UNDIP, Semarang (17/4) – In order to improve the competence of lecturers as facilitators and trainers of students in academic and non-academic fields, Diponegoro University through the Directorate of Human Resources organizes Training of Trainers (ToT) Training and Certification activities for lecturers at Diponegoro University in 2025.
This activity is a series of trainings that began online on April 15, 2025, followed by offline training on April 16 and 17, 2025 at the 4th Floor Meeting Room UPT Library Diponegoro University, and closed with a certification process through online assessment.
The activity was officially opened by the Vice Rector III for Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, and Organization, Prof. Dr. Adian Fatchur Rochim, S.T., M.T. In his speech, Prof. Adian conveyed the importance of increasing the capacity of lecturers in their dual role as educators and trainers, who are able to inspire and guide students to develop holistically.
The ToT participants were representatives of lecturers from each faculty and school in Diponegoro University. During the two-day training, 30 participants received briefings from professional speakers from the ESQ Leadership Center. The materials presented included General Learning Principles, Learning Design Roadmap, Session Plan Framework (RPP), Group Practice – RPP, use of learning media and e-learning, and effective communication techniques through the concept of Power of 3V (verbal, visual, vocal). In addition, participants were also trained in the skills of opening and closing techniques in teaching, as well as practicing microteaching to hone their ability to deliver material directly.
The activity took place interactively and enthusiastically. The participants were very enthusiastic about participating in the entire series of training, both online and offline, as a form of commitment to become competent, qualified trainers, and ready to contribute to improving the quality of education at Diponegoro University. Through this ToT program, it is hoped that lecturer trainers will be born who are able to assist students with approaches that are effective, inspiring, and relevant to the challenges of higher education in the modern era.
(DSDM Media)
