4.3.3 Vocational training events (lifelong learning)

BÜYEM Information Brochure

Public Vocational Training Events at Boğaziçi University

Boğaziçi University hosts a wide range of vocational training activities for those who do not attend university. In this context, the programmes offered by BÜYEM (Boğaziçi University Lifelong Learning Centre) offer you institutional knowledge based on more than 150 years of experience and a dynamic educational approach.

BÜYEM Lifelong Education Centrer Programmes

BÜYEM offers unique training programmes designed for the employees of private and public institutions. Within the framework of these programmes, trainings are provided for employees to gain knowledge and skills in order to contribute to their personal and corporate development. The programmes are designed specifically for each institution in line with the needs of the institution. These programmes are prepared jointly by Boğaziçi University and the relevant institution and are implemented on our campus or at a venue deemed appropriate by the institution.

Programme Features

• Personal and Organisational Development: Programmes prepared to contribute to the development of employees consist of the adaptation of the programmes offered in open training to the needs of that institution or completely tailored to that institution.
• Original Training Programmes: With the academic background and experience of Boğaziçi University, unique training programmes are created for the needs of private and public institutions.
• Flexible Implementation: Programmes can be implemented both on the university campus and at the location deemed appropriate by the institution.
• Executive Education Programmes: Executive education programmes such as MBA and other vocational training courses are offered for those who do not attend university.

Open Education Programmes

• Expertise Programmes: Programmes for university graduates in basic and interdisciplinary fields.
• Executive Programmes: Professional development programmes for executives.
• Vocational Programmes: Programmes for non-university graduates or those who want to learn a new profession.
• Skill Acquisition Programmes: Various programmes for both university and high school graduates.
• Update Programmes and Short Courses: Programmes organised to update knowledge in specific fields.
• e-BÜYEM: Online live interactive trainings.
• Second Spring Academy: Special programmes for those who want to return to university life.
• Teacher Academy: Trainings for K12 teachers.

Corporate Services

• Special Trainings for Institutions: Training programmes designed specifically for each institution in line with the needs of the institution.
• Consultancy Services: Training needs are determined in line with the requests from institutions and training ‘check-up’ services are provided.
• Examination Centre: In order to support the exam practices of the institutions, services such as preparation of exam questions, provision of the exam venue, implementation and evaluation of the exam are provided.

These programmes make significant contributions to the personal and corporate development of employees by increasing their knowledge and skills. You can visit the BÜYEM website to take advantage of these valuable educational opportunities offered by Boğaziçi University and to get more information.

https://buyem.bogazici.edu.tr/

Career Days at Boğaziçi University: Students and Companies Together

Date: 17–18 April 2024

Location: Boğaziçi University South Campus

Event Type: Career and personal development-focused campus event

About the Event:

Organised as part of Boğaziçi University's Culture, Arts and Club Events, Career Days brought together leading companies from Turkey and around the world with students. During the two-day event held at the South Campus, various company stands were set up to enable students to communicate directly with companies.

Highlights:

• Students had the opportunity to meet and communicate with company representatives one-on-one.
• Direct information was provided about internships and job opportunities.
• Human resources experts shared details about career and recruitment processes.
• Application forms for open positions were made available to students.

Personal Development and Career Support:

Boğaziçi students at the beginning of their careers found answers to their questions through various sessions and information events. The event provided an important opportunity for students to guide their career planning and gain insight into different sectors.

https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/kariyer-gunleri-iki-gun-boyunca-bogazicinde/2808

Istanbul Transparency Centre Opens at Boğaziçi University: Collaboration and Training Opportunities in Cyber Security

The Istanbul Transparency Centre has been established through a collaboration between Boğaziçi University and global cyber security company Kaspersky. The centre was inaugurated at the 12th Boğaziçi Cyber Security Summit with the participation of Boğaziçi University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci İnci, Head of the Management Information Systems Department Prof. Dr. Bilgin Metin, and Kaspersky Founder and CEO Eugene Kaspersky.

The centre will provide Kaspersky's partners, customers, and cybersecurity regulators with transparent access to the source code of all the company's products, software updates, and threat detection rules. Visitors will be able to review independent audit results and lists of software components.

Additionally, a Transparency Laboratory will be established within the Istanbul Transparency Centre. The laboratory will provide hands-on training to students on methods and techniques for evaluating the quality and reliability of solutions in the supply chain. The training will be conducted both on-site and online by Kaspersky experts, aiming to enhance the ability to identify cyber threats.

Boğaziçi University Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci İnci stated that national and international cooperation in technological fields is increasing and that this centre will contribute to young talents. İnci emphasised that, within the scope of the national technology initiative, Turkey should go beyond the technology market and become one of the countries that produce and invest in technology. He emphasised that the collaboration with Kaspersky demonstrates the country's determination to invest and will pioneer new cyber security initiatives.

Kaspersky CEO Eugene Kaspersky said that they are strengthening their long-standing collaboration with Turkey, that Turkey is a regional leader in the digitalisation process, and that they aim to increase expertise and knowledge sharing through this collaboration.

Prof. Dr. Bilgin Metin stated that the summit organised by the Boğaziçi University Cyber Security Centre (BÜSİBER) is a pioneer in the sector and that such collaborations will support developments in the field of cyber security.

This collaboration is seen as an important step for Turkey in the areas of transparency, education, and technology development in cybersecurity, and is expected to contribute to the development of young talent and the strengthening of national cybersecurity capabilities.

https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/istanbul-seffaflik-merkezi-bogazici-universit/2814

Turkey's Largest Cyber Security Camp Held at Boğaziçi University

Boğaziçi University Cyber Security Centre (BÜSİBER) hosted one of Turkey's largest and most comprehensive cyber security camps on 20-23 August 2024. This year's camp, the 14th of its kind, also marked the 8th anniversary of BÜSİBER. The event brought together cyber security enthusiasts from universities across Turkey and was organised in collaboration with the Cyber Clubs Union. Despite receiving nearly 1,000 applications, approximately 800 students actively participated in the entire training programme.

Participants underwent a comprehensive training programme in cyber security, both theoretical and practical, over the course of four days. The training sessions were conducted by experts in their respective fields across 13 separate classes. Topics covered included Penetration Testing and Defence Systems, Web Application Security and Bug Bounty, IT Governance, Information Security Management, Incident Response, Blue Team activities, Machine Learning and Data Science, GNU/Linux systems, Smart Contract Security, Web Development with Django, Mobile and Web3 Security, and Reverse Engineering.

The main sponsor of the camp was Kaspersky, while leading Turkish technology and cybersecurity companies such as THY Turkish Technology, Turkcell, and Acklog also provided support. Participants had the opportunity to not only receive technical training but also meet industry experts and network.

The sessions held during the event addressed current developments in the field of cyber security. BÜSİBER Project Manager Prof. Dr. Bilgin Metin emphasised Boğaziçi University's leadership in this field and its mission to train qualified experts, while also highlighting the contribution of the collaboration with the Cyber Clubs Union to the development of young talent in the sector.

The ‘Women in Technology’ panel, held on the last day of the camp and attracting great interest, provided an in-depth discussion on gender equality in the sector and women's contribution to technology. The panel, moderated by Kaspersky Turkey Manager İlkem Özar, featured prominent figures in the field such as Prof. Dr. Bilgin Metin, Ayşim Niksarlı, Feridun Aktaş, and Sema Erkan as speakers.

This camp provided a significant opportunity for young people to gain technical knowledge and establish connections within the industry, while also marking an important step toward raising cyber security awareness in Turkey.
  

https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/turkiyenin-en-buyuk-siber-guvenlik-kampi-boga/2861

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-4 (Related Section)

Boğaziçi University Lifelong Education Centre (BÜYEM)

Boğaziçi University Lifelong Education Centre (BÜYEM) offers a wide range of educational programmes to meet the educational needs of individuals, institutions and society, using Boğaziçi University's academic background and innovative educational approach. Below are the main categories of education programmes offered by BÜYEM:

1. Specialisation Programmes are specialisation programmes in basic and interdisciplinary fields for university graduates: Institutionalisation in Family Businesses, Digital Marketing and Social Media, Train-the-Trainer Industry 4.0, Human Resources, Construction Project Management, Corporate Sustainability, Mechatronics, Supply Chain Management, Applied Financial Management, Visionary Marketing, Store and Product Management in Retail Sector

2. Executive  Programmes  are  professional  development  focused  programmes for executives in the areas of leadership, creativity, innovation and management: Design Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Business Leadership Academy (LAB), Executive Training Abroad, Board Membership Training, Executive Leadership, Professional Development Seminars, Sustainable Development Goals Academy (SDG Academy)

3. Vocational Training Programmes are designed for people with at least high school graduates who want to learn a new profession or who have not had the opportunity to study at university: Banking, Event Management, Property Consultancy, Public Relations, Hotel Management, Marketing, Travel Agency, Web Application Design and Development, Software Development

4. Skill Acquisition Programmes are skill acquisition programmes for both high school and university graduates: Digital Transformation, Digital Marketing Communication, GMAT Preparation, Project Development, TOEFL Preparation, Foreign Language Trainings (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Ottoman, Italian)

5. Update Programmes and Short Courses are programmes organised for university graduates to update their knowledge in a specific field. 5 Weeks 5 Novels, BOUN 101: Winter and Summer Schools, Autumn and Spring Workshops, Philosophy for Children, Financial Mathematics, Money, Foreign Exchange and Capital Markets, Sustainable Brand Management, Applied Entrepreneurship

6. e-BÜYEM Trainings are interactive trainings offered online through the e- BÜYEM platform: Online English, Online Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Turkey's Energy Academy, Human Resources, Innovative Management and Engineering

7. Second Spring Academy, specially designed programmes with the support of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR) for those who want to return to university life, offer lifelong learning opportunities in a campus environment with the distinguished instructors of Boğaziçi University: Turkey and World Perspectives, Social Sciences, Fine Arts and Literature, History and Archaeology

8. Teacher Academy is specialised training for K12 teachers to develop their 21st century teaching skills. The trainings can be designed as short-term seminars, workshops or modules lasting over a year. In addition, new methods developed within the scope of EU projects are adapted to the Turkish education system and used in these trainings.

9. Corporate Services are the training programmes, corporate consultancy services and examination centre services that BÜYEM provides for private, public and non-governmental organisations.

For more information about BÜYEM:

https://impact.bogazici.edu.tr/sites/impact.bogazici.edu.tr/files/buyem_ye_brosur_2023mart_en.pdf