The ICT Proficiency Certification (Diagnostic Examination) was designed to evaluate the competence of an individual to perform programming, systems analysis, and design functions.
Also, according to PD 1408, which directs the National Computer Center (NCC), now the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to devise ways of determining the fitness of individuals in occupying highly technical ICT positions and through which the awarding of appropriate ICT (EDP) Specialist Eligibility will be based. [With reports from DICT, Region X]