Abstract
This work is devoted to the study of the potential of using VR/AR technologies in the training of professional and pedagogical specialists and their impact on the development of HR in higher education. Consideration of these aspects will help to identify the main advantages of digital tools for the educational ecosystem, identify challenges and propose approaches to their effective integration. In a study conducted among 224 students of Taraz University named after M.H. Dulati and Aktobe Regional University named after K. Zhubanov, the use of VR/AR showed a noticeable improvement in students' engagement in the educational process, increasing their creativity and motivation. Students rated these technologies as an effective tool for mastering complex practical skills and improving understanding of educational material. Teachers who have been trained to work with VR/AR have also confirmed an increase in their qualifications and an improvement in the quality of the educational process.