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Theoretical and methodological approaches to modernisation of IT specialist training in the context of sustainable development and digitalisation of education

Nataliia Kotenko
Retrieved from Vol. 11, No. 2, 2025 Pages 75–88
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23.06.2025
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30.10.2025
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24.12.2025
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Abstract

The study aimed to analyse the effectiveness of educational programmes in the fields of F2 Software Engineering, F3 Computer Science, and 126 Information Systems and Technologies, and to identify ways to improve them based on the needs of the industry. The research methodology included questionnaires, quantitative analysis, comparative analysis of educational programmes, and expert evaluation of teaching materials. During the study, conducted in September 2024, the study determined that educational programmes for training specialists in computer science, software engineering, and information systems need to be updated following labour market requirements. An analysis of teaching materials revealed that most educational programmes do not update the technologies and tools used in the professional sphere, nor do they consider the development of digital skills and principles of sustainable development. Moodle was the most popular learning platform, used by 40% of respondents. According to teachers' assessments, students' digital literacy is mostly at an average level (56.6%). Only 31.6% of respondents noted a high level, which indicated a need for professional competence development. The student survey revealed that a blended form of educational organisation dominates (over 60% support) in combination with a high level of digital autonomy among students (79% study materials independently). The analysis of training revealed that although there are isolated attempts to integrate innovative technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, their implementation is insufficient for the full development of specialists. There is a need to improve teaching methods through the integration of online courses and project activities. The results can be used by teachers and administrators of higher education institutions to improve training methods, to update educational programmes in line with the requirements of the modern labour market

Keywords

digital technologies; technological changes; information security; critical thinking; self-learning

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Suggested citation

Kotenko, N. (2025). Theoretical and methodological approaches to modernisation of IT specialist training in the context of sustainable development and digitalisation of education. Professional Education: Methodology, Theory and Technologies, 11(2), 75-88. https://doi.org/10.69587/pemtt/2.2025.75