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The article considers the problem of creating and implementing a system of certification of graduates and engineering specialists. The basic contradictions that emerged in the socio-educational field in recent years. We propose a list of the main tasks which will effectively and successfully implement the concept of certification in the interests of job market and the individual. It is concluded that the most important step towards ensuring compliance with the requirements of the employer's graduate competencies is the development of appropriate professional standards, primarily for high-tech industries.