Announcement of the Release of the Career Consultant Examination Guide: A Summary of Useful Information for Those Considering Taking the Exam with JCDA
Hello.
This is the official note of the Japan Career Development Association (JCDA).
Thank you for reading.
To everyone considering taking the exam with JCDA, thank you for your patience.
The examination guide for the 33rd Career Consultant Examination has been released.
https://www.jcda-careerex.org/information/
Application period:August 17 (Mon) – August 31 (Mon)
*For postal applications, the postmark on the deadline date is valid.
▼ For those applying based on practical experience
The formats for practical experience certification documents have been changed. Old formats can still be used for the 33rd and 34th examinations, so please check the changes before submitting.
▼ Regarding changes to practical experience certification document formats
https://www.jcda-careerex.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2-yousikihennkou20260729.pdf
For details on how to apply, please check the examination website.
In addition, we have compiled articles that may be helpful before taking the exam or when choosing a training course, as well as articles explaining JCDA's philosophy and characteristics, and information on the practical skills examination study guidebook. Please take a look at these as well.
▼ For those aiming to become a CDA: A guide to the CDA qualification and training curriculum
▼ For those considering taking the Career Consultant Examination
― Introducing JCDA's philosophy and characteristics
▼ The moment you retell your experience, your ideal self begins to move
― What is 'Experience Metabolism' that JCDA has valued?
▼ Beyond qualification: What it means to continue learning as a CDA
▼ JCDA Official 'Practical Skills Examination (Written/Interview) Study Guidebook'
▼ A Dictionary that Questions: The World of Experience Metabolism
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