Purpose and Target
With the recent development of information and communication technology, outstanding engineers and researchers highly contributes to academics in social development of view. In computer science and information technology, they need not only programming and network design, but also complex knowledge at a more advanced level. In the last decade, the fields of sensor technology, artificial intelligence technology, and data science have developed dramatically, and it is necessary to have knowledge in these areas. Therefore, IIAI is preparing a certification program related to innovative information and communication technology platforms, technologies that will permeate society, and various applications. Certification programs are generally programs that enable the implementer to certify the technical level and the breadth and depth of knowledge of the participants. Common certifications and licenses are done through exams and interviews, and the scores therein lead to evaluations. On the other hand, we believe that technical statements and theoretical interpretations should be presented in an articulable form, and we assign tasks at a higher level than in a typical certification program. The following sections describe the types of certification programs offered by IIAI, the time required, and the costs and requirements.
Certification Programs
Certified Applied Computer Scientist (CACS)
Certified Researcher in Applied Artificial Intelligence (CRAAI)
Certified Researcher in Applied IT (CRAIT)
Certified in Research Method, Strategy, and Ethics (CRMSE)
Certified Distinguished Researcher in Artificial Intelligence (CDRAI)
Certified Distinguished Applied Computer Scientist (CDACS)
Requirements
Evaluation is based on taking course lectures, discussions, and the essays written by the applicants. Each certification program except or the CRMSE requests applicants to submit the essay with several themes. CRMSE gives 50% weight to the essay evaluation and 50% to the paper exam. The paper exam in CRMSE will be at a general level of understanding and will cover the topics covered in the lecture, which has topics in research methods, research strategies, and research ethics, paper writing strategies and ethics.
| CRAAI, CACS, CRAIT | CDRAI, CDACS | CRMSE | |
| Lectures | 10 hours (lectures + workshop discussions) | 20 hours (lectures + workshop discussions) | 6 hours (lectures + workshop discussions) |
| Type | Onsite / Online | Onsite / Online | Onsite / Online |
| Evaluation | Essay | Essay | Paper-based testShort Essay |
Suffix
Applicants who have been certified under this certification program may use the abbreviation of the certification program in the suffix as needed. For example, “John Smith, CRAAI” can be used only during the period of certification, and the program abbreviation cannot be used as the suffix if it has not been renewed or if the certification has expired.