Press Release

Japan Management Association enters into global computer-based testing agreement with Pearson VUE


TOKYO, JAPAN, August 1, 2018 – Pearson VUE, the global computer-based testing leader, has entered into a multi-year exam delivery agreement with Japan Management Association (JMA), the multi-sector management-related activities company.

The certification exams will be delivered from October 2018 via Pearson VUE’s test centre network spanning 180 countries worldwide. The exams being delivered are as follows:

  • Certified Procurement Professional Grade A (CPP-A)
  • Certified Procurement Professional Grade B (CPP-B)
  • Certified Production Engineer (CPE)
  • Certified Production Engineer Grade ME (CPE-ME)
  • Certified Production Foreman (CPF)

“We chose to enter into this partnership with Pearson VUE because of their impressive global test centre network and the excellent quality of service they offer,” said Satomi Watanuki, manager, Conference & Certification team of JMA. “Our candidates will now have the convenience of checking their digital score reports online just after testing. Also, appointments may be made up to one day prior to the day candidates wish to test, and it will provide our member companies more flexibility to the testing opportunities.”

“I am delighted that JMA has chosen to access our global test centre network and we would be able to help to expand their certification program worldwild,” said Tetsu Ikeda, vice president, Japan and Korea at Pearson VUE. “Our clients appreciate the consistent and highly secure test centre environment Pearson VUE provides their candidates, no matter where in the world they sit for the exam.”

About Japan Management Association
JMA provides management related activities (survey, research, information collection and publication), human resources development, and technological development across all the industries to contribute to the development of the Japanese economy, and the improvement of the quality of life thus encouraging the growth of the global society.


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