Competency-based Approach to Training Specialists in the Context of Higher Education Digitalization

The article analyzes the influence of digital technologies on the quality of professional training in higher education institutions, focusing on the transformation of pedagogical approaches in line with the concept of competency-based learning. The purpose of the study is to identify the specifics of implementing the competency-based approach in the context of digitalization of the educational process, as well as to analyze the digital tools implemented for the formation of key professional competencies in students. Methodologically, a combination of quantitative analysis of surveys from 80 teachers and 198 students at two universities in Ukraine (Admiral Makarov National Shipbuilding University and National Pedagogical Dragomanov University) with qualitative methods (expert interviews and content analysis of curricula) was used. The results showed that the systematic use of electronic educational environments, particularly Moodle, Google Workspace for Education, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, significantly increases the level of professional independence and responsibility in students. The study revealed that 62% of teachers modified the structure of their courses to increase interactivity and focus on learning outcomes. A conceptual scheme for the implementation of a competency-based digital course is proposed. Practical recommendations can be adapted for educational programs in natural sciences, engineering, and the humanities.