Educational and professional programme

Parliamentary workshop

PROGRAM START

8 October 2025

DURATION

3 months – 5 training modules (Wednesday – Saturday – Sunday) and presentation of the final project.

FORMAT
Offline, Kyiv
10 Dobrovolchykh Batalioniv St.

PROGRAMME AUTHOR

Daryna Kozyretska

This is a unique educational hub where anyone can improve their professional skills for working with the country’s sole legislative body, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

Training will take place in the form of offline modules with the involvement of the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, members of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, heads of departments of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, diplomats, political strategists, lecturers from leading universities and experts. This approach ensures the relevance and practical nature of the programme and helps to develop the skills of parliamentary assistants, GR managers and other interested parties to work effectively in Parliament. The training includes mentoring and the inclusion of participants in the personnel reserve of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The programme provides exclusive opportunities for career development and exceptional skills in working with legislative materials.

Book participation

Uniqueness of the Programme

40 lectures from 40 key experts in Ukrainian parliamentarianism.
Involvement of the Parliament’s leadership and employees of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in the teaching staff.
A unique teaching format – a combination of theoretical lectures with interactive classes, case studies and training sessions.
A separate practical module on business etiquette, including simulation of an official reception with observance of table etiquette.
Access to a database of specialised literature.
Receipt of a letter of recommendation for further internship or employment, provided that at least 80% of the programme has been completed and the final project has been successfully defended.
Opportunity to join the personnel reserve of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Participation in Dialogue Lab thematic meetings, where current political topics, strategic documents, draft laws and other draft regulations will be discussed with their authors.
Post-programme support – participation in regular meetings for networking, exchange of experience and establishment of professional contacts.

Speakers

Oleksandr Kornienko

First Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Lecture: Parliament and its institutional capacity (in the context of war and European integration). ... read more

Olena Kondratiuk

Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, co-founder of the Ukrainian Women’s Congress Lecture: The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. How it was, is and... ... read more

Olena Shuliak

Chair of the Servant of the People Party, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Organisation of State Power, Local Self-Government, Regional Development and Urban... ... read more

Pavlo Frolov

People’s Deputy of Ukraine, Servant of the People faction Lecture: What is the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (institutional approach): the structure of the Verkhovna Rada... ... read more

Artem Yanchuk

Deputy Head of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Lecture: The work of the Verkhovna Rada: session, conciliation council, plenary week. Rules of Procedure of the... ... read more

Rostyslav Pavlenko

People’s Deputy of Ukraine, European Solidarity faction Lecture: The political system of Ukraine: from its formation to the present day. ... read more

Marharyta Chabbanna

Head of the Department of Political Science at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Doctor of Political Science, Associate Professor Lecture: Political parties in a... ... read more

Oleksandr Solontay

Program Director for Practical Policy at the Institute of Political Education, Head of the NGO Agency for Recovery and Development, and trainer with 20 years... ... read more

Mykola Davydiuk

Political scientist Lecture: History of Ukrainian politics. Overview and discussion. ... read more

Mustafa Nayem

Member of Parliament of the VIII convocation, Head of the Agency for the Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine 2023-2024 Lecture: Where does power... ... read more

Ihor Kogut

Director of the Ukrainian Parliamentary Institute Lecture: Lawmaking in Ukraine: from the first steps to the present day. ... read more

Lesya Vaolevska

Head of the Research Service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Doctor of Law Lecture: Analytical support and educational services: format of cooperation with the... ... read more

Mykhailo Tepliuk

Deputy Head of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine – Head of the Main Legal Department, Doctor of Law Lecture: Features of the legislative process in... ... read more

Oleg Dudkin

Head of the Secretariat of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities, Candidate of Economic Sciences Lecture: Specifics of the work of the... ... read more

Andriy Gerus

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities Lecture: The work of the Verkhovna Rada Committee: a leader’s perspective. ... read more

Illia Polulyakh

Head of the SPARC Programme’s Legal and Regulatory Issues Group Lecture: Amendments to draft laws as a separate art form. ... read more

Pavlo Tymofiev

Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities Services Lecture: Working in SEDO. Practical analysis. ... read more

Daryna Kozyretska

Advisor to the Deputy Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, lecturer at the Department of Political Science of the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy... ... read more

Inna Sovsun

People’s Deputy of Ukraine, PP ‘Voice’ faction Lecture: How to effectively communicate with the public about complex bills. ... read more

Serhiy Nahorniak

People’s Deputy of Ukraine, PP ‘Servant of the People’ faction Lecture: The art of communicating with voters on the ground. ... read more

Yaryna Kliuchkovska

Strategic Communications Consultant Lecture: Crisis communications and communication crises. ... read more

Andriy Kruglashov

Candidate of Political Sciences, Strategist, Former Coordinator of the CHESNO Movement, Associate Professor at Kyiv Aviation Institute State University Lecture: Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses... ... read more

Andriy Kulakov

Programme Director, Internews Ukraine Lecture: Workshop: Strategic approaches to communication in the Verkhovna Rada. Plain language. Workshop on different types of communication. ... read more

Andriy Dligach

Public figure, Doctor of Economics Lecture: Advocacy campaign. Strategies for promoting interests and protecting identity in the political arena. ... read more

Anna Tarantseva

Co-founder of GR Academy, Head of the Public Affairs Department at the Ukrainian representative office of an international pharmaceutical company Lecture: Lobbying, advocacy, GR. Developing... ... read more

Tetiana Boiko

Co-founder of GR Academy. Lecturer at the Department of Interdisciplinary Education at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. Lecture: Strategies for interaction and constructive cooperation. ... read more

Ivan Lukeria

Member of the Board, Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Naftogaz Group (2023-25), Deputy Minister of Development of Hromadas and Territories of Ukraine (2020-2023)... ... read more

Oleksiy Zakharchuk

Director of Regulatory Affairs, DTEK LLC Lecture: Strategies for effectively promoting business interests in Parliament ... read more

Oleksiy Ryabchyn

People’s Deputy of Ukraine of the VIII convocation Lecture: Lobbying in Parliament: how to build coalitions and reach agreements. ... read more

Anna Zarudna

Specialist in relations with authorities, assistant consultant to a Member of Parliament of Ukraine Lecture: Practical case study on promoting changes to regulatory acts to... ... read more

Tetiana Sybiga

Head of the Centre for Public Diplomacy at the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine, co-founder of the Association of Spouses of Ukrainian Diplomats Lecture: Cultural diplomacy... ... read more

Olena Yalova

Director of the Department of State Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Lecture: Protocol and ceremonial norms in the organisation of international... ... read more

Natalia Rylach

Associate Professor of the Department of International Organisations and Diplomatic Service, Institute of International Relations, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Head of the School... ... read more

Roman Petur

Associate Professor of the Department of International Organisations and Diplomatic Service, Head of the International Relations Department of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Candidate... ... read more

Anastasia Yezerska

Head of the Department for Stakeholder Relations and Anti-Corruption Policy Implementation at the National Agency on Corruption Prevention. Lecture: Lobbying and its legal regulation. Law... ... read more

Oleksandr Saienko

Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (2016-2019), Member of the Negotiating Team with the EU on Public Administration Reform Lecture: Interaction between central... ... read more

Olha Chaika

Communications Specialist, Ukraine Facility Platform, Reporter, Forbes Ukraine 2022-2025 ... read more

Program Modules

The program consists of 5 modules, each consisting of 9 classes. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays twice a month.

MODULE 1:

VERKHOVNA RADA OF UKRAINE: GOVERNMENT POWERS AND HOW THEY ARE EXERCISED
Topics:

– The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine as the sole legislative body in Ukraine.
– Structure and functions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada Secretariat.
– Organisation of the work of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
– Parliament as a political institution.

MODULE 2:

LAWMAKING, THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS AND LEGISLATIVE TECHNIQUES
Topics:

– The legislative process in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
– The functions of the initiator of a bill, people’s deputies – members of the main committee,
assistants-advisers to the NDU, the head of the secretariat of the main committee, employees
of the Verkhovna Rada Secretariat in the preparation of a bill.
– Work in SEDO.

MODULE 3:

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Topics:

– Strategy for interaction with the media.
– Strategy for interaction with voters: reporting, work in the regions.
– Crisis communication.

MODULE 4:

ADVOCACY OF LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES
Topics:

– White methods of promoting legislative initiatives.
– Development of a stakeholder map.
– Analysis and preparation of information.
– Exercising control functions.

MODULE 5:

PRACTICAL MODULE: BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
Topics:

– Business communication (verbal etiquette, business correspondence).
– Organisation of business events and dress code.
– Table etiquette and intercultural interaction.
– Basics of diplomatic etiquette.

MODULE 3:
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Topics:

– Strategy for interaction with the media.
– Strategy for interaction with voters: reporting, work in the regions.
– Crisis communication.

MODULE 4:
ADVOCACY OF LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES
Topics:

– White methods of promoting legislative initiatives.
– Development of a stakeholder map.
– Analysis and preparation of information.
– Exercising control functions.

MODULE 5:
PRACTICAL MODULE: BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
Topics:

THIS COURSE IS FOR

politicians
GR managers
representatives of patronage services
members of non-governmental organisations
representatives of professional communities and business associations
representatives of state institutions and private companies
citizens who want to influence political decisions.

Programme author

Daryna Kozyretska

Daryna Kozyretska

Advisor on international affairs to the Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Olena Kondratiuk, formerly Deputy Head of the Interparliamentary Relations Department of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Energy, Housing and Utilities.

PhD candidate in Political Science at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, diplomatic rank of second class counsellor.

We recommend this course if you want to:

Understand how Parliament works as an institution.
Understand law-making procedures and methods of influencing the political decision-making process.
Master advocacy and lobbying tools in a parliamentary environment.
Acquire practical skills in drafting bills.
Expand your professional network and enhance your career growth potential.

Educational and professional programme

Parliamentary workshop

Uniqueness of the Programme

Speakers

Program Modules

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Programme author

Daryna Kozyretska

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