KMUTNB recognises that vocational skills, continuous professional education and technical know-how are essential for sustainable economic growth and individual career resilience. To this end, the university is committed to hosting short-course programmes, workshops and vocational training events that are open to the general public—including those who are not currently enrolled as degree students. These programmes exclude full-degree offerings (such as MBA) and instead focus on executive education, certificate training, hands-on vocational courses, and skill-development workshops.
KMUTNB leverages its faculties, industry partnerships and technical education centres to deliver high-quality, accessible programmes. Examples include the Faculty of Technical Education’s teacher-training workshop, and the Faculty of Agro-Industry’s industry-focused upskilling programmes. By providing these open vocational events, KMUTNB promotes lifelong learning, enhances workforce competencies, supports regional development and contributes directly to SDG 4: Quality Education.
For example:
1. Faculty of Technical Education, KMUTNB
Activity: Promoting the teaching profession through a competency-based lesson-planning workshop for vocational education subject courses
Description: The Faculty of Technical Education (FTE) organised a professional training workshop focusing on lesson planning and competency development for vocational education instructors. The event was open to educators and vocational trainers from outside KMUTNB, supporting their upskilling in curriculum design and competency-based teaching. This reflects the university’s ongoing effort to improve teaching quality and promote lifelong learning for education professionals.
Source: https://fte.kmutnb.ac.th/index.php/2024/04/03/hr-156/
2. Faculty of Agro-Industry, KMUTNB
Activity: Workforce capability enhancement for the industrial-trade and investment sector in Prachinburi Province – Lean Productivity Training
Description: The Faculty of Agro-Industry organised a short-term training course titled “Lean Productivity Training” for personnel in the industrial and investment sectors of Prachinburi Province. The course provided practical tools to improve production efficiency, waste reduction, and workplace management—key skills that enhance regional workforce competitiveness. The programme was open to local business operators and industry workers, aligning with KMUTNB’s mission to support community-based lifelong learning.
Source:https://agro.kmutnb.ac.th/?p=8915
3. Faculty of Agro-Industry, KMUTNB
Activity: New-breed graduate and skilled workforce production programme to meet production sector demands (Reform Higher Education)
Description: This initiative focuses on reforming higher education and training to match industry needs, particularly in manufacturing and food processing sectors. The Faculty of Agro-Industry collaborated with local industries to develop targeted training programmes that equip participants—both students and external learners—with modern technical skills and innovative practices for industrial sustainability.
Source:https://agro.kmutnb.ac.th/?p=8906
4. Faculty of Agro-Industry, KMUTNB
Activity: Upskilling programme for agro-industrial entrepreneurs and SMEs – Practical training and knowledge transfer
Description: The Faculty of Agro-Industry organised public training sessions focusing on business development, production safety, and value-added processing in the agro-industrial sector. These activities targeted entrepreneurs and small to medium enterprises, promoting knowledge transfer and supporting regional economic sustainability.
Source:https://agro.kmutnb.ac.th/?p=8926
