This article is aimed at studying the formation of professional competencies in the training of future teachers. In this regard, the authors pay special attention to the formation of professional qualities in the training of students studying at pedagogical universities. The article substantiates professional competence in the development of future teachers as the main relevance. A review of the theoretical methods used in the training of teachers is carried out. Based on the research of domestic and foreign scientists, a content analysis of the concept of «professional competence» is proposed. The study defines the concepts of competence, professional competence, identifies the competencies inherent in the teacher. The study used the questionnaire method to determine the extent to which students understand the concept of professional competence. The considered studies were formulated with an indication of the importance of professional competence for future teachers.