Key principles of continuous professional education implementation

Abstract

The paper reveals the changing trends in the sphere of professional training of future seafarers so that it can provide for the efficient training and preparation for the future professional activity. It is proved that for the best realization of basic European principles of professional education development it would be a great idea to unite professional educational institutions of different levels into academic complexes. In such away the opportunities for the transition towards multi-leveled educational approach will be enabled. The paper suggests 3 major principles of continuous education implementation. The development of continuous professional education system is considered to be a requirement of today as it can enable the individualized professional development of a person promoting his/her competency and competitiveness thus promoting social and economical well-being of Ukraine.