Qualification Support Center
The Qualification Support Center is available to all students, regardless of their faculty or major.
We offer a variety of courses aimed at obtaining qualifications, and our students can take these courses at a lower price than the general public.
We also provide consultation services to help you make the most of your qualifications to advance your career and improve your skills.
"Qualification Support Center" provides career support through various specialized courses
Past Achievements
- 2022 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Sponsored Color Test Encouragement Award
- 2017 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-sponsored Color Test Outstanding Group Award
- Winner of the Microsoft® Office Specialist World Student Championship 2016 in the Word division for universities and junior colleges (Saki Kanzaki, Faculty of Modern Social Studies)
- Winner of the 2012 Secretary Skills Certification Organization Excellence Award
- 2011 Service Reception Examination Level 2 Excellence Award Winner (Yoshino Arisa, Faculty of Media and Arts)
- "Microsoft® Office Specialist World Student Competition 2011" University/Junior College Excel® Division Gold Award, Word Division 17th Place (Yuka Nakamichi, Faculty of Arts and Sciences)
- 2010 Secretary Skills Examination Group Excellence Award
- "Microsoft® Office Specialist World Student Championship 2010" University/Junior College Excel® Division, 13th place (Ryoko Kido, Faculty of Arts and Sciences)
Course Schedule and Application
List of available qualifications
MOS (Microsoft® Office Specialist)
This is a Microsoft-certified exam that measures your ability to operate and understand Office software. It is a practical exam in which you operate actual application software on a computer.
Courses
- Microsoft Office Specialist 365 Word
- Microsoft Office Specialist 365 Excel®
- Microsoft Office Specialist 365 PowerPoint®
- Microsoft Office Specialist 365 Word Expert
- Microsoft Office Specialist 365 Excel® Expert
Secretary Skills Examination
This is an exam that measures basic business skills such as job knowledge, etiquette and customer service.
Courses
- Secretary Skills Examination Grade 2 (sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
- Secretary Skills Examination Level 2 (Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Color Test®
This is a qualification sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology that certifies "the ability to practically utilize color backed by theory."
Courses
- Color Test® Level 2 (Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
- Color Test® Level 3 (Sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Nissho Bookkeeping Examination (public qualification)
Bookkeeping is a qualification required to understand financial statements and corporate accounting laws and regulations and to perform business management, etc., and is a basic skills exam administered by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Courses
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 2 (public qualification)
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification Level 3 (public qualification)
IT Passport (national qualification)
This is a national qualification that certifies the basic knowledge of IT that all working people in an IT-based society should have.
Interior Coordinator®
This qualification certifies knowledge of interior products and the ability to sell and plan as a coordinator.
Courses
- Interior Coordinator®
Real Estate Transaction Agent (national qualification)
This is a national qualification required to provide important explanations prior to signing a contract for real estate transactions.
Courses
- Real Estate Transaction Agent (national qualification)
Financial Planning Skills Examination
This qualification allows you to acquire a wide range of knowledge related to people's lives, including finance, real estate, mortgages, tax systems, insurance, pensions, and inheritance, and is required not only by financial institutions but also by general companies.
Courses
- Financial Planning Skills Examination Level 2
- Financial Planning Skills Examination Level 3
TOEIC® Listening & Reading Test
This test is administered in approximately 150 countries around the world and comprehensively evaluates English communication skills.
Courses
- TOEIC®L&R Preparation Course 400 Points Course
- TOEIC®L&R Preparation Course 500 Points Course
- TOEIC®L&R Preparation Course 650 Points Course
- TOEIC®L&R Preparation Course 800 Points Course
Illustrator® Creator Certification Exam
This exam measures your ability to effectively utilize the many functions of Illustrator® in your work by having you create graphic content, focusing on practical tests.
Courses
- Illustrator® Creator Proficiency Certification Exam (Standard)
Photoshop® Creator Certification Exam
This exam measures your ability to effectively utilize the many functions of Photoshop® in your work by having you create graphic content, focusing on practical tests.
Courses
- Photoshop® Creator Proficiency Certification Exam (Standard)
Travel Agency Supervisor (national qualification)
It is the only national qualification in the travel industry that covers the management of a wide range of tasks related to travel planning, transactions, and implementation. Travel agencies are required by law to have at least one certified travel agent in their sales office.
Courses
- Domestic Travel Business Supervisor (national qualification)
- Comprehensive Travel Agency Supervisor (national qualification)
Civil Service Exam Preparation Course (General Education Course)
This course covers all the subjects required for the civil service exam (exam on liberal arts subjects) in one year. Because the scope of questions on liberal arts subjects is wide, it is important to study efficiently. Past exam questions are thoroughly analyzed and lectures are limited to the content that frequently appears on the exam. In addition, we also provide thorough preparation for the second exam, including essays and interviews. It is possible to study a comprehensive civil service course on campus.
- Web follow-up service included
- Unlimited support for essay corrections, interview preparation, etc.
Aiming to become a civil servant through this course
- City Hall
- Police officers, firefighters
- National University Corporation Employees
- School administration and others (Osaka Prefectural Office, Osaka City Hall, prison officers, immigration control officers, etc.)
- If you are aiming to become a civil servant in the following fields, you can take online courses in specialized subjects.
・Local government officials ・Prefectures and cities designated by government ordinance (Kyoto, Kobe, etc.)
・National civil servants, national general employees, national tax specialists, court officials, financial specialists, etc.
Q&A
What is the Qualification Support Center?
At the Qualification Support Center, we provide courses to help students prepare for qualification exams to acquire the qualifications they need to advance their careers and improve their skills. We believe that by becoming aware of the workforce and improving their skills from a student's perspective, students will have more time to focus on the future during their limited time at university.
Also, obtaining a qualification is fun as you clear a certain goal. I hope you will experience the sense of accomplishment you get when you connect the process of continuing to learn on your own to acquire skills or qualifications you are interested in with the results.
The Qualification Support Center will introduce you to the qualifications that are right for you.
Discuss until you are satisfied with what kind of qualification would be beneficial for you, and then aim to obtain the qualification.
What exam preparation courses are available?
The qualification exam preparation courses offered by the Qualification Support Center range from qualifications that are directly related to the daily work of working adults to qualifications that can be used in specialized jobs, and there is sure to be something that is right for you.
Please see the list of course types for more information.
What kind of Lecturer teach?
Our experienced Lecturer in each field will provide thorough instruction to each student. Lecturer are exam preparation professionals. You will learn practical knowledge and techniques based on trend analysis that you cannot obtain by self-study.
When are the courses held?
The courses are conducted online, so you can study efficiently using your computer or smartphone during your free time. Applications are accepted four times a year. Some courses are only held once a year, so if you find a qualification that interests you, please visit the Qualification Support Center first.
What qualifications are most popular?
Popular exams include the "Microsoft® Office Specialist" certification, which certifies skills in computer software such as "Word" and "Excel®," and the "Secretary Certification" which is a practical certification exam that teaches business etiquette and general knowledge that will be useful in the future.
Message from Seniors
It is especially important to acquire solid computer skills while you are a student and have the time.
MOS World Student Championship 2016 Japan Representative Selection, University/Junior College Word Division, Winner
MOS stands for Microsoft® Office Specialist, a qualification certified by Microsoft. The student world championships are held every year, and in 2016, I won a prize in the Word category in the university/junior college division for the Japanese representative selection.
I didn't go to college just to study information, but I'm studying a wide range of subjects, including psychology, but computer skills are essential for any job I want to do in the future. I was happy to be able to confirm my skills by winning an award. You can study computers on your own if you want, but I think it's easier to improve your skills if you're taught by a teacher, because you can get immediate support for your weaknesses. I hope that all of you juniors will take advantage of classes and qualification preparation courses to steadily improve your skills toward your future goals.
Graduated from YMCA Gakuin High School