Key functions of Strategic Development and International Relations Department are:

• Develop, update and monitor the implementation of the Strategic and Action Plans of the NCEQE;
• Introduction of a management model based on the development of the NCEQE (trainings, consultations, validation), administration and development of relevant materials (information, guidelines);
• Facilitate the introduction of development-oriented management model in educational institutions (trainings, consultations, validation, and development of relevant materials);
• Develop proposals for the introduction of new methods of management and technology in the NCEQE;
• Conducting research to increase efficiency of the work processes and procedures of the NCEQE;
• Analyzing the expediency of the NCEQE's initiatives and projects;
• Determination of the procedure for developing the activities of the NCEQE and coordinating the preparation of reports.
• Carry out and coordinate the process of integration with the international organizations / associations / networks in accordance with the NCEQE's Strategy;
• Cooperation with the Ministry within the competence of the NCEQE in order to facilitate the Bologna Process;
• Gathering, analyzing and defining the ways of the implementation and dissemination of international partner organizations' recommendations in Georgian educational space;
• Planning, implementation and coordination of joint international projects in order to promote internationalization of education;
• Promote international accreditation and coordinate cooperation with international partners for this purpose;
• Implementing measures aimed at raising awareness about EU and its policies in education;
• Supporting the implementation of relevant amendments in the field of education and promotion of implementation of obligations under international agreements in order to promote European integration;
• Coordination of other structural units' co-operation with international partners and donor organizations;
• Coordination of international assessment processes related to the activities of the NCEQE;
• Find and attract donors and funds for projects and programs related to organizational development of the NCEQE.