Youseful Launches Affordable Online Learning Service for DX Skills

Youseful Pro Unlimited Learning: Bridging the DX Skills Gap

As the digital landscape evolves, many workers are finding themselves lacking essential digital skills, particularly in the realm of digital transformation (DX). Addressing this urgent issue, Youseful Inc., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has launched its new subscription-based online learning service, Youseful Pro Unlimited Learning, which begins on October 1, 2025, for a monthly fee of just 480 yen.

Background: Tackling a National Challenge

According to the 2022 IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, Japan's digital competitiveness has slipped considerably. The government aims to cultivate 2.3 million DX professionals over five years. Despite this ambition, only 34.4% of companies are currently investing in comprehensive reskilling initiatives, highlighting a pressing need for individuals to take charge of their learning journeys.

Youseful has accumulated insights from over 18 million views of its Excel tutorials and aims to provide a structured learning environment where anyone can gain access to the necessary skills. This effort aligns with Japan's overall goal of enhancing its digital transformation capabilities.

Learning Offerings and Features

Youseful Pro Unlimited Learning allows users to dive deep into a variety of business skills, ranging from Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot. The service is available in two plans:

- Starter Plan (480 yen/month): Unlimited access to foundational courses covering Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more.
- Premium Plan (1,980 yen/month): Everything in the Starter Plan, plus additional courses on VBA Macros, Power BI, and other advanced topics (totaling 22 courses).

Learning Methodology

1. Practical Curriculum: The courses are designed to provide practical skills that can be applied immediately, embodying the philosophy of covering 90% of business needs with just 10% of knowledge.
2. Hands-On Learning: Supplementary downloadable exercises and problems accompany the video tutorials, ensuring that learners can practice and retain their knowledge effectively.
3. Utilizing Downtime: Each video is designed to be brief, lasting only 5 to 10 minutes, allowing users to learn efficiently during their commutes or breaks.

Launch Campaign

To celebrate this launch, Youseful invites users to sign up for its official LINE account, where they can avail a one-week free trial of the Premium Plan. This introductory offer allows learners to experience the full range of offerings firsthand.

Quote from the CEO

Rintaro Ogaki, Youseful’s CEO, states, "We want to provide business professionals who are anxious about their digital skills with diverse learning options. Our pricing is aimed at creating a society where everyone can access foundational skills. We are committed to transforming the limited opportunities for learning and are determined to build an environment where all individuals can confidently partake in the digital economy."

Future Aspirations

With the launch of Youseful Pro Unlimited Learning, the company aims to accelerate support for individual reskilling while further enhancing its corporate DX support initiatives. Companies interested in corporate training on Microsoft 365 and generative AI can easily reach out through Youseful's official site. By providing learning opportunities for both individuals and corporations, Youseful hopes to contribute to improving Japan’s labor productivity.