Study for Japan's IT Exams
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IPA runs 12 official IT certifications in Japan. PrepIPA gives you real past questions with explanations in your language — so the language is never the reason you fail.
IPA Certification Map
Japan's 12 official IT certifications — two distinct tracks
For IT Users
No programming required
Information Security Management
情報セキュリティマネジメント試験
Security management for non-engineers. Policies, risk management, and organisational security.
For IT Engineers
Technical progression path
Level 2 — Foundational
Fundamental IT Engineer
基本情報技術者試験
Core engineering skills. Algorithms, programming, databases, networks, and security.
Level 3 — Applied
Applied IT Engineer
応用情報技術者試験
Advanced practical skills. System design, project management, and strategic planning.
Level 4 — Specialist & Management
IT Strategist
ITストラテジスト試験
IT strategy and business management.
Systems Architect
システムアーキテクト試験
Enterprise systems architecture.
Project Manager
プロジェクトマネージャ試験
IT project planning and delivery.
Network Specialist
ネットワークスペシャリスト試験
Network design and operations.
Database Specialist
データベーススペシャリスト試験
Database design and administration.
Embedded Systems Specialist
エンベデッドシステムスペシャリスト試験
Embedded and IoT system development.
IT Service Manager
ITサービスマネージャ試験
IT service delivery and operations.
Systems Auditor
システム監査技術者試験
IT audit, governance, and assurance.
Registered Information Security Specialist
情報処理安全確保支援士試験
Advanced security engineering. Pass the exam, then register as a national licensed specialist (登録セキスペ).
How PrepIPA Works
Real IPA Questions
Every question is from IPA's publicly released past exams — the same questions that appear on the actual test.
Explanations in Your Language
Each question has a full explanation in multiple languages. Toggle anytime to read in the one that clicks for you.
IT Vocabulary Built In
Hit an unfamiliar term? The vocabulary dictionary covers the IT words that appear across all IPA exam levels.
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