The Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) Professional\nCertification Body (LSP) assessed 831 candidates across 34 certification\nschemes from 5 to 19 October 2026. It is also seeking to expand\ncooperation with certification bodies at both national and international\nlevels.<\/p>\n
LSP UMY head Sunardi said the competency assessments are part of the\nuniversity\u2019s efforts to prepare students with professional skills that\nmeet the needs of the labour market. He said certification can\ncomplement an academic degree and serve as proof of students\u2019 knowledge,\nskills and work attitudes.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese assessments are part of our efforts to ensure that students\nhave not only academic ability, but also professional competencies\nsuited to the needs of the labour market. The 34 certification schemes\ngive students the opportunity to gain recognition for their competencies\nin their respective fields,\u201d Sunardi said in a written statement on\nWednesday, 21 October 2026.<\/p>\n
The first competency assessment period of the 2026\/2027 academic year\nis a regular LSP UMY programme, held four times in each academic\nyear.<\/p>\n
Before taking the assessment, candidates completed a pre-assessment\nfrom 18 September to 2 October 2026. This stage was intended to check\ncandidates\u2019 readiness and verify that their evidence of competence met\nthe requirements of their chosen certification scheme.<\/p>\n
During the assessment, assessors evaluate candidates against the\ncompetency standards applicable to each scheme. The results form the\nbasis for determining whether candidates have achieved the required\ncompetencies.<\/p>\n
LSP UMY uses a self-developed, web-based assessment system. Despite\nthe use of digital technology, assessments are conducted in person, with\nassessors and candidates interacting directly. The website supports the\nevaluation and documentation process.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe developed our own web-based assessment system to make competency\nassessments more effective and ensure they are properly documented.\nAlthough we use digital technology, assessments are still conducted face\nto face between assessors and candidates,\u201d Sunardi said.<\/p>\n
Targeting international certification\npartnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n Alongside improving its competency assessments, LSP UMY plans to\nexpand cooperation with other certification bodies, both nationally and\ninternationally.<\/p>\n Sunardi said the certification programme would not focus solely on\ncertification through the National Professional Certification Agency\n(BNSP). LSP UMY is also seeking opportunities to work with other\ncertification bodies so students have a wider choice of credentials.<\/p>\n \u201cIn future, we plan to broaden certification partnerships, not only\nthrough BNSP but also with other certification bodies nationally and\ninternationally. We hope this will give students more options for\ncertification relevant to industry needs and developments in the world\nof work,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
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