Formation of professional competencies of students in the context of digital transformation of education

the article explores the pressing issue of developing students’ professional competencies amidst the digital transformation of education. It highlights key digitalization trends, including hybrid learning, the cultivation of digital skills among students and educators, and personalized learning through adaptive educational platforms and artificial intelligence. Special emphasis is placed on active learning methods such as case studies, project-based learning, simulations, and virtual reality technologies, which enhance students’ practical training and foster the development of both soft and technical skills. The article also examines challenges posed by digitalization, such as limited technical infrastructure, insufficient digital literacy among educators, and cybersecurity risks. Based on the analysis, practical recommendations are offered for educators and educational institutions to improve the quality of student preparation for professional activities in the digital economy.

digitalization of education, professional competencies, hybrid learning, digital technologies, active learning methods, personalization, virtual reality, case studies, project-based learning, digital literacy