ДО ПИТАННЯ ПРО ФОРМИ ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ

The article is dedicated to analyzing the forms of professional training for employees in Ukraine as outlined by the current Law of Ukraine "On Professional Development of Employees." This training plays a crucial role in ensuring the competitiveness of specialists in the labor market, enhancing their qualifications, and supporting professional mobility, which collectively facilitates the workforce's adaptation to contemporary challenges in employment and professional development. The study highlights the importance of the professional training system for the sustainable development of the national economy and meeting the labor market's demands, which are growing in line with digitalization and globalization trends. The article provides an in-depth analysis of various forms of professional training, such as full-time, evening (shift), part-time, distance, external, with or without separation from production, as well as training based on individualized study plans. Each form is examined in terms of its advantages and disadvantages, and its relevance to modern work requirements and conditions. This examination allows conclusions to be drawn about the flexibility, effectiveness, and adaptability of these forms to the needs of both employees and employers. Particular attention is given to distance learning, which gained significant popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic when many employers had to adapt to new conditions. The importance of distance learning is emphasized, as it enabled the continuation of educational processes during quarantine restrictions and accelerated the digitalization of the professional education system. This phenomenon is considered in the context of its impact on the quality of learning, especially in terms of employees' ability to acquire new skills quickly and efficiently, which are essential in the modern labor market. Moreover, special emphasis is placed on the blended learning format, which combines online and offline components. The advantages of blended learning are highlighted in terms of providing greater flexibility and accessibility to a broad audience, as it effectively incorporates both traditional teaching methods and modern digital technologies. This balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills is deemed essential for employees' professional development. In addition to analyzing existing forms, the article addresses the issues related to the imperfections of legal regulation in professional training. Attention is drawn to the inconsistencies in the legislative definitions of certain training forms, which complicate their practical implementation and may lead to ambiguous interpretations of legal provisions. The need to amend Article 1 of the Law of Ukraine "On Professional Development of Employees" is underscored to clarify the legal framework governing professional training, thus enhancing its effectiveness across various economic sectors. The study confirms the necessity for further improvement of the professional training system in Ukraine, particularly in light of current technological challenges and globalization processes. Keywords: employee, employer, professional training, professional qualification, labor relations.