ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPETENCE APPROACH IN THE TRAINING OF CIVIL SERVANTS: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE ACADEMY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

The purpose of the study: The study is aimed at assessing how the competence-based approach implemented in the personnel training system at the Academy of Public Administration contributes to the eff ectiveness and adaptation of future civil servants to modern challenges and requirements of the service in conditions of uncertainty.Methodology: The methodology includes an analysis of educational programs and practices implemented by the Academy, with a focus on the competence approach. The assessment includes the study of the application of the approach in the selection, training, and development of personnel, taking into account the requirements of the civil service.Originality / value of the research: The article is a primary study devoted to the analysis of the experience of the Academy of Public Administration in the context of the application of a competence-based approach in the process of training personnel for public service. The results of the study can serve as a basis for further improvements in the system of training civil servants.Findings: The study emphasizes that the competence approach and competence management in Kazakhstan are aimed at strategic planning of human resources and improvement of public service. However, despite the improvements, there is insuffi cient use of competencies, which requires a wider introduction of information about competencies in government agencies and educational institutions to attract young talents.