Keyword: «continuing professional education»

The article raises the problem of the revitalization of additional education system in Russia by increasing the motivation of students to work in the programs of training and retraining. The experience of the Institute of Social Education of federal state educational institution of higher professional education USPU in this direction is presented.

The article considers priority areas of the national education system modernization. Therefore, this paper makes the case for integration cooperation of universities and business. The authors paid attention to the benefits of networking and creating basic departments of the higher educational institutions in enterprises.

Modern continuing professional education (CPE) is undergoing active transformation under the influence of digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies. The study of the capabilities of generative neural networks, such as ChatGPT, is of particular relevance to increase the flexibility, adaptability and personalization of the educational process. At the same time, existing studies mainly focus on higher or general education, while the specifics of CPE remain insufficiently studied. This necessitates scientific understanding of the vectors of integrating generative AI technologies into the CPE system aimed at adult learners with diverse professional contexts. The aim of this study is to identify and scientifically substantiate the key vectors of generative neural networks integration into the CPE system using ChatGPT as an example. The study is based on a combination of methodological approaches - systemic, competence-based and personality-oriented, as well as empirical data obtained from the analysis of educational practices and in-depth interviews with experts involved in the development and implementation of CPE programs. The leading research method used was qualitative analysis: content analysis, SWOT analysis and modeling. As a result of the study, five key vectors of ChatGPT integration into the practice of continuing professional education were identified: personalization and adaptive learning, automation of assessment and feedback, support for research and project-based activities, expanding the accessibility and inclusiveness of education, as well as professional development of teachers. Based on these areas, a systemic model of ChatGPT integration was proposed, including target, content, technological, organizational and pedagogical, assessment and regulatory components. The model also reflects the levels of teachers’ digital maturity in accordance with the UNESCO AI matrix (2024). The theoretical significance of the article lies in clarifying the pedagogical framework for the use of generative AI in the continuing professional education system and conceptualizing the model of its integration. The practical significance is associated with the possibility of using the developed recommendations for strategic planning, methodological support and regulation of the processes of introducing AI into the educational practice of CPE institutions.