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The Soft Exam has a total of 3 levels and 27 subjects, which can be divided intomanagement and technical categories.
You may often hear that management candidates can simply sign up for the intermediate or advanced levels without much thought. So, as a technical candidate, which subjects are worth choosing among the limited options for the 2025 Soft Exam in the first half of the year?
01Recommended Advanced Subjects for Soft ExamThe advanced subjects for the Soft Exam in the first half of 2025 are:System Architect Designer, System Analyst, Information System Project Manager. Among them, System Architect Designer and System Analyst are both very suitable subjects for technical candidates to register for.
1️⃣ System Architect Designer
Assessment Content: Knowledge of computer hardware and software; information system development processes and standards; mainstream middleware and application server platforms; basic techniques for software system modeling and system architecture design; computer security technology, security policies, and security management knowledge.The exam content for this subject is very practical, covering technologies from software architecture to distributed systems and high concurrency processing in a systematic way, and also allowing you to touch on popular technologies like cloud computing and big data, helping you solidify your technical foundation. Additionally, if you don’t want to keep writing code, this certification is also a stepping stone for transitioning to technical management positions (such as architect or CTO), which can broaden your career development space. Overall, the System Architect Designer requires a high level of IT skills and has a high level of difficulty in preparation, making it suitable for those who want to break through technical bottlenecks.2️⃣ System Analyst:Assessment Content: Comprehensive technical knowledge required for information system development, including hardware, software, networks, databases, etc.; information system development processes and methods; information system development standards; knowledge and technology related to information security.This subject is similar to the System Architect Designer, but places more emphasis on system analysis and design.The job of a System Analyst mainly involves analyzing “how business requirements translate into technical solutions”—being able to understand the boss’s business needs and convert them into technical solutions, serving as a “translator” between the enterprise and programmers, making it quite sought after.During the certification process, you can learn practical skills likerequirements analysis, system design, and project management, suitable for those who don’t want to focus solely on technology and want to transition into management or consulting roles.The salary level is generally higher than that of ordinary developers, and the career choices are broader, such as being a Product Manager, Project Manager, or even IT Consultant which provides a competitive edge.02Recommended Intermediate Subjects for Soft Exam1️⃣ Software Designer:Assessment Content: Basic knowledge related to computers; commonly used data structures and algorithms; C programming language, and one programming language among C++ or JAVA; basic knowledge of software engineering, software process improvement, and software development project management; methods and techniques for software design.This subject mainly focuses on learningsoftware engineering, design patterns, and database optimization, especially excelling at turning abstract requirements into implementable code solutions, which is particularly suited for those who want to delve deeply into technology or lead small teams.If you don’t want to just be a “coder”, it can also help you transition into a technical backbone or project leader. Overall, it is highly recommended.2️⃣ Network Engineer:Assessment Content: Basic knowledge of computer systems, network operating systems, and data communication; knowledge related to computer networks, including computer network architecture and protocols, computer network interconnection technologies, network management, basic principles and operation methods, as well as network security mechanisms and protocols; performance testing and optimization techniques for network systems, and reliability design techniques; new network technologies and their development trends.This subject is very practical for those engaged in network operations, especially state-owned enterprises and integrators often require this certification for bidding projects. In the process of preparing for the Network Engineer exam, you can learn practical skills like router and switch configuration, network security offense and defense, and troubleshooting, while also getting exposure to new technologies like SDN and cloud computing networks.In terms of career, you can either pursue a technical route as a network expert or transition into management leading an operations team, or jump to operators or large companies to do network architecture, with salaries significantly higher than ordinary network administrators, making it suitable for those who want to root in the network field. However, the exam for this subject is very difficult, and everyone needs to prepare seriously.3️⃣ Embedded System Designer:Assessment Content: Basic knowledge of embedded system hardware and software; methods for requirements analysis of embedded systems; methods and steps for designing and developing embedded systems; knowledge about the implementation, operation, and maintenance of embedded systems; fundamental knowledge of software process improvement and software development project management; knowledge about system security, reliability, information technology standards, and relevant laws and regulations.This subject specializes in the development that combines hardware and software,mainly learning skills like hardware driver development, low-power design, and embedded Linux, while also practicing real-world projects. With the Internet of Things, talents who understand microcontrollers, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and sensor development are in high demand, especially in automotive and medical device companies where salaries are quite high.In terms of career, you can either go the technical expert route or transition to architect or product manager. Compared to pure software, embedded systems have a higher threshold, less competition, and more stable salaries.4️⃣ Database System Engineer:Assessment Content: Basic concepts of database systems and relational theory; application technologies of commonly used large database management systems; design methods and development processes for database application systems; management and maintenance methods for system libraries.This subject is mainly suitable for IT professionals who want to delve deeply into the big data field. You can learn aboutdatabase optimization, distributed storage (like Hadoop), and real-time data processing (like Flink), and also practice enterprise-level data architecture design, such as building a data warehouse for an e-commerce platform from scratch. In terms of career development, you can become a database expert, transition to big data development or data architect, or even jump to finance or large internet companies to manage core data platforms.Among all the subjects offered in the first half of the 2025 Soft Exam, the above six subjects are very suitable for technical candidates to register for. You can choose based on your career needs and skill levels.
The exam dates for the Soft Exam in the first half of 2025 areMay 24-27, and there is not much time left for preparation! We must seize the time to study and practice more questions!
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