Informological approach to developing the digital competence of human resources specialists

This article examines the problem of formation of digital competence in future HR specialists. An informational approach is proposed as the methodological foundation for this process, viewing learning as a fundamental information process governed by the general principles of computer science, communication theory, and cognitive science. The paper explores the essence of the informational approach, its theoretical origins, and its potential for designing educational activities. The author demonstrates that the application of this approach enables a fundamental transformation of the educational system: shifting the focus from the acquisition of sums of knowledge to the development of the ability to effectively work with information – finding, evaluating, structuring, analyzing, and creating it. Using the example of the «HR Analytics» course, the practical implementation of the informational approach is demonstrated. The teaching methods (visualization of information structures, data flow analysis, project-based activities), as well as the structure of the content and the range of assessment tools, are described in detail, all aimed at developing the instrumental-technological and expert-analytical components of digital competence. It is concluded that the informatics approach transforms the role of the teacher into the architect of educational environment, and the educational process itself from «knowledge-filling» to «information navigation», which is key to preparing competitive HR specialists in the context of digital transformation.