Certified by METI and MHLW Re-Skill Course & Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit Programme Developing the
Leaders of Tomorrow's Reskilling Programme

About the Reskilling Programme

With rapid technological innovation and structural changes in industry, the demand for skills beyond conventional ones is growing. The advancement of digitalisation, AI, IoT, and big data driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution has heightened the need to acquire new skills. In response, the Japanese government is actively supporting reskilling through certified programmes and subsidies.

We offer programmes that qualify for both METI's Fourth Industrial Revolution Skill Acquisition Course (Re-Skill Course) certification and the MHLW-approved Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit Programme. If eligibility requirements are met, up to 80% of tuition paid can be reimbursed.

Estimated Tuition with Subsidy -For a programme priced at ¥330,000-

The "Fourth Industrial Revolution Skill Acquisition Course Certification Programme" is a system in which the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry certifies specialised and practical educational training courses that help working adults acquire advanced expertise and advance their careers in fields expected to drive strong future growth and employment, centred on IT and data.
The "Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit Programme" is an employment insurance benefit programme supporting the self-directed, medium-to-long-term career development of working people. Those who are insured under employment insurance (currently employed) or were previously insured (unemployed), and who enrol in and complete a professional practical vocational training course designated by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare, may receive a certain percentage of the tuition they paid (with a cap).
Eligibility requirements must be met to receive educational training benefits. For details, please refer to the benefit eligibility conditions in the leaflet.
If you would like to confirm whether you meet the eligibility requirements, you may submit an eligibility enquiry form to Hello Work (Public Employment Security Office).

Subsidy-Eligible Programme Introduction

Scrum Practical Training from Zero
— Product Owner Edition —

Programme Overview

This programme aims to develop next-generation business leaders for the digital era, offering internationally recognised practical Agile training. Targeting Product Owners with limited Scrum experience and Scrum Masters who support them, the programme centres on interactive working sessions using an online whiteboard (Miro) — not one-way lectures with presentation tools. Trainers are Agile coaches with extensive practical Scrum experience who respond thoughtfully to even open-ended questions, drawing on a wide range of real-world examples.

The first half of the training (approximately 20 hours) covers foundational Product Owner knowledge through Agile and Scrum definitions and simulated Sprint experiences. The second half (approximately 12 hours) explores concrete methodologies applicable across the full product development lifecycle — from the initial hypothesis-testing phase through development, maintenance, and operations. Sessions are held in 3–4 hour blocks once a week over 9 sessions, making it accessible for working professionals.

This programme does not issue certifications, but the knowledge and experience gained will certainly prove valuable when obtaining or renewing certifications issued by Scrum Alliance® and similar organisations.

This programme qualifies for both METI's Fourth Industrial Revolution Skill Acquisition Course (Re-Skill Course) certification and the MHLW-approved Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit Programme.

Trainer Profiles

This programme is led by trainers who are specialists in Agile development and Scrum.

Kazumasa Ebata: Gains Line / Odd-e Japan (Senior Consultant / Trainer); Certification: Certified Scrum Trainer® (CST®)

Yusuke Nishiyama: Odd-e Japan (Consultant / Trainer); Certification: Advanced Certified ScrumMaster® (A-CSM®)

Skills Acquired in This Programme

Deep understanding and practice of the Scrum framework
- Systematic knowledge of Scrum principles, values, practices, events, and roles
- Correct Scrum practice methods based on the Scrum Guide
Effective Product Backlog management
- Creating, prioritising, and refining the Product Backlog
- Writing user stories and defining acceptance criteria
Smooth Sprint planning and execution
- Facilitating Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective
- Progress tracking using velocity, burndown charts, and more
Agile estimation and planning techniques
- Estimation methods using Planning Poker, story points, and more
- Release planning and iteration planning
Smooth collaboration with stakeholders
- Effective communication with stakeholders
- Managing expectations, gathering and utilising feedback
Cultivating self-organising teams
- Techniques for enhancing team autonomy
- Promoting collaboration within the team
Resilient adaptability to change
- Mindset for responding flexibly to change
- Practicing continuous improvement (KAIZEN)
Problem-solving and data-driven decision-making
- Effective problem-solving approaches
- Data-driven decision-making

Learning Outcomes

Understand the necessity and importance of Agile development (especially Scrum), and become capable of leading product development focused on new businesses and services as a Product Owner or Scrum Master

Assessment Methods

Achievement relative to the learning outcomes will be evaluated using the following criteria, and feedback will be provided to participants.

Comprehension check tests conducted before and after the course
Teamwork evaluation by the instructor

Target Participants

Those who want to acquire product management practices using Agile development frameworks (Scrum)
Those who aspire to become a Product Manager or Product Owner

Prerequisites

Basic business knowledge equivalent to approximately 3 years of work experience
Basic PC operation skills

Agenda

The training repeatedly cycles through short lecture (input) and group work (output) sessions. The approximate ratio is 3 parts lecture to 7 parts group work.

Part 1: "Foundations of Agile and Scrum" — 20 hours total

Overview of Agile and Scrum
Scrum team roles and event design
Business model design using Scrum
Product management using Scrum
Retrospective on Agile and Scrum, and application to your organisation

Part 2: "Product Management Foundations & Practice" — 12 hours total

The Product Owner's role and product vision in a Scrum team
Product strategy towards realising the product vision
Building a Product Backlog based on the product vision and strategy
Applying product vision, strategy, and Product Backlog to your organisation

Course Completion Standards

Please note that if the following course attendance and completion standards are not met, the Certificate of Course Attendance and the Professional Practical Vocational Training Completion Certificate will not be issued, and you will not be eligible to receive benefits.

Attendance rate of 70% or higher
Comprehension check test score of 80% or higher (retakes permitted)

Course Information Document

The course information document for this programme can be found here.

See the schedule for this programme

How to Receive Your Benefits

Step 1 Before Course

Confirm eligibility at Hello Work

Step 2 During Course

Begin the Reskilling Programme

Step 3 During Course

Complete the Reskilling Programme

Step 4 After Completion

Submit your benefit application at Hello Work

Step 5 After Completion

Benefits are deposited

Detailed Process

For details on the application procedure, please refer to the Guide to Educational Training Benefits for Professional Practical Vocational Training.

Before the Course

1.1 Attend Pre-Training Career Consultation

At least 2 weeks before the course start date, attend a pre-training career consultation at Hello Work. This counselling allows you to receive a Job Card required for the eligibility confirmation procedure. The consultation covers your future career plans, necessary skills, and the purpose of enrolling in the Reskilling Programme.

1.2 Eligibility Confirmation Procedure

Submit the following documents to Hello Work at least 2 weeks before the course start date.

Educational Training Benefit and Educational Training Support Benefit Eligibility Confirmation Form
Job Card created through the pre-training career consultation
Identity and address verification documents
2 photos (recent, front upper body, 3.0cm tall × 2.5cm wide)
Bank passbook or cash card for the desired payment account
Report on re-receipt of Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit (required only if you have previously received these benefits)

Please refer to the following for the course information required on the application form.

Training institution name: Gains Line Pte. Ltd.
Course name: Scrum Practical Training from Zero — Product Owner Edition
Designation number: 1312034-2420011-0

2026 Scheduled Course Start and Completion Dates

Cohort 1 (Start: May 15, 2026 / Expected completion: July 10, 2026)
Cohort 2 (Start: July 24, 2026 / Expected completion: September 18, 2026)
Cohort 3 (Start: October 23, 2026 / Expected completion: December 18, 2026)

After applying, your Educational Training Benefit Eligibility Certificate will be mailed to you. For details, please refer to the Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit Submission Document Checklist.

During the Course

2.1 Start to Completion of the Reskilling Programme

Please note that if the following course attendance and completion standards are not met, the Certificate of Course Attendance and the Completion Certificate will not be issued, and you will not be eligible to receive benefits.

Attendance rate of 70% or higher
Comprehension check test score of 80% or higher (retakes permitted)

After Completion

3.1 Benefit Application

This is the procedure for receiving benefits equivalent to 50% of the tuition fee.
Submit the following documents to Hello Work within 1 month of completing the course.

Educational Training Benefit Payment Application Form (Article 101-2-7, Item 4) (Form No. 33-2-5)
Certificate of Educational Training Benefit Course Attendance
Professional Practical Vocational Training Completion Certificate
Receipt for educational training expenses
Refund itemised statement (required if part of the training expenses has been or will be refunded by the training provider)
Confirmation of educational training expenses
Final receipt report for Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit
Educational Training Benefit Eligibility Certificate or Eligibility Notice

3.2 Additional Benefit Application

This is the procedure for receiving benefits equivalent to 20% of the tuition fee.
To apply, the following conditions must be met.

You have completed this course, obtained the related qualification, and within one year (in principle) from the day following the training completion date, have been or are employed as a general employee under employment insurance
- The "related qualification" refers to the "Fourth Industrial Revolution Skill Acquisition Course Certification Programme Completion Certificate" issued upon completion of this training

The application must be submitted to Hello Work within one month from the day following the date of employment (or qualification acquisition date if employed before obtaining the qualification).

This application may be submitted together with the benefit application in 3.1 above

Educational Training Benefit Payment Application Form (Article 101-2-7, Item 5) (Form No. 33-2-6)
Certificate of Educational Training Benefit Course Attendance
Professional Practical Vocational Training Completion Certificate
Receipt for educational training expenses
Refund itemised statement (required if part of the training expenses has been or will be refunded)
Confirmation of educational training expenses
Additional benefit application report for Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit
Document proving qualification acquisition (Fourth Industrial Revolution Skill Acquisition Course Certification Completion Certificate)
Educational Training Benefit Eligibility Certificate or Eligibility Notice

3.3 Additional Application for Meeting Wage Requirements

This is the procedure for receiving benefits equivalent to 10% of the tuition fee.
To apply, the following conditions must be met.

You have completed this course, obtained the qualification, found employment as an employment insurance insured person within one year of the course completion date, and your wages have increased by 5% or more from before the start of this training

The application must be submitted to Hello Work within 6 months from the date 6 months after being employed as an insured person after completing this course and obtaining the qualification.

Educational Training Benefit Payment Application Form (Article 101-2-7, Item 6) (Form No. 33-2-7)
Educational Training Benefit Eligibility Certificate or Eligibility Notice
Documents confirming wages for 6 months before training start and after completion: wage ledger or pay stubs AND attendance record or time card (2 documents)
Additional benefit application report for Professional Practical Vocational Training Benefit
Additional benefit refund itemised statement (required if part of the training expenses has been or will be refunded)
Power of attorney (if applying through a representative)