Human Resource Development Grant for e-Training
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 be concerned about such issues as "which system should be introduced," "cost-effectiveness," and "planning e-learning training, but cost is a bottleneck.
In such cases, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare provides "subsidies to support human resource development" that can be useful. This article provides an overview of the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development," points to consider when selecting an e-learning system suitable for this subsidy, and recommended e-learning systems that meet the subsidy requirements. 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 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 "Subsidy for Human Resources Development
The Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development subsidizes the cost of training and a portion of the wages during the training period, if the employer implements a vocational training program in accordance with a plan to help workers acquire specialized knowledge and skills related to their job content.
The Human Resource Development Support Subsidy includes the following six courses
- Human Resource Development Support Course
- Course for granting educational and training leave, etc.
- Promoting Investment in People Course
- Business development and other reskilling support course
- Certified Construction Worker Training Course
- Construction Worker Technical Training Course
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Subsidy for Human Resource Development Support
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Subsidies for Human Resource Development and Career Upgrading
One subsidy that is often mistakenly referred to as a "subsidy for human resources development" is a "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 "Human Resources Development Support Subsidy" is to promote the development of employees' professional skills. The purpose of the "Career Up Subsidy" is 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.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Career Upgrade Subsidy"
Courses for which e-learning is covered by the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development
The Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development includes six courses, of which e-learning is covered in the Course for Supporting Human Resource Development, the Course for Promoting Investment in Human Resources, and the Course for Supporting Reskilling of Business Expansion, etc. In the case of e-learning, only expenses are covered. In the case of e-learning, only the cost is covered by the subsidy.
Human Resource 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 to acquire job-related knowledge and skills, conducted through off-the-job training.
■Vocational Training with Authorized Practical Training
Vocational training for practical use approved by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, effectively combining OJT and OFF-JT.
Fixed-term practical training
Training for fixed-term contract workers to convert 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 subsidies. Some "approved vocational training with practical training" and "fixed-term practical training" may be eligible for the subsidy.
For more information, seeMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare website.
Promoting Investment in People Course
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 Highly Digital Human Resources / Training for Human Resources in Growth Fields, etc.
Training and post-graduate training for advanced digital workforce development
■Vocational training with approved practical training in the field of information technology
Combination of OJT and OFF-JT for immediate training of inexperienced IT professionals
■Fixed-price training
Training through subscription-based training services
■Voluntary Professional Development Training
Training taken voluntarily by workers (subsidy for employers who bear the training costs)
Long-term education and training leave system
Subsidies are provided when a long-term education and training leave system or education and training short-time work system is introduced and workers take such leave to receive training.
For more information, seeMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare websitefor more information.
Business development and other reskilling support course
The "Business Development and Other Reskilling Support Course" is 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 who provide training for their employees to acquire knowledge and skills required in new fields, in accordance with a plan. E-learning training is also eligible for this subsidy.
For more information, seeMinistry of Health, Labour 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. For details, please contactMinistry of Health, Labour and Welfare websitePlease check the latest information on the following website and prepare accordingly.
Points to consider when selecting an e-learning system for grant utilization
In order to take advantage of the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development," it is important to confirm that the functions, etc. of the e-learning system/LMS (Learning Management System) meet the requirements of the subsidy. By selecting the appropriate system, you can proceed with your plan efficiently.
What e-learning system meets your 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.
Some courses are not covered by the flat-rate service.
Please note that subscription-based services are not eligible for subsidies under the "Human Resource Development Support Course.
Management of training progress and proof of completion is important.
In the case of e-learning training, the most important aspect is the ability to verify 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 control the hours of attendance. Make sure you can prove that training is conducted during working hours.
Smooth output of data
Within two months from the day following the end of the training, the applicant must submit the necessary documents, such as an application for payment. Since documents certifying completion of the course and LMS data such as course history must also be submitted, it would be helpful to have a function that can smoothly output the necessary data.
In addition to satisfying the application requirements, there are many functions that can ensure that the participants are taking the courses 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 the service provider's servers, is treated as an expense for accounting purposes because it is considered the use of a service.
on-premise (type)
The "on-premise" type, which is built on the company's own servers, is a purchase of a software package and is treated as an asset for accounting purposes. As such, it is depreciated over its useful life.
Each has different initial and monthly costs. 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 "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resources Development": "Human Resources Development Support Course," "Course for Promoting Investment in Human Resources," and "Course for Supporting Reskilling of Business Development, etc." for which training through e-learning is eligible.
*This does not guarantee receipt of the "Human Resources Development Support Subsidy" application.
Functional comprehensiveness to meet grant requirements
The learningBOX is equipped with the following functions related to the application for the "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy".
Certificate
To apply for the payment, you need to submit documents proving that you have completed the course, and learningBOX provides a "CertificateThe "Certificate of Eligibility" can be issued for the course. certification only to users who have taken all of the content in the course," and PrerequisitesYou can take advantage of the "I can do it" function.
A handwritten signature can be inserted on the certificate, allowing for certification with the participant's own signature. In addition, the content of the course (what the participant has learned and how to apply it in the future) can also be inserted (Create certificate templates), the created data can be downloaded in PDF format. This reduces the burden of the payment application process.
open period
Because training must be conducted during workers' working hours, learningBOX requires that the "open periodSetting up a "+" can make it easier to manage the schedule.
CSV export
To apply for payment, you need to submit documents that show the status of your training. learningBOX provides you with the ability to collect all of your training history and other information in a single document called "training history. CSV exportYou can do this by using the "I" button.
With the Notificationto send notices to those who have not yet taken the course, and to send the video materials to the "Mere Old Man" in the "Mere Old Man.Prohibit skip playbackBy utilizing functions such as "I have attended the training," you can also prove that you have attended the training well. In addition, the "Preventing Impersonation and Cheating" function, which prevents impersonation and cheating, can be used to prevent "cheating". ProctoringIt also has a "What if" feature (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 that has a proven track record in applying for "subsidies for human resource development support
Immediate availability and high cost performance
Because learningBOX is a cloud-based system, you can start using it immediately after registering an account. With a pay-as-you-go system, it is easy to introduce ".PricingThe number of accounts can be increased sequentially according to the size of the business. While the UI is simple, it 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 assists 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. In addition, the system is highly customizable and can be used to create original teaching materials.Extensive Functionsare also available.
For those who wish to take advantage of the existing programs, learningBOX has teamed up with Change Corporation, which is involved in human resource development and other businesses, to offer a "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy" application support program.Business Skills x Generative AI TrainingWe also offer
New features make application work even more efficient
learningBOX is a system that is constantly evolving in response to customer feedback. Future updates will include further functional enhancements to meet the requirements for applying for human resource development support subsidies.
Function to streamline batch output of course history
The learning history of the student has been described in the previous " CSV exportIn addition to the "Grant Aid for Human Resource Development", the new system enables selection by more detailed conditions and facilitates smooth output. Reduce man-hours required to apply for "subsidies for human resource development.
Summary
The e-learning training program using the "Subsidy for Supporting Human Resource Development" is an effective way to succeed in the reskilling business. learningBOX has been supported by many companies as a system that is both easy to use and effective, and has a proven track record in applying 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 setting up a reskilling training project to take advantage of the "Human Resource Development Support Subsidy" or would like to know more about learningBOX, please download the document!
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