The role of education in the formation of human capital

The article is devoted to determining the role of education in the management of human resources, in their qualitative formation. The authors consider in detail the principles of the concept of human capital, which create the basis for its economic development and labor productivity, it is knowledge, skills, experience and qualification. The authors conducted a review of the literature of foreign and domestic authors on the emerging principles of the concept of human capital, revealing the relationship between learning and adaptation, between health and labor productivity, as well as social ties and networks that affect success in labor and social activities. The study analyzes the literacy level of the population of Kazakhstan, which shows the degree of possibility of realizing the country’s potential. The analysis of literacy and assessment of the level of education of the country’s population was presented in the context of regions, which allowed to identify the existing problems in obtaining education and professional competencies in the regions. As a result, the authors concluded that human capital plays a critical role in the development of the economy and society as a whole. Investments in education help to increase labor productivity, promote innovative development and improve the quality of life.