Additional professional education: state, opportunities, development directions

Introduction . In a rapidly changing world where the life cycle of knowledge is shortening, basic education is not enough to meet the educational needs of a person throughout life. Additional vocational education (AVE) plays a key role in this process, providing the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills to increase competitiveness in the labor market. Purpose setting . The article examines the current state and trends of AVE in Russia, focusing on its importance in the context of lifelong education. Since the concept of lifelong learning emerged at the UNESCO conference in 1968, this area has become key to ensuring the competitiveness of specialists in the labor market. Methodology and methods of the study . The article used a systematic approach, determined by the purpose of the study. In addition, methods of analysis, synthesis and comparison were used. Results . The presented work analyzes statistical data showing the growth of interest in additional professional education among the population, and also identifies the main goals and motives for training. The types of additional professional education programs, such as advanced training and professional retraining, as well as the role of self-education in the educational process are considered. Particular attention is paid to various forms and types of obtaining additional education, including corporate training, which helps improve the qualifications of employees and adapt educational programs to the requirements of employers. The increasing role of the non-governmental sector in obtaining additional professional education, including digital educational organizations EdTech, is shown. Barriers that prevent the full use of the potential of additional professional education are identified. Conclusion . The need for further development of the AVE system is emphasized, including the integration of digital technologies and hybrid forms of education, which will ensure that educational programs meet modern labor market requirements and improve the quality of training specialists. The article contributes to the understanding of the dynamics of additional professional education in Russia and its impact on the development of human capital.