Adaptation of international standards of education in the field of cosmetology to the national context of personnel training

Analysis of international educational standards in the field of cosmetology allows us to identify areas for improving studentsʼ competence and the effectiveness of specialist training, taking into account national regulatory and socio-cultural characteristics. The relevance of the topic stems from the need to harmonize the Ukrainian system of vocational education with international standards for implementing innovative approaches in the educational process and ensuring the competitiveness of future specialists in the global labor market. The purpose of the study is to analyze the compliance of the Ukrainian system of personnel training with international educational standards, determine ways to integrate world practices into curricula, and assess the impact of harmonizing educational requirements on the development of students professional competencies. Methods. To achieve this goal, methods such as analyzing regulatory documents, comparative research on educational programs of foreign and Ukrainian educational institutions, systematizing statistical data, and conducting sociological surveys of students and teachers were employed. The studys results showed that implementing international standards contributes to the development of professional, methodological, and communicative competencies, as well as the formation of critical thinking and the ability to make independent decisions in professional activities. It was found that the main barriers to harmonizing educational programs are the insufficient material and technical base of educational institutions, the limited level of teacher training in using innovative methods, as well as the need to adjust curricula to account for national regulatory requirements and socio-cultural characteristics. The conclusions of the study indicate that effective harmonization of international standards is possible with a comprehensive approach, phased implementation of innovative curricula, systematic monitoring of results and advanced training of teaching staff, which ensures the integration of the Ukrainian system of cosmetology education into the international educational space and increases the level of professional training of personnel.