The soft test is an improvement and development of the original China computer software professional technical qualification and level test. This is a national examination led by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (former Ministry of Personnel) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (former Ministry of Information Industry). Its purpose is to scientifically and fairly test the professional qualifications, professional technical qualifications and professional technical level of computer and software professionals in China. The examination is divided into five professional categories, and each professional category has high, middle and primary vocational qualification examinations, including 27 qualification examinations. The personnel who have obtained the certificate through examination show that they have the level and ability to engage in the corresponding professional posts. The employer may select the corresponding professional and technical posts (technicians, assistant engineers, engineers and senior engineers) from the personnel who have obtained the certificate according to the needs of the work.
The soft exam is divided into five professional categories, and each professional category is provided with high, middle and primary vocational qualification exams, including the assessment of 27 qualifications.
Computer technology and software professional and technical qualifications (level) after the implementation of the national unified examination, no longer computer technology and software corresponding professional and level of professional and technical post qualification examination, therefore, this kind of examination is not only a professional qualification examination, but also a professional title qualification examination. At the same time, it also has the nature of horizontal test. You don't need education or qualifications to apply for any level. As long as you reach the corresponding technical level, you can apply for the corresponding level. However, individuals are only allowed to apply for one qualification at a time.