Kizunayukai Opens Applications for FY2026 Nationwide Career Advancement Training for Nursery Teachers

Kizunayukai has begun accepting applications for its FY2026 “Nationwide Career Advancement Training for Nursery Teachers and Related Professionals” for areas outside Tokyo, offered in an e-learning format. The program combines 12 hours of video learning with 3 hours of live Zoom training, for a total of 15 training hours. Participants can attend from anywhere in Japan and study in a format that is easy to fit around work schedules and shifts. The covered fields include infant care, early childhood education, care for children with disabilities, parent support and child-rearing support, and management, all related to expertise required in childcare settings. The course fee is 9,800 yen including tax, with no textbook fee. Participants who attended last year can continue using their existing accounts. They can apply after logging in without creating a new registration. For FY2026, the nationwide career advancement training for nursery teachers will be conducted as an e-learning program combining on-demand video lessons and live Zoom training. During the video viewing period, participants can study at any time convenient for them. The training is accessible by smartphone or computer, and videos can be watched repeatedly. This format is suitable for those who find it difficult to attend in-person group training or who wish to balance training with work and shift schedules. The program consists of 12 hours of video viewing and 3 hours of live Zoom training. The on-demand videos cover basic knowledge and concepts in each field, while the live Zoom sessions deepen understanding through instructor explanations and exercises. The program emphasizes not only knowledge acquisition but also content that can be applied in everyday childcare practice. Applications are currently open for the following fields and schedules: infant care, early childhood education, care for children with disabilities, parent support and child-rearing support, and management. Live Zoom sessions are scheduled from August to September, with video viewing periods starting May 1 and ending on the designated deadline for each course. The course fee is 9,800 yen including tax, with textbooks included. The pricing is designed to be accessible for those who want to take career advancement training in a planned manner or for workplaces encouraging staff to attend training in eligible fields. Applications are being accepted through the dedicated website for career advancement training for nursery teachers and related professionals. Those with preferred fields or dates are encouraged to apply early. Additional training dates are scheduled to be added in due course, and the latest schedule and availability should be checked on the website. Social Welfare Corporation Kizunayukai and General Incorporated Association Kizunayukai operate childcare facilities and provide training programs in childcare, welfare, and education, including career advancement training for nursery teachers, in-house nursery training, and disaster prevention training. Through training tailored to the realities of childcare settings, they support improvements in childcare quality and human resource development. Contact: Kizunayukai Career Advancement Training Secretariat for Nursery Teachers and Related Professionals. TEL: 080-5188-5855. Reception hours: weekdays 9:00-16:00.