The main goal of the University is to develop managers and create a talent pool for Russian Railways to solve the strategic tasks of the industry. The University's main educational product in this area is a system of programmes consisting of four levels of study. Company managers master modern management methods and increase the level of managerial efficiency. The best graduates can be included in the Company's talent pool. The University also runs the Corporate MBA programme, which meets global standards for the Master of Business Administration qualification.

University programmes focus on supporting the introduction of new management principles and methods, the development of key competencies and skills demanded by business, such as: effective team management, subordinates motivation skills, systems thinking, time management, personal development, etc. The University also implements comprehensive programmes to improve the efficiency of Russian Railways operations.

At Russian Railways, strategic sessions are held for a joint search for solutions to problems that are relevant to the Company. The Corporate University of Russian Railways employs coaches, certified by international associations, who organize strategic and moderating sessions of various formats.

Personnel assessment provides attendees with a comprehensive view of their managerial potential, identifies areas for further development, and develops skills for observing the manifestation of corporate competencies in the behavior of employees to effectively manage their subordinates.

The University acts as a partner of the Russian Railways Holding in organizing and carrying out events of various formats, goals and objectives, the number and geography of participants, such as panel discussions, regional and national forums, conferences, etc. Employees of the University both participate in the development of the concept and format of the event, and implement a comprehensive organizational, technical, information support of events.

In order to expand educational opportunities for employees of the Russian Railways Holding, the Corporate University is developing partnerships with railway higher education institutions in nine Russian cities. The main joint project is an educational franchise. It entitles professors from industry-specific universities, who have been accredited and specially trained, to teach managers and specialists of Russian Railways in the regions under the Corporate University programmes, including: "Fundamentals of Competence Management" and "Fundamentals of Lean Production".

The University holds master classes for the top management of Russian Railways, heads and specialists of departments, functional branches and subsidiaries of Russian Railways with leading Russian and international experts in various fields: business, science, art, education, PR, etc.

University programmes serve as communication platforms for discussing the strategic development of the transport ecosystem in Russia and in the world. The University builds a dialogue with clients and business partners of the Russian Railways Holding and industry state authorities, which helps create cross-cutting management teams to solve common issues. The University implements programmes of the "One desk, one culture" format. For example, there was training where the executives of the Ministry of Transport of Russia, Russian Railways, and EVRAZ Metallurgical and Mining Company worked in joint groups.

International experience exchange programmes for Russian Railways executives are implemented in order to study best practices in railway transport of foreign countries and to improve managerial competencies. The University also organizes programmes for employees of foreign transport companies in Russia and European countries.

The University conducts programmes that are mandatory under the legislation of the Russian Federation in the field of occupational safety, environmental safety, working at heights and civil defense.