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 for 2026 year: 64
Teaching language: Georgian
Admission prerequisite: complete secondary education and unified vocational testing.
The program is intended for those who have received a complete general education and will successfully pass the Unified National Examination of 2026.
Any individual registered for the Unified National Examination, including both applicants and those solely interested in vocational programs, will have the opportunity to study. Applicants can choose from academic programs as well as vocational educational programs. Conversely, individuals interested only in vocational programs will select the vocational program along with the necessary subject or subjects required for enrollment.
For enrollment, it is necessary to pass the subject specified for the relevant vocational qualification. To achieve this, the applicant must score above half of the minimum competency threshold set by the Unified National Examinations in at least one of the following subjects:
Specifically, if an applicant passes the mathematics section of the Unified National Examinations, they can choose any vocational educational program at GIPA for which the prerequisite for enrollment is the mathematics exam.
An applicant who is accepted under the aforementioned rule will have the opportunity to enroll in the programs without undergoing an additional selection process.
Registration:
Registration will be conducted electronically on the website of the National Assessment and Examination Center: naec.ge.
Detailed information about the exam program, reference materials, test samples, and student selection will be published on the center's website in early April.
Contract Signing:
To sign the contract, the student must submit the following documents:
After successfully passing the unified vocational testing, you can submit the documents to the following address: Tbilisi, Rustavi highway #22a or send it electronically to the following address: drdve@gipa.ge
Individual student fee – 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 (GIPA) are:
“Adjaristskali Georgia” LLC
“Esko-ES" LLC
“Renewable Energy Operations of Georgia” JSC
“Engurhesi” LTD
“Environmental Service Company” LTD
“AISI” LTD
“Photomate” LTD
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 Renewable 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:
Nana Kashakashvili
Mob: 591 19 43 13;
Coordinator:
Ketevan Kachkachashvili
Mob: 577 28 89 44
Address: Tbilisi, "Rustavi highway #22a".
E-mail: drdve@gipa.ge
