Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) Call for Applicants: MOT (Management of Technology) Course for Professionals - "Practical Standardization Strategy Course (12 Sessions)" (Starting May 2026)
Institute of Science Tokyo is accepting applications for its 2026 "Practical Standardization Strategy Course," a professional MOT program designed to teach global standardization strategies. The course is conducted online, allowing participants from across Japan to learn through a combination of pre-recorded lectures and live Zoom sessions.
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Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) is launching the Career-Up MOT "Practical Standardization Strategy Course (FY2026)" as part of its MOT (Management of Technology) program for working professionals.
(Organizer: School of Environment and Society, Professional Degree Program in Management of Technology)
This course focuses on international standardization—a vital tool for co-creation and competition in the global market—and teaches practical standardization strategies (such as creating global markets, strengthening competitiveness, and open & closed strategies). The learning format, which combines pre-distributed lecture recordings with online live sessions, allows for participation from anywhere in the country.
〇 Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) Introduction Website
https://www.isct.ac.jp/ja/news/emqivd8q2nvn
〇 Course Introduction Website
※ Currently inaccessible due to server failure (as of 6:00 PM, March 25, 2026)
https://www.cumot.isc.ens.titech.ac.jp/standard/index.html
【Course Features】
(1) Curriculum developed by international standardization professionals and practitioners of corporate standardization strategy.
(2) A rare program in Japan specialized in the "practice of standardization strategy."
(3) A learning format where participants engage in assignments and deepen their understanding through discussions with peers and instructors.
(4) Opportunities to build a professional network with instructors and fellow participants through the course.
(5) Learning format combining lecture video viewing (repeatable) and online sessions via Zoom (accessible from anywhere in Japan).
【Coordinator Introduction】
Koji Tanabe
Professor Emeritus, Institute of Science Tokyo
(Background)
Engaged in technology policy, administrative informatization, and research/statistics at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Served as Professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduate School of Innovation Management, Head of the MOT program, and Dean of the Graduate School. Co-founder and Director of Intron Space Co., Ltd. Director of the Japan Society for Business Model, Councilor of the Japan Society for Research Policy and Innovation Management.
(Specialization)
Standardization strategy, collaborative innovation strategy, future creation thinking.
Akira Izumi
Specially Appointed Professor, Institute of Science Tokyo Institute for Entrepreneurship Education
(Background)
Served as Director of the International Electrotechnical Standardization Division, Director of the Certification Division, and Director of the Management System Standardization Promotion Office at METI. Former Deputy Representative of Japan to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standardization Management Board (SMB).
(Specialization)
Standardization and conformity assessment (certification), technology development management, technology and safety.
【Course Overview】
Course Period: May 26, 2026 – August 4, 2026 (Every Tuesday, starting at 16:30 (online format)), plus September 5 (Saturday, starting at 14:00). Total of 12 sessions.
※ Lecture videos (60 minutes) must be viewed in advance (repeatable).
※ Online sessions are held every Tuesday from 16:30 to 17:30.
※ The final session (Sept 5) is held on a Saturday, scheduled from 14:00 to 17:00, including group project presentations.
※ May 26 (Tue) is scheduled for 16:30–18:00 for course guidance.
※ In addition to lectures, group learning based on assignments is expected.
※ Participants must provide their own communication environment for viewing and attending online sessions.
Target Audience:
- Those who wish to acquire practical standardization strategies for global business expansion or open innovation.
- Those in corporate standardization or business development departments aiming to link their work with international standardization strategies.
Application Period: March 9, 2026 (Mon) – May 8, 2026 (Fri) (Must be received by the deadline).
Tuition Fee: 154,000 yen (tax included).
【Course Schedule and Learning Themes/Instructors】
Online sessions (Zoom) are held Tuesdays from 16:30 to 17:30.
Participants must watch pre-recorded lecture videos (approx. 60 minutes) before attending the online sessions.
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【Recommended for the following fields】
〇 Business fields where advanced technology requiring open & closed strategies is the core.
〇 Industries requiring new rule-making, such as AI, robotics, space industry, and renewable energy.
〇 Venture companies and new industries with a vision for global expansion.
【Past Performance】
〇 Course Survey (FY2025 results, 5-point scale)
(Format: Lecture video viewing + Zoom online sessions)
Overall satisfaction with the course: Average 4.5
Do you think what you learned will be useful for your future work?: Average 4.7
〇 Participant Feedback
- It was beneficial to learn both the overall theory from a global perspective and specific examples from the past to consider our company's standardization strategy.
- In traditional seminar formats, I couldn't ask questions if doubts arose after the lecture, but by watching the recordings in advance, I could organize my questions beforehand, which deepened my learning.
- Being able to watch the lecture videos repeatedly at my own pace was effective.
〇 Number of Participants and Affiliations
Held annually since 2018, with 93 graduates over 8 terms.
Includes: Asahi Kasei, IHI, Idemitsu Kosan, NTT, Omron, Kureha, Kyocera, Japan Transport Engineering Company, Sony, Shimadzu, Toyota, Japanese Standards Association, Zeon Corporation, Nippon Steel, Hitachi, Panasonic Connect, Fuji Electric, Bridgestone, Honda, Max, Mitsui Chemicals, Mitsubishi Electric, Yokogawa Electric, Kyushu Institute of Technology, etc.
【How to Apply】
Please fill out the application form and send it to the address below (must be received by the deadline).
Submissions via electronic files such as PDFs are also accepted (cumot-info@isc.ens.isct.ac.jp).
Sending and receiving via email will be treated as equivalent to stamping/signing.
Address: CUMOT Secretariat, "Standardization Strategy Practice Course Application," CIC 910, 3-3-6 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023
※ Where to download the application form:
https://www.isct.ac.jp/ja/news/emqivd8q2nvn
※ You can download the Word or PDF version of the application form under "How to Apply."
【Information Session Video Distribution】
We are distributing a video of the information session for the Standardization Strategy Practice Course (FY2026) online.
How to apply: Access the inquiry form on the website below, select "About the Standardization Strategy Practice Course," enter the required information, and write "Request to view information session" in the "Inquiry Details" section. We will send you the ID and materials (PDF) required for viewing.
- Inquiry Form: https://www.cumot.isc.ens.titech.ac.jp/contact.html
Applications via email (cumot-info@isc.ens.isct.ac.jp) are also possible. Please check the website for details and the latest information.
https://www.cumot.isc.ens.titech.ac.jp/standard/index.html
【What is CUMOT (Career-Up MOT)?】
CUMOT is a certificate program related to MOT (Management of Technology) conducted by the Professional Degree Program in Management of Technology, School of Environment and Society. It is an initiative to support working professionals in building their careers through MOT learning, such as by attending classes once a week on weekday evenings. Participants include executives, managers, and young professionals from diverse industries and sectors. Classes are held online via Zoom or at the Tamachi Campus (JR Tamachi Station). Over 2,000 professionals have taken these courses over the past 18 years.
【Implementation Structure】
Organizer: Institute of Science Tokyo Academy for Professionals
Operating Body: School of Environment and Society (Professional Degree Program in Management of Technology)
Completion Certification: A "Certificate of Completion" in the name of the Head of the Academy for Professionals will be issued to those who complete the course. Evaluation, including attendance, is conducted for each course.
【Contact Information】
Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) CUMOT Secretariat, Attn: Komata
e-mail: cumot-info@isc.ens.isct.ac.jp
Website: https://www.cumot.isc.ens.titech.ac.jp/
(Organizer: School of Environment and Society, Professional Degree Program in Management of Technology)
This course focuses on international standardization—a vital tool for co-creation and competition in the global market—and teaches practical standardization strategies (such as creating global markets, strengthening competitiveness, and open & closed strategies). The learning format, which combines pre-distributed lecture recordings with online live sessions, allows for participation from anywhere in the country.
〇 Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) Introduction Website
https://www.isct.ac.jp/ja/news/emqivd8q2nvn
〇 Course Introduction Website
※ Currently inaccessible due to server failure (as of 6:00 PM, March 25, 2026)
https://www.cumot.isc.ens.titech.ac.jp/standard/index.html
【Course Features】
(1) Curriculum developed by international standardization professionals and practitioners of corporate standardization strategy.
(2) A rare program in Japan specialized in the "practice of standardization strategy."
(3) A learning format where participants engage in assignments and deepen their understanding through discussions with peers and instructors.
(4) Opportunities to build a professional network with instructors and fellow participants through the course.
(5) Learning format combining lecture video viewing (repeatable) and online sessions via Zoom (accessible from anywhere in Japan).
【Coordinator Introduction】
Koji Tanabe
Professor Emeritus, Institute of Science Tokyo
(Background)
Engaged in technology policy, administrative informatization, and research/statistics at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Served as Professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduate School of Innovation Management, Head of the MOT program, and Dean of the Graduate School. Co-founder and Director of Intron Space Co., Ltd. Director of the Japan Society for Business Model, Councilor of the Japan Society for Research Policy and Innovation Management.
(Specialization)
Standardization strategy, collaborative innovation strategy, future creation thinking.
Akira Izumi
Specially Appointed Professor, Institute of Science Tokyo Institute for Entrepreneurship Education
(Background)
Served as Director of the International Electrotechnical Standardization Division, Director of the Certification Division, and Director of the Management System Standardization Promotion Office at METI. Former Deputy Representative of Japan to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standardization Management Board (SMB).
(Specialization)
Standardization and conformity assessment (certification), technology development management, technology and safety.
【Course Overview】
Course Period: May 26, 2026 – August 4, 2026 (Every Tuesday, starting at 16:30 (online format)), plus September 5 (Saturday, starting at 14:00). Total of 12 sessions.
※ Lecture videos (60 minutes) must be viewed in advance (repeatable).
※ Online sessions are held every Tuesday from 16:30 to 17:30.
※ The final session (Sept 5) is held on a Saturday, scheduled from 14:00 to 17:00, including group project presentations.
※ May 26 (Tue) is scheduled for 16:30–18:00 for course guidance.
※ In addition to lectures, group learning based on assignments is expected.
※ Participants must provide their own communication environment for viewing and attending online sessions.
Target Audience:
- Those who wish to acquire practical standardization strategies for global business expansion or open innovation.
- Those in corporate standardization or business development departments aiming to link their work with international standardization strategies.
Application Period: March 9, 2026 (Mon) – May 8, 2026 (Fri) (Must be received by the deadline).
Tuition Fee: 154,000 yen (tax included).
【Course Schedule and Learning Themes/Instructors】
Online sessions (Zoom) are held Tuesdays from 16:30 to 17:30.
Participants must watch pre-recorded lecture videos (approx. 60 minutes) before attending the online sessions.
[Image omitted]
【Recommended for the following fields】
〇 Business fields where advanced technology requiring open & closed strategies is the core.
〇 Industries requiring new rule-making, such as AI, robotics, space industry, and renewable energy.
〇 Venture companies and new industries with a vision for global expansion.
【Past Performance】
〇 Course Survey (FY2025 results, 5-point scale)
(Format: Lecture video viewing + Zoom online sessions)
Overall satisfaction with the course: Average 4.5
Do you think what you learned will be useful for your future work?: Average 4.7
〇 Participant Feedback
- It was beneficial to learn both the overall theory from a global perspective and specific examples from the past to consider our company's standardization strategy.
- In traditional seminar formats, I couldn't ask questions if doubts arose after the lecture, but by watching the recordings in advance, I could organize my questions beforehand, which deepened my learning.
- Being able to watch the lecture videos repeatedly at my own pace was effective.
〇 Number of Participants and Affiliations
Held annually since 2018, with 93 graduates over 8 terms.
Includes: Asahi Kasei, IHI, Idemitsu Kosan, NTT, Omron, Kureha, Kyocera, Japan Transport Engineering Company, Sony, Shimadzu, Toyota, Japanese Standards Association, Zeon Corporation, Nippon Steel, Hitachi, Panasonic Connect, Fuji Electric, Bridgestone, Honda, Max, Mitsui Chemicals, Mitsubishi Electric, Yokogawa Electric, Kyushu Institute of Technology, etc.
【How to Apply】
Please fill out the application form and send it to the address below (must be received by the deadline).
Submissions via electronic files such as PDFs are also accepted (cumot-info@isc.ens.isct.ac.jp).
Sending and receiving via email will be treated as equivalent to stamping/signing.
Address: CUMOT Secretariat, "Standardization Strategy Practice Course Application," CIC 910, 3-3-6 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023
※ Where to download the application form:
https://www.isct.ac.jp/ja/news/emqivd8q2nvn
※ You can download the Word or PDF version of the application form under "How to Apply."
【Information Session Video Distribution】
We are distributing a video of the information session for the Standardization Strategy Practice Course (FY2026) online.
How to apply: Access the inquiry form on the website below, select "About the Standardization Strategy Practice Course," enter the required information, and write "Request to view information session" in the "Inquiry Details" section. We will send you the ID and materials (PDF) required for viewing.
- Inquiry Form: https://www.cumot.isc.ens.titech.ac.jp/contact.html
Applications via email (cumot-info@isc.ens.isct.ac.jp) are also possible. Please check the website for details and the latest information.
https://www.cumot.isc.ens.titech.ac.jp/standard/index.html
【What is CUMOT (Career-Up MOT)?】
CUMOT is a certificate program related to MOT (Management of Technology) conducted by the Professional Degree Program in Management of Technology, School of Environment and Society. It is an initiative to support working professionals in building their careers through MOT learning, such as by attending classes once a week on weekday evenings. Participants include executives, managers, and young professionals from diverse industries and sectors. Classes are held online via Zoom or at the Tamachi Campus (JR Tamachi Station). Over 2,000 professionals have taken these courses over the past 18 years.
【Implementation Structure】
Organizer: Institute of Science Tokyo Academy for Professionals
Operating Body: School of Environment and Society (Professional Degree Program in Management of Technology)
Completion Certification: A "Certificate of Completion" in the name of the Head of the Academy for Professionals will be issued to those who complete the course. Evaluation, including attendance, is conducted for each course.
【Contact Information】
Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) CUMOT Secretariat, Attn: Komata
e-mail: cumot-info@isc.ens.isct.ac.jp
Website: https://www.cumot.isc.ens.titech.ac.jp/