Learning technologies and professional competence development for future IT specialists in the context of sustainable development

The aim of the study was to examine the tools and technologies used in the educational programmes of leading technical universities in Ukraine to train future IT specialists. The research methodology included a survey of 312 students and 28 lecturers, an analysis of digital platforms and technologies, as well as a comparative analysis of the effectiveness of the tools used to develop the professional competence of future IT specialists in the context of sustainable development. The study examined the impact of modern digital technologies on the development of professional competence of future IT specialists. The active use of platforms such as GitHub, Moodle, Cisco Networking Academy, and cloud tools confirmed a positive impact on the development of practical skills and critical thinking. The study found that 89 students recognised these technologies as effective for professional growth. More than 176 respondents participated in projects that incorporate the principles of sustainable development, indicating the integration of environmental and ethical aspects into the learning process. In addition, 167 students noted the effectiveness of online courses on the Coursera and edX platforms for in-depth study of the material, which increases their competitiveness. Analysis of the results showed that services such as GitHub, Docker, AWS Educate, and Cisco Networking Academy play a key role in shaping practical, project-oriented skills. On the other hand, learning management tools such as Moodle and Microsoft Teams have a different functional purpose and are used primarily for communication, learning material management, and educational environment support, rather than for developing applied technical competencies. The practical significance of this work is that it can be used by lecturers, educational institutions, and curriculum developers to improve the training of IT specialists by integrating modern digital tools and technologies into the learning process, taking into account the principles of sustainable development