Formation of Students' Professional and Communicative Competencies through the Use of Digital Technologies and Intelligent Systems

Vira Kurok; Tetiana Pakhomova; Mykola Mokliuk; Ihor Kostiushko; Serhii Khrapatyi

doi:10.63931/ijchr.v7iSI1.2.523

Authors

Vira Kurok NAES of Ukraine, Kyiv, Ukraine; Oleksandr Dovzhenko Hlukhiv National Pedagogical University, Hlukhiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1474-3879
Tetiana Pakhomova Zaporizhzhia National University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4660-9925
Mykola Mokliuk Vinnytsia Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi State Pedagogical University, Vinnytsia, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8717-5940
Ihor Kostiushko Odesa Military Academy, Odesa, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9454-3772
Serhii Khrapatyi Institute of Computer and Information Technologies and Design, Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6028-9171

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63931/ijchr.v7iSI1.2.523

Keywords:

digital technologies, higher education, artificial intelligence, soft skills, professional competence, digitalization

Abstract

In the era of rapid integration and digitalization, the labor market increasingly demands that graduates of higher education institutions possess not only professional knowledge but also a wide range of soft skills. The purpose of this article is to explore the potential of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in shaping and strengthening such competencies, which are essential for building a successful career. The study outlines the methodological foundations of soft skills development and considers the dynamics of digital skills from 2019 to 2023. A comparative analysis highlights the advantages of digital methods over traditional approaches, showing their effectiveness in fostering adaptability, motivation, critical thinking, and continuous self-improvement among students.

Particular attention is given to the use of modern digital technologies and neural networks in education. Examples include the creation of video content, participation in online forums and debates, the application of simulators, and collaboration through tools like Trello and Google Docs. The results indicate that digital learning and AI enhance teamwork, communication, creativity, and the capacity for rapid information analysis. By integrating a value-based approach, higher education can cultivate competitive graduates who are well-prepared for the global labor market, capable of navigating its challenges with flexibility and innovation.

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