Impact of graduate studies on the professional skills of graduates

In the field of continuing education, fourth and fifth level studies require a contextualized, more relevant approach, focused on the development of professional competencies. The objective of this study is to analyze the impact of postgraduate studies on the Academic-Professional Competencies of Peruvian graduates. Non-experimental quantitative research of explanatory level, with a population of 1064 graduates based on the information provided by the Technical Registry of the University. The results show that graduate training has a significant impact on labor productivity, scientific production and achievements as dimensions consistent with the competencies of the graduates. In conclusion, graduate training has a significant impact on the competitiveness of professionals graduating from these programs.