On May 15, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted the Measures to organize activities of the National System of Advancing Qualification, Knowledge and Skills in Uzbekistan Resolution.
Over many years, there have been mismatch of vocational education programs in Uzbekistan with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) adopted by UNESCO, the National Qualification System of Uzbekistan has not been duly introduced into the educational process.
In order to eliminate these shortcomings, fundamentally reform the existing system of vocational education, and establish an entirely new vocational education system through the study of international best practices, the Presidential Decree “On additional measures to further improve the vocational education system” of September 6, 2019 No. UP-5812 was adopted.
In addition, work is currently underway to create and introduce, from the new academic year, industry qualifications frameworks, professional standards for professions and specialties, as well as differentiated educational programs.