The article provides the analysis of modern trends in the development of education that call for steady professional advancement and improvement of professional competencies of teachers. The main vectors of teacher’s professional and career growth are defined. The role of continuing professional training as a leading factor of improving pedagogical activity in the modern changing world is emphasized. The main directions and goals of the development of continuing training within the field of study “Pedagogical Education” and the experience of implementation in Armavir State Pedagogical University are considered.