- The digital competence of a teacher: definition, development
- Tactics of using interactive methods in teaching
- Developing the competencies of a modern English language teacher
- School-based scientific research
- Specialist in inclusive education: fundamentals of theory and practice
The program is aimed at the digitalization of the educational process by educators in educational institutions using online platforms, increasing the interest and activity of Generation Z and Alpha students in academic subjects, as well as organizing educational-methodical and scientific-research work through digital technologies.
Course author

Gulzhayna Nurmanova
- SDU University PhD graduate
- Author of scientific and methodological works: 1 school textbook, 1 methodological guide, 5 educational tools for the university, 3 workbooks, and 15 scientific articles.
- Since 2014, has been lecturing on the subjects “Using ICT in Language Education,” “Digital Technologies in Education,” and “Digital Literacy in Science and Education” at SDU University
Who is it for?
For educators of educational institutions
Objective
– Increasing digital literacy in the teaching process
– Saving time with the help of artificial intelligence
– Planning the curriculum through online platforms and apps
Expected outcomes
– Ability to utilize the capabilities of modern ICT
– Full mastery of artificial intelligence
– Obtaining a certification valid for accreditation, approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The program is designed to enhance the qualifications and competencies of educators in educational institutions. It aims to develop skills for conducting independent pedagogical research and experiments.
Course author

Shattygul Yerkhozhina
- Professor at the Faculty of Education and Humanities, SDU University
- Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences
- Author of Kazakh language textbooks
- Author of several scientific articles on teaching methodology
Who is it for?
For educators of educational institutions
Objective
– To organize the learning process based on an interactive approach
– To teach effective tactics for increasing student engagement
– To train systematic pedagogical methodologies
Expected outcomes
– Ability to use modern teaching methods
– Mastery of strategies to enhance student interest
– Acquisition of a certificate approved for attestation by the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan
The program aims to enhance the qualifications and competencies of English language teachers by introducing them to modern teaching methods and approaches, as well as through the application of modern technologies in education.
Course author

Dmitry Cherkasov
- Master’s degree holder from Pennsylvania State University, USA
- Certified with IELTS 8.0 and CELTA (Pass B)

Arman Arginbayev
- Senior lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Humanities, SDU University, trainer-instructor
- Master’s degree in Education specializing in “Foreign Language: Two Foreign Languages”
- British Council online facilitator
- Holder of the TKT (Module 3) certificate
- Winner of the trilingualism olympiad among teachers in Almaty city

Adilzhan Anay
- Senior lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Humanities, SDU University
- Specialist in English philology, methodologist, and edupreneur
- Educator and translator with 20 years of experience
Who is it for?
For educators of educational institutions
Objective
– To enhance the qualifications of specialists teaching foreign languages
– To teach how to systematize lesson plans in line with defined goals
– To provide methods and approaches aimed at improving students’ language proficiency
Expected outcomes
– Ability to develop lesson plans for teaching foreign languages in compliance with requirements
– Increased motivation among students to learn languages
– Acquisition of a certificate meeting the attestation standards approved by the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan
The program is designed to improve the qualifications and competencies of educators in educational institutions. It focuses on developing skills for conducting independent scientific research, presenting their results, and sharing the final work with a wider audience.
Course Author

Akerke Esenbekova
- Head of the Continuing Education Department at SDU Extension School
- Master of Multilingual Education from Nazarbayev University
- Author of international-level articles on linguistic communication
- Researcher in a specialized scientific project on CLIL at Nazarbayev University
Who is it for?
Objective
Expected outcomes
The program is designed to familiarize educators in educational institutions and university professors with the fundamentals of inclusive education. It aims to provide the necessary skills and competencies, as well as to promote the creation of an inclusive environment for all participants in the educational process
Course Author

Kamila Rollan
- Head of Inclusion in Higher Education at SDU University
- PhD graduate from Cambridge University, with her doctoral dissertation recognized among the best works
- Founder of several projects on inclusion across Kazakhstan
- Author of scientific articles.
Who is it for?
Educators in educational institutions and university lecturers
Objective
– To teach skills essential for specialists in inclusive education
– To train on creating an environment in the teaching process
– To master adaptive technologies through a systematically developed plan
Expected outcomes
– Comprehensive understanding of inclusive education principles
– Ability to effectively communicate with parents and colleagues
– Acquisition of a certificate approved for attestation by the Ministry of Education of Kazakhstan