The 2-year higher vocational program in Energy Management was developed with the financial support of the USAID Industry-led Skills Development Program, to develop and introduce such a vocational educational program that ensures the training of a competitive staff in the local and international markets.
What will I learn?
You will gain in-depth knowledge to competently describe and apply legislation and technical norms related to energy efficiency; analyze and evaluate the energy efficiency of engineering and technical support systems for industrial and household facilities; determine the energy efficiency of buildings; assess the possibilities and effectiveness of using alternative energy sources; provide energy consumer demand management; and analyze and evaluate the interests and needs of target groups.
Who will I be?
After completing your studies, you will be awarded the highest vocational qualification in Energy Management and will be qualified to work as a manager in international, central, or local administrative bodies and agencies responsible for the enforcement and monitoring of energy efficiency legislation. You may also find employment in energy production, transmission, and distribution companies, as well as in any type of energy-consuming industrial or household enterprises, regardless of affiliation. Additionally, you could work in design and construction organizations, as an independent auditor or inspector, or in research organizations and educational institutions focused on the development of energy-efficient technologies. You may also engage in the training and retraining of energy efficiency specialists as a mentor, instructor, or technical expert.
Number of admission slots: 64
Teaching language: Georgian
Admission prerequisite: complete secondary education and unified vocational testing.
Those wishing to enroll in the mentioned program should register for the unified vocvational testing at the following email address: https://vet.emis.ge/#/registration
At the time of registration, you should mark the Higher Vocational Program of Energy Management of the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs, and fill in the relevant fields.
After registration, you will receive a notification about the unified vocational testing (time, place, and other details related to testing).
Testing dates: May 31 - June 1
The results of the unified vocational testing will be automatically sent to the university administration.
To enroll in the vocational program, you must submit the following documents to GIPA:
Enrollment will be based on the results of the unified vocational test and the ranking.
Studies will start on September 15, 2025.
Classes will be carried out every day, except weekends.
After successfully passing the unified vocational testing, you should submit the documents to the following address: Rustavi Highway #22a or send them electronically to the following address: drdve@gipa.ge
Individual student fee – 500 GEL per year.
10% discount applies to a vocational student who has the highest score/grade in the ranked list based on vocational (national) testing and qualified as one of the following social statuses:
a) Socially vulnerable persons - they must submit a certificate issued by the State-controlled "Social Service Agency" of the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Protection of Georgia regarding registration in the "Database of Socially Vulnerable Families", which must be issued no later than 2 months before the certificate is presented to the university.
b) A person with disabilities - must present a copy of the act of medical social examination No. 50/II (copy)
c) A person living in the occupied territories - must present a Georgian citizen's certificate, a neutral identity card or a neutral travel document
d) Children/family members of persons who died for the protection of the territorial integrity of Georgia - must present a certificate issued by the State Service of Veterans' Affairs, which proves the family connection with the person who died for the protection of territorial integrity.
Bank details:
JSC TBC Bank
Bank code (MBO): TBCB GE 22
Name of the recipient – Georgian Institute of Public Affairs NNLP
Account number - GE84TB1100000110700419 / GEL
* Please indicate the name, surname, personal number, and program name in the destination while paying the tuition fee.
The partner organizations of the Department of Rural Development and Vocational Education of the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs Akartvelo Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) are:
“Optimal Group +” LLC
“Experts for Solutions” LLC
“Cibidi Development” LLC
“Georgian Television and Radio Center” LLC
“Georgian Hotel Management” LLC
“Coca-Cola Bottlers Georgia” JSC
“Tsinandali Old Cellar” LLC
“Achinubli” LLC
“Blauenstein Georgia” LLC
Professional teachers - highly qualified specialists in the field, which allows students to strengthen their theoretical knowledge with practical skills, carry out the modules of the vocational program. In addition, students have the opportunity to meet invited guests (local and international experts and company representatives) during the educational process.
The program is equipped with modern material and technical means and the latest theoretical and practical teaching methods. Periodically, students have the opportunity to meet specialists of the field, local and international experts in a round table format and discussions. Students are able to participate in extracurricular activities, receive the internal, university grants and implement projects in the field of Energy Management.
You have the opportunity to master vocational modules and in the daily learning process to be in contact with leading, highly qualified experts / specialists. In addition, for the purpose of career development of students, GIPA carry out of employment forums, workshops with potential employers and sharing/consulting information about vacancies, internships and other employment opportunities.
Head of the program:
Ketevan Rukhadze
Mob: +995 591 19 43 08
Address: Tbilisi, "Rustavi highway #22a".
E-mail: drdve@gipa.ge
