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In recent years, "reskilling" has been attracting attention due to corporate DX promotion, new business development, and responses to human resource shortages. The use of e-learning has become indispensable for effective and efficient training to obtain skills to cope with new technologies and business operations. However, many people in charge of e-learning may have problems such as "Which system should we introduce?", "How cost-effective is it?", and "We are planning e-learning training, but the cost is a bottleneck. In such cases, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare offers a subsidy to support human resource development. In this article, we will provide an overview of the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development," the key points for selecting an e-learning system suitable for it, and recommended e-learning systems that meet the requirements for the subsidy. If you are considering a reskilling training project that will take advantage of the "Human Resources Development Support Subsidy," please take a look at this article for reference. Article supervised by: Shumi Suda, Labor and Social Insurance Consultant, sumac Co. The information in this article is current as of March 2025. What is the "Human Resource Development Support Grant"? The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has been providing subsidies to support human resource development at companies, and from April 2022, e-learning training is also eligible. This section provides an overview of the program and the courses that are eligible for e-learning. Outline of the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resources Development The "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development" provides subsidies for training expenses and part of the wages during the training period, when employers implement vocational training, etc. according to a plan in order to have their employees acquire specialized knowledge and skills related to their job content. The following six courses are available as subsidies for human resource development. Human resource development support course Course for granting educational and training leave, etc. Course for Promotion of Investment in Human Resources Business development reskilling support course Certified Construction Worker Training Course Technical Training Course for Construction Workers Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Subsidy for Human Resource Development Support Subsidy for Human Resources Development and Career Upgrade Subsidy The "subsidy for human resources development" is often mistaken for the "subsidy for career advancement. The "subsidy for human resources development support" is available not only to full-time employees, but also to contract workers, part-time workers, and other workers as long as they are covered by employment insurance. On the other hand, the "Career Up Subsidy" does not depend on whether or not they are covered by employment insurance, but covers non-regular workers such as part-timers, part-time workers, and temporary workers. The purpose of the "subsidies for human resource development support" is to promote the development of employees' professional skills. The "Career Up Subsidy" is intended to convert non-regular workers into regular employees and improve their compensation. These two subsidies can be used together, so if you wish to receive one, please check the requirements and conditions for receiving both subsidies in advance. Reference】 Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, "Career Up Subsidy Courses for which e-learning is covered by the "Subsidy for Human Resources Development The "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resources Development" includes six courses, of which e-learning is covered in the "Course for Supporting Human Resources Development," "Course for Promoting Investment in Human Resources," and "Course for Supporting Reskilling of Business Expansion, etc.". In the case of e-learning, only the cost is covered by the subsidy. Human Resources Development Support Course The "Human Resource Development Support Course" provides subsidies for training expenses when training is conducted in accordance with a training plan in order to help employees acquire knowledge and skills related to their jobs. The following three training programs are available Human Resource Development Training: Training for employees to acquire knowledge and skills related to their jobs, conducted through OFF-JT. Accredited vocational training with practical training: Practical vocational training accredited by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, which effectively combines on-the-job training and off-the-job training. Fixed-term practical trainingTraining for fixed-term contract workers to convert them to regular workers, etc., through an effective combination of on-the-job training and off-the-job training. In the case of "human resource development training," e-learning training is also eligible for subsidy. Some "approved vocational training with practical training" and "fixed-term practical training" may be eligible for the subsidy. For details, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website. Course for Promotion of Investment in Human Resources The "Course for Promotion of Investment in Human Resources" was realized based on a proposal from the public in order to accelerate investment in human resources. The subsidy will be provided for a limited period from fiscal year 2009 to fiscal year 2026. The following five types of training programs are available, all of which include e-learning training. Training for advanced digital human resources/training for human resources in growing fields, etc. Training for advanced digital human resources and training at graduate schools Vocational training with certified practical training in the information technology fieldTraining that combines on-the-job training and off-the-job training to make inexperienced IT workers ready for the workplace. Subscription-based trainingTraining through subscription-based training services ■Voluntary professional development trainingTraining taken voluntarily by workers (subsidy for employers who bear the training costs) Long-term education and training leave systemSubsidies are provided to employers who have introduced a long-term education and training leave system or a short-time work system for education and training, and whose workers take such leave to receive training. For details, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website. Business development reskilling support course The "Business Development and Other Reskilling Support Course" is designed for training associated with business development such as launching a new business, DX (Digital Transformation), and GX (Green Transformation) to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The subsidy covers training expenses for employers to provide their workers with the knowledge and skills needed in new fields, when such training is conducted in accordance with a plan. E-learning training is also eligible for this subsidy. For details, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website. There are various requirements for employers who are eligible to utilize the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development" and for the training to be provided. Please check the latest information on the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website for details before preparing your application. Points to consider when selecting an e-learning system for grant utilization In order to take advantage of the "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy," it is important to confirm that the functions of the e-learning system/LMS (Learning Management System) meet the requirements of the subsidy. By selecting an appropriate system, you can proceed with your plan efficiently. What e-learning systems meet the requirements? First, it is important to understand what kind of e-learning system or LMS (Learning Management System) requirements are set for the grant you wish to receive. In the case of the "Human Resource Development Support Grant," there is no specification for the system to be covered, so you can choose the system that best fits your company. Below is a list of the features that are required. Fixed-price services are not eligible for some courses. Please note that subscription-based services (subscription-type services) are not eligible for subsidies under the "Human Resource Development Support Course. Progress management and proof of completion of training are important. In the case of e-learning training, what is important is the ability to prove that trainees have completed the course. In addition to the ability to manage the progress and completion status of trainees, the system must be able to provide a certificate of completion and course history upon completion of the training. Tracking of course hours is possible. Since training must be conducted during workers' working hours, it is necessary to keep track of the hours of attendance. Be able to prove that training is being conducted during working hours. Smoothly output data. Within two months from the day after the end of the training, the applicant must submit the necessary documents, such as an application form for payment. Since it is also necessary to submit LMS data such as documents proving completion of the course and course history, it would be useful to have a function that enables smooth output of the necessary data. There are many functions that not only satisfy the application requirements, but also ensure that the person is taking the course and reduce operational man-hours, so please refer to them when selecting an e-learning system. It is best to inquire in advance whether the system or LMS you wish to introduce is compatible with the "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy. Handling of e-Learning System Costs There are two main types of e-learning systems: cloud-based and on-premise. Cloud-based Cloud computing," which utilizes a system built on a service provider's server, is treated as an expense for accounting purposes because it is considered a use of a service. On-premise type The "On-Premise" type, which is built on the company's own servers, is the purchase of a software package and is treated as an asset for accounting purposes. Therefore, it is depreciated over its useful life. The initial and monthly costs are different for each type. First, clarify your company's requirements and consider services that meet them. learningBOX for career development support projects through reskilling. The e-learning system "learningBOX" corresponds to the payment requirements for the three courses of the "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy": "Human Resource Development Support Course," "Promotion of Investment in Human Resources Course," and "Business Development and Other Reskilling Support Course" in which training through e-learning is covered. *This does not guarantee receipt of the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resources Development" application. Functional Comprehensiveness to Meet Grant Requirements LearningBOX is equipped with the following functions related to the application for the "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy". Certificate of accreditation To apply for payment, you must submit proof of completion of the course, and learningBOX can issue a "certificate". You can take advantage of the "Clear Conditions" feature, which grants certificates only to users who have attended all the content in a course. The certificate can have a handwritten signature inserted, allowing for certification with the participant's own signature. In addition, course content (what was learned and how to apply it in the future) entered by the participant can also be inserted (creation of a certificate template), and the created data can be downloaded in PDF format. This reduces the burden of the payment application process. Publication Period Since training must be conducted during workers' working hours, learningBOX allows you to set a "release period" to facilitate scheduling. CSV Output In order to apply for payment, it is necessary to submit documents that show the status of training. learningBOX allows you to "CSV export" information such as course history in a batch. By using the "Email Notification" function to send notices to those who have not taken the training course, or by using the "Skip to Play" function to prohibit the skipping of video materials, it is possible to prove that the trainee has taken the training course. In addition, an "anti-fraud" function is provided to prevent spoofing and cheating (with some restrictions depending on the plan). These features reduce the burden on managers by reducing the man-hours required to conduct training and the time and effort required to apply for subsidies. ▼learningBOX is a system with a proven track record in applying for "subsidies to support human resource development Immediate availability and high cost performance Because learningBOX is a cloud-based system, you can start using it immediately after registering an account. The pay-as-you-go pricing system is easy to implement, and the number of accounts can be increased sequentially according to the scale of your business. The simple UI is designed to be easy to use from the perspective of both participants and administrators, allowing you to develop training programs as you wish. The introduction of learningBOX will assist in the smooth launch of reskilling projects that anticipate the use of human resource development support subsidies. Ease of use and flexibility LearningBOX has the advantage that its operation screen is intuitive and easy to understand, allowing smooth implementation even by those who do not have a high level of IT literacy. The system is also highly customizable, with a rich set of functions for creating original teaching materials. For those who prefer a ready-made program, learningBOX also offers "Business Skills x Generative AI Training" with support for application for "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy" in cooperation with "Change Corporation," which is engaged in human resource development and other businesses. New Functions Make the Application Process More Efficient learningBOX is a system that is constantly evolving in response to customer feedback. In future updates, we plan to further enhance the functions to meet the requirements for applying for human resource development support subsidies. Function to streamline batch output of course histories The new function allows for more detailed selection of conditions for the exporting of student learning histories from the existing "CSV output," making it easier and smoother to output the histories. This function reduces the man-hours required to apply for the "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy". Back to Table of Contents SUMMARY E-learning training utilizing the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development" is an effective way to succeed in the reskilling business. learningBOX is a system that is both easy to use and effective, and has been supported by many companies, which have applied for the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development". Why not use a combination of the subsidy and learningBOX to start up a reskilling business? If you are considering launching a reskilling training business with the "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy" in mind, or if you would like to know more about learningBOX, please download our brochure! Back to Table of Contents

Thank you for using our services. For the sake of security and stable operation of our service, we are updating the white list. The following changes have been made to the white list: ・ Deletion of "https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/" ・ Addition of "https://media-cdn.learningbox.online/" *This change does not require any special configuration changes on the part of the customer.　Customers will be able to use the service without any problem with the current settings. Date of implementation: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Although there is no need to change the settings, we would appreciate it if you could share this issue with your network administrator. If you have any questions, please contact our support. Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you for your continued support of learningBOX. We will be performing a major version upgrade (update to Ver. 2.29) of the shared server from March 11 (Tue.) to March 12 (Wed.), 2025. Please note that learningBOX will not be available during the following period. Implementation periodTuesday, March 11, 2025 22:00 - Wednesday, March 12, 2025 06:00 Please note that the end time may vary depending on the status of the work. Please understand this in advance. Please note that the major version-up schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. In that case, we will inform you again. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers and appreciate your understanding.

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We are very excited to announce that learningBOX has upgraded to Ver 2.28. Now let’s try the new features on your learningBOX.

Thank you for your continued support of learningBOX. We will be performing a major version upgrade of the shared server (update to Ver. 2.28) from December 10 (Tue.) to December 11 (Wed.), 2024. Please note that learningBOX will not be available during the following period. Implementation periodTuesday, December 10, 2024 22:00 - Wednesday, December 11, 2024 07:00 Please note that the end time may vary depending on the status of the work. Please understand this in advance. Please note that the major version-up schedule may change depending on the progress of the work. In that case, we will inform you of the new schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our customers and appreciate your understanding.

We are very excited to announce that learningBOX has upgraded to Ver 2.27. Now let’s try the new features on your learningBOX.

Thank you very much for using learningBOX. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We have confirmed that the system has now recovered and is operating normally. Please note that if you try to send an e-mail during the following time period, it will be marked as "failed to send" and the e-mail will not be sent properly. Date of occurrence: September 2, 2024, around 23:08; Date of recovery: September 3, 2024, around 10:54 We apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask you to resend the e-mails that have been marked as "failed to send. You can check the status of the email sent from the "Notification > Email Sending Log" in the side menu. Mail Sending Log We will take measures to prevent this from happening again in the future. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We look forward to your continued support in the future.

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