Renewable Energy Management

The 2-year higher vocational program in Renewable 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 plan, organize, and implement the activities of a renewable energy manager; understand and apply renewable energy legislation and regulations; assess the environmental impact of renewable energy; and plan, manage, and supervise the construction, installation, and operation of hydropower, wind power, solar power (PV), geothermal power, and biomass power projects.

Who will I be?

After completing your studies, you will be awarded the highest vocational qualification in the management of renewable energies. This qualification will enable you to be employed as a manager in private and public organizations involved in the renewable energy sector. Your potential roles could include overseeing activities related to the construction, installation, maintenance, operation, supervision, and servicing of renewable energy installations, devices, and systems.

You may also work in the installation and inspection of electrical and heating equipment and systems for both domestic and commercial buildings. Additionally, opportunities may arise in government agencies responsible for regulating and promoting the development of renewable energy systems, as well as in engineering and consulting companies that provide technical support and services for the use and development of renewable energy.

Moreover, your career could extend to research organizations and institutes focused on developing renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies. There are also opportunities in educational institutions, where you could contribute to the training and retraining of renewable energy specialists as a teacher, 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 vocational 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:

Copy of ID card

Certificate confirming complete general education (original/notarized copy)

Photo 3X4

Men aged 17 to 27 must present a document confirming their registration with the military or their exemption from military registration.

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 – 1,000.00 GEL (500 GEL per year).

A 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:

"Adjaristskali Georgia" LLC;

"Esko-ES" LLC;

"Renewable Energy Operations of Georgia" JSC

How to register for the vocational program:

You must register at the following address: https://vet.emis.ge/#/registration
Enter personal data (please indicate an active e-mail address and phone number)
Sign in
Choose the appropriate program - Renewable Energy Management
Select the program implementer GIPA – Georgian Institute of Public Affairs
Confirm the correctness of the data
Wait for the exam card, mentioning the time and place of the exam

Who will teach me at GIPA?

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.

How does this program differ from other programs on the market?

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 Renewable Energy Management.

How will GIPA support me with the employment?

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.

What are the registration and admission procedures/timelines?

The registration period for the Unified Professional Testing for professional programs is set from April 28, 2025, to May 20, 2025
The Unified Professional Testing will be held from May 31 to June 1, 2025,
Publication of testing results on June 10
Ranking lists will be published on June 24-30
The final selection can be made on June 30-July 3
The deadlines for receiving documents are from July 3 to July 15
Registration is possible at the following address: https://vet.emis.ge/#/registration (For assistance with registration, please contact the contact persons listed below)