Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 1 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 2 New Examination and Common Carrier/Skill Framework Common Carrier/Skill Framework New Information Technology Engineers Examination Skill Standards for IT Professionals (ITSS) Embedded Technology Skill Standards (ETSS) Users’ Information Systems Skill Standards (UISS) B a s e d Old Exam System IT Engineers Skill Standards Syllabus Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 3 Examination as IT Engineer’s Level Judgment tool （ Source: Report of Human Resources Development Working Group, Industrial Structure Council ） P r o f e s s i o n a l C o m m i t t e e Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Entry Middle High Super High Minimum Required Basic Knowledge Basic Knowledge and Skills Applicable Knowledge and Skills Advanced Knowledge and Skills Skill (Ability) Basis Exam Result Exam Result and Work Experience IT Passport Exam FE Exam AP Exam Advanced Exam E v a l u a t e d b y E a c h C o r p o r a t i o n A d v a n c e d I T H u m a n R e s o u r c e s New Exams corresponds up to Level 4 Performance (Achievement) Basis Work Experience, Interview, etc. Domestic High-End Players Accepted Internationally High-End Players on a Domestic Level High-End Players on a Corporate Level Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Configuration of Common Carrier/Skill Framework Career Level Evaluation Method Body of Knowledge 4 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Career HR Category HR Model Basic Strategy Strategist Solution System Architect Project Manager Technical Specialist (DB, NW,…) Service Manager Creation Creator Other 5 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Level Definition (1/2) Level Definition Level 4 (PM, NW, DB…) Defined as professionals with advanced knowledge and skills who are able to perform tasks and deliver work instructions based on experience and achievements as well as to formulate the experience required for professionals as formal knowledge to develop younger people. Level 3 (AP) Defined as human resources with practical knowledge and skills who are able to perform all required tasks on their own. Level 2 (FE) Defined as human resources with basic knowledge and skills who are able to perform tasks with a certain degree of difficulty or part of the required tasks on their own. Level 1 (IP) Defined as human resources with the minimum knowledge and skills required for people involved in information technology who are able to perform tasks under guidance. 6 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Level Definition (2/2) Level Definition Level 7 World-class, high-end player with advanced knowledge and skills: Defined as human resources recognized throughout the world who have experience and achievements in successfully leading development, restructuring of business operations, and marketing of industry leading services. Level 6 Domestic-level, high-end player with advanced knowledge and skills: Defined as human resources widely recognized inside and outside their organizations who have professional experience and achievements not only within their organizations but also in the industry. Level 5 In-house, high-end player with advanced knowledge and skills: Defined as professionals who have rich experience and achievements to lead their organizations. 7 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Common Body of Knowledge (1/2) 8 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Common Body of Knowledge (2/2) 9 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 10 Three Skill Standards [...]... of maximum points • Points in each field: more than 30% of the maximum points in each of the 3 fields Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 15 Knowledge level ( 1/2 ) Strategy questions The examinee will be tested on his/her knowledge of fundamental terminology and concepts, etc required for analysis related to computerization and corporate activities, the content of the high school information... knowledge required to consider improving the task environment using computers, networks, office tools, etc Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 16 Knowledge level ( 2/2 ) Technology questions The examinee will be tested on his/her knowledge of fundamental terminology and concepts, etc, as well as on logical thinking, but not on fields that would require a high degree of technological expertise... All Rights Reserved 19 Expected Technology Level ( 1/2 ) Expected Technology Level 1 With regard to strategic planning utilizing information technology, the following knowledge and skills will be required, depending on the tasks in charge • Understanding of the basics of target business fields and tasks and capability to utilize this understanding in his/her tasks in charge • Capability to perform projection,... All Rights Reserved 20 Expected Technology Level ( 2/2 ) Expected Technology Level 2 With regard to design, development and operation of systems, the following knowledge and skills will be required depending on the tasks in charge • Understanding of the basics of information technology in general and capability to utilize this understanding in his/her tasks in charge • Capability to design, develop... to select questions unrelated to programming languages Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 23 Afternoon Test (Scope 1/2 ) 1 Computer Systems a Hardware Expression in numbers, characters, graphics, and sound, processing apparatus, storage devices and media, input/output devices, instruction execution methods, addressing methods, system configuration, etc b Software OSs, middleware, application... Several questions are provided, allowing the examinee to select and answer the questions that best match his/her area of profession The level of the new AP examination is almost equivalent to that of the current SW Examination Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 34 Afternoon Test (Scope 1/4 ) 1 Business Strategy Marketing, business analysis, business and corporate strategy, corporate finance,... develop and operate systems under the guidance of superiors • Capability to design software under the guidance of superiors • Understanding of policies of superiors and ability to develop software on his/her own Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 21 Morning Test The morning test covers the same fields as the current FE Examination The afternoon session will cover the same technology fields... and analyzing familiar tasks, and resolving issues, as well as basic knowledge for utilizing office tools for data analysis and problem solving Management questions The examinee will be tested on his/her knowledge of fundamental terminology and concepts, etc related to system development and project management processes, but not on specific terminology and concepts, etc that require a high degree... search, numeric calculation, character string processing, graphics processing, file processing, computational complexity, error, etc Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 24 Afternoon Test (Scope 2/2 ) 4 Software Design Software requirements analysis, software formula design, software detailed design, structured design, module design, object-oriented design, web application design, test planning,... management, capacity management, system performance, system reliability), system operational management, etc 7 Strategy a System Strategy Information system strategy, marketing, business models, etc b Management/Related Laws and Regulation Business management, task processes, organizational operation, corporate accounting, related laws and regulations, standardization, etc Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights . Reserved 1 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 2 New Examination and Common Carrier/Skill Framework Common Carrier/Skill Framework New Information Technology Engineers Examination Skill Standards. Corporate Level Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Configuration of Common Carrier/Skill Framework Career Level Evaluation Method Body of Knowledge 4 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan,. IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Common Body of Knowledge ( 1/2 ) 8 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved Common Body of Knowledge ( 2/2 ) 9 Copyright © 2009 IPA Japan, All Rights Reserved 10 Three