The training process for management professionals graduated from universities in Latin America must be based on the structuring of a professional, work and personal profile, with a high degree of sociocultural identification with the country, and in accordance with global demands. Therefore, the objective of this study consisted of reflecting on the professional training by competencies of the administrator, from a contingency approach. It was a descriptive-cross-sectional investigation, characterizing the variables; qualitatively, without being manipulated; which resulted in a non-experimental study, based on the observation of the existing phenomenon, analyzed through documentary sources versed in the subject of professional skills and professional training of administrators. In addition, the study was supported by theories such as the contingency approach and postulates of Bédard (2003). Among the results, it was found that the professional training of the administrator allows to enhance the capacities of students at a functional level, to think critically and comprehensively. It was concluded that the training process for administrators should be aimed at training and graduating individuals trained to face the problems that arise in organizations, according to the specific moments and situations of the environment, where they are located.