Design and Implementation of Certify @ UNAI: A Next.js 14-Based Certification Management Training Platform
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https://doi.org/10.31154/isc12.v12i7.119.1338-1351Keywords:
Certification Management, Next.js, Web Platform, RADAbstract
To support its graduation requirement for professional certification, the Faculty of Information Technology at Universitas Advent Indonesia developed Certify @ UNAI, a centralized web-based platform designed to streamline training management. Previously, the process relied on fragmented tools such as Google Forms, spreadsheets, and manual certificate distribution, which led to inefficiencies in registration, attendance tracking, and verification. This study describes the design and implementation of the platform using Next.js 14 for frontend and backend logic, Prisma ORM with MySQL for database operations, and Tailwind CSS for consistent user interface styling. Developed using the Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology, the system integrates role-based dashboards for administrators, trainers, and students, enabling online registration, secure authentication, session scheduling, attendance logging, and certificate issuance. By automating these processes, Certify @ UNAI reduces administrative overhead and enhances transparency in managing internal certification programs. Early deployment within the Faculty has demonstrated improvements in user experience, data accuracy, and operational efficiency, offering a scalable model for similar academic environments
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