SM: Software Asset Manager
This refers to an expert who can fulfill the role of a professional software manager by acquiring a comprehensive knowledge and practical capability to manage inclusively the software problems that arise during a company’s management activity and to resolve independently such problems.

• Contribution is made toward improving and developing SW industrial environment, and new social worth is created via development of specialists who oversee the work of SW protection.
• Dispute between the copyright company and business (users) is prevented by clearly conveying the policy of the copyright company.
• Proper copyright concept and license is comprehended, and the professionalism of related work is secured.

As the recognition spreads that SW also requires systematic management as an asset of a company, there is now a need for professional human resources for management of SW asset in a company.
As such, there is a need for execution of comprehensive work such as accurately recognizing the SW that is actually used by a company, formulating and using budget for SW as required in the future, and so on based upon an understanding of various licenses of a copyright company via a SW asset manager.
Also, because a company can properly understand the law and system on SW intellectual property right via an asset manager and can respond to legal problems, the demand will increase yet more.

1. 1. SW asset management (purchase, contract, management)
2. 2. Supervision of various works related to SW intellectual property right of a company

SW purchasing stage	SW using stage
Determine the kinds of and demand for SW required by a company and Contract for appropriate SW license TCO reduction via efficient SW purchase, maintenance, and repair Respond to various purchasing method and change of license	Respond to problems during the process of SW utilization Role of a window related to crackdown on intellectual property right by the government Window for SW copyright company and supplier company Prevent dispute arising from illegal SW use Improve company image based on authentic SW management

Category	Qualification for test	Test fee
SM class 2	No limitations with age, educational background, and work experience	50,000 won
SM class 1	1. A person with more than 2 years of practical experience after acquiring SM class 2 2. A person with more than 2 years of experience in related field as a graduate of university 3. A person with more than 4 years of related experience as a graduate of a college	100,000 won

Category	Method of examination	Pass criteria
SM class 2	Written examination	Over 60 points for all courses (under 40 points for fail)
SM class 1	1. Written examination 2. Practical examination	1. Written examination: Over 60 points for all courses (under 40 points for fail) 2. Practical examination: Over 60 points

Stage		Course	Number of questions		Examination method	Time limit	Total points
1st stage		SW general	10	80	Objective questions	80 minutes	100
		SW license	20
		SW related law	25
		SW asset management	25

Class	Stage	Course	Number of questions		Examination method	Time limit	Total points
Class 2	1st stage	SW general	10	80	Objective questions	80 minutes	100
		SW license	20
		SW related law	25
		SW asset management	25
Class 1	1st stage	SW general	10	100	Objective questions	100 minutes	100
		SW license	25
		SW related law	25
		SW asset management	25
		SW audit	15
	2nd stage	SW general	10	80	Objective questions	80 minutes	100
		SW license	20
		SW related law	25
		SW asset management	25

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