Abstract
In the article, the author draws attention to the relevance of certification and training as a way to improve the professionalism of civil servants. This is primarily due to the fact that in the Republic of Kazakhstan there is a constant reform of changes in the public administration system. Studied in the context of such complex processes as globalization and integration into the international community, the growth of requirements for the professionalism of civil servants. It is concluded that since the effective functioning of the state apparatus largely depends on the level of competence and professional training of civil servants, training and certification are the main tools aimed at improving the qualifications of civil servants.