In modern scientific-educational surroundings the effective educational technologies are inseparable from open educational resources, electronic learning devices and distance learning technologies. One of such forms of education is distance learning, in which the transfer of information is carried out remotely by technical means of communication. The problem of implementation of the distance learning is thoroughly described in foreign and Ukrainian didactic literature (articles, thesis researches, monographs, etc.), but the problem of individual approach to distance learning is not presented. The goal of this research is to analyze the tactical ways of implementing individual learning approach to distance course in higher education. The author uses theoretical methods of research (such as analysis and comparison) and empirical ones (such as observation). The article reveals the essence of the concept of "distance education", "distance learning", "individual approach to students’ learning". It is also determined the basis of distance learning, established its advantages and disadvantages. The special attention is paid to individual selection of didactic material of the distance course according to the abilities of the student’s personality. The basic factors of design and development of didactic materials are described; the concept of individual personality traits is suggested that form a subsystem of intellectual sphere and subsystem of interpersonal relationships. An important advantage of this approach is psychological safety and comfort of the learning environment (prevention of complexes, fears, helplessness, etc.) that becomes another factor of studying optimization. The mentioned above approach to distance course as a result promotes the development of the individual personality, which can be called a “student-centered learning”. The article’s material makes it possible to take into account the individual learning approach to distance studying, which will promote the high quality of learning, and become the basis for self-improvement and cognitive development of the individual.