Prof Dr. Lyudmila Vekova,
Dr. Tanya Vazova, Chief Assist. Prof.,
Dr. Penyo Georgiev, Chief Assist. Prof.,
Dr. Ekaterina Uzhikanova-Kovacheva
Paisii Hilendarski University of Plovdiv
https://doi.org/10.53656/str2025-1s-3-inn
Abstract. The exceptional dynamics that characterize the development of all spheres of the economy and social life and the profound changes in human and social relations in recent years resulting from the introduction of information and communication technologies put the spotlight on a new focus related to the acquisition and development of digital competencies and skills. In the digital transformation era, social work faces new challenges and opportunities conditioned by the rapid development of technologies, which naturally determines the issues related to digital competencies in the focus of research interests and the search for practically innovative solutions for their formation and development among specialists in this field. The article aims to present the concept and content of an innovative model for acquiring and developing digital competencies as a practically oriented form for improving the educational and professional training of specialists in social work.
Keywords: digital competencies, social work, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, innovative models
