FIPP UNNES Holds Microsoft Competency Test to Improve Students’ Digital Skills
Semarang, February 19, 2025, The Faculty of Education and Psychology (FIPP) Semarang State University (UNNES) held a Microsoft Competency Test for FIPP UNNES Students on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. This activity is one of the efforts to improve students’ digital skills, especially in utilizing Microsoft applications to support academic activities and prepare themselves to face the needs of the world of work.
The activity was conducted through a computer-based competency test session in the laboratory. Based on available documentation, students participated using computers, while instructors assisted them in the competency test. This activity provided students with the opportunity to assess their skills in using Microsoft applications in a focused manner.
Mastery of digital applications is becoming a crucial skill for students amidst the advancement of information technology. Through this competency test, students are expected to improve their ability to operate productivity software that supports document preparation, information processing, and the more effective completion of various academic tasks.
This activity supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, by strengthening student competencies and skills as part of improving educational quality. Furthermore, this activity is relevant to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, particularly in promoting digital technology mastery and human resource capacity development to navigate digital transformation.
Through the Microsoft competency testing program, FIPP UNNES continues to support student competency development to better prepare them for the challenges of an increasingly technology-driven education and workplace. Strengthening digital skills is expected to equip students to learn, innovate, and adapt to ongoing technological developments.
