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The dual system of vocational education is designed to balance education (in the educational institution) and training (at the enterprise level) equally in order to ensure the appropriate level of qualification, to teach and socialize the next generation. In addition to these effects (qualifications, education and socialization), the dual system enables the country to achieve economic goals (that is, economic growth) and social goals (that is increase youth employment); that is why many countries are trying to introduce elements of dual vocational education into their own national systems. The purpose of this study is to analyze the best international experience in implementing the dual vocational education system, identify strengths and weaknesses of this system and the issues that arise during the implementation of elements of the dual education system. Based on the analysis of cases from different countries, a matrix of implementation of dual education's elements in Ukraine and the world has been formed. Weaknesses of the approved Concept of training specialists in the dual form of education on the basis of the SWOT-analysis of the implementation of the dual education system have been identified and recommendations for its improvement have been formed.