EFFECTIVENESS OF THE "MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE" SYSTEM IN THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION SYSTEM LEADERS AND MECHANISMS FOR ITS IMPROVEMENT

This article examines the effectiveness of the “Managerial Certificate” system in the professional developmentof leaders of preschool education institutions and the organizational and pedagogical mechanisms for its improvement.Based on statistical and comparative analysis, the stages of implementing the certification system in the Republic ofUzbekistan during 2017–2025 and its impact on the development of managerial competencies are analyzed. By comparinginternational practices, the study substantiates the need to improve the certification system through competency-basedassessment, practice-oriented training, continuous professional development, and digital monitoring mechanisms. Thefindings contribute to enhancing management effectiveness in preschool education institutions.