Upskilling and Certification: A Combination Increasingly Sought After in the Workforce

Is Education Alone No Longer Enough?

In recent years, the workforce has undergone very rapid changes. Technological developments, digitalization, and increasing competition for jobs have led companies to look beyond formal educational backgrounds and focus instead on skills that can be applied in the workplace.

This phenomenon is evident in the growing number of companies seeking candidates with specific skills and clear evidence of competence. As a result, both new graduates and professionals are required to continuously improve their abilities to remain relevant to industry needs.

This is where professional certification has begun to play a significant role.

Why Is Certification Becoming Increasingly Important in Careers?

Amid increasingly tight job competition, companies look not only at formal educational backgrounds but also at demonstrable skills. Many job seekers possess strong knowledge and skills, but struggle to demonstrate their competence to recruiters or companies. Therefore, certification is increasingly being considered as evidence of skills relevant to industry needs.

One widely recognized certification in Indonesia is the one issued by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP). During the assessment process, participants are evaluated against established competency standards. If declared competent, participants receive a certificate confirming that their skills meet nationally recognized standards.

For job seekers and professionals alike, BNSP certification can add value by enhancing credibility and career competitiveness. Besides helping companies conduct more objective assessments, certification also provides individuals with confidence, as their competencies have been tested and validated against professional standards.

“When viewed from a career perspective, certification is not just a formal document but a way to help individuals explain their skills more clearly to companies. The BNSP certification program with its preparation sessions, helps participants structure their skill development path more systematically. Hopefully, this can be a step that supports expanding career opportunities while also strengthening confidence in demonstrating competence in the professional world,” Yovita, Manager of the DQLab Program, said.

Who Needs BNSP Certification?

BNSP certification can provide benefits for various groups, ranging from fresh graduates who lack extensive work experience and need additional proof of competencies relevant to industry needs, to final-year students who want to prepare themselves before entering the workforce to stand out during the recruitment process, as well as professionals and mid-career individuals who want to advance in rank, change jobs, or strengthen personal branding as recognition of their competence. However, despite its many benefits, many people still hesitate to pursue certification because they feel unprepared for the assessment process, such as a lack of understanding of the exam flow, the competency standards used, or the documents that need to be prepared, even though with proper preparation, participants can undergo certification more confidently and optimally.

DQLab’s BNSP Certification Equipped with Mini Bootcamp as Preparation

To help participants prepare, DQLab offers a Free BNSP Certification program featuring a Pre-Session Mini Bootcamp.

Through this session, participants will receive briefings on the certification process, an overview of the assessment, and tips and preparation strategies to help them understand the competency standards that will be tested.

With the Mini Bootcamp, participants not only have the opportunity to earn the certification but also receive initial guidance to better prepare for the assessment process. This program is 100% Free!

More Than Just Certification: Preparation for Data Analytics Introduction

Currently, DQLab is offering free opportunities to earn BNSP certification through a mini-bootcamp program. The available certifications include several online options, such as Data Analyst Certification, Business Intelligence Analyst Certification, and Data Scientist Certification. This program not only provides access to certification but also offers preparation sessions on basic data analytics, so participants are better prepared for the assessment process.

For those who want to enhance their professional competitiveness, strengthen their CVs, and gain more credible recognition of their competencies, this program can be the right first step toward developing a career in the data field. With the preparation sessions, participants are expected to have a clearer understanding of the competency standards tested in the certification.

To take advantage of this free certification opportunity, participants can first join the pre-session by registering through the following link: https://bit.ly/MINIBC12MEDIA.

By Rachel Tiffany | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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