The iPAS AI Planner certification is Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs credential for applied AI capability. It is split into an Associate level with two required subjects and a Specialist level with one required subject plus one elective subject.
iPAS AI Planner exam prep
Two required subjects
- Subject 1: Fundamentals of artificial intelligence (75 minutes)
- Subject 2: Generative AI applications and planning (75 minutes)
Recent schedule: four exam windows per year
Certificate remains valid permanently
Subject 1 plus subject 2 or 3
- Subject 1: AI technology application and planning (90 minutes)
- Subject 2: Big data processing, analysis, and application
- Subject 3: Machine learning techniques and applications
Recent schedule: two exam windows per year
Certificate remains valid for five years
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AI terms
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Practice questions
60
minutes
70%
passing score
Prep resources
Key terms
Must-know iPAS terms grouped by level and frequency
Official scope reference
Coverage mapping with notes on Python question coverage
Online mock exams
Practice by level with immediate scoring and review
Exam strategy overview
High-level priorities and a three-week prep pacing guide
Associate prep guide
Core terms and preparation patterns for the entry level
Python question guide
Three common programming question patterns for the Specialist level
Upgrade path
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FAQ
How many iPAS AI Planner levels are there, and how many subjects does each include?
There are Associate and Specialist levels. Associate has two required subjects. Specialist requires subject 1 plus either subject 2 or subject 3.
What is the difference between Specialist subject 2 and subject 3?
Subject 2 focuses more on statistics and data analysis, while subject 3 focuses more on mathematics and model training. Both include 25% Python programming questions.
What are the recent exam dates and discounted fees?
Associate runs four times per year and Specialist twice per year. Recent discounted fees are NT$400 per Associate subject and NT$500 per Specialist subject.
What is the passing rule?
Associate requires an average of 70 with each subject above 60 when taken together, or 70 per subject when taken separately. Specialist requires 70 on subject 1 and the chosen subject. Single-subject scores are retained for three years.
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