Undergraduate Students of Office Administration Education FEB UNESA Take Professional Competency Certification Test for Office Document Management Scheme

Surabaya, July 29, 2024 - A total of 20 undergraduate students of Office Administration Education, Faculty of Economics and Business, Surabaya State University (FEB UNESA) have participated in the Professional Competency Certification Test for Office Document Management Scheme Session 1. This event was successful and had a positive impact on the students involved. This activity is the result of solid cooperation between the Undergraduate Study Program of Office Administration Education, FEB UNESA and the Professional Office Management Professional Certification Institute (LSP MPro).

This professional certification test event was held at the Integrated Laboratory A and B FEB UNESA on Monday, July 29, 2024, starting at 08.00 a.m and lasting until finished. In addition to the professional certification test activities, the event also featured the Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding or IA (Academic Implementation) between FEB UNESA and LSP MPro. This signing is expected to strengthen the existing cooperation and open up greater opportunities for students to gain practical experience and professionally recognized certification.

In this competency test, students are tested through a series of tests that include written tests, interviews, and demonstrations. The material tested in the demonstration covers various important aspects in office document management. Some of the materials tested include:

1. Handling the receipt and delivery of documents or letters.

2. Arranging the duplication and collection of documents.

3. Creating simple documents or worksheets.

4. Reading and writing in English at a basic operational level.

5. Producing documents on a computer.

6. Operating software applications.

7. Accessing data on a computer.

8. Using work equipment and resources.

9. Creating electronic letters or documents.

10. Accessing information via the homepage.

11. Managing archives.

This competency test aims to provide an opportunity for S1 Office Administration Education students to obtain a competency certificate in the field of office document management. This certificate is expected to be an added value for students in entering the workforce after they graduate later. By having a competency certificate, students will have concrete evidence of the skills and knowledge they have, which of course will increase their competitiveness in the job market.

This activity is also one of FEB UNESA's efforts to support the development of students' professional competencies. Head of the FEB UNESA Office Administration Education Undergraduate Study Program, Brillian Rosy, S.Pd., M.Pd. stated that this program is a strategic step to prepare graduates who are ready to work and able to compete in the industrial world. "We hope that with this certification test, students can improve their competencies significantly. This competency certificate is not only proof that they have met professional standards in the field of office document management, but also becomes important capital in their future career journey," said Brillian Rosy, S.Pd., M.Pd.

With the implementation of this activity, it is hoped that FEB UNESA Office Administration Education Undergraduate students will be better prepared and have a competitive advantage when entering the workforce. Activities like this are a real form of FEB UNESA's commitment to producing quality graduates who are ready to contribute in various industrial sectors.