RUDN Journal of Informatization in EducationRUDN Journal of Informatization in Education2312-86312312-864XPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)6682Distant learning as the basis of arranging courses for improving qualification skill of teaching staff of an institution of higher educationAnikinaN KИнститут дистантного образования; Российский университет дружбы народов; Peoples' Friendship University of Russia-Peoples' Friendship University of Russia150220082515508092016Copyright © 2008,2008The experience of carrying out courses for qualification quality improvement of teaching staff of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia on ICT technologies is described in the article. The author expresses the opinion that distance learning technology suits for arranging such courses.