AI Storm Launches Zero-Fee Campaign for 1,000 Participants in Storm Academy

AI Storm Launches Tuition-Free Campaign for Storm Academy

AI Storm Co., Ltd., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has announced an ambitious initiative for its professional development program, Storm Academy. Starting August 1, the company aims to enroll 1,000 participants—both individuals and corporations—at no cost for its courses. This campaign, set to continue until the end of December 2025, allows applicants to select from all available courses in the academy. The decision aligns with the ongoing national strategy to enhance IT personnel training, as the government seeks to nurture a digital society that leaves no one behind.

Understanding Storm Academy

Launched in May 2025, Storm Academy was created to tackle the increasing shortage of AI professionals internally, rather than relying on external talent sources. The curriculum includes a variety of essential topics, such as generative AI, data science, and MLOps. One of the core educational goals is to facilitate a practical learning environment where participants can immediately engage in projects post-training.

Courses offered include various modules with hands-on learning experiences:

- Generative AI: Business Efficiency Course (Duration: 2 months)

This course utilizes Claude MCP to teach participants from data acquisition and analysis to the building of dashboards through practical exercises.

- Beginner AI-Driven Development Course (Duration: 4 months)

Focusing on prompt design and application prototyping, this course offers systematic training for participants to develop proof-of-concept projects incorporating AI.

Enrollment Details

- Target Enrollment: 1,000 individuals (no restrictions on occupation or experience)
- Application Start Date: August 1
- Course Selection: Participants can choose freely from all publicly available courses, including those mentioned above
- Tuition Fee: Free (normally, courses incur a fee)
- Format: Online
- Monthly Enrollment Cap: First 300 participants per month
- Application Method: Interested parties must email their name (company names and departments in the case of corporations), contact information, and desired course to [email protected].

Note: A processing fee of 10,000 yen (excluding tax) will apply.

Background and Objectives

Amid the rising demand for AI talent, the Japanese government, led by the Digital Agency, emphasizes the importance of IT skills as a strategic national initiative. Responding to this, AI Storm has proactively decided to open 1,000 spots at Storm Academy for free enrollment. The recent governmental decision on June 13, 2025, highlights an even stronger focus on AI and data science training for professionals.

AI Storm aims not only to resolve the quantitative shortage of AI practitioners but also to address the qualitative gaps in skills, creating a robust workforce. This initiative is crucial for supporting the company’s mid-term growth strategy, which aims for a market capitalization roadmap of 50 billion yen.

By participating in this campaign, applicants will gain access to cutting-edge curricula and the chance to apply their skills in practical settings, further contributing to bridging the AI skills gap across society and fostering a more innovative workforce.

CEO Comment

According to Toshio Imai, the CEO of AI Storm, “In the face of the growing AI talent shortage, we must take the initiative to cultivate skills ourselves. The free spots available through this campaign are an excellent opportunity for anyone with ambition to gain cutting-edge AI skills. Together, let’s elevate Japan’s competitiveness in AI.”

Company Overview

- Company Name: AI Storm Co., Ltd. (formerly JEXED Co., Ltd.)
- CEO: Toshio Imai
- Location: 9F Eiba Building, 3-17-11 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Business Activities: AI-related services, AI education, AI product development, ERP/HR consulting, LED vision, truck sales and leasing, advertising trucks, IT equipment sales, etc.
- Website: AI Storm