Artificial Intelligence Competencies: the Formation Within Professional Training

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most dynamically developing scientific and technological areas in recent years. Nowadays artificial intelligence technologies are actively used in various spheres – medicine, finance, manufacturing, and marketing. Employers are increasingly looking for employees able to use AI technologies effectively in their professional activities. Thus, the ever-growing emphasis on training specialists with knowledge and skills in the field of artificial intelligence has become a trend in professional education. The paper presents the approach of Yugra State University to the formation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of artificial intelligence in students of all areas of training. Methods and approaches aimed at developing strong skills in this area are considered. The work was prepared using materials accumulated in the period 2022–2024, as well as the results of surveys conducted among second-year students at Yugra State University. The authors’ comprehensive approach to developing AI competencies, combining quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis, has improved the quality of the educational process, resulting in an overall student satisfaction level rate of 92%. The study showed that early exposure to artificial intelligence technologies helps students quickly master modern digital tools and apply them in different fields. This generally contributes to the more effective training of future specialists who are prepared to solve real production problems using artificial intelligence technologies.