Selecting sensors, using them effectively and dealing with problems when they arise: this exam objectively certifies the skills that the manufacturing floor demands. It is offered online at two levels (Basic and Advanced) and in four languages.
4 Languages / Online
The exam is held in four languages—Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese and Portuguese—on almost the same schedule as in Japan. You can take it online from many parts of the world. Whatever your country or language, questions come from the same question set and are assessed against the same standard.
The exam in English, Traditional Chinese and Portuguese is planned to start with the 1st exams in 2027 (February for the Basic Level, March for the Advanced Level).
This certification assesses the practical ability to correctly select and use sensors on the manufacturing floor and to deal with problems when they arise. We have systematically organized the practical sensor knowledge that is useful on the shop floor into the Official Handbook and made it objectively assessable through a certification, from a neutral standpoint not tied to any particular manufacturer. With two levels, you can prove your skills step by step according to your proficiency.
Your first step: this level covers everything from the basics of sensing to the principles of common sensors, measurement fundamentals and basic sensor selection exercises. Recommended study time: 1.5–2 months.
Learn moreThe higher level: in addition to everything in the Basic Level, it assesses how to deal with false detections on the shop floor, challenging detection tasks and the practical procedure for selecting sensors.
Learn moreTwo volumes, Basic Level and Advanced Level (11 chapters in total), matched to the exam scope. Full of principle diagrams and data tables, they are practical references you can turn to right away on the shop floor.
See the handbookConsidering the exam for your company or organization (10 or more people)?
Discounts and exams on dates arranged for your group are available on request. The exam can be used for internal promotion exams, new-employee training, company-wide skill tests and more.
* All exams are held online (there are no in-person test venues). The exam is held twice a day: Session 1 (10:00–11:00) and Session 2 (14:00–15:00), Japan time; you choose one of the two sessions. In addition, in 2027 the Basic Level is planned for September 12 and the Advanced Level for September 19. From November 2027, the Basic Level is planned to be held four times a year (February, May, September and November) and the Advanced Level three times a year (May, September and November, on the Sunday one week after the Basic Level).
The dates and times above are for the Japanese-language exam held in Japan (Japan time). For the exam in English, Traditional Chinese and Portuguese (from February 2027, planned; dates, fees in US dollars and times in UTC), see Taking the exam from outside Japan.
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