Abstract
The relevance of this study stems from the dynamic changes taking place in the labour market, which have heightened the demand for professional development in both Ukraine and China. In light of this, the study aimed to identify the key characteristics of professional development systems in Ukraine and China and to classify them according to their alignment with contemporary requirements. To achieve this aim, methods of theoretical and documentary analysis, as well as comparative analysis, were employed. This article examined the functioning and development of professional development systems in Ukraine and China. Based on an analysis of policy frameworks supporting and regulating the labour market, alongside a review of the legal and regulatory provisions concerning professional development in both countries, it was found that the features of these systems differ significantly due to each country’s distinct political and social context. The comparative approach enabled the identification of both shared features and unique elements shaped by the socio-economic, legal, and cultural conditions specific to each country. The mechanisms for organising professional training, the models and formats used for professional development, as well as the role of the state and educational institutions in this process, were analysed. Attention was also given to the practical aspects of implementing education policy and the extent to which training programmes meet the needs of the modern labour market. Based on the identified differences and similarities, recommendations were made for improving professional development systems, taking into account international experience. The practical value of this study lied in the potential for its findings, derived from the comparison of professional development systems in Ukraine and China, to expand the theoretical and methodological basis for enhancing the process of forming an effective human resource pool in the labour markets of these countries. This research may also play an important role in supporting the implementation of proposed initiatives aimed at incorporating the experience of China and Ukraine into professional development strategies in other countries