The Use of Activity-Based Management Methods in the Multipurpose Loan Process to Improve Cost Efficiency at PT. Bank Sumut: A Case Study of the Ngumban Surbakti Branch

Abstract

The low level of teacher certification competence is one of the main challenges in the field of education, which affects the quality of learning and student achievement. One of the educational institutions facing this issue is MIS Nur Al-Amin Medan, where several teachers do not yet possess adequate certification to support professionalism in teaching. Referring to this issue, a comprehensive strategy is needed to improve teacher competence by identifying the internal and external factors that influence the teacher certification process. One commonly used strategy to analyze these factors is through SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). The purpose of this study is to analyze the internal and external factors that influence the improvement of teacher certification competence at MIS Nur Al-Amin Medan and to formulate appropriate improvement strategies through the SWOT analysis approach. This research uses a qualitative research design with a case study approach. Data collection was carried out through the distribution of questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and testing validity using source triangulation. Based on the research findings, it was discovered that the internal and external factors influencing the teacher certification process at MIS Nur Al-Amin Medan are still not optimal. This is evident from the results of the IFAS and EFAS analyses, which place the school's position in Quadrant III of the SWOT diagram, indicating that the school is facing significant external challenges and has internal weaknesses that need to be addressed. Therefore, the appropriate strategy to implement is the Weakness-Threats (WT) strategy or a transformation strategy. This strategy includes integrating the support of the school principal with training programs, subsidies, and assistance from the Ministry of Religious Affairs. In addition, efforts are needed to enhance teachers' understanding of the certification procedures through internal training, socialization, and the provision of access to information, as well as technical and financial support, to ensure that the certification process can proceed more effectively and in a structured manner.