According to official website, when inquiring about academic qualifications and evaluating the continuing education of intermediate professional titles in one way, the professional and technical personnel shall study for no less than 90 hours a year and the professional hours shall not be less than 60 hours. Candidates do not need to participate in continuing education in the year of obtaining the certificate, but they need to participate in continuing education in the next natural year. Continuing education for intermediate professional titles requires 4 years, that is, 360 hours, which is the origin of 360 hours stipulated in many regions.