Key Competences and Management Skills Development
Qualification
Acquisition of additional knowledge and qualifications
Career
Supporting career guidance and development
Personal development
Development of social skills and personal potential
Communication and inspiration
Networking with motivated peers. Working in an academic environment
Main activities
Training
Our core training programme is aimed at young people and learners who wish to develop key competences and management skills that complement formal education and support their academic and professional development.
The training is delivered in a flexible format, adapted to participants’ commitments, including activities taking place outside standard working and school hours.
The programme covers a range of disciplines in the fields of economics and management, including economics, law, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, accounting, corporate and public management, as well as other applied areas that foster business awareness and analytical thinking.
The programme is delivered with the involvement of university lecturers and experts from both academia and practice, including economists, entrepreneurs, and psychologists, with experience in training and developing young people and adults.
In addition, the National Management School designs and delivers short-term trainings and specialised programmes for diverse target groups, including young people, pedagogical specialists, job seekers, and organisational teams.
Projects and Project Activities
The National Management School (NMS) actively participates as initiator, coordinator, and partner in national and international projects aimed at fostering innovation, skills development, and social impact in education and youth work.
NMS project activities focus on:
development of social, civic, and transversal skills;
social entrepreneurship and social innovation;
youth leadership, entrepreneurship, and employability;
coaching, mentoring, and supportive approaches in education;
design thinking and innovative learning methodologies;
learning through arts and creative practices;
peer-to-peer (P2P) learning and youth participation;
innovation in education and training systems;
career guidance and career development support;
active citizenship and community engagement;
youth employment and labour market inclusion;
digital creativity and the use of emerging technologies.
Testimonials
The training gave me direction for my future development. I found many friends, participated in interesting and innovative summer schools, where I had incredible emotions and unforgettable experiences.
The National Management School offers more than training in corporate management – here you learn life wisdom, make friendships and memories for a lifetime!
NMS has given me not only valuable knowledge and skills, but also an environment in which to develop them. I met motivated people, worked with great mentors and lecturers, and was lucky to be part of a big family!
News
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WIN Final Conference Held in Hungary
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Information Event on the EmpowerYouth Programme and Formation of a New Training Group in Sofia
On 27 March 2025, an information and introductory event dedicated to the EmpowerYouth programme was held at the Youth Community Center Magnit in Sofia. The programme is an educational initiative aimed at strengthening resilience and socio-emotional skills among young...
