On March 8, an extended scientific and methodical seminar was held with the participation of members of SMCU of 126 specialties and teachers of the Department of IST. Issues related to the improvement of educational programs were discussed, special attention was paid to the bachelor’s level of education. The participants of the seminar expressed their opinions on the issues of OP development. Conducting such events on a permanent basis is a key to maintaining the department’s educational programs in an up-to-date state, which is one of the factors in improving the quality of education as a whole.