What does the Data & AI syllabus cover?

It covers Subject A-2 (specialist knowledge) across eight mid-level topics and Subject B (skills) across four major items. Subject B's data management item is described in particular detail with supplementary notes and reference diagrams.

Does Subject B require programming skills?

Yes. Subject B includes reading pseudocode programs and understanding algorithms, similar in format to the Basic Information Technology Engineer Exam's Subject B.

Is this syllabus final?

No. It is a draft (Ver.0.1) published by IPA.

Large Language ModelsAI Business & IndustryQiita 機械学習3m agoOct 31, 2026, 13:00 JST

IPA releases Data & AI exam syllabus Ver.0.1

Send on LINE

3 Key Points

What happened
IPA released the Data & AI category Syllabus (Draft) Ver.0.1, which covers Subject A-2's eight mid-level knowledge topics and Subject B's four major skill areas.
Why it matters
The release completes the published exam scope for all three categories. Subject A-2 emphasizes data management, databases, and AI technology. Subject B stresses practical skills, with data management covered in detail.

Not sure about something? Ask the AI

Questions and answers are published on this page.

Summaries like this, every morning.

Get these free every morning

Context & Analysis

The Data & AI category is the last of the three Advanced Information Technology Examination categories to have its syllabus published. With this draft, IPA has now shown the scope for Management, Systems, and Data & AI, giving candidates a complete picture of what each category covers. The draft's structure separates knowledge (Subject A-2) from skills (Subject B), and the Subject B section on data management is unusually detailed, including supplementary explanations and a reference diagram. That suggests the exam expects candidates to act as specialists who draft and execute data plans rather than as executives who give final approval. Newer topics also appear: data contracts, data products, and rules for managing AI-generated data. For candidates, the content overlaps with the former Database Specialist exam in the database area, while also adding current AI topics such as LLMs, RAG, and AI agents. The draft status means the scope could still change before the exam is finalized.

FAQ

What does the Data & AI syllabus cover?: It covers Subject A-2 (specialist knowledge) across eight mid-level topics and Subject B (skills) across four major items. Subject B's data management item is described in particular detail with supplementary notes and reference diagrams.
Does Subject B require programming skills?: Yes. Subject B includes reading pseudocode programs and understanding algorithms, similar in format to the Basic Information Technology Engineer Exam's Subject B.
Is this syllabus final?: No. It is a draft (Ver.0.1) published by IPA.

Qiita 機械学習Read Original Article

Send on LINE

AI news that matters for your work, delivered every morning.

Pick your industry and the AI tools you use, and get news related to your work every day.

Get it free

Free · 30 seconds with Google · unsubscribe anytimeWhat is AIToday? →

Ask AI

Ask AI anything about this article. The AI reads this article, earlier AIToday articles, and Wikipedia, and cites its sources. Q&As are published on this page for other readers too.