Growth»,  and SDG 10 «Reduced Inequalities».
Key Issues Discussed During the Session:
- Designing educational programs at leading universities for workforce preparation;
- The early career guidance project «My Profession – My Future»;
- Inclusive education: current state and future prospects;
- Challenges of the dual education system and ways to address them;
- The impact of artificial intelligence and micro-qualifications on higher education.
The head of the Department of Customs, Financial, and Environmental Law of the Faculty of Law, G.A. Kuanaliyeva, along with the department's professors and teaching staff, actively participated in this important event, contributing their suggestions and ideas.
Session Outcomes:
- Recommendations for adapting educational programs to labor market demands;
- A roadmap for strengthening collaboration between universities and employers;
- Methodological guidelines for implementing an inclusive education model;
- Key directions for improving education quality through the use of GenAI technologies.
This event became a significant step in the development of Kazakhstan's higher education system, contributing to sustainable development, the training of qualified specialists, and the integration of innovative technologies into the educational process.

On February 20, 2025, in Almaty, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, organized an expert strategic session on the topic «Ensuring the Quality of Educational Programs: Academic Approach and Innovative Solutions».
The main objective of the event was to ensure the alignment of the education system with labor market requirements, enhance the quality of educational programs, and introduce innovative assessment methods. These goals are closely linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 «Quality Education», SDG 8 «Decent Work and Economic Growth»,  and SDG 10 «Reduced Inequalities».
Key Issues Discussed During the Session:
- Designing educational programs at leading universities for workforce preparation;
- The early career guidance project «My Profession – My Future»;
- Inclusive education: current state and future prospects;
- Challenges of the dual education system and ways to address them;
- The impact of artificial intelligence and micro-qualifications on higher education.
The head of the Department of Customs, Financial, and Environmental Law of the Faculty of Law, G.A. Kuanaliyeva, along with the department's professors and teaching staff, actively participated in this important event, contributing their suggestions and ideas.
Session Outcomes:
- Recommendations for adapting educational programs to labor market demands;
- A roadmap for strengthening collaboration between universities and employers;
- Methodological guidelines for implementing an inclusive education model;
- Key directions for improving education quality through the use of GenAI technologies.
This event became a significant step in the development of Kazakhstan's higher education system, contributing to sustainable development, the training of qualified specialists, and the integration of innovative technologies into the educational process.