UGM’s Executive Education and Vocational Training Programs: Lifelong Learning for the Public
Ad hoc
DPKM UGM is organizing a series of MSME training programs to improve resilience and help drive sustainable economic growth for MSME players. The material covers Business Planning with Business Model Canvas (BMC) and Financial Management, as well as Strategies to increase consumer confidence and food safety assurance.
Fab Camp Challenge 2024 is a collaborative program aimed at developing innovative solutions to real challenges in Kulon Progo. Participants from China and Germany joined the program to learn about challenges in agriculture and KSM Melati Beji (Rumah Maggot) to understand waste management issues. The university was able to demonstrate its full commitment by involving external actors so that it could contribute to solving local challenges.
Universitas Gadjah Mada supports sustainable education by offering faculty-based training programs that are open to the public and provide certificates upon completion. For example, PUSTRAL offers GIS training programs. The campus provides training facilities to enhance skills and knowledge in specific fields. Faculties/units conduct certified training programs. Some of these include Drone Operation Training and Transportation Planning and Modeling. The Vocational School held the Internal Audit Training for Legal Entity State Universities with the UGM Internal Supervisory Unit to review their audit operations.
Sources: Internal Audit Training in Vocational School
Department Mechanical Engineering, Vocational School UGM conducted welding training using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) machines in Kulon Progo. The program was specifically designed to equip local youth with industrial-standard welding skills that enhance their employability and competitiveness in the labor market. Participants underwent 40 hours of intensive training, including advanced sessions and certification, enabling them to perform high-quality welding work without relying on external contractors.
Meanwhile, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine organized Technology-Based Training to Improve the Competence of Education Personnel. This initiative aimed to strengthen the digital literacy of education staff by enhancing their ability to use internet-based applications to support daily tasks. Participants received practical training in using creative tools such as Canva and VivaVideo, enabling them to integrate technology more effectively into their administrative and academic activities.
The Faculty of Medicine approached another way through the Center for Tropical Medicine UGM (CTR). TDR was proposed as a pilot scheme to incorporate a research grant into the MOOC Implementation Research (IR) training course. This enables participants in SEAR countries who have developed sound research letters of intent to put these research ideas into practice. They also share the idea through Tropmed Talk, it is similar to podcasts and makes it easier for the audience.
The Faculty of Biology hosted the Primer Design Course about Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using the PCR machine to identify the gene amplification or cloning, modification of DNA fragments, detection of pathogenic organisms, and analysis of archaeological samples.
On the other hand, the Master of Management and Public Policy (MKP) Program at UGM organized a training session titled “Meaningful Manuscripts: Ethics of Research and Writing in Social Sciences.” This activity addressed issues related to plagiarism and academic integrity. It aligns with the institution’s vision to cultivate professional and responsible researchers and academics who are capable of navigating ethical dilemmas in the fields of research and scholarly writing.
Sources: https://ugm.ac.id/id/berita/fkkmk-ugm-lakukan-pengabdian-untuk-kelas-ibu-hamil-di-kulon-progo/
The Community Service Team from the Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK) UGM implemented a program titled “Follow-up Optimization of the Role of Posyandu Care Cadres through Activities of the School for Pregnant Women and Families in Kalibawang, Kulon Progo.” The activity aimed to strengthen the role of health cadres in supporting classes for pregnant women. This community service initiative supports the government’s Primary Service Integration (ILP) program, which seeks to organize and coordinate various primary healthcare services by providing more accessible, comprehensive, and high-quality health services to the community.
On programmed basis
The health cluster at Universitas Gadjah Mada continues to offer a wide range of courses and training programs to strengthen academic and professional competencies in the medical field. The Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing (FK-KMK), organized a series of Molecular Biology Technique Courses in 2024. The program was held twice: the first at the end of June 2024, focusing on “Effective Tips and Practices for DNA Extraction, PCR, and Primer Design,” and the second at the end of November 2024, covering “Effective Techniques for RNA Extraction and qRT-PCR.”
In addition, the department regularly holds training sessions on laboratory techniques to enhance participants’ technical skills. In April 2024, two specialized courses were conducted: “Immunohistochemistry Techniques” and “Paraffin Block Preparation Techniques.” These initiatives reflect the department’s commitment to advancing high-quality education and research capacity, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on Quality Education.
Learning and Development Center (LDC) is a sub-unit managed by the Directorate of Human Resources of UGM. It has been providing human development training since 2012. LDC UGM focuses on the development of Human Resources within the UGM internal environment and from government agencies, the private sector, the community, and other stakeholders. The main objective of LDC UGM is to improve employees’ abilities, knowledge, and skills to be more effective and productive.
Sources: https://feb.ugm.ac.id/id/pendidikan/program-bersertifikat
Certification Program – MBA FEB UGM
A certification training or education program at the national and global levels is organised by the Faculty of Economics and Business UGM, which cooperates with several professional certification institutions. Prospective participants can choose several professional fields. The faculty also provides for some courses related to supporting those programmes. At the magister level, the faculty also carries out activities in the form of training, assessment, research and published the GamaIJB journal and case books. They also organise some training for the Certification Program.
Sources: the 24th GIS basic training
The Center for Transportation and Logistics Studies (PUSTRAL) annually organised a Geographic Information System (GIS) training program and recently held the 24th batch of Basic GIS (GIS) Training. Those who wish to improve their mastery of GIS can improve their skills by attending this program. In 2024, PUSTRAL also organised the Remote Pilot and Unmanned Aircraft System Operation Training for Mapping Batch 16 Year 2024.
Sources: Remote Pilot and Unmanned Aircraft System Operation Training for Mapping Batch 16 Year 2024
There is also a Transportation Planning and Modeling program. The program has been further developed with an improved curriculum and is now open to the public. This initiative was motivated by the fact that several major cities are facing transportation problems at a critical stage, including traffic congestion, delays, as well as noise and air pollution. The training is expected to help mitigate these transportation challenges within the community. In addition, nine other training programs were conducted, focusing on various aspects of transportation and logistics.
Sources: Transportation Planning and Modeling program
The University also supports the Programmed Training for Executives and Certified from the Center for Environmental Studies (PSLH) related to Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL). PSLH held the basic EIA Training to support the government rules in Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2009 about Environmental Protection and Management.
The University also supports the Programmed Training for Executives in collaboration with PT Global Edukasi Talenta Inkubator and the Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin). This initiative organized a Certification of Marketing Communication Training aimed at transferring knowledge about marketing and communication strategies in creative and innovative ways. The program was specifically designed for 800 UGM students from various faculties, encouraging them to strengthen their competencies in marketing communication to meet the needs of the creative industry sector.
The University provided several programmes such as the Programmed Training for Executives and Certified from Integrated Research and Testing Laboratory (LPPT), Programmed Training for Executives and Certified from Magister Ekonomika Pembangunan and almost 10.000 participants joined the programme from different affiliations, and Programmed Training for Executives and Certified from Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing.
Adhoc – Community Services
According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s (KLHK) National Waste Management Information System (SIPSN) for 2022, Indonesia faces serious challenges related to waste management. Of the total national waste production of 21.1 million tonnes, around 7.2 million tonnes or 34.29% has not been properly managed. This problem includes an increase in plastic waste accumulation in the country, which is expected to continue to grow until 2025. The KLHK has set a target to reduce plastic waste accumulation by 30% and increase its management to 70%.
Indonesia, known as one of the world’s largest producers of plastic waste, faces challenges in waste management, including in Yogyakarta. The accumulation of waste at waste disposal depots in Yogyakarta has become a major concern due to its negative impact on health and the environment, such as air pollution, water contamination, disease transmission by insects, and the risk of microplastics and soil and plant poisoning.
On 21 June 2024, the Community Service Department of Family and Community Medicine FK-KMK UGM, together with Bank Sampah Go-Green and HDSS Sleman, held a Workshop and Certification Training on Waste Management for the Karang Taruna Dusun Cupuwatu I youth organisation. This workshop aimed to provide education on waste selection and processing as a strategy to boost the local economy, the economic benefits of waste management, and the health impacts of waste issues. The agenda was expected to enhance their knowledge and skills in waste management, especially for the youth group.
Resources:
Ad hoc:
- Business Planning with Business Model Canvas (BMC)
- Fab Camp Challenge 2024
- Drone Operation Training
- Transportation Planning and Modeling
- Internal Audit Training for Legal Entity State Universities im Vocational Schiool
- training using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) machines conducted by Department Mechanical Engineering
- Technology-Based Training to Improve the Competence of Education Personnel
- MOOC Implementation Research
- Tropmed Talk
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) in Faculty of Biology
- “Meaningful Manuscripts: Ethics of Research and Writing in Social Sciences.” in the Master of Management and Public Policy
- “Follow-up Optimization of the Role of Posyandu Care Cadres through Activities of the School for Pregnant Women and Families in Kalibawang, Kulon Progo.”
On programmed basis:
- Molecular Biology Technique Courses in 2024
- “Immunohistochemistry Techniques” and “Paraffin Block Preparation Techniques.”
- Learning and Development Center
- Certification Institutions UGM
- Certification Program
- the 24th batch of Basic Geographic Information System
- Remote Pilot and Unmanned Aircraft System Operation Training for Mapping Batch 16 Year 2024
- Transportation Planning and Modeling program
- the basic EIA Training
- Certification of Marketing Communication Training
- the Programmed Training for Executives and Certified from Integrated Research and Testing Laboratory
- the Programmed Training for Executives and Certified from Integrated Research and Testing Laboratory Schedule
- Programmed Training for Executives and Certified
- Programmed Training for Executives and Certified from many faculties
Adhoc – Community Services: