Abstract
The article examines the impact of digital communities on the development of soft skills among university students in Kazakhstan. The study analyzes international approaches to integrating digital platforms into educational practice and assesses their relevance in the national context. A survey of 214 students from Almaty universities was conducted, combining descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression. Results indicate that participation in digital communities is positively associated with the development of communication, teamwork, self-organization, and critical thinking, with stronger effects among Generation Z students. Based on the findings, recommendations are proposed for supporting informal digital learning and recognizing soft skills through micro-credentials.