Professional culture as vector of success

The article considers professional culture as a vector of formation of successful professional self-fulfillment. On the basis of theoretical material, is analyzed the etymology and definition of the phenomenon “culture” given by researchers, formulated the definition of “professional culture”, the specificity of professional culture and its elements are highlighted. The author defines and characterizes the contents and conditions of formation of the professional culture of teachers, levels of professional culture of modern specialist ? low, medium and high. It is emphasized the role of future professionals as the subject of professional culture who in the professional activity implement and create socio-cultural values.