Will my certificate become invalid?

No, existing certificates stay valid.

Can high-school students apply?

Yes, there are no requirements.

Craftsman Information Processing

📚 Education By CampusDown Wiki Editorial Team Last updated October 26, 2026

Craftsman Information Processing is a craftsman-level national technical qualification in Korea testing basics of programming, databases, operating systems and networks, with no eligibility requirements.

Contents

1. Exams
2. 2026 change and use
3. FAQ
4. References

Exams

The written test has 60 multiple-choice questions and the practical is a written test on code, SQL and IT basics; 60 out of 100 passes each.

2026 change and use

Q-net announced the item will become Craftsman Programming from 2026 with a revised practical; existing certificates remain valid. As a craftsman qualification it is a common IT starter and can lead toward Engineer Information Processing.

FAQ

Will my certificate become invalid?: No, existing certificates stay valid.
Can high-school students apply?: Yes, there are no requirements.

Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26

References

Q-net 국가자격 시험 안내(한국산업인력공단). https://www.q-net.or.kr
Q-net 공지: 2026년 정보처리기능사 종목 변경 안내. https://www.q-net.or.kr
국가기술자격법 시행규칙, 국가법령정보센터. https://www.law.go.kr

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