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Final Call: Manabi DX Quest Registrations Closing Soon

With only one week remaining until the application deadline, it's time to act fast! The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is backing the "Manabi DX Quest" program, designed to enhance digital transformation skills through case study training. The registration for the 2026 fiscal year will end on July 15, 2026, and spaces are filling up quickly. Those interested in enrolling are encouraged to secure their spots as soon as possible; once capacity is reached, the registration may close without prior notice.

Why You Should Not Miss This Opportunity

If you miss this chance, the next opportunity to join will not be until the 2027 fiscal year. This program, being a METI-supported initiative, offers a remarkably affordable participation fee of just 22,000 yen (tax included) per person. In comparison, similar private sector DX training typically costs between 200,000 to 500,000 yen, making the Manabi DX Quest a rare and cost-effective opportunity.

Group Enrollment Available

Organizations can enroll groups of five or more, and bulk payment options for the tuition fees are available. Companies considering departmental reskilling are welcome to discuss course selection and participant arrangements, making this program an excellent fit for employee training and talent development initiatives.

Key points for corporate applications:
Group applications start at five participants
Bulk payment options available
Support for course selection and participant coordination

For corporate inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Bridging the Gap in Digital Transformation Training

Despite the prevalence of DX training, many organizations struggle to apply what they learn, citing issues like lack of practical opportunities, reliance on hypothetical examples, inadequate post-training follow-ups, and the absence of tangible outputs. This program addresses the disconnect between training and real-world application by enabling participants to produce deliverables that can be immediately implemented within their organizations over a 12-week period.

Three Key Features of the Program

1. Government-Supported Quality: The program's affiliation with METI guarantees quality, and each graduate will receive a digital skill badge, providing recognition for internal talent assessments.
2. Hands-On Exercises Using Real Data: Unlike many training sessions that depend on fictional scenarios, this program uses actual data from existing companies, ensuring immediate applicability to real-world challenges faced by participants.
3. Unmatched Cost-Effectiveness: Participants can enroll for less than a tenth of the cost of typical corporate training sessions, assuring high returns on investment.

Comparison Items	Typical Corporate DX Training	This Program
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Tuition Fee (per person)	200,000 - 500,000 yen	22,000 yen (tax included)
Duration	2 - 5 days	12-week practical curriculum
Output	Completion certificate (hypothetical case)	Operational AI app or management proposal (real data)
Post-Training Utilization	Often stagnates within 3 months	Deliverable ready for immediate internal deployment
Completion Rate	Low without follow-up	High rate supported by dedicated mentors
Certification	Mainly private recognition	Digital skill badge awarded

Complete Deliverables in Just 12 Weeks

Participants can choose between two main courses, each designed to yield tangible results:

AI Application Implementation Course

Develop a functioning bot by combining generative AI with no-code tools (like Dify), making it possible to create a chatbot usable in business contexts, even with no prior programming experience.

AI Data Analysis Course

Craft a management proposal report utilizing generative AI for analysis, enabling participants to present valuable insights to executives without needing extensive statistical or programming expertise.

Note: Curriculum, materials, and program content are subject to change without prior notice.*

Program Overview and Application Method

Main Target Audience: DX promotion personnel, information systems departments, and reskilling personnel in sales and planning roles.

Tuition Fee: 22,000 yen / person (including tax)

Program Start Date: July 25, 2026

Program Period: July 27, 2026 - October 17, 2026 (full 12 weeks, entirely online)

Application Window: June 1, 2026 - July 15, 2026

Capacity: 940 participants (470 each for the AI application and AI data analysis courses)

Completion Certification: Digital skill badge (Open Badge) issued.

Post-Completion Support: Support for internal deployment of deliverables; opportunities to join regional collaboration programs across six locations in Japan may be arranged for interested individuals, subject to availability.

Applications: Please apply through the entry form at the bottom of the service page.

Inquiries: Online consultation available through our dedicated contact points. Feel free to discuss group size, course options, etc.

E-mail: [email protected]

About SAMURAI Co., Ltd.

Founded in March 2015, SAMURAI Co., Ltd. is a programming and DX talent development company with a mission to alleviate Japan’s IT skill shortages. We primarily offer fully online, one-on-one guidance through our proprietary methods. With over 50,000 cumulative participants, we have a proven track record in supporting employment transitions and skill advancements. Our media outlet, the SAMURAI ENGINEER Blog, boasts a monthly viewership of 6 million, making it one of Japan's largest programming learning platforms, widely utilized by engineers and DX learners. We also provide DX skill training tailored for large manufacturing, IT companies, and government bodies. Additionally, we were selected as a certified program provider for METI's “Manabi DX Quest,” advancing DX talent development in regional cooperation programs in the Chugoku and Hokkaido regions, achieving a 100% completion rate among participants.