Atatürk University actively offers executive-style short courses and vocational training programs specifically designed for non-degree participants, thereby fulfilling the requirement of 4.3.3. These programs are open to professionals, employees, entrepreneurs, continuing learners, and community members who are not enrolled in regular university degree programs. Through platforms like ATADemix and the ATASEM Continuing Education Center, the university institutionalizes access to upskilling, professional development, and vocational skills training for the broader public.
ATADemix as Open Executive/Vocational Platform
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The ATADemix platform hosts numerous skill and vocational courses under categories such as “Courses / Sertifika Programları” beyond academic topics—for instance, Electronics Commerce Training, Nvivo Qualitative Data Analysis, Mobile Application Development, and Basic Statistics. These are widely accessible to public (non-students) registrants. atademix.atauni.edu.tr
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Some ATADemix courses are explicitly labeled “FREE / Ücretsiz”, making them equivalent to free executive training modules for public professionals (e.g. Her Yönüyle Moodle LMS, Temel PHP). atademix.atauni.edu.tr
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ATADemix also accommodates vocational upskilling modules and instructor requests (“Eğitmen Ol!”) which allow professionals to deliver training via the platform, expanding access and capacity. atademix.atauni.edu.tr
ATASEM’s Open Vocational / Executive Certificate Programs
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The ATASEM Certificate Programs page lists numerous vocational and professional certificate courses designed for public participants, such as Deney Hayvanları Kullanım Sertifikası, İHA-1 Commercial Drone Pilot Training, Public Procurement Law (Kamu İhale Mevzuatı), Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language (TÖMER-style programs), and Osmanlı Turkish courses. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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Under ATASEM’s Current Trainings section, open courses include Basic English Conversation Course, Academic Writing with Generative AI, C-class Occupational Health & Safety Expert Course, Scientific Resource Access & Literature Search, Drone Pilot Training, First Aid Certificate, and Certified Public Procurement Course. These are explicitly open to the public, not restricted to students. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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For example, the Education Coaching Certificate Program (Eğitim Koçluğu Eğitimi) is publicly advertised, with detailed registration and payment information, showing that external professionals can participate. Atatürk Üniversitesi
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In 2024, Aile Danışmanlığı Sertifika Programı (Family Counseling Certificate) was offered with a mixed online / face-to-face structure, open to community participants beyond student populations. afsu.edu.tr
Noteworthy Examples Amplifying Access
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The fact that ATADemix is built as an open shared learning platform (not restricted to enrolled students) demonstrates Atatürk University’s commitment to lifelong and public education beyond degree programs. atademix.atauni.edu.tr
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ATASEM’s Sertifika Programları include vocational skill training (e.g. pilot training, public procurement law) that are highly relevant to working professionals or aspiring entrants in those fields, bridging academic and practical domains. Atatürk Üniversitesi
Strategic & Impact Highlights
By maintaining and promoting non-degree executive/vocational offerings, Atatürk University:
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Enables continued professional development in the region, supporting workforce upskilling and employability.
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Reinforces university-community linkages by serving as a regional hub for training beyond campus.
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Demonstrates scalability and flexibility—some courses are fully online or hybrid, accommodating working adults.
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Ensures legitimacy through official announcements, open registration, and publicly accessible information pages for these programs.
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Provides a diverse training portfolio (vocational, language, technical, legal, drone, public health, coaching) that appeals beyond academia.
