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Aoba-BBT Group's ITpreneurs Introduces DASA-Certified Platform Engineering Training

Aoba-BBT, a prominent educational provider based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced that its group company ITpreneurs Japan Asia-Pacific will commence the delivery of the "DASA Platform Engineering Certification Program" open course starting January 2026. This initiative reflects the commitment of ITpreneurs to enhance the workforce's competencies in the rapidly evolving business environment by drawing from their extensive experience in agile and DevOps education.

The inaugural session of this program will take place on January 21-22, 2026, featuring a distinguished teacher, Kazuhito Kusama, who is the representative of the Cloud Native Innovators Association (CNIA). The CNIA plays a pivotal role in promoting platform engineering within Japan, making this training even more valuable.

Background: Why Platform Engineering Matters

In today's fast-paced business landscape, organizations are increasingly required to deliver reliable and rapid value. The cornerstone of this capability is a robust platform that allows development teams to autonomously develop and release software. Platform engineering transcends mere infrastructure; it is an approach that treats the platform as a "product" designed to provide developers with an optimized experience.

However, implementing platform engineering without appropriate strategies and operations can lead to decreased reliability and increased costs. Therefore, this training emphasizes not only technical aspects but also the alignment with organizational and business strategies to cultivate professionals capable of maximizing the value of platform engineering.

Key Features of the DASA-Certified Program

The DASA Platform Engineering Certification Program is structured to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed for the successful implementation and operation of platform engineering in just two days (16 hours).

Main Learning Themes:

• - Establishing a perspective that treats platforms as "products"
• - Understanding the relationship between DevOps culture and platform engineering
• - Promoting adoption through collaboration with stakeholders
• - Practical implementation of practices like Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), containerization, and monitoring
• - Designing and operating developer-centric platforms

The curriculum is based on the syllabus recognized by DASA (DevOps Agile Skills Association), and graduates can officially validate their knowledge and skills in platform engineering through an accredited examination.

For more information and registration, visit the official training page here.

Target Audience

This training is tailored for a diverse range of participants, including platform engineers, architects, software developers, product owners, team leaders, and managers—essentially, anyone involved in the foundational enhancement and transformation of development organizations.

• - Leaders from companies wishing to improve the reliability and speed of their development foundations
• - Professionals seeking a systematic understanding of the overall landscape of platform engineering
• - Individuals looking to boost organizational competitiveness through enhanced developer experiences.

Training Overview and Schedule

• - Training Title: DASA Platform Engineering Certification Program
• - Duration: Two days (16 hours)
• - Format: In-person and online live training (in Japanese)
• - PMI® PDUs: 16 (W:8 / P:6 / B:2)
• - Dates: January 21-22, 2026, and March 12-13, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• - Cost: ¥220,000 (including tax)

Instructor’s Comment

Kazuhito Kusama, the representative of CNIA, expressed his excitement about delivering this program to Japanese engineers. He believes that the globally recognized knowledge provided in this program will certainly enhance their daily development experiences and improve team productivity. He encourages everyone to practice platform engineering together!

About DASA

DASA, or the DevOps Agile Skills Association, is the largest global organization focused on DevOps and Agile, promoting practical guidance and talent development solutions to build high-performance IT capabilities.

For more information, please visit DASA Japan's official website.

About ITpreneurs Japan Asia-Pacific

ITpreneurs Japan Asia-Pacific is dedicated to facilitating the dissemination of best practices in digital transformation (DX). They provide a variety of human resource development and organizational development services, including training implementation, educational material development, instructor training, and certification exam provision, all under their mission of "lighting the way for transformation". Their goal is to illuminate the visions and careers of individuals.

Visit their official website here.

About Aoba-BBT

Founded in 1998, Aoba-BBT aims to develop leaders who can thrive on a global scale. They offer a broad array of educational programs (Life-Time Empowerment Platform) catered to various age groups, including international schools, corporate training, and online universities & postgraduate programs (MBA). Leveraging innovative educational technologies, Aoba-BBT creates tailored learning environments to support students and business professionals in achieving sustainable growth. The company remains a leader in the education sector, continuously evolving to contribute to future education.

More about Aoba-BBT can be found here.