Practical AI School 'AI+' Launches First 5 Applied Specialized Courses on May 1, 2026
AI PLUS Inc. will launch applied specialized courses at its practical AI school 'AI+' starting May 1, 2026. The first five courses will be released, offering practical skills for AI-powered content creation, business automation, and more.
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AI PLUS Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representatives: Takahiro Ozawa, Kazunari Kawabata; hereinafter "the Company") is pleased to announce the launch of applied specialized courses (7 courses in total) at its practical AI school "AI+" (AI Plus), with the first five courses being released today, May 1, 2026 (Friday).
These courses feature leading professionals with proven track records in their respective fields as instructors, offering content that allows participants to acquire skills in AI-powered content creation, business automation, and business design at a practical level. Beyond just operating AI tools, participants can systematically learn mindsets, design capabilities, and operational know-how essential for achieving results in the field. The remaining two courses out of the total seven are also scheduled to be released sequentially around mid-May.
◾️Background of the Launch
With the rapid spread of generative AI, what is now demanded is not "people who know AI" but "people who can achieve results using AI." On the other hand, there is a growing challenge where people have interacted with AI tools but are unsure how to connect them to practical work, side businesses, or business growth.
AI+ has established new applied specialized courses to enhance expertise and practicality for students who have built a foundation in AI utilization through basic courses. Instructors who continuously produce results in the field will teach not only how to use tools but also the thinking and implementation know-how required to apply them in real-world situations.
The goal is to move beyond using AI as a "convenient tool" and leverage it as a "weapon that generates results."
◾️Instructors and Courses Offered
01. Planning Skills in the AI Era
LAST CALL General Producer / BACKSTAGE Director CCO | Masato Ochiai
At the age of 20, he passed a broadcast writer audition among approximately 4,000 applicants. He has planned and produced numerous popular programs such as 'Gakko e Ikou!', 'Gachinko!', and 'Beat Takeshi's Owarai Ultra Quiz', making him a representative producer in the television industry. Currently, he serves as an external director, advisor, and executive producer for multiple companies.
This course will explain the "principles of planning that create hits," applicable from the golden age of television in the Showa and Heisei eras to the AI era, using real-world examples.
Instructor's Comment
With AI, anyone can now have the 'ability to create'. That's why 'planning ability' to decide what to create and 'producing ability' to bring it to fruition and connect it to results are more important than ever. The difference in planning and producing is directly the difference in results.
02. Practical Image Generation by Generative AI
Generative AI Designer | OMG
Started his career as a designer in 2005, engaging in design production across a wide range of genres from government agencies to nightlife. He garnered attention by developing and publicly releasing "GmG," a unique method for generating realistic human models with Midjourney. He also provides images to Studio.Stock, a generative AI-specialized free material site.
This course will teach practical image generation skills directly linked to advertising creative production, including prompt design, human image generation, and quality brushing up, usable in real-world scenarios.
Instructor's Comment
Even with the same tool, results differ from person to person. I will convey the 'aesthetic sense and mindset' that bridges that gap.
03. Manga Production by Generative AI
AI Manga Creator / AI Manga School Operator | Michipo
Worked as a manga editor at a major publisher for 10 years, producing numerous single volumes. After becoming freelance, she edited over 400 manga and achieved 5 million yen in sales with a single advertising manga. Her AI manga teaching materials ranked first on the platform, and student works won first place on Jump Rookie.
This course will guide participants through the entire process of AI manga production—planning, composition, generation, and finishing—using ChatGPT / Gemini / Canva / Nano Banana, with a phased design from 4-panel manga to LP manga to short manga.
Instructor's Comment
I created three GPTs packed with manga editor know-how specifically for this course! Let's move beyond simple AI output. Let's create original manga together!
04. Business Automation Practice with n8n
n8n × AI Agent Construction Specialist / Solopreneur | So
An automation engineer specializing in n8n and AI agent construction. He has built over 300 workflows, achieving over 1,200 hours of annual work reduction. His "n8n Complete Capture Roadmap" published on Note has received significant feedback.
This course will teach practical know-how for automating business operations by combining n8n and AI, using 10 practical workflows such as LINE chatbots, SNS posting, video generation, and meeting minutes as examples.
These courses feature leading professionals with proven track records in their respective fields as instructors, offering content that allows participants to acquire skills in AI-powered content creation, business automation, and business design at a practical level. Beyond just operating AI tools, participants can systematically learn mindsets, design capabilities, and operational know-how essential for achieving results in the field. The remaining two courses out of the total seven are also scheduled to be released sequentially around mid-May.
◾️Background of the Launch
With the rapid spread of generative AI, what is now demanded is not "people who know AI" but "people who can achieve results using AI." On the other hand, there is a growing challenge where people have interacted with AI tools but are unsure how to connect them to practical work, side businesses, or business growth.
AI+ has established new applied specialized courses to enhance expertise and practicality for students who have built a foundation in AI utilization through basic courses. Instructors who continuously produce results in the field will teach not only how to use tools but also the thinking and implementation know-how required to apply them in real-world situations.
The goal is to move beyond using AI as a "convenient tool" and leverage it as a "weapon that generates results."
◾️Instructors and Courses Offered
01. Planning Skills in the AI Era
LAST CALL General Producer / BACKSTAGE Director CCO | Masato Ochiai
At the age of 20, he passed a broadcast writer audition among approximately 4,000 applicants. He has planned and produced numerous popular programs such as 'Gakko e Ikou!', 'Gachinko!', and 'Beat Takeshi's Owarai Ultra Quiz', making him a representative producer in the television industry. Currently, he serves as an external director, advisor, and executive producer for multiple companies.
This course will explain the "principles of planning that create hits," applicable from the golden age of television in the Showa and Heisei eras to the AI era, using real-world examples.
Instructor's Comment
With AI, anyone can now have the 'ability to create'. That's why 'planning ability' to decide what to create and 'producing ability' to bring it to fruition and connect it to results are more important than ever. The difference in planning and producing is directly the difference in results.
02. Practical Image Generation by Generative AI
Generative AI Designer | OMG
Started his career as a designer in 2005, engaging in design production across a wide range of genres from government agencies to nightlife. He garnered attention by developing and publicly releasing "GmG," a unique method for generating realistic human models with Midjourney. He also provides images to Studio.Stock, a generative AI-specialized free material site.
This course will teach practical image generation skills directly linked to advertising creative production, including prompt design, human image generation, and quality brushing up, usable in real-world scenarios.
Instructor's Comment
Even with the same tool, results differ from person to person. I will convey the 'aesthetic sense and mindset' that bridges that gap.
03. Manga Production by Generative AI
AI Manga Creator / AI Manga School Operator | Michipo
Worked as a manga editor at a major publisher for 10 years, producing numerous single volumes. After becoming freelance, she edited over 400 manga and achieved 5 million yen in sales with a single advertising manga. Her AI manga teaching materials ranked first on the platform, and student works won first place on Jump Rookie.
This course will guide participants through the entire process of AI manga production—planning, composition, generation, and finishing—using ChatGPT / Gemini / Canva / Nano Banana, with a phased design from 4-panel manga to LP manga to short manga.
Instructor's Comment
I created three GPTs packed with manga editor know-how specifically for this course! Let's move beyond simple AI output. Let's create original manga together!
04. Business Automation Practice with n8n
n8n × AI Agent Construction Specialist / Solopreneur | So
An automation engineer specializing in n8n and AI agent construction. He has built over 300 workflows, achieving over 1,200 hours of annual work reduction. His "n8n Complete Capture Roadmap" published on Note has received significant feedback.
This course will teach practical know-how for automating business operations by combining n8n and AI, using 10 practical workflows such as LINE chatbots, SNS posting, video generation, and meeting minutes as examples.