Lecturer Participants (Photo: Rahmat)
Banjarmasin – In support of advancing technological literacy within the academic environment, the Economics Education Department of FKIP ULM, in collaboration with the Professional Certification Institute (LSP ULM) and the International Test Centre (ITC), with technical assistance from the ICT Team of FKIP ULM, successfully held the Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) Training and Certification Program from July 21 to August 5, 2025. The activity took place over two sessions in the Economics Education Laboratory of FKIP ULM, supported by ICT infrastructure and facilities prepared to ensure the smooth running of the training and certification process.
A total of 43 participants took part in this program, consisting of students from the Economics Education Department, two lecturers, one education staff member, and one lecturer from the Science Education Department. All participants successfully passed the exam and obtained the internationally recognized MCE certificate.
From the perspective of ICT FKIP ULM, this activity serves as tangible evidence of the academic community’s growing digital competency through cross-unit collaboration. The ICT team contributed by providing network infrastructure, software configuration, and technical assistance throughout the training and examination sessions.
Head of the Economics Education Department, Muhammad Rahmattullah, stated that this achievement supports the fulfillment of Key Performance Indicators (IKU) 2 and 4.
“Alhamdulillah, everyone passed. I hope the competencies gained from this program will continue to support the participants’ professional performance in the future,” he said.
One of the lecturer participants, Edi Suryanto, also shared his impressions, noting that the training significantly improved his mastery of educational technology.
“This program enhanced my ability to design interactive learning experiences that align with 21st-century educational needs,” he said.
Similarly, student Nazwa Safrina Zahra expressed that the training greatly enriched her understanding of integrating technology into education.
“Thank you to all organizers for the excellent facilitation and guidance. I hope this program continues and brings lasting positive impact to the education sector in Indonesia,” she said.
The ICT Team of FKIP ULM appreciates the initiative of the Economics Education Department in organizing this program and remains committed to continued collaboration in strengthening digital competencies across the faculty.
Student Participants (Photo: Rahmat)