Universitas PGRI Madiun (UNIPMA) through UPT Computer initiated the implementation of an international standard IT competency certification program. This is an effort to improve the quality of graduates as well as a complement to the Companion Diploma Certificate (SKPI). Certiport as a leading global standard certification service provider portal has officially appointed UNIPMA as the first and currently the only International IT Certification Center in Madiun. 

The IT certification scheme in the field of Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) Digital Literacy is one of the certification services available at Certiport. The IT certification program was attended by more than 1000 participants and took place in 9 campus computer laboratories accompanied by each proctor in each lab. The proctors involved were 21 people consisting of UNIPMA lecturers and employees who had been internationally certified in the field of Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) Digital Literacy.

Head of UPT Computer, Andria, M.Kom., MTA., MCE., MOS., MTCRE., CITPM., said that the importance of IT certification for students in validating competency, this program is also a form of campus effort to improve the quality of graduates as well as providing provisions. preparation for students to compete in the world of work, especially in the current era of digitalization.

For the general public, the IT certification program can be used as a portfolio, increasing competencies related to understanding digital literacy regarding the internet and computers as well as providing participants with experience in taking international standard IT certification. Participants who pass this certification will immediately receive an e-certificate that is recognized by many countries, so this can certainly grow self-confidence and increase competitiveness in the world of work. The IT certification program runs until mid-2024 and is open to the public. 

The public can register by accessing the website at https://ukk.unipma.ac.id or can come directly to the Computer UPT (Campus 1, Floor 3 UNIPMA) for further information.