Keyword: «professional training of psychologists»

The relevance of the study is conditioned by modern changes in the system of higher education aimed at the transition from traditional knowledge transfer to competence-oriented approach. There is an increase in the requirements for training specialists in the field of Psychology with not only deep theoretical knowledge, but also practical skills, critical thinking, communication skills and the ability to independently solve professional problems in English-speaking countries. This approach ensures the adaptation of graduates to rapidly changing conditions of professional activity and contributes to their competitiveness in the labour market. The aim of the article is to analyse the peculiarities of the competence-oriented approach in the system of training psychologists in English-speaking countries, to identify effective educational strategies and methods that contribute to the development of professional competences, as well as to determine the prospects for further improvement of curricula. The article examines the systems and competence approaches, which allow us to consider the training of psychologists as a complex process of acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and personal qualities. The comparative-analytical method is used to compare different models and practices of training in leading universities of English-speaking countries. The research methods include the analysis of normative documents, educational programmes, as well as interviews with teachers and students, which allows us to get a comprehensive view of the implemented approaches. Theoretical significance of the study lies in the systematisation of modern knowledge about competence-based learning in Psychology and the development of conceptual foundations for its implementation in professional training. Practical significance is determined by the possibility of using the results to improve training programmes, improve the quality of training and adapt the educational process to the requirements of the professional environment. The results obtained can be applied by educational institutions for the development and implementation of competence-oriented training programmes for psychologists, as well as for improving the effectiveness of pedagogical practices and student motivation. This contributes to the formation of future psychologists' key competences necessary for successful professional activity in modern society.