Karunia: Jurnal Hasil Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Maret : Karunia: Jurnal Hasil Pengabdian Masyarakat Indonesia

Bright Training: Mewujudkan Ide Riset dan Pengembangan Diri Melalui Pelatihan Berbasis Praktik

Kurniawan Kurniawan (Universitas Pelita Bangsa)
Rachman Catur (Universitas Pelita Bangsa)
Hariroh Hariroh (Universitas Pelita Bangsa)
Fiqih Maria Rabiatul (Universitas Pelita Bangsa)
Wiyatno Wiyatno (Universitas Pelita Bangsa)
Tri Ngudi (Universitas Pelita Bangsa)
Khofiyah Khofiyah (Universitas Pelita Bangsa)
Nida An (Universitas Pelita Bangsa)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2026

Abstract

The Bright Training Program is a community service activity designed to improve the research and entrepreneurial capacity of Indonesian students who are members of the Indonesian Student Association (PPI) in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The main problems faced by participants include limited understanding of research methodology, low ability to write systematic scientific papers, and suboptimal skills in developing and marketing digital-based businesses. To address these issues, this program is implemented using a participatory approach through several stages: identifying participant needs, joint planning, practice-based training (hands-on training), and ongoing mentoring. The results of the activity show a significant increase in participant skills, particularly in preparing research proposals, developing more structured business plans, and utilizing digital media as an effective marketing tool. Furthermore, this program also encourages changes in participants' mindsets to become more critical, innovative, adaptive, and collaborative in facing academic and entrepreneurial challenges. Furthermore, this activity also helps give rise to various group initiatives and strengthens the active role of students as agents of change in the community.

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