The article is devoted to the analysis of the problem of personnel training for the system of higher professional education. Currently, our country has not formed a scientifically and methodically sound system of personnel training for higher education. The authors analyzed professional standards for the training of specialists in various professional industries. We studied the requirements for knowledge, skills and abilities, outlined the prospects for training these specialists. The presented results are based on a logical and meaningful analysis of literary sources, conducted pedagogical observations and a survey of specialists.