In recent years, as digital transformation has been emphasized in all industrial fields, “DX (Digital Transformation)” is attracting attention.
With the promotion of DX, we are now required to have knowledge and understanding of DX.
The DX test is an index for understanding DX .
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Some people may have such questions about the DX test. Therefore, this time, we will introduce the outline of the DX test, test measures and acquisition benefits.
Table of Contents
- What is the DX test?
- What are the benefits of getting a DX test? How can it be used?
- A point of appeal to companies
- Wider range of jobs and career advancement options
- Utilization in companies
- How to take the DX test
- Application flow
- date held
- How difficult is the DX test?
- Level certification
- Comparison with the image of DX promotion human resources
- What is asked in the DX test?
- contents of the test
- Question field
- DX test sample question
- Three study methods for acquiring the DX test
- Refer to the DX Syllabus
- Using DX Study
- read recommended books
- Books to learn about DX
- Why DX human resources are necessary-The conspicuous shortage of DX human resources
- 3 ways to improve the skills you need for DX
- summary
What is the DX test?
The DX test is one of the private qualifications certified by the Japan Society for Innovation Fusion. The purpose is to measure the degree of understanding of DX, and knowledge of DX is required.
In addition, it is defined as follows by the ITBT Examination Committee of the Japan Society for Innovation Fusion.
| For human resources who promote the use of digital technology in business, which is necessary for the future development of society and business in general, we will introduce cutting-edge IT technology trends and business trends that turn the explosively increasing buzzwords into solid knowledge. Established in July 2018, it is a knowledge test that asks a wide range of questions. |
What are the benefits of getting a DX test? How can it be used?
A point of appeal to companies
Many companies are promoting DX, but there is a shortage of DX human resources , who understand the importance of data, can appropriately combine it with digital technology, and can work to transform the company. I’m here.
Working on the DX test and acquiring knowledge about DX will be an appealing point for companies. In addition, since the DX test has a certification system, it can be written on business cards and profiles.
Wider range of jobs and career advancement options
DX is being promoted in various fields, so if you become a DX human resource, you will have more opportunities to play an active role . Qualifications related to DX are effective not only for employment but also for changing jobs.
In addition, by visualizing your own knowledge of DX with a score, you can recognize your level and role as a DX human resource.
Utilization in companies
Since the DX test can be taken by companies as a group, some companies use it as part of DX human resource development.
In addition to being able to measure the knowledge level of employees about DX, there are also merits such as being able to learn the latest DX trends on a regular basis and becoming interested in DX .
How to take the DX test
Application flow
The application method for the DX test is different for individuals and corporations.
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- Corporation
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date held
The DX test is held twice a year in January and July, and examinees take the test online on the designated date .
The next event is scheduled for January 2022 . (As of August 2021)
Every year, applications start from about 4 months, so check the official website and apply well in advance. The exam fee is 6,600 yen.
How difficult is the DX test?
Level certification
Those with excellent grades will be issued a certificate according to their level, which can be posted on business cards and profiles. The level divisions and the pass rate of the 6th test are as follows.
| Score | certification level | Pass rate (6th test) |
| 800 points or more | DX Professional Level | about 2% |
| 700 points or more | DX Expert Level | about 7% |
| 600 points or more | DX standard level | about 27% |
In the 6th test, the percentage of 500-600 points was the highest at about 30%, and the average score was 513 points . (Reference: “DX Test™” test results and test outline )
Comparison with the image of DX promotion human resources
The ITBT Examination Committee of the Japan Innovation Fusion Society compares the “DX promotion human resource image” defined by the IPA (Information Processing Promotion Agency) with the score of the DX test to determine the “DX promotion human resource recommended level” .
| Personnel designation order | Role of Human Resources | DX promotion personnel recommended level |
| producer | A leader who leads the realization of DX and digital business | 850 points or more |
| business designer | Planning, proposal and promotion of DX and digital business | 800 points or more |
| Architect | Designing systems for DX and digital business | 800 points or more |
| Data Scientist /IT Engineer | Well-versed in digital technology and data analysis related to DX | 750 points or more |
| UX designer | Responsible for system user design related to DX and digital business | 700 points or more |
| engineer/programmer | Responsible for the implementation and infrastructure of digital systems other than the above | 650 points or more |
Looking at the level certification system and the recommended level of DX promotion human resources, it is considered that acquisition of 600 points or more is effective as a qualification.
What is asked in the DX test?
contents of the test
There are 120 multiple choice questions with a time limit of 60 minutes .
Question field
The scope of questions for the DX test is divided into two: business trends and advanced IT technology trends.
- business trends
| Large classification | Middle classification |
| next generation business trends | social innovation science and technology innovation |
| Strategy/Theory | business innovation Theory/Methodology |
| business | process innovation |
| Product | product innovation |
| service | business model innovation |
| IT equipment | Innovation in IT equipment and services |
- Advanced IT technology trends
| Large classification |
| Robot/smart machine |
| AI/Software |
| IoT /Hardware |
| Big day data science |
| Cloud/IT Development/Operation |
| Cyber security network |
DX test sample question
Question: Choose the appropriate word for [A] and [B] in the following description about blockchain.
| Blockchain is a ledger of [A] and can record transactions between two parties in an efficient and [B] way, and has applications other than currency as a recording method that is difficult to falsify. |
Choice:
① [A] Open distributed type [B] Verifiable
② [A] Centralized type [B] Verifiable
③ [A] Open distributed type [B] High speed
④ [A] Centralized type [B] High speed
Answer: ①
Sample questions are introduced on the official website of the DX test, so let’s solve them.
Three study methods for acquiring the DX test
Refer to the DX Syllabus
First , let’s take a look at the “DX Syllabus” that can be viewed from the DX official website .
The fields of questions are detailed from major to minor categories, and specific examples of keywords are also included , so those who think that they do not know what to study should refer to the syllabus to learn about related keywords. is recommended.
Using DX Study
“DX Study” is an e-learning material for developing DX human resources.
Compliant with the DX test, it is an ideal learning tool for learning and improving comprehension of the essential terms related to IT technology and business trends , which are the subject areas .
| Usage price | 10,780 yen |
| Standard study time | 20 hours |
| Recorded term | 240 terms |
| Available period | Three months |
There is a “DX Literacy Development/Certification Pack” that can be used at a discounted price by applying as a set with the DX test.
read recommended books
We will introduce the books recommended by the Japan Society for Innovation Fusion by level.
- For those who are taking the DX test for the first time
He explains the knowledge and actions necessary for DX from the basics such as “What is DX?” It is easy to understand using diagrams.
- For those who aim for level certification in the DX test
This is the latest edition of “Internet White Paper”, a yearbook that summarizes the influence of digital technology. You can learn how the Internet was used as society changed due to the coronavirus.
Books to learn about DX
- Textbook for DX human resources
This is a book on the theme of DX human resources by two people from Standard Co., Ltd., which provides DX human resource development services to nearly 500 companies after interviewing over 3,000 major Japanese companies.
45 DX cases by industry are also posted, so you can learn more specifically about DX human resources.
- DX through illustrations and diagrams ~Industries growing explosively with , industries being destroyed~
You can learn the basics of DX and business models in the digital age, and it is also introduced as one of the books recommended by the Japan Society for Innovation Fusion.
Why DX human resources are necessary-The conspicuous shortage of DX human resources
DX human resources represent human resources who understand the importance of data, appropriately combine it with digital technology, and are able to make efforts to transform the company, and are necessary for companies to promote DX.
However, according to the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA), an independent administrative agency that conducted a “Survey on the Functions and Roles of Human Resources to Promote Digital Transformation” (May 17, 2019),
| Overall, the most common answer for all types of human resources was that they were “severely lacking,” indicating that there is a strong sense of a shortage of human resources who will be responsible for promoting DX. |
From this result, it can be seen that securing and training DX human resources is a future issue.
3 ways to improve the skills you need for DX
Acquiring qualifications is also effective in terms of deepening your knowledge and understanding of DX.
In addition to the DX test, there are DX promotion advisor certification exams. We also recommend qualifications that require IT knowledge necessary for DX, such as various AWS (Amazon Web Services) certifications and IT strategist exams .
In order to create new value using digital technology, it is also important to hone your creativity . Gaining practical experience such as changing jobs is one way to improve the skills necessary for DX.
summary
DX human resources are necessary to promote DX. The DX test requires knowledge about DX, such as business trends and IT technology, so you can acquire the skills necessary for DX by challenging the test.
Use books and learning tools to deepen your understanding of DX.
