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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of cooperative learning to improve learning outcomes by involving foreign partners. Learning activities are carried out by cooperative methods, that students give an outline of the subject of learning topics, developed in groups from the subject matter, then transform their learning outcome to mind mapping. The final step, the lecturer, will give feedback. The results of mind mappings presented individually into groups after which students see the ability to learn outcome achievement. Assessment methods carried out are structured assignments, multiple-choice and online essay answers using Turnitin® software and google classroom on course learning outcomes (CPMK). The CPMK evaluation results obtained values of more than 70%, with a minimum distribution of values A, A- and A / B, respectively 89.3%, 3.6% and 7.1%. Use of devices during lectures more than 87% of respondents agreed. Mind Mapping can help and formulate problems more than 94% of respondents agree, and cooperative methods can receive with an average value of 92.2. Foreign lecturers can increase the knowledge of lecturers and students by providing a detailed description of supporting facilities and equipment in the pharmaceutical industry. The limitations of this study are descriptive without comparing the treatment of other learning methods due to the limited number of classes and elective courses. A comprehensive evaluation of the CPMK depth and appropriate assessment is needed. Cooperative learning methods can increase the effectiveness of achieving learning goals and can apply in small classes with some students, not more than 30 people for one lecture.