Encouraging the development of professional competencies among rural students is crucial, because it not only supports knowledge acquisition but also strengthens their abilities in specific occupations. Online learning has emerged as a significant tool for teaching rural students because it addresses the limitations of traditional teaching…

The article deals with comparative analysis of conceptual approaches and content of cooks' training in Ukraine, European countries, the USA and Eastern Partnership countries. It has been found out that national vocational education is grounded on education standards and activity-based approach to forming the training content, subject-based…