FORMATION OF INTEGRATED COMPETENCE OF FUTURE PROFESSIONALS IN THE CONTEXT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technologies and the global digital transformation of education have significantly influenced the system of professional training in higher education institutions. Under modern conditions, the formation of integrated competence of future professionals has become one of the key priorities of educational policy and pedagogical practice. Integrated competence is understood as a complex combination of professional knowledge, practical skills, digital literacy, critical thinking, communication abilities, creativity, adaptability, and the capacity for lifelong learning necessary for effective professional activity in the digital society. The purpose of this article is to investigate the peculiarities of the formation of integrated competence of future professionals in the context of digital transformation of education and to determine the role of innovative educational technologies and competency-based approaches in improving the quality of professional training. Methods. The research employed a combination of theoretical and empirical methods to investigate the formation of integrated competence of future professionals in the context of digital transformation of education. Theoretical methods included analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization, and systematization of scientific literature. The study demonstrates that digital transformation creates new opportunities for the modernization of higher education through the implementation of online learning platforms, interactive technologies, artificial intelligence tools, virtual learning environments, and blended learning models. It has been established that the effective formation of integrated competence requires the combination of traditional pedagogical approaches with innovative digital methods aimed at developing students’ professional, communicative, analytical, and technological skills. The results of the research indicate that the use of digital educational technologies contributes to increasing students’ motivation, autonomy, flexibility of thinking, collaboration skills, and readiness for professional adaptation in a rapidly changing labor market. The article emphasizes the importance of creating an innovative educational environment that promotes interdisciplinary learning, digital culture, academic mobility, and continuous professional self-development. Conclusion. The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of applying the proposed approaches and recommendations in the process of professional training of future specialists in higher education institutions.