What Kredo Japan does

Kredo Japan operates an integrated IT×English education platform that combines in-person study abroad in Cebu, Philippines with online learning, targeting Japanese career changers, university students, and working professionals seeking global IT careers. Founded in 2016, the company runs three core product lines: Kredo IT留学 (1–6 month Cebu study abroad), Kredo オンラインキャンプ (6.5-month online program with internship), and Kredo AI留学 (1-month AI-focused study abroad) — alongside sub-courses in web design, web development, and IT English. Curriculum spans HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Laravel, MySQL, Bootstrap, Ruby on Rails, Git/GitHub, Figma, and 50+ generative AI tools, delivered via small-group classes (3–5 students), 1-on-1 tutoring, and a proprietary on-demand video learning platform with 310+ recorded lessons. Post-graduation support includes Upwork freelance pathway development and job placement assistance.

The business model is tuition-based across programs priced ¥393,000–¥1,200,000+, intermediated by Japan's METI Reskilling Subsidy which reimburses eligible students up to 70% (max ¥560,000). Distribution is sales-led through a Japanese-language website anchored by free counseling conversion, supplemented by content marketing (SEO blog, YouTube testimonials), organic social (Facebook, Instagram, X), media coverage in major Japanese outlets, and a partnership channel with QQEnglish — the largest English school in Cebu — which provides facilities, TESOL-certified teachers, and student distribution. The company is led by CEO Yokota Takeo (横田 猛夫), operates dual entities (KREDO JAPAN株式会社 in Tokyo, KREDO IT ABROAD INC. in Cebu), and reports 2,000+ total graduates, 87% career goal achievement, 97% course completion rates, and placement outcomes at firms including Accenture, SoftBank, LIG Philippines, ServiceNow, and doq (Australia).

Name

Kredo Japan

Legal name

KREDO JAPAN株式会社

Website

https://kredo.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Kredo Japan is a Japanese education company that combines IT and English training through Cebu-based study abroad programs, online bootcamps, and AI-skills courses, serving career changers, university students, and professionals seeking global IT careers via METI-subsidized tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. IT留学プログラム (Study Abroad Programs): Tuition-based programs for in-person study in Cebu, Philippines. Programs include 1-month, 3.5-month, and 6-month tracks covering web development, web design, AI, and Ruby on Rails. Tuition ranges from ¥408,000 to ¥938,000, with government subsidies covering up to 70% (max ¥560,000) for eligible students.
2. Kredoオンラインキャンプ (Online Camp): Online programming and English learning program with multiple course tracks (Web Design, Web Development, IT English, Internship Practice). Priced at ¥963,000 for the full 6.5-month internship program with 70% subsidy bringing the cost to ¥316,365. Also offers per-session pricing at ¥1,125 per lesson.
3. AI留学プログラム (AI Study Abroad): One-month intensive AI study abroad program in Cebu priced at ¥413,000 with capsule hotel accommodation, or ¥393,000 without. With the 70% government subsidy, the student cost is ¥156,000.
4. リスキリング補助金 (Reskilling Subsidy): Revenue is partially offset by government subsidies from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's reskilling program. The company acts as an intermediary in directing subsidy funds to eligible students, effectively expanding access and driving enrollment conversions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Kredo Japan is an education center that delivers integrated IT and English instruction, combining programming, web development, web design, and AI skills training with English-language learning. It offers study abroad programs in Cebu, Philippines, a fully online school, and an AI-focused study track, with courses ranging from 1-month to 6.5-month durations targeting career changers, university students, and working professionals.

Product overview

Kredo Japan is an education technology company offering a multi-product portfolio centered on simultaneous IT and English skill development. The core offerings consist of Kredo IT留学 (study abroad in Cebu), Kredo オンラインキャンプ (online school), and Kredo AI留学 (AI-focused study abroad). Within the online camp, four sub-courses serve distinct career tracks: Webデザインコース (front-end design), Webデベロップコース (back-end development), インターン型実践プログラム (internship with foreign engineers), and IT英語コース (IT professional English). The portfolio also includes Kredo ラーニング (video learning platform) and Kredo グルコミ英才breeds (English conversation service). All programs integrate English language immersion with practical technology skills training, targeting career changers, students, and professionals seeking global IT careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kredo IT留学: Philippines Cebu-based IT and English study abroad program combined with English language training
• Kredo オンラインキャンプ
• Kredo AI留学
• Kredo グルコミ英才

Products and services

• Kredo IT留学 (Kredo IT Study Abroad) An overseas study abroad program in Cebu, Philippines where students learn IT skills (programming, web development, AI) and English simultaneously. Features small-group IT classes with 3-5 students per class, 1-on-1 English lessons via QQEnglish, and government-certified IT×English curriculum. Programs range from 1 month (¥408,000) to 6 months.
• Kredo オンラインキャンプ (Kredo Online Camp)

Quantifiable outcome

• 97%+ course completion rate for online camp programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• QQEnglish (QQ ISP Corp.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKredo's most critical strategic partnership is with QQEnglish, the largest language school in Cebu, Philippines. QQEnglish provides all English language instruction within Kredo's IT study abroad programs, supplies the school facilities (cafeteria, dormitories), and enables access to its pool of 1,300+ TESOL-certified teachers. All QQEnglish teachers hold the TESOL international English teaching qualification. The joint program creates a combined IT and English learning environment unique in the Cebu market. QQEnglish's established brand and student network also provide indirect distribution for Kredo programs.
• Framgia Inc. (Ruby on Rails Curriculum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKredo partnered with Framgia Inc., a leading offshore development company, to co-develop the Ruby on Rails curriculum. Framgia's actual new employee training materials and real-world development projects were incorporated into Kredo's Ruby programming course, ensuring the curriculum reflects real industry demands. Framgia engineers serve as instructors, providing students with practical skills directly applicable to offshore development work.
• リシ・サンタナム (Sinta Nam), CEO of Sinta Inc. / Former Amazon Software EngineercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLici Santanam, former software development engineer at Amazon US, serves as Kredo's advisor. He oversees the IT study abroad curriculum design and regularly conducts special seminars for Kredo students on topics including generative AI and global web development trends. His industry experience from Amazon informs the program's alignment with global engineering standards.
• UpworksecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerKredo provides post-graduation support to students seeking freelance work on Upwork, the world's largest freelance platform. This includes guidance on setting up a profile, submitting proposals, and winning initial projects. Earnings on Upwork are paid in USD, supporting Kredo's '外貨を稼ぐ' (earning foreign currency) value proposition. Upwork itself does not have a formal partnership with Kredo but is highlighted as the platform through which Kredo provides freelance career support.
• 経済産業省 (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)coreOthersJapan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry designated Kredo's programs as eligible for the official 'リスキリングを通じたキャリアアップ支援事業' (Reskilling Career Advancement Support Program). This government recognition enables eligible enrolled students to receive up to 70% tuition reimbursement, significantly reducing the cost barrier. Kredo is the only study abroad company in the industry to receive this designation.
• 岡山大学 (Okayama University)minorOthersKredo has established partnerships with Japanese universities for student referrals and collaborative programs. Okayama University is listed among Kredo's university partnership clients.
• 埼玉工業大学 (Saitama Institute of Technology)minorOthersListed among Kredo's university partnership clients, indicating a referral or cooperative relationship for student placement and academic recognition.
• ベネッセ (Benesse)minorOthersBenesse, a major Japanese education and publishing company, is listed as a partner/client of Kredo, potentially indicating corporate training or talent development collaboration.
• LIG Inc.minorOthersLIG Inc., a prominent Japanese IT company, is listed among Kredo's partner clients. LIG operates its own offshore development center in Cebu (LIG Philippines Inc.) where Kredo graduates have been hired.
• ランサーズ (Lancers)minorOthersLancers, one of Japan's largest freelance platforms, is listed among Kredo's partner clients, potentially indicating collaboration on freelance career support for graduates.
• KREDO IT ABROAD INC.coreOthersKREDO IT ABROAD INC. is the Philippine operating entity of the Kredo group, incorporated in Cebu City. It operates the physical school campus, employs local teachers and staff, and delivers the study abroad programs. It is related to KREDO JAPAN株式会社 (the Japanese entity) through common ownership/control.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TechAcademy (キラメックス): Leading Japanese online programming school with multiple tracks (web app, AI, data science, design), subscription pricing, and corporate/institutional partnerships. Closely comparable to Kredo Online Camp in format, target learner, and Japanese-market positioning.
• Samurai Engineer (侍エンジニア): Japanese IT training company focused on personalized coaching, career support, and beginner-friendly curricula. Comparable to Kredo in serving career changers seeking guided, mentor-led IT learning in Japan.
• RaiseTech: Japanese IT engineer training provider focused on practical, job-oriented web development and infrastructure courses with mentor support. Comparable to Kredo's practical, career-targeted IT curriculum.
• QQEnglish: Largest English language school in Cebu, Philippines, with 1,300+ TESOL-certified teachers, capsule-hotel dormitories, and cafeteria facilities. Kredo's core English delivery and facilities partner; directly comparable as a Cebu-based English immersion provider.
• CodeCamp: Japanese online programming school providing personalized 1-on-1 lessons with flexible scheduling, targeting working professionals and career changers. Comparable to Kredo's online, 1-on-1 IT tutoring model.
• DMM WEBCAMP: Major Japanese online coding bootcamp offering web development and programming courses with career-change support, government subsidy eligibility, and free counseling. Directly comparable to Kredo Online Camp as a Japan-focused, subsidy-eligible IT reskilling provider for career changers.

Emerging players

• Progate: Japanese online learning platform for programming fundamentals with subscription pricing. Comparable in subject matter (web dev, programming) and Japanese-market focus, but targets a more beginner/self-paced segment than Kredo's career-change programs.
• ENGLISH COMPANY: Japanese English training provider for business professionals focused on efficient, science-backed learning. Comparable to Kredo's English training component and professional/career-changer target audience, though ENGLISH COMPANY is Japan-domestic rather than study-abroad based.

Others

• LIG Philippines Inc. Japanese IT company's offshore development center in Cebu that has hired Kredo graduates as bridge SEs. Comparable as a Cebu-based Japanese-affiliated employer and as a downstream placement partner in Kredo's job-funnel, though not a direct competitor in education.

Broad incumbents

• Udemy Japan: Global online learning marketplace with a wide catalog of IT, programming, and English courses, including Japan-specific content. Comparable as an online learning platform for IT and English upskilling, though it is a broad marketplace rather than a guided career program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Kredo_IT_Abroad
• Facebookfacebook.com/kredoonlinecamp
• Instagraminstagram.com/kredo_oc_ryugaku
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kredo-it-abroad

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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