Published on: 2026-09-30
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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The “Professions of the Future” Center is opening enrollment for short training programs in in-demand professions. This is an opportunity to master a new specialty and enter the labor market with practical skills by the end of the year. In October, about 30 programs will start in various fields: industry, logistics, digital technologies and design, finance, service, and hospitality. Classes are held in modern workshop facilities on equipment identical to that used in real production settings. You can register for website.
“Autumn is the right time not to postpone changing your profession until next year. October programs allow you to gain practical skills within up to three months and have the opportunity to start a new job this year. We offer practice-oriented training precisely in the fields where there is stable demand from employers and salary growth. Eighty percent of our graduates receive job offers while still studying, and their average salary increases by 50 percent. Classes are held in three shifts, which allows you to combine courses with your current job,” said Andrey Tarasov, head of the Moscow Employment Service and the ‘Professions of the Future’ center.
The duration of training depends on the selected program and does not exceed three months. You can choose a program either to change your profession or to upgrade your skills or rank. After graduation, career mentors help to select suitable vacancies and find employment. Among the center’s partners are more than three thousand employers.
Industry and Manufacturing
The program “Worker for comprehensive maintenance and repair of buildings” will begin October 1. Attendees will study the execution of repair work (electrical, plumbing, finishing), and learn the basics of building construction and operation.
1 and 26 October A course “Electrician for repair and maintenance of electrical equipment” will be opened. Participants will learn to repair, install and dismantle technical devices, master skills in working with programmable systems and measuring instruments.
With October 5 Within the framework of the “Turner” program, students learn how metal turning works, try operating lathes and other equipment, learn to adjust it for different tasks, and will be able to create and refine parts.
On the same day, you can start the “Milling Machine Operator” course for those wishing to learn to operate machines of various types, master reading technical drawings and diagrams, and also understand the properties of different materials used for processing.
October 5 and 19 the program “Milling Machine Operator, grade four” will begin. It will enable working with more complex and larger parts, mastering high precision processing, and performing independent machine setup for complex tasks.
October 5 and 22 you can start the program “Turner, fourth grade.” It is for those who want to be able to read blueprints, select cutting modes according to reference books, and perform heat treatment.
From October 8 and 30 Participants of the “Mechanic Fitter” course will learn to work with hand and power tools, assemble and adjust units, perform locksmith processing of parts, as well as acquire welding and soldering skills.
October 9 The program “Plumber” will open. Its attendees will be able to install, repair, and service plumbing equipment, learn the principles of water supply, heating, and sewage systems operation, and study the tools and materials for plumbing repair.
From October 12 and 26 In the course “Plumber, fourth grade,” students will be taught about the operation of central heating and water supply systems as a whole, including the rules for their adjustment and testing.
October 13 training will begin in the course “Electrician for repair and maintenance of electrical equipment, fourth category,” where they will teach how to work with electrical networks with a voltage of up to one thousand volts, and perform locksmith and installation work during repairs.
October 26 The program “Installer of ventilation and air conditioning systems, pneumatic transport and aspiration” will open. It includes studying the installation and connection of ventilation and air conditioning systems, as well as the rules of operation and diagrams of ventilation and climate equipment.
On the same day, training will begin on the “Elevator Electromechanic” course. Participants will learn to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions, and will study the operating principles and diagrams of elevator systems.
Logistics and management
October 9 and 23 you can start the “Logistics Operations Operator” program. It is suitable for those who want to master working with information systems, learn to analyze large volumes of data, and acquire skills in organizing transportation and warehousing.
From October 22 In the “Logistics Specialist” course, listeners will learn how to optimize logistics processes at different stages, manage supplies, work with information systems, and conduct data analysis.
Digital Technologies and Design
From October 5 In the “Graphic Designer” course, participants will master popular programs for creating graphics, learn the basics of web design, learn to create compositions and work with color, as well as justify their design decisions.
From October 8 In the “Interior Designer” course, students will study architectural and design programs (AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max), learn how to select furniture, decor, and color combinations, acquire skills to create drawings, 3D models, and visualizations, consult clients, and collaborate with contractors.
October 14 training will begin under the “Digital Printing Operator” program. Participants will learn to check layouts, select printing modes, find out how to prepare paper, ink, and other consumables, and master cutting, laminating, binding, and packaging products.
From October 22 In the course “Web Designer,” you can learn the basics of interface development, HTML and CSS, find out the rules for working with forms, learn how to create web page prototypes, and use markup and style description languages for website layout.
Finance, Accounting and Procurement
1 and 12 October The “Procurement Specialist” program will open. Participants will learn how to conduct negotiations competently, analyze the market and documentation, master procurement management skills, and work in 1C.
With October 2 The course “Accountant. 1C:Enterprise” will introduce participants to the purpose and capabilities of the “1C:Enterprise 8” system, teach how to configure elements of the “1C:Accounting” program interface, as well as the basic operations for creating and processing accounting documents.
October 9 You can start the course “Administrator,” which will introduce you to booking systems. Participants will learn how to manage documentation and reporting, how to resolve conflicts and maintain confidentiality, and will master the company’s service standards and policies.
October 13 and 19 The “Sales Manager” program will open, within which you can study the basics of sales, market analysis, learn how to attract clients, manage a client database, and master presentation skills.
October 29 The course “Specialist. ‘1C:Enterprise'” will begin. Participants will learn to conduct accounting and tax accounting, automate accounting processes, master working in the professional program, and gain skills in generating and analyzing reports.
Service and hospitality industry
From October 9 As part of the “Chef” program, students will master kitchen equipment, learn the art of cutting and preparing ingredients, stock planning, and working under conditions of a high flow of visitors.
October 7 a “Barista” course will open, where you can learn about professional coffee equipment and drink recipes.
October 5 one can start the “Food Production Line Operator” program. Students will learn to configure equipment, perform its technical maintenance, and operate it.
October 15 The course “Professional Manual Cleaning Worker” will begin. It will help to master the skills of precise dosing of specialty chemicals according to pH level and gentle cleaning of any delicate surfaces, learn to use ergonomic equipment and strictly adhere to the color coding of SanPiN, as well as master food safety management systems.
As Sergey Sobyanin noted in Moscow’s social protection system development strategies until 2030, the city offers residents of the capital and other regions the opportunity to develop their personnel potential and successfully integrate into the capital’s labor market. To this end, the city is creating a modern educational infrastructure for adults and children across a wide range of training programs, and this work will continue.
The Employment Service of the city of Moscow is the largest state personnel operator that helps the residents of the capital in finding jobs. Its structure includes employment offices, many of which are located in the public service centers “My Documents.” Flagship centers are open at the addresses: 2 Kuusinena Street, Building 1, and 48 Shabolovka Street. The specialized employment center “My Career” is located on Sergiy Radonezhsky Street (building 1, structure 1).
At the “Professions of the Future” center (38 Shchepkina Street, building 1), you can master one of 75 in-demand professions in various sectors of the economy in a maximum of three months. Career mentors will help you find employment after completing your training. Among the center’s partners are more than three thousand employers.
In the fall of 2025, the “Professions of the Future” center established its own practical training site in Pechatniki. The educational process is built as a complete cycle—from training to graduating ready specialists and their subsequent support in the labor market. Adult residents of the capital will be able to acquire a sought-after profession or improve their qualifications and rank at the new center.
To learn how the capital has changed over the past years, which initiatives that make city residents’ lives even more comfortable are currently being implemented, and what awaits Moscow and its inhabitants in the near future, one can find in the large-scale special project on the portal mos.ru, dedicated to the development of key sectors of Moscow. Among them are transport, industry, healthcare, education, sports, and the construction sector.
On the project page “Social Support and Employment” you can learn about opportunities for city residents in need of support. The capital provides comprehensive assistance to families in difficult life situations, as well as to people with disabilities and participants of the special military operation. Exercise sessions and yoga, lectures, and other events regularly take place in Moscow’s longevity centers. In addition, retraining and obtaining a new in-demand profession can be done through the city employment service.
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