VC Association Begins Accepting Applications for the 9th Venture Investment Analyst Certification Exam from the 30th

Exam to Be Held on November 28 at Kyunggi High School in Gangnam, Seoul

The Korea Venture Capital Association (VC Association) announced on September 30 that it will start accepting applications for the 9th "Venture Investment Analyst" certification exam, which aims to foster professional talent, from today. The exam will be held on November 28 at Kyunggi High School, located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

The Venture Investment Analyst certification, which is directly operated by the VC Association, is the industry's first and only private professional qualification for venture investment in Korea. Since its introduction in 2023, the certification has produced a total of 1,702 graduates across eight sessions to date.

Recently, the pool of applicants has expanded beyond the VC industry to include general companies, related organizations, institutions, and financial institutions. According to the VC Association, out of the 552 applicants for the 8th exam, 147 (26.6%) were from the VC industry, while 405, or 73.4%, were external candidates such as employees of general companies, institutions, and individuals.

The exam is designed to comprehensively assess the core competencies required in the field of venture investment. It covers three main areas: understanding venture capital investment, venture capital investment methodologies, and understanding venture capital exit strategies. The exam evaluates abilities such as company analysis, supporting investment decision-making, and formulating post-investment management and exit strategies.

Applicants can study for the exam using textbooks provided with the online lectures, which have recently been updated and reviewed by subject matter experts to reflect the latest laws and regulatory changes.

Support for examinee information will also be strengthened. The VC Association plans to provide access to information by sharing previous test-takers' experiences and study tips through online communities and blogs, among other channels.

Jungeeyoung Jeong, Deputy Director of the Training Center at the VC Association, stated, "The Venture Investment Analyst certification has now surpassed 1,700 total graduates and is being used by a wide range of talents interested in the venture investment sector to develop professional skills. We hope to see great interest from those looking to enhance their expertise or pursue a related career in the field."

Detailed information about the exam can be found on the VC Association's Certification Exam Center website, and registration for the online lectures is available via the Training Center homepage.

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