Technology Startup Strategy Manager

Technology Startup Strategy Manager

Manages customers and creates sales opportunities to win business and start technology ventures, and, by proposing solutions that fit the customer's needs, plans products and services and formulates strategies to deliver them smoothly to the customer through marketing.

First Half (TSSM 3rd)

Exam Date2026.03.14 (Sat) 16:30
Grades OfferedGrades 2, 3
Application Period02.16 (Mon) ~ 03.08 (Sun)

Second Half (TSSM 4th)

Exam Date2026.09.05 (Sat) 16:30
Grades OfferedGrades 2, 3
Application Period08.10 (Mon) ~ 08.30 (Sun)

On Demand

Exam DateContact license@kitpa.org
Grades OfferedGrades 1, 2, 3
Application PeriodBy arrangement with the requesting organization

TSSM

Passing Criteria

Grade 1

Written

Duration150 minutes
Number of Questions150 items (1 point each)
FormatMultiple choice, 4 options
Passing Criteria70 or above out of 100 (at least 105 of 150 items)

Practical

Duration180 minutes
Number of Questions3 items
FormatReport-writing task
Passing Criteria70 or above

Grade 2

Written

Duration120 minutes
Number of Questions120 items (1 point each)
FormatMultiple choice, 4 options
Passing Criteria60 or above out of 100 (at least 72 of 120 items)

Grade 3

Written

Duration60 minutes
Number of Questions60 items (1 point each)
FormatMultiple choice, 4 options
Passing Criteria60 or above out of 100 (at least 36 of 60 items)

Eligibility (Grade 1)

Education and Work Experience

  • Holders of an associate degree or higher
  • High school graduates with at least 2 years of practical experience in the field

Qualification-Based

  • Holders of the Technology Startup Strategy Manager Grade 2 certification
  • Holders of the Technology Startup Strategy Manager Grade 3 certification with at least 1 year of practical experience in the field
Eligibility is granted when any one of the above education/experience or qualification-based requirements is met.
Eligible fields: Business Management, Management/Accounting/Office, Finance/Insurance, Education/Natural and Social Sciences, Sales/Retail, Electrical/Electronics, Information & Communications.

Eligibility (Grades 2, 3)

No eligibility restrictions.

Examination Fee and Certificate Issuance Cost

Category
Fee
Examination Fee
Grade 1 (Written) KRW 60,000
Grade 1 (Practical) KRW 90,000
Grade 2 KRW 55,000
Grade 3 KRW 50,000
Certificate Issuance Fee
KRW 10,000 (postage included)

Study Materials

Technology Startup Strategy Manager Written Exam Practice Book (2026 Edition)
YES24 Youngpoong Bookstore Bookk