Teachers are the key component in determining the success of education, as they play a central role in managing the learning process in an effective and meaningful way. One of the essential competencies that teachers must possess is pedagogical competence, which includes the ability to understand students, design, implement, and evaluate learning. This competence is not formed instantly but develops through education and training processes, one of which is the micro teaching course that trains basic teaching skills such as opening and closing lessons. This study aims to describe the concept of opening and closing lesson skills, describe the nature of pedagogical competence of prospective teacher students, and analyze the contribution of these skills to the development of pedagogical competence. This research uses a qualitative approach with a library research design through literature study from books, journals, and relevant scientific sources, using content analysis techniques. The results show that opening and closing lesson skills are important components of basic teaching skills that contribute to creating systematic and effective learning. Pedagogical competence serves as the main foundation for prospective teachers’ readiness to conduct professional teaching. In addition, opening and closing lesson skills through micro teaching contribute to improving teaching ability, reflection skills, and students’ readiness to face real teaching practice such as school practicum (PPL/PLP). Thus, these skills play a strategic role in shaping the pedagogical competence of prospective teachers.