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The quality of a nation depends upon the quality of its citizens. The quality of its citizens depends not exclusively, but in critical measure upon the quality of their education, the quality of their education depends more than upon any single factor, upon the quality of their teacher. It is widely acknowledged that the quality of teachers and trainers greatly influences the effectiveness of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutes in generating qualified and skilled workers. Based on this view, UPI as a university with a strong emphasis on education and creating future excellent teachers is planning to develop a center of excellence on vocational teacher education. In this regard, the formulation and implementation of educational policy, especially concerning the revitalization of vocational education should be long-term, sustainable, and scientific based, and not just be based on common sense. This study focuses on identifying and analyzing aspects related to organizational behavior of UPI in implementating and developing advanced knowledge and skills for sustainable growth in UPI towards the centre of excellence of technical and vocational education. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods using action research design. The selection of the design is due to the main objective of the study is to identify problems in program implementation and to seek appropriate solution to the problems encountered. As comparison, serial group discussion (FGD) will be held with academic staff in Universite Otto von Guerick Jermany. The findings, among other, the level of organizational behavior is very strategic and have correlation with the univetsity gain in producing prospective and qualification of future technology nad vocational teachers. In addition the findings can be regarded as university strategic plan in implementating and developing advanced knowledge and skills for sustainable growth in UPI towards the centre of excellence of technical and vocational education.