This article discusses the ways of forming the methodological competence of a future teacher of the Kazakh language and literature. Theoretical works are summarized and studies related to the disclosure of the essence of the concept of "methodological competence of a university student" are analyzed. It is known that methodological training is an important component in the content of teaching philology students. The importance of methodological training as an integral part of the student's professional competence in the formation of methodological competence is determined. Using the example of the research directions of scientists, it was suggested that various factors influence the definition of ways to form methodological competence. In addition, the criteria for the formation of such types of methods as modeling of pedagogical situations, analysis of pedagogical situations, design, game method, case method, problem seminar, problem lecture, used in the formation of methodological competence of students, are clarified and defined. It is known that the formation of methodological competence of students of philology is an important and multifaceted process. Here are some main ways to achieve this goal: providing fundamental knowledge in the field of theoretical education, linguistics, literary studies and pedagogy, deep learning in teaching methods and technologies, and the development of practical skills. Conducting micro-lessons, drawing up curricula, analysis, development of educational materials, pedagogical practice, practical training in schools and other educational institutions, participation in the real educational process help to effectively form the methodological competence of students of philology. It was found that the personalization of this process is also important, taking into account the individual characteristics of each student.