What KSK does

KSK (熊本ソフトウェア株式会社 / Kumamoto Software Inc.) is a privately held Japanese IT training and human resources development company headquartered in Mashiki Town, Kumamoto Prefecture. Founded in 1990 (with 1994 referenced in one source), the company operates three training campuses across Kumamoto Prefecture — Mashiki (HQ), Kikuchi, and Uto — and serves four primary customer segments: corporate clients seeking IT and business skills training, unemployed job seekers referred via Hello Work for commissioned public vocational training, people with disabilities enrolled in a 2-year customized IT program, and tenant businesses renting office/conference space at the Techno Research Park campus.

The company's core offering is fee-based IT training delivered in classroom, online live, and satellite formats, with course prices ranging from 28,000 to 260,000 JPY. Course content spans programming, databases, cloud (AWS/Azure), networking, project management, and increasingly DX/AI topics, partly via a distribution partnership with Fujitsu Learning Media. KSK also runs a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation practice with MB-800/MB-820 certified engineers, building on two decades of Dynamics NAV experience. Complementary revenue streams include commissioned public vocational training (free to job seekers, funded by Kumamoto Prefecture), employment placement/dispatch services, ERP maintenance and operations support, and rental income from company-owned office and meeting room inventory at the Techno Research Park.

KSK's go-to-market is primarily direct sales via its website and telephone consultation, supplemented by Hello Work referrals for public vocational training and Fujitsu Learning Media for online course distribution. The company is led by President and Representative Director Takaguchi Yoshiyuki (高口 義幸). It is privately held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity. The firm has not disclosed revenue, but multiple revenue streams, three owned facilities, and 11-50 employees imply a small mid-market regional operator. Recent milestones include DX Certification from METI (July 2026), Low Carbon Pioneer Region cooperation certification from the Ministry of the Environment (June 2026), and Security Action two-star declaration from IPA (December 2024).

Name

KSK

Legal name

熊本ソフトウェア株式会社

Website

https://kmt-ics.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KSK (Kumamoto Software Inc.) is a Japanese IT training and human resources development company operating three campuses in Kumamoto Prefecture, delivering corporate IT training, commissioned public vocational training for job seekers, a 2-year disability IT program, ERP services, and tenant office rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Training and Vocational Education Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM) (EDABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud, DevOps & Software Engineering Certifications (EDAAANAH), Test Prep & Exam Readiness (K–12) (EDAJALAC)

Keywords

• IT skills training
• Vocational education programs
• Corporate training courses
• Staffing placement services
• Disability employment training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kiyama

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Corporate Training Services: Fee-based training programs for corporate clients including IT skills, business skills, and leadership development. Courses range from 28,000 to 260,000 JPY per course. Offered in classroom, online live, and satellite formats.
2. Public Vocational Training (Commissioned): Free vocational training for unemployed job seekers commissioned by Kumamoto Prefectural Advanced Technical School. Funded by public employment insurance through Hello Work job centers.
3. Tenant Office Rental: Rental income from commercial office spaces in company-owned buildings at Techno Research Park. Monthly rent at 2,000 JPY/m² plus common area fees.
4. Meeting/Conference Room Rental: Hourly and half-day/full-day rental of training rooms and conference facilities. Main conference room priced at 9,900 JPY/half-day or 19,800 JPY/full-day (tax included).
5. Employment Placement Services: Job placement, dispatch employment, and temp-to-hire services matching job seekers with companies, including support for people with disabilities.
6. App Development and Operations: ERP system maintenance, operations support, project assistance, and business process improvement proposal services centered on ERP systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KSK delivers IT and business-skills training programs, public vocational training commissioned by Kumamoto Prefecture, tenant office and meeting-room rentals, employment/staffing placement, specialized 2-year IT vocational training for people with disabilities, and custom ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) application development and operational support. Services are delivered through three company-owned campuses in Kumamoto Prefecture, online live-streaming via Fujitsu Learning Media, and direct consulting engagements.

Product overview

KSK (熊本ソフトウェア株式会社) operates as a multi-service IT training and human resources development company. The core offerings consist of (1) IT/Business Skills Training Programs including classroom, online live-stream, and satellite formats covering programming, databases, cloud, DX, project management; (2) Public Vocational Training commissioned by Kumamoto Prefecture for job seekers; (3) Tenant/Office Rental Services for office spaces and training rooms; (4) Employment/Staffing Support Services; (5) Disability IT Vocational Training (2-year specialized program); and (6) Custom App Development/Operations focused on ERP systems. The company does not offer a unified software product platform; instead, services are delivered through in-person training centers, online platforms via Fujitsu Learning Media partnership, and direct consulting engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Training Programs (講座・研修) Comprehensive IT and business skills training delivered in classroom, online live-streamed, and satellite formats covering programming, database management, cloud computing (AWS, Azure), network administration, DX/digital transformation, project management, and human skills development for corporate employees and individuals.
• Public Vocational Training (職業訓練) Free public vocational training commissioned by Kumamoto Prefectural Advanced Technical School, targeting unemployed job seekers through Hello Work offices. Programs include IT engineer training, PC operations, medical office work, and DX skills delivered over 3-6 month courses at multiple campuses.
• Tenant/Office Rental Services (テナント・研修室) Rental of office spaces, training rooms, and meeting/conference facilities in company-owned buildings at Techno Research Park near Aso Kumamoto Airport. Includes flexible office space with shared facilities, conference rooms, and parking without key money or deposits.
• Employment Support/Staffing Services (人材紹介・派遣) Staffing services including general temporary worker dispatch, temp-to-hire placement, and direct placement matching job seekers with companies, with specialized support for employment of people with disabilities.
• Disability IT Vocational Training (障がい者IT職業訓練) 2-year practical IT vocational training program for individuals with physical, developmental, or mental disabilities. Includes application development, CAD design, web design, and DX/efficiency tracks with customized training based on individual needs and counseling support.
• App Development/Operations (アプリ開発・運用) Custom software development and operational support centered on ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central), including system maintenance, project support, and business process improvement consulting for enterprise clients.
• Training Consultation Services (研修相談会) Free consultation service for corporate HR/training managers proposing optimal training programs tailored to organizational needs, covering new employee IT training, customized programs, leadership development, and technical skills courses.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fujitsu Learning MediacoreTechnology or IntegrationKSK serves as a partner venue and distributor for Fujitsu Learning Media's IT training courses. Online live training sessions are delivered through FLM's platform with sessions held at KSK's satellite facilities, extending FLM's course catalog to Kumamoto region attendees.
• Kumamoto Prefectural GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKSK is commissioned by Kumamoto Prefectural Advanced Technical School (熊本県立高等技術専門校) to deliver public vocational training programs, providing free IT and office skills training for unemployed job seekers with government funding.
• IPA (Independent Administrative Agency Information-technology Promotion Agency)minorOthersListed as a reference organization on IPA's website and aligned with their security and IT skill standards. KSK participates in Security Action self-declaration program administered by IPA.
• Hello Work (Kumamoto Labor Bureau)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic employment service offices (ハローワーク) refer eligible job seekers to KSK's free vocational training programs. KSK's training programs are officially recognized as public vocational training under Hello Work's employment support system.
• Regional Software Center NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among regional software development organizations including Hokkaido Software Technology Development Organization, Iwate Software Center, Ishikawa IT Human Resources Development Center, and other regional software centers across Japan for industry collaboration and best practice sharing.
• Kumamoto Information Service Industry Association (KISIA)minorOthersMember of the Kumamoto Information Service Industry Association (般社団法人は熊本県情報サービス産業協会), participating in regional IT industry activities and networking.
• Ashu Juku (学校法人 麻生塾)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnership for talent exchange, instructor collaboration, and joint training program development in the Kyushu region.
• Dx-NEXT KumamotominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPO member involved in digital transformation initiatives for Kumamoto Prefecture, collaborating on regional DX promotion and education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Benesse Corporation: Large Japanese education and training conglomerate serving both K–12 and corporate learners. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering structured training, certification prep, and online education across Japan, overlapping KSK's course catalog.
• Persol Holdings: Major Japanese staffing and HR solutions group offering temp staffing, placement, and career-development training. Comparable because it competes in KSK's staffing/dispatch line and offers corporate training programs for workforce upskilling.
• Recruit Holdings: Japan's largest staffing and HR services group, with training, placement, and workforce-development arms (Indeed, Recruit Agent). Comparable because it addresses the same corporate HR/training and job-placement pain points that KSK serves, though at national scale.

Direct peers

• Aviva: Japan-based online IT training provider specializing in programming, AI, and DX courses for individuals and corporations. Comparable because it competes in the same corporate IT reskilling and certification prep category KSK addresses, with overlapping AI/Python/cloud syllabi.
• Win School: Japan-based IT and business skills training school network offering programming, web, and office software courses. Comparable because it competes directly with KSK on corporate IT training, reskilling programs, and certification prep across multiple Japanese regions.
• Fujitsu Learning Media: Fujitsu's IT training subsidiary and KSK's primary course-distribution partner. Comparable because both deliver corporate IT and DX training across cloud, security, programming, and project management to Japanese enterprise clients; KSK acts as a satellite venue for FLM's nationwide catalog.

Emerging players

• TECH::CAMP: Online and in-person programming and DX training provider in Japan. Comparable because it offers AI, Python, and digital-transformation courses aimed at career changers and corporate reskillers — directly overlapping with KSK's DX/Python course catalog.
• Kredo: Japanese online programming school focused on web development and AI literacy. Comparable because it targets working adults and career changers seeking IT skills — a learner persona that overlaps with KSK's mid-career and unemployed job-seeker segments.

Others

• IPA (Information-technology Promotion Agency): Japanese government agency administering IT skill standards, Security Action, and DX Promotion programs. Comparable not as a competitor but as the standards body whose Security Action and IT certification frameworks KSK aligns with and whose curriculum KSK's courses prepare learners for.

Regional players

• Hokkaido Software Technology Development Organization: Peer regional software center in Hokkaido, part of the same nationwide network that includes KSK. Comparable because it offers similar vocational IT training, corporate reskilling, and regional workforce-development services in a different Japanese prefecture.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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