Impress Launches On-Demand Video Course for Civil Service Exam Prep: 'Numerical Reasoning & Logical Reasoning' on June 5

Impress Corporation, an IT media business under the Impress Group (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Takashi Takahashi), has launched a new on-demand course titled 'Video Course for Civil Service Exam: Numerical Reasoning & Logical Reasoning' as part of its 'Impress Books Academy' series. Led by expert Maki Nishikawa, the course became available on June 5, 2026.

Overcoming the 'Biggest Barrier' with a Visual Approach In civil service exams, 'numerical reasoning' and 'logical reasoning' are crucial subjects that significantly impact pass rates. However, due to the high-level calculations and critical thinking required, many students, particularly those with a humanities background, find them intimidating and often hit a 'wall' during the early stages of study. To address these challenges, Impress collaborated with instructor Maki Nishikawa, known for her lectures at nearly 90 universities, to create an unprecedented 'introductory course.' By visualizing the 'thought-structuring process' that is difficult to grasp through text or formulas alone, the course provides an environment where even those with a fear of mathematics can master problem-solving skills enjoyably.

The Ideal Start: 'Textbook + Video' Learning The course includes an electronic version (PDF) of the popular book 'Increase Your Answer-Solving Power in 1 Week: Numerical Reasoning & Logical Reasoning Past Problems' and explanation videos by the author, Maki Nishikawa. It is designed for those beginning their civil service exam studies or wanting to learn these subjects from scratch.

Selected Problems for Intuitive Understanding The video course selects 10 problems (5 numerical, 5 logical) from the textbook, focusing on high-frequency, difficulty level 1-2 topics. Using animations and colors, it provides gentle and detailed explanations, helping students intuitively understand the 'process of solving.' The textbook itself contains 160 problems ranging from difficulty level 1 to 5, allowing students to apply what they learned in the videos to more practical scenarios.

Key Features of the Course 1. Instructor Nishikawa's Methods for Beginners: The lectures are taught directly by Maki Nishikawa, who has a track record of helping many students pass. Her unique methods, such as 'Dango-zukuri' (making dumplings) analogies and 'Carroll Diagrams,' make the material accessible even for those with a 'mathematics allergy.' 2. Visualizing the Process: Through animations and colors, the course explains complex information organization, such as intersections of shapes or match outcomes, which are difficult to imagine from static text alone. 3. Hybrid Learning Cycle: The 1-hour 37-minute video course provides the foundation. After mastering the 'basic tips' (input), students use the provided PDF textbook (output) to tackle more practical problems, enabling self-directed, efficient study. 4. Convenient On-Demand Access: Hosted on 'Coeteco College,' students can access the content anytime, anywhere, on PC, smartphones, or tablets, with no time limit on viewing.

Recommended for: - Those beginning civil service exam studies (ideally university freshmen/sophomores) - Those with a strong aversion to numerical and logical reasoning - Those who struggle with complex calculations and want to grasp tips intuitively.