{"id":57521,"date":"2025-12-08T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T23:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/norimen.net\/?p=57521"},"modified":"2026-05-16T17:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T08:56:14","slug":"lifetime-qualifications-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/norimen.net\/en\/lifetime-qualifications-100\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Qualifications That Will Ensure a Livelihood for Life, Regardless of Educational Background"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, everyone.<\/p>\n

This is Enta.<\/p>\n

There was a list on X titled \u201c100 Certifications That Will Keep You Employed for Life, Regardless of Your Educational Background.\u201d<\/p>\n

I turned that into a table and added the inquiry URL.<\/p>\n

These are what are commonly referred to as blue-collar jobs or similar occupational qualifications!<\/p>\n

Our era is just beginning, but without qualifications, we won't be trusted.<\/p>\n

A certification represents a minimum level of knowledge.<\/p>\n

If you get certified and gain on-the-job experience, you might just become a pro!!?<\/p>\n

\"100<\/p>\n

What about our profession\u2014and other professions?<\/p>\n

Please take a good look ^^<\/p>\n

Please use this to gather information on obtaining future certifications.<\/p>\n

I'm sure there are plenty of other examples in the industry, but having a wide range of qualifications and hands-on experience really does make you unbeatable.<\/p>\n

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Let's do our best!<\/p>\n

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100 Qualifications That Will Ensure a Livelihood for Life, Regardless of Educational Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/th>\nCertification Name<\/th>\nCertification Websites<\/th>\nDifficulty Level<\/th>\nAverage Annual Income by Occupation<\/th>\nVersatility and Characteristics of the Certification<\/th>\nSearch Terms<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
100th place<\/td>\nIT Passport<\/td>\nIPA Official Website<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nAn entry-level certification for the IT industry. It is recognized as foundational knowledge across all job roles.<\/td>\nIT Passport Application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
99th place<\/td>\nMOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)<\/td>\nOdyssey<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nYour ticket to a clerical position. Ideal for demonstrating practical proficiency in Excel and Word.<\/td>\nMOS Exam Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
98th place<\/td>\nNissho Bookkeeping Level 3<\/td>\nChamber of Commerce and Industry<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nEssential Knowledge for Accounting and General Office Work. Learn to Understand Cash Flow.<\/td>\nNissho Bookkeeping Level 3 Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97th place<\/td>\nLevel 3 Financial Planner (FP)<\/td>\nJapan Financial Planning Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nFinancial Literacy: A Gateway to Protecting Your Lifestyle and the Finance and Insurance Industries.<\/td>\nFP Level 3 Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
96th place<\/td>\nCustomer Service Certification Exam<\/td>\nAssociation for Practical Skills Certification<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.2 million yen<\/td>\nCertification of basic customer service skills. Makes a good impression during job hunting and in customer-facing roles.<\/td>\nCustomer Service Certification Exam Schedule<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
95th place<\/td>\nLevel 3 Business Law<\/td>\nTokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nEssential Knowledge for the Age of Compliance: Your First Step into the Legal Department.<\/td>\nBusiness Practice and Legal Affairs Certification Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
94th place<\/td>\nMental Health Management Certification Exam<\/td>\nOsaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nSkills for improving the workplace environment. Growing demand in human resources and labor management.<\/td>\nMental Health Certification Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
93rd place<\/td>\nFire Safety Manager<\/td>\nFire Prevention and Disaster Preparedness Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nRequired for managers of stores and facilities. Can be obtained by completing a training course.<\/td>\nFire Safety Manager Training: Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
92nd place<\/td>\nBoiler Operation Training Course<\/td>\nJapan Boiler Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nCan operate small boilers. Basic skills for building maintenance and factory work.<\/td>\nBoiler Operation Training Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
91st place<\/td>\nForklift Operator Training Course<\/td>\nKomatsu Training Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.6 million yen<\/td>\nEssential certifications for logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing. Fundamental skills that will ensure you never go hungry.<\/td>\nForklift License<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90th place<\/td>\nSlinging Skills Training Course<\/td>\nPCT and Other Driving Schools<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nEssential for crane operations. A basic set of qualifications for on-site workers.<\/td>\nSlinging Skills Training Course Schedule<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
89th place<\/td>\nAerial Work Platform Operator Training Course<\/td>\nSearch for Driving Schools<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nWe are active in a wide range of fields, including electrical work, telecommunications work, and sign installation.<\/td>\nAerial Work Platform Certification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
88th place<\/td>\nSpecialized Training in Arc Welding<\/td>\nJapan Welding Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nAn Introduction to Welding: The First Step Toward Becoming an Immediate Asset in Manufacturing and Metalworking Shops.<\/td>\nArc Welding Specialized Training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
87th place<\/td>\nSmall Mobile Crane Operator Training Course<\/td>\nSearch for Driving Schools<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nNow you can operate a Unick truck. It\u2019s invaluable in the transportation and construction industries.<\/td>\nSmall Mobile Crane Certification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
86th place<\/td>\nGas Welding Skills Training Course<\/td>\nJapan Welding Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nEssential for metal cutting and heat treatment. There is also demand at demolition sites.<\/td>\nGas Welding Skills Training Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85th place<\/td>\nHealth and Safety Promoter<\/td>\nNational Disaster Prevention Council<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nYou can become a safety manager at a small business. This qualification can be obtained through a training course.<\/td>\nOccupational Safety and Health Promoter Training Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
84th place<\/td>\nHazard Awareness Training (Workshop)<\/td>\nEach Driving School<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nImproving safety awareness. A step toward becoming a manufacturing floor leader.<\/td>\nHazard Awareness Training Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
83rd place<\/td>\nQuality Control Certification (QC Certification) Level 4<\/td>\nJapanese Standards Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nThe level of a new hire in the manufacturing industry. The very basics of quality control.<\/td>\nQC Certification Application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
82nd place<\/td>\nLevel 3 Construction Industry Accounting Clerk<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Promotion Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nSpecializes in administrative work at construction companies. Learns industry-specific accounting procedures.<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Accountant Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
81st place<\/td>\nCAD Technician Certification Exam<\/td>\nACSP<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nThe Path to Becoming a Design Assistant or Operator: The Gateway to Manufacturing.<\/td>\nCAD Technician Certification Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
80th place<\/td>\nIntroductory Training for Care Workers<\/td>\nMinistry of Health, Labor and Welfare Information<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3 million yen<\/td>\nFormerly known as the Level 2 Caregiver Certification. An entry-level certification for the long-term care industry. Anyone can earn it.<\/td>\nNew Employee Training Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79th place<\/td>\nCertified Care Worker Practical Training Course<\/td>\nEach School<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.2 million yen<\/td>\nRequired for the Certified Care Worker exam. Qualifies you to become a Service Provider Manager.<\/td>\nPractitioner Training School<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
78th place<\/td>\nPharmacy Administrative Work<\/td>\nJapan Medical Administrative Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n2.8 million yen<\/td>\nPharmacy reception and checkout. Popular among part-time job seekers.<\/td>\nPharmacy Clerk Certification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
77th place<\/td>\nMedical Administration<\/td>\nJapan Medical Administrative Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n2.9 million yen<\/td>\nThe Face of the Hospital. A popular certification among women that allows them to work anywhere in the country.<\/td>\nMedical Administrative Assistant Certification: Self-Study<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
76th place<\/td>\nRegistered Pharmaceutical Salesperson<\/td>\nPrefectural Websites<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.2 million yen<\/td>\nYou can sell medication at a drugstore. You'll receive a certification bonus.<\/td>\nRegistered Pharmaceutical Salesperson Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75th place<\/td>\nRetail Marketing (Sales Specialist) Level 3<\/td>\nChamber of Commerce and Industry<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.2 million yen<\/td>\nFundamentals of the Distribution and Retail Industry. Learn everything from customer service to inventory management.<\/td>\nLevel 3 Sales Associate Certification Application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
74th place<\/td>\nConstruction Management Assistant (Private Certifications, etc.)<\/td>\nEach Accrediting Body<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nAssistant to the Site Supervisor. Entering the construction industry with no prior experience.<\/td>\nConstruction Management Assistant Job Opening<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
73rd place<\/td>\nIn-House Certifications for Production Line Technical Skills<\/td>\nIn-House Certification<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nWorking for a major manufacturer can be the key to a pay raise and promotion to a permanent position.<\/td>\n\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
72nd place<\/td>\nSemiconductor Manufacturing Engineer Examination (Basic)<\/td>\nSEEA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nA passport to the semiconductor industry, where demand is surging.<\/td>\nSemiconductor Engineer Certification Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
71st place<\/td>\nArchitectural CAD Certification Exam<\/td>\nNational Architectural CAD Federation<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nProof of ability to draw architectural plans. For architectural firms and general contractors' administrative departments.<\/td>\nArchitectural CAD Certification Exam Dates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
70th place<\/td>\nQuality Control Certification (QC Certification) Level 3<\/td>\nJapanese Standards Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nGeneral employees and team leaders in the manufacturing industry. Fundamentals of improvement activities.<\/td>\nQC Level 3 Certification Past Exam Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
69th place<\/td>\nClass 2 Technician for Handling Fluorocarbon Refrigerants<\/td>\nJRECO<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nCapable of recovering refrigerant from air conditioners and refrigeration units. An essential skill for HVAC technicians.<\/td>\nRefrigerant (Freon) Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
68th place<\/td>\nPiping Skills Training Course<\/td>\nVocational Skills Development Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nWater, gas, and HVAC piping work. A job that safeguards our essential services.<\/td>\nPiping Skills Training Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67th place<\/td>\nEquipment Maintenance Skills Training Course<\/td>\nJapan Plant<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.2 million yen<\/td>\nPreventing Machine Malfunctions in Factories: The Basics for Maintenance Technicians.<\/td>\nEquipment Maintenance Training<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
66th place<\/td>\nG Certification (AI Generalist)<\/td>\nJDLA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nBasic knowledge of AI applications. Highly valued for roles in digital transformation (DX).<\/td>\nG Certification Application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65th place<\/td>\nPython 3 Engineer Certification Basic Exam<\/td>\nPython Certification Authority<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nThe Basics of the No. 1 Programming Language. Your First Step into AI and Analytics.<\/td>\nPython Exam Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64th place<\/td>\nOracle Certified Java Programmer, Bronze<\/td>\nOracle<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nAn introduction to Java, the go-to language for system development. The gateway for programmers with no prior experience.<\/td>\nJava Bronze Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
63rd place<\/td>\nLevel 3 Statistics Certification Exam<\/td>\nAssociation for the Promotion of Statistical Quality Assurance<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nFundamentals of Data Analysis: A Strength for Marketing and Planning Roles.<\/td>\nStatistics Certification Exam Registration<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
62nd place<\/td>\nClass 2 Electrician (Training Course \/ Introductory Level)<\/td>\nElectrical Engineer Examination Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\n*You can work as an electrical construction assistant even while you are still studying to pass the exam.<\/td>\nClass 2 Electrician Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
61st place<\/td>\nClass B, Category 4 Hazardous Materials Handler<\/td>\nFire Service Examination and Research Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nA must-have certification for gas stations, factories, and building management.<\/td>\nClass B-4 Hazardous Materials Certification Application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60th place<\/td>\nSpecial Training for Low-Voltage Electrical Work<\/td>\nNational Disaster Prevention Council<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nEssential for servicing electric vehicles (EVs) and performing basic electrical work.<\/td>\nSpecial Training in Low-Voltage Electricity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
59th place<\/td>\nTelecommunications Construction Supervisor (Second Class)<\/td>\nJapan Data Communications Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nProfessionals in internet line installation. Stable demand due to the widespread adoption of fiber-optic internet.<\/td>\nConstruction Supervisor Application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58th place<\/td>\nCertified Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician<\/td>\nJAVADA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nA practical certification for the installation and repair of air conditioning equipment. Proof of one\u2019s skill as a craftsman.<\/td>\nCertified Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Construction Industry Accountant<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Promotion Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nBecause it contributes to the bid evaluation score for public works projects, it is highly valued by construction companies.<\/td>\nLevel 2 Construction Industry Accountant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56th place<\/td>\nInformation Security Management Exam<\/td>\nIPA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nIT security manager. In high demand for corporate data breach prevention measures.<\/td>\nSecurity Manager Application<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55th place<\/td>\nCisco CCNA<\/td>\nCisco<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nThe gateway to a career as a network engineer. A globally recognized certification.<\/td>\nCCNA Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54th place<\/td>\nLinuC-1 \/ LPIC-1<\/td>\nLPI-Japan<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nBasics of Server Setup (Linux). The Path to Becoming an Infrastructure Engineer.<\/td>\nLPIC Level 1<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53rd place<\/td>\nFirst Aid Instructor<\/td>\nTraffic Safety Associations, etc.<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\nHis expertise is put to good use in training driving school instructors and security guards. A professional instructor in life-saving techniques.<\/td>\nFirst Aid Instructor Certification<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52nd place<\/td>\nCertified Care Worker (National Certification)<\/td>\nSocial Welfare Promotion Examination C<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.6 million yen<\/td>\nProfessional certification in long-term care. Eligibility requires 3 years of practical experience plus completion of the Practitioner Training Program.<\/td>\nCertified Care Worker Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51st place<\/td>\nSocial Welfare Officer Certification<\/td>\nUniversities and Courses<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nRequirements for welfare offices and civil servants (welfare professionals). Can be obtained through distance learning.<\/td>\nHow to Become a Social Welfare Officer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50th place<\/td>\nVehicle-Based Construction Machinery Operator Training Course (Grading, etc.)<\/td>\nKomatsu Training Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nOperate power shovels and other equipment. A \"heavy equipment\" certification required for civil engineering sites.<\/td>\nTraining Course on Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49th place<\/td>\nCrane and Derrick Operator (Unrestricted)<\/td>\nAssociation for Safety and Health Technology Examinations<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nOperating giant cranes. The stars of ports and construction sites.<\/td>\nCrane Operator License<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48th place<\/td>\nCertified Fire Protection Equipment Inspector<\/td>\nJapan Fire Protection Equipment Safety Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nYou can inspect fire extinguishers and fire alarms. This is valuable in the building maintenance industry.<\/td>\nTraining Course for Certified Fire Protection Equipment Inspectors<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47th place<\/td>\nKitchen Equipment Installation Technician<\/td>\nJAVADA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nInstallation of kitchen equipment for restaurants. Technology that supports the foodservice industry.<\/td>\nKitchen Equipment Installation Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46th place<\/td>\nBuilding Environmental Health Management Technician (Building Management)<\/td>\nEducation Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nCommonly known as \"Building Manager.\" A mandatory qualification required to become a building manager for large-scale buildings.<\/td>\nBuilding Management Technician Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45th place<\/td>\nClass 2 Boiler Engineer<\/td>\nAssociation for Safety and Health Technology Examinations<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nOne of the four-piece building maintenance sets. For managing hospitals, hotels, and factories.<\/td>\nGrade 2 Boiler Engineer Past Exam Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44th place<\/td>\nClass 3 Refrigeration Equipment Supervisor<\/td>\nHigh-Pressure Gas Safety Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nA manager responsible for freezers and large-scale air conditioning systems. One of the four categories of building maintenance.<\/td>\nRefrigeration Equipment Supervisor Training Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43rd place<\/td>\nPollution Control Manager (Water Quality\/Air Quality)<\/td>\nIndustrial Environmental Management Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nManages factory wastewater and exhaust emissions. The guardian of manufacturers' compliance.<\/td>\nPollution Control Manager Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42nd place<\/td>\nHazardous Materials (Class B-4) + Fire Protection Equipment Technician (Class B-6) Bundle<\/td>\nFire Service Examination and Research Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nEnables inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers. Highly versatile in the disaster prevention industry.<\/td>\nFire Protection Equipment Technician, Class B-6<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41st place<\/td>\nApprentice Electrician (Certified Electrical Worker)<\/td>\nElectrical Construction Technical Information Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nCan be obtained through training alone. Allows you to perform simple electrical work in buildings and other structures.<\/td>\nCertified Electrical Worker Training Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Assistant Civil Engineering Construction Manager<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Promotion Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nA new certification you can earn upon passing the course. Play an active role as an assistant to site supervisors.<\/td>\nAssistant Civil Engineering Construction Manager<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Assistant Construction Management Technician<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Promotion Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nAn aspiring construction site supervisor. If you're young, you'll have plenty of job offers.<\/td>\nAssistant Construction Management Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Assistant Plumbing Construction Manager<\/td>\nNational Construction Training Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.2 million yen<\/td>\nAssistance with managing HVAC and plumbing projects. High demand among subcontractors.<\/td>\nAssistant Plumbing Construction Manager<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
37th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Assistant Landscape Construction Manager<\/td>\nNational Construction Training Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nConstruction management for parks and green spaces. Stable demand due to a focus on the environment.<\/td>\nLandscape Construction Management Technician Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36th place<\/td>\nConstruction Equipment Maintenance Technician, Levels 2 and 3<\/td>\nConstruction Equipment Maintenance Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nThe \"Heavy Equipment Doctor.\" An essential skill for construction equipment rental companies and similar businesses.<\/td>\nConstruction Equipment Maintenance Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35th place<\/td>\nArchitectural CAD Certification Level 2<\/td>\nNational Architectural CAD Federation<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nProof of practical drafting skills. CAD operators ready to hit the ground running.<\/td>\nArchitectural CAD Certification Exam: Past Exam Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34th place<\/td>\nClass A Hazardous Materials Handler<\/td>\nFire Service Examination and Research Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nCapable of handling all types of hazardous materials. A candidate for a management position at a chemical or pharmaceutical plant.<\/td>\nClass A Hazardous Materials Certification: Eligibility Requirements<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33rd place<\/td>\nFacility Diagnostics Technician<\/td>\nJapan Society of Facility Management<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nA certification to assess the condition of factory equipment.<\/td>\nFacility Diagnostics Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32nd place<\/td>\nBuilding Cleaning Technician<\/td>\nNational Building Maintenance Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.5 million yen<\/td>\nProfessional cleaning certification. A path to becoming a site supervisor or starting your own business.<\/td>\nBuilding Cleaning Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31st place<\/td>\nCertified Architectural Sheet Metal Worker<\/td>\nJAVADA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nRoof and gutter fabrication techniques. Stable due to demand for home renovations.<\/td>\nArchitectural Sheet Metal Worker Certification Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30th place<\/td>\nWelding Technician (JIS Certification, Specialist Level)<\/td>\nJapan Welding Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nProof of advanced welding skills. High-paying jobs in shipbuilding and plant construction.<\/td>\nJIS Welding Certification Types<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29th place<\/td>\nCertified Painting Technician<\/td>\nJAVADA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nA national certification in painting. A mark of trust that also serves as a requirement for construction business licensing.<\/td>\nLevel 1 and Level 2 Painting Technician Certifications<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28th place<\/td>\nPiping Technician<\/td>\nJAVADA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nThe government guarantees a plumber's skills. You can make a living for life doing plumbing work.<\/td>\nPiping Technician Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27th place<\/td>\nScaffolding Technician<\/td>\nJAVADA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\n\"The Pride of the Construction Site\": The national certification for scaffolding workers. Essential if you want to strike out on your own as a foreman.<\/td>\nLevel 1 Scaffolding Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26th place<\/td>\nClass 3 Chief Electrical Engineer (*Passed some subjects; currently studying)<\/td>\nElectrical Engineer Examination Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nAlthough it\u2019s extremely difficult, even passing individual subjects is highly regarded in the building maintenance industry.<\/td>\nClass 3 Electrical Engineer Exam: Subject Passes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25th place<\/td>\nSemiconductor Product Manufacturing Technician<\/td>\nJAVADA<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nA strategic industry in Japan. Experts in maintenance and manufacturing at semiconductor factories.<\/td>\nSemiconductor Product Manufacturing Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24th place<\/td>\nSewage Treatment Tank Technician<\/td>\nJapan Environmental Maintenance Education C<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nCertification for septic tank maintenance and inspection. There is particularly stable demand in rural areas.<\/td>\nSewage Treatment Tank Technician Training Course<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23rd place<\/td>\nLevel 3 Automotive Technician<\/td>\nJapan Orthopedic Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n3.8 million yen<\/td>\nA career path for mechanics. Preferential treatment at gas stations and auto parts stores.<\/td>\nAutomotive Technician Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22th place<\/td>\nSecurity Systems Technician<\/td>\nJapan Security Equipment Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4 million yen<\/td>\nAn expert in security cameras and locks. A must-have at a security company.<\/td>\nSecurity Equipment Technician: Level of Difficulty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21st place<\/td>\nChief Technician for Water Supply System Construction<\/td>\nFoundation for the Promotion of Water Supply Construction Technology<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nEssential for starting a plumbing business. Offers some of the highest stability in the utilities sector.<\/td>\nChief Technician for Water Supply System Construction<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20th place<\/td>\nClass 1 Boiler Engineer<\/td>\nAssociation for Safety and Health Technology Examinations<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nPower source management for large-scale factories and plants. Practical experience required.<\/td>\nClass 1 Boiler Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician<\/td>\nNational Construction Training Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nYou can become a site supervisor for road and river construction projects. This qualification is recognized as a national certification.<\/td>\nLevel 2 Civil Engineering Construction Management Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Construction Management Technician<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Promotion Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5 million yen<\/td>\nConstruction supervisor for buildings and residential construction. Demand is high and wages are rising due to a labor shortage.<\/td>\nLevel 2 Construction Management Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Plumbing Construction Management Technician<\/td>\nNational Construction Training Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5.5 million yen<\/td>\nSupervision of HVAC and plumbing installation projects. There is very high demand for this role in the facilities industry.<\/td>\nLevel 2 Plumbing Construction Management Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16th place<\/td>\nCertified Energy Manager<\/td>\nEnergy Conservation Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n6 million yen<\/td>\nA mandatory qualification under the Energy Conservation Law. An elite professional who manages electricity and heat at large-scale factories.<\/td>\nEnergy Management Engineer Past Exam Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15th place<\/td>\nChief Telecommunications Engineer (Transmission and Switching)<\/td>\nJapan Data Communications Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n6 million yen<\/td>\nOversight of telecommunications infrastructure. Top-rated among telecommunications carriers and ISPs.<\/td>\nChief Telecommunications Engineer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14th place<\/td>\nClass A, Category 4 Fire Protection Equipment Technician<\/td>\nFire Service Examination and Research Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n4.5 million yen<\/td>\nI can install and inspect fire alarms. It\u2019s how building maintenance and fire safety professionals make a living.<\/td>\nFire Protection Equipment Technician, Class A-4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13th place<\/td>\nClass A Hazardous Materials + Class A Fire Protection Equipment Technician Bundle<\/td>\nFire Service Examination and Research Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n5.5 million yen<\/td>\nBecome a highly valued, \"jack-of-all-trades\" professional in plant and building management.<\/td>\nClass A Fire Protection Equipment Technician: Categories<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12th place<\/td>\nPollution Control Manager (Dioxins, etc. \u2013 Advanced Level)<\/td>\nIndustrial Environmental Management Association<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n6 million yen<\/td>\nEssential for specialized factories subject to strict environmental regulations. Highly sought after.<\/td>\nPollution Control Manager: Level of Difficulty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11th place<\/td>\nLevel 2 Electrical Construction Management Technician<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Promotion Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/td>\n5.5 million yen<\/td>\nElectrical Construction Site Supervisor. An ideal career advancement opportunity for skilled tradespeople.<\/td>\nLevel 2 Electrical Construction Management Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10th place<\/td>\nClass 1 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician<\/td>\nThe Society of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n6 million yen<\/td>\nEssential infrastructure certification. Exploding demand even for those in their 40s through 60s. An authority on refrigeration technology.<\/td>\nRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9th place<\/td>\nBuilding Environmental Health and Safety Management Technician (Building Management Specialist)<\/td>\nEducation Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n5.5 million yen<\/td>\nA \u201cheart of the city\u201d certification for which job openings never dry up in urban areas. Generous allowances are offered to those appointed.<\/td>\nBuilding Management Specialist: Level of Difficulty<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8th place<\/td>\nClass 1 Radiation Handling Supervisor<\/td>\nNuclear Safety Technology C<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n6.5 million yen<\/td>\nRare job openings in the nuclear power and hospital sectors. No age restrictions; these positions are also well-suited for re-employment after retirement.<\/td>\nRadiation Safety Officer Past Exam Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7th place<\/td>\nLevel 1 Certified Construction Manager<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Promotion Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n8 million yen and up<\/td>\nThe pinnacle of construction project management. Site manager-level position for large-scale buildings. Annual salary of up to 10 million yen possible.<\/td>\nLevel 1 Certified Construction Manager<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6th place<\/td>\nClass 1 Civil Engineering Construction Manager<\/td>\nNational Construction Training Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\nStarting at 7.5 million yen<\/td>\nSustained demand in the public and infrastructure sectors. A national certification for building tunnels and dams.<\/td>\nClass 1 Civil Engineering Construction Manager<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5th place<\/td>\nLevel 1 Plumbing Construction Management Technician<\/td>\nNational Construction Training Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\nStarting at 7.5 million yen<\/td>\nProfessionals in facility construction. It\u2019s easy to start your own business and earn a good living.<\/td>\nLevel 1 Plumbing Construction Management Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th place<\/td>\nClass A Hazardous Materials + Fire Protection Equipment Technician (Class A-4\/Class B-6)<\/td>\nFire Service Examination and Research Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/td>\n5.5 million yen<\/td>\n\u201cReady to contribute immediately\u201d in any setting. Unmatched in the fields of chemistry, building management, and maintenance.<\/td>\nClass A Hazardous Materials Specialist, Fire Protection Equipment Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd place<\/td>\nClass 1 Electrical Construction Management Technician<\/td>\nConstruction Industry Promotion Fund<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n8 million yen and up<\/td>\nThe leader in the electrical sector. With redevelopment and infrastructure upgrades, there\u2019s no risk of losing business.<\/td>\nClass 1 Electrical Construction Management Technician<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2nd place<\/td>\nClass 3 Chief Electrical Engineer (Class 3 Electrical Engineer License)<\/td>\nElectrical Engineer Examination Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n6 million yen and up<\/td>\nThe cornerstone of all infrastructure. Endless job opportunities. The most powerful certification, offering exclusive career paths with no age restrictions.<\/td>\nClass 3 Electrical Engineer Exam Past Exam Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1st Place<\/td>\nClass 3 Electrical Engineer \u00d7 Fire Protection Equipment Technician \u00d7 Construction Manager: \u201cTriple Crown\u201d<\/td>\nElectrical Engineer Examination Center<\/a><\/td>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/td>\n8 million yen and up<\/td>\nA dream combination that\u2019s highly valued across all industries. The ultimate path to \u201chigh income, job security, and a career that will never end\u201d\u2014regardless of your educational background.<\/td>\nThe Three Essential Tools of Building Maintenance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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