Press Release

Cybozu Inc. launches global kintone certification program with Pearson VUE


TOKYO, JAPAN, Nov. 8, 2017 – Cybozu Inc. has entered into a new partnership with global computer-based testing (CBT) leader Pearson VUE to deliver the kintone certification program.

The certification program confirms that candidates have the basic knowledge, application design skills and customization skills necessary for business improvement using the kintone – a cloud solution which transforms the way teams manage data, projects and operations – with four levels of certifications from Associate to Architect.

Exam registration starts from November 8th, 2017 and the exams will be delivered via Pearson VUE’s network of over 5,000 test centres in 180 countries around the world.

Tamotsu Hayashida, director of business marketing at Cybozu Inc. said: “We value Pearson VUE’s domestic and overseas testing center network and their experience with other IT certification programs, which were factors when we chose our delivery partner. We hope that kintone users worldwide who are driving business improvement will utilize the kintone certification program.”

Tetsu Ikeda, vice president of Pearson VUE Japan, said: “We are very proud that Pearson VUE has been chosen to support the delivery of the newly launched kintone program globally.”

About Cybozu Inc.
Cybozu, Inc. has been developing “groupware”, the tool to support the collaborative work. Their major products are the “Cybozu Office” and the “Garoon”, the groupware for in-company knowledge sharing, and the “Mail Wise” which supports the email sharing, in addition to “kintone” which enable users to create the application without any programming knowledge. Their products have 7.5 million users. cybozu-global.com


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