ABOUT THE CENTRE

The Centre for Professional Development in Public Finance Management System is an independent unit of the State Tax University. It organizes and coordinates professional training for specialists, providing methodological and technical support across in-person, blended, and online formats using modern educational technologies.

Our Mission

The Centre aims to advance the professional development of public finance specialists and related target groups. We provide guidance in designing and delivering capacity-building programs to enhance skills and knowledge in public finance management, while also supporting the practical implementation of these initiatives.

Main Areas of Work

As a modern educational platform, the Centre focuses on integrating international best practices into professional development. Its operations align with the Public Finance Management Reform Strategy for 2026–2030 (approved by the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 25 February 2026 No. 217-p) and the National Revenue Strategy until 2030 (approved by the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 27 December 2023 No. 1218-p).

Centre Management

The Centre is headed by Yuliia Melnyk, PhD in Law.

Centre Structure

The Centre consists of two main units:

• Professional Training Organization Unit
• Communication and Digital Administration Unit

Our Experience and Opportunities

With over 30 years of experience in professional development, the Centre is a reliable partner in achieving professional excellence and career growth. Driven by our highly qualified team, modern digital technologies, and alignment with current national and international standards, we create a unique environment for fostering the skills of tomorrow's professionals.

We invite experts, government institutions, and stakeholders to collaborate with us in developing innovative educational solutions!

Choose the Centre for Professional Development in Public Finance Management System at the State Tax University as your partner in enhancing professional skills and advancing your career!

Professional Development Programs

General Short-Term Programs:

1. PFM-Reform: Modernising Public Finance Management and Treasury Standards for Ukraine's European Integration
2. Current Issues of Ukraine's European Integration
3. Current Issues in Promoting Gender Equality in Ukraine
4. Use of Polygraph Testing to Promote Integrity and Prevent Corruption
5. Managing Change in the Professional Activities of Civil Servants
6. Gender-Responsive Budgeting
7. Integrity and Anti-Corruption in Public Administration
8. Economic Security
9. Electronic Document Management and E-Government
10. Effective Communication and Professional Interaction
11. Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Public Finance Management
12. Preventing Threats and Crisis Situations
13. Corruption Prevention
14. Cyber Hygiene and Information Security for Public Servants
15. Mediation and Negotiation in Public Service
16. Methods and Tools for Flexible Project Management (Agile Management)
17. Tools to Combat Corruption and the Shadow Economy
18. Psychological Self-Help and Helping Others in Crisis Situations
19. Basics of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Tools and Digital Skills
20. Key Aspects of Providing State Social Assistance
21. Professional Effectiveness of Civil Servants: Preventing Burnout and Developing Self-Regulation Skills
22. Psychological Support in Long-Term Stress Situations
23. Management Psychology
24. Public Speaking and Communication Skills
25. Public Procurement: Legal and Practical Aspects During Martial Law and Peacetime
26. Developing Leadership Skills and Teamwork in Public Service
27. Business Rehabilitation as a Way to Restore Solvency
28. Creating an Accessible Environment
29. Strategic Government Planning and Medium-Term Budget Planning
30. Strategic Planning and Local Development Management
31. Ukrainian Language in Professional Practice
32. Human Resource Management in the Civil Service
33. Public Investment Management
34. Digital Technologies in Public Finance

General Professional (Certificate) Programs:

1. General Professional Development Program for Local Government Officials (at least once every three years)
2. General Professional Development Program for Category B Civil Servants (at least once every three years)
3. General Professional Development Program for Category C Civil Servants (at least once every three years)
4. Code of Ethics, Ethical Values and Integrity
5. Strategic Management of the Recovery and Development of Local Communities During the Post-War Transformation
6. Ukrainian Language in Professional Communication

Professional Development Programs Supporting the National Revenue Strategy until 2030

1. Accounting and Reporting in Public Institutions
2. Using Microsoft Excel in the Work of Civil Servants
3. Effective Tax Administration under the National Revenue Strategy until 2030
4. European Approaches to Taxation and Tax Culture in EU Countries
5. Tools for Implementing Budget and Tax Policy
6. International Taxation and Tax Planning
7. International Experience in Taxation of Foreign Economic Activities and Assessment of Tax System Performance
8. Training Course for Compliance Managers
9. Organisation of Services Provided by the State Tax Service
10. Basics of Law-Making and Legislative Drafting
11. Accounting and Reporting in the State Tax Service Information and Communication System During Its Reform
12. Public Procurement: Legal and Practical Aspects During Martial Law and Peacetime
13. Tax Risk Management System in the State Tax Service of Ukraine
14. Ukrainian Language for Professional Activities of Tax Service Employees
15. Human Resource Management in the State Tax Service
16. Digital Transformation of Tax Control: Risks, Data Analysis and Effectiveness

Special Programs for the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and Other Government Authorities

1. Current Legislative Changes and Analysis of Government Economic Recovery Programs: eOselya, Preferential Housing Loans for Internally Displaced Persons, eVidnovlennia, eRobota and Business Relocation Programs
2. English for Customs Officers
3. Basic Course in Internal Control and Internal Audit for Employees of Internal Audit Units in Government Bodies
4. Accounting in Public Sector Institutions and Organisations under National Standards
5. Accounting and Reporting in Public Institutions
6. Detection and Investigation of Corruption Crimes in the Budget Sector: Interview Methods and Effective Techniques (Economic Security Bureau)
7. Firearms Training (Economic Security Bureau)
8. State External Financial Control (Audit) of Funds Used for Capital Construction, Major Repairs and Infrastructure Recovery
9. Business English for Customs Officers
10. Tools for Ensuring the Financial Security of the State
11. Key Aspects of Internal Audits: Assessment, Conclusions and Recommendations on the Effectiveness of Audited Activities
12. Code of Ethics, Ethical Values and Integrity in Auditing under INTOSAI Standards (ISSAI 130 – Code of Ethics)
13. Criminal Analysis and Open-Source Intelligence Methods for Economic Investigations (Economic Security Bureau)
14. International Experience in Auditing and Assessing the Effectiveness of Tax and Customs Systems and Implementing Reforms in These Areas under INTOSAI Standards (ISSAI)
15. Benchmarking Models (Reference Models) and Data Analysis
16. Effective Communication Skills in Internal Audit
17. Scientific, Methodological and Practical Principles of Appointing and Conducting Forensic Examinations
18. Basics of Law-Making and Legislative Drafting
19. Basics of Digital Forensics and Electronic Evidence Collection (Economic Security Bureau)
20. Key Principles of Organising and Ensuring Internal Control
21. State External Financial Control (Audit) of Intergovernmental Transfers and Local Budgets During Martial Law under INTOSAI Standards
22. Legal and Practical Aspects of Public Procurement in Ukraine During Martial Law
23. Behavioural Finance in Public Administration
24. Building the Capacity of NABU to Investigate High-Level Corruption: Tax Risk Analysis, Financial Investigations and Detection of Tax Evasion Schemes
25. Investigating Money Laundering Schemes, FATF Standards and the Risk-Based Approach (RBA) in Economic Security

Professional Development Programs for Teaching, Research and Academic Staff and Education Officials

1. Artificial Intelligence Tools for Improving Educational and Research Activities
2. Communication Principles and Public Communication in Professional Activities
3. Building Trust in Education: Preventing Corruption and Conflicts of Interest
4. Ukrainian Language and Communication Strategies in Professional Communication in Education
5. Financial and Digital Literacy
6. Digital Transformation of Financial Literacy in Education

Professional Development Programs in the Field of Veterans Policy

Professional Development Program for Specialists Supporting War Veterans and Demobilised Persons

Other Educational Activities

Webinar Series: «Accessibility in Public Administration: The Psychology of People-Centred Interaction and Professional Communication», «Psychological and Physical Accessibility: From Self-Awareness to Understanding Others»

Workshops: «Professional Burnout: How to Identify and Overcome It», «Professional Resilience of Civil Servants: Preventing Burnout and Managing Psychological Resources»

Contact Information

Contact Person: Yuliia Melnyk, Head of the Centre for Professional Development in Public Finance Management System

Address: Office 13, 86-A Sadova Street, Irpin, Ukraine

Phone Numbers: +38 (068) 379-38-37 | +38 (098) 573-54-32 (Viber)

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