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IT Verification Industry Association Establishes New IVEC 'UX Evaluation Specialist Certification'

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Published Jun 10, 2026 6:24 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:51 PM ・ 5 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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The Japan Software Testing Association (IVIA) has announced the establishment of the new "UX Evaluation Specialist Certification" within its IT Verification Engineer Certification (IVEC) framework, starting from this autumn's exam session (expected late November to early December).

The Japan Software Testing Association (IVIA) has announced the establishment of the new "UX Evaluation Specialist Certification" within its IT Verification Engineer Certification (IVEC) framework, starting from this autumn's exam session (expected late November to early December).

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Published: Jun 10, 2026

Establishment of the UX Evaluation Specialist Certification

The Japan Software Testing Association (IVIA) has announced plans to launch a new "UX Evaluation Specialist Certification" as part of its IT Verification Engineer Certification (IVEC), beginning with this year's autumn exam session (scheduled for late November to early December), and has released the syllabus (V1.0).

Announcement of the UX Evaluation Specialist Syllabus

In recent years, for software and IoT products, UX (User Experience) factors such as "ease of use," "sense of security," and "satisfaction," alongside functional quality, have become critical elements determining product value. Meanwhile, traditional quality assurance and testing have been dominated by "function-centric" verification, confirming that products operate according to specifications. This has led to increasing issues such as products that pass tests but remain difficult to use, or UX problems surfacing only after release.

Furthermore, with the progress of generative AI and the increasing automation of test design and execution, there is a growing importance for professionals who can evaluate not only "if it is built correctly (Verification)" but also "if it truly contributes to user value (Validation)."

The newly established "UX Evaluation Specialist Certification" aims to cultivate professionals capable of designing and implementing UX evaluation from the early stages of development, considering this era's background. Based on international standards such as ISO 9241-11, ISO 9241-210, and ISO/IEC 25019, this certification covers the following practical skills:

- UX evaluation design based on usage context and user requirements - Derivation and validation of UX evaluation perspectives - Analysis of UX evaluation results and improvement proposals

New IVEC Examination System (Generalist vs. Specialist)

IVEC has historically operated as an IT verification engineer certification focused on practical work. With this new UX Evaluation Specialist Certification, we aim to cultivate verification engineers capable of assessing the "quality of user experience," in addition to conventional functional verification testing. Moving forward, IVIA will promote the systematization and dissemination of UX evaluation technologies to improve quality across the entire IT industry and establish a development culture that emphasizes user value.

Japan Software Testing Association: https://www.ivia.or.jp/

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FAQ

UX評価スペシャリスト認定試験はいつから始まりますか？

今年の秋期試験（11月末～12月初予定）から開始される予定です。

UX評価スペシャリスト認定試験の目的は何ですか？

ソフトウェアやIoT製品において重要性が増しているUX（ユーザ体験）を評価できる人材を育成し、開発上流からUX評価を設計・実践できる技術者を増やすことを目的としています。

どのような規格をベースにした試験ですか？

ISO 9241-11、ISO 9241-210、ISO/IEC 25019などの国際規格をベースとしています。

試験で評価される主な実践的スキルは何ですか？

利用状況やユーザ要求を踏まえたUX評価設計、UX評価観点の導出と妥当性確認、UX評価結果の分析と改善提案のスキルが対象です。

IVEC試験の体系において、この認定試験はどう位置付けられますか？

従来の機能確認型のテストに加え、利用者体験の品質を評価できる検証技術者を育成する新しいスペシャリスト区分として位置付けられます。

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