CBT Solutions Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kosuke Noguchi) has announced the Top 10 rankings in the 'Overall Access Category' of the 2025 edition of the 'Japan's Qualifications & Certification Awards' through its learning media platform, 'Japan's Qualifications & Certification,' Japan's largest certification information website.

This survey evaluated approximately 1,300 certifications listed on the site, ranking the most viewed and supported qualifications based on website access data from the previous year (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026).

AWARD 2026 | Most Accessed Certifications

Highlights from the Overall Access Ranking

Certifications reflecting modern societal changes ranked highly, including growing awareness of healthy life expectancy and self-care, the importance of mental health support in workplaces and daily life, and the rising need for IT literacy amid advancements in generative AI and digital transformation (DX).

1st Place: NR Supplement Advisor Certification

As health foods and supplements become increasingly common, the importance of discerning reliable information and using them safely has grown. This certification gained attention as a qualification enabling individuals to understand nutrition and supplements based on scientific evidence and provide appropriate advice.

2nd Place: Mental Health Supporter

In today’s stress-prone society, the ability to protect one’s own mental well-being and recognize signs of distress in others—offering appropriate support—is increasingly vital. This certification is gaining attention as a way to acquire foundational mental health knowledge and apply it to interpersonal support and workplace environment improvement.

3rd Place: IT Passport Exam (i-Pass)

As digitalization advances, IT skills are increasingly seen not just as a specialist’s domain but as essential foundational skills for all workers. This shift has sustained consistent interest in the exam.

Comments from certification organizers and rankings from 4th place onward can be found in the full article.

What Are the Top Certifications from 4th Place Onward?

Japan's Qualifications & Certification AWARD 2026: Overview of the User-Chosen Best Certifications Category

- Eligible Certifications: Approximately 1,300 certifications listed on the site - Data Collection Period: April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 - Methodology: Rankings based on access counts, with the top 10 recognized

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▼ Company Overview

CBT Solutions Inc.

As an IT venture leading the examination industry, CBT Solutions provides CBT services that digitize all processes—from exam registration and payment to taking exams, grading, and result processing. With test centers across all 47 prefectures of Japan, the company holds over 80% of the domestic CBT market share. It also leads the industry through diverse services, including the operation of 'Japan's Qualifications & Certification,' a learning media platform that accurately communicates certifications to society.

Representative: President & CEO Kosuke Noguchi Established: May 2009 Headquarters: 6F AKS Building, 3 Kanda-Neribei-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Corporate Website: https://cbt-s.com

Main Businesses

Comprehensive exam operation outsourcing services (CBT, PBT, IBT) Exam support system development services Administrative outsourcing, printing, data processing, and analytics services Operation of 'Japan's Qualifications & Certification' learning media Operation of company-owned test centers (Kabukiza, Yokohama, Okayama, Kobe, Sendai, Sapporo)

https://cbt-s.com/professional-tc

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