UMY Professional Certification Body Tests 831 Candidates, Targets International Certification
The Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) Professional Certification Body (LSP) assessed 831 candidates across 34 certification schemes from 5 to 19 October 2026. It is also seeking to expand cooperation with certification bodies at both national and international levels.
LSP UMY head Sunardi said the competency assessments are part of the university’s efforts to prepare students with professional skills that meet the needs of the labour market. He said certification can complement an academic degree and serve as proof of students’ knowledge, skills and work attitudes.
“These assessments are part of our efforts to ensure that students have not only academic ability, but also professional competencies suited to the needs of the labour market. The 34 certification schemes give students the opportunity to gain recognition for their competencies in their respective fields,” Sunardi said in a written statement on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
The first competency assessment period of the 2026/2027 academic year is a regular LSP UMY programme, held four times in each academic year.
Before taking the assessment, candidates completed a pre-assessment from 18 September to 2 October 2026. This stage was intended to check candidates’ readiness and verify that their evidence of competence met the requirements of their chosen certification scheme.
During the assessment, assessors evaluate candidates against the competency standards applicable to each scheme. The results form the basis for determining whether candidates have achieved the required competencies.
LSP UMY uses a self-developed, web-based assessment system. Despite the use of digital technology, assessments are conducted in person, with assessors and candidates interacting directly. The website supports the evaluation and documentation process.
“We developed our own web-based assessment system to make competency assessments more effective and ensure they are properly documented. Although we use digital technology, assessments are still conducted face to face between assessors and candidates,” Sunardi said.
Targeting international certification partnerships
Alongside improving its competency assessments, LSP UMY plans to expand cooperation with other certification bodies, both nationally and internationally.
Sunardi said the certification programme would not focus solely on certification through the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP). LSP UMY is also seeking opportunities to work with other certification bodies so students have a wider choice of credentials.
“In future, we plan to broaden certification partnerships, not only through BNSP but also with other certification bodies nationally and internationally. We hope this will give students more options for certification relevant to industry needs and developments in the world of work,” he said.