Empowering Communities through Vocational Training and Executive Education

Telkom University consistently strengthens its role as a center of lifelong learning through a variety of vocational and executive education programs accessible to the general public. These initiatives aim to enhance professional competencies, digital literacy, and innovation capacity across society, supporting the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).

Expanding Access through Online Vocational Programs

Telkom University hosts a wide range of vocational training and executive education programs open to the general public, reinforcing its mission to promote lifelong learning and professional development beyond formal degree studies.

One of its flagship initiatives, the ElevAte Indonesia Program, offers short, skill-oriented online courses for professionals through the Mereka Academy Learning Management System (LMS), managed by the Strategic Partnership and International Office (SPIO). Across Batches 1 and 2, the courses include Customer-Centric Digital Marketing, Strategic Resilience, Sustainability Mindset, Fintech Applications, Innovation and Business Model Design, Data-Driven Decision Making, and Agile Leadership each delivered by expert lecturers and industry practitioners.

The program is open to professionals, educators, and the general public, enabling them to acquire future-ready skills in line with current industry demands. These online modules are freely accessible via onlinelearning.telkomuniversity.ac.id, demonstrating Telkom University’s commitment to removing barriers to quality education and promoting self-paced, flexible learning for all.

Community-Based Vocational Training for Empowerment

In addition to online programs, Telkom University also extends its educational impact to local communities through vocational and empowerment workshops. A notable example is the initiative titled “Inclusion through Knowledge: Legal and Digital Literacy for Domestic Violence Survivors in West Bandung Regency.”

This workshop empowers vulnerable individuals especially women survivors of domestic violence by equipping them with essential legal knowledge, digital literacy, and life skills. The program also involves community service teams and student volunteers who work collaboratively to ensure that participants gain both theoretical understanding and practical digital competencies to improve their livelihoods.

Through such targeted community-based programs, Telkom University promotes inclusive and equitable lifelong learning opportunities beyond the academic environment.

National Executive Education and Digital Transformation Initiatives

To further strengthen Indonesia’s digital capacity and sustainable innovation, Telkom University organizes national-scale executive training and certification programs open to professionals and the general public. These programs include:

• Carbon Certification Training, promoting carbon literacy and sustainable environmental management;
• SDGs Center SROI (Social Return on Investment) Certification, equipping participants to evaluate social and environmental impact effectively;
• SDGs Training Course and Impact Measurement Workshop for Innovillage 2024, enhancing student and community understanding of sustainability metrics;
• AyoBeraksi Training Course, focused on sustainability leadership and behavioral change for environmental action;
• Zero Waste Training, advancing campus and community waste reduction practices; and
• Waste Management Certification, strengthening technical capacity in sustainable waste handling and resource recovery.

A key highlight among these initiatives is the ElevAIte Indonesia Program, a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) competency development effort collaboratively organized by Telkom University, KOMDIGI, and Microsoft. The program includes AI-focused courses, training-of-trainers sessions, and Microsoft AI Certification exams (AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals) to enhance national AI literacy and workforce readiness for future industries.

Through these initiatives, Telkom University plays an instrumental role in advancing Indonesia’s digital transformation, sustainability leadership, and innovation-driven growth.

Telkom University’s dedication to lifelong learning is reflected in its comprehensive and inclusive approach ranging from online learning programs and community-based workshops to executive certifications and national-scale collaborations. These initiatives not only enhance workforce skills but also empower professionals, communities, and changemakers with sustainable, future-ready competencies.

By expanding access to education and fostering innovation across diverse sectors, Telkom University reinforces its commitment to advancing SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) cementing its position as Indonesia’s leading institution in lifelong and inclusive education.