Revised 'Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook' Launches June 16, Featuring Restructured and Expanded Keyword Framework to Cultivate Practical Judgment Skills for DX Talent

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  • Revised 'Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook' Launches June 16, Featuring Restructured and Expanded Keyword Framework to Cultivate Practical Judgment Skills for DX Talent
  • Next Education Think Inc. (NET) announces the release of the revised 'Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook' on June 16, 2026, aligned with the updated syllabus from February 2026. The new edition emphasizes practical judgment in real-world DX implementation through a restructured keyword system and refreshed case studies.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 17, 2026

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Next Education Think Inc. (NET) announces the release of the revised 'Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook' on June 16, 2026, aligned with the updated syllabus from February 2026. The new edition emphasizes practical judgment in real-world DX implementation through a restructured keyword system and refreshed case studies.

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Revised 'Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook' Launches June 16, Featuring Restructured and Expanded Keyword Framework to Cultivate Practical Judgment Skills for DX Talent (June 17, 2026), PR Times
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June 17, 2026
Next Education Think Inc. (NET) announces the release of the revised 'Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook' on June 16, 2026, aligned with the updated syllabus from February 2026. The new edition emphasizes practical judgment in real-world DX implementation through a restructured keyword system and refreshed case studies.
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Next Education Think Inc. (NET), an educational service venture specializing in skill and competency assessment, training programs, and organizational talent analysis consulting (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Executive Officer and President: Tomoya Takashina), announces that the revised 'Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook,' aligned with the updated DX Business Certification™ syllabus from February 2026, will be published by Japan Productivity Center for Management on June 16, 2026. 'Revised Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook' The 'Revised Official DX Business Certification™ Textbook,' authored and edited by Next Education Think Inc., will be released on June 16, 2026. (Publisher: Japan Productivity Center for Management) The DX Business Certification™ is an examination designed to assess essential 'DX business capabilities' in the digital transformation era. Established in 2021, its goal is not merely memorizing terms or knowledge, but systematically learning the thought processes required to create new value for one’s own business and organization by leveraging digital technologies and data. The 11th examination will be held in November 2026. The DX Business Certification™ continuously reviews the knowledge framework required for talent driving DX, considering evolving digital technologies and societal changes. The February 2026 syllabus revision goes beyond simply adding new terms or reflecting buzzwords. It restructured and expanded the keyword system from the perspective of identifying the 'common language necessary for talent who can understand, judge, and advance DX in practical business settings.' This book is a revised edition aligned with the new syllabus, featuring newly added keywords, refreshed practice questions, and updated case studies. It serves as a comprehensive learning resource for understanding the relationship between one’s own business and future DX initiatives, as well as studying advanced domestic and international business models and successful DX case studies. [Book Overview] Authors/Editors: Kazuyoshi Kishi (Author), Akiko Kishi (Author), Kana Saito (Author), Next Education Think Inc. (Editor) Publisher: Japan Productivity Center for Management Scheduled Release: June 16, 2026 Format and Pages: A5, 512 pages ISBN: 9784800594020 Price: ¥2,700 (excluding tax) [Author Biographies] ■ Kazuyoshi Kishi (Author) Executive Fellow, Digital & AI Co-Creation Officer, General Manager, Digital & Data Division, Sumitomo Life Insurance Company Joined Sumitomo Life Insurance in 1990, responsible for core insurance system development, maintenance, system planning, and system integration projects. Since 2015, served as IT Project Leader for the health-enhancing insurance product 'Sumitomo Life Vitality.' Currently leads digital strategy formulation and execution, and cultivates DX talent internally and externally as Digital & AI Co-Creation Officer. Co-author of 'How to Develop DX Talent' (Shoeisha), 'Practical Reskilling' (Nikkei BP), and contributor to regular columns including 'Sumitomo Life’s Practical Insights on Frontline DX' (Nikkei XTECH), 'The Essence of DX Success and Failure' (Keizai Sangyo Shimbun), 'Business Ideation Training Course' (Nihon Business Press), and 'Guidelines for DX Talent Development' (Nikkin Online). ■ Akiko Kishi (Author) Digital Content Sales Department, Solution Business Division, Next Education Think Inc. After working at a major city bank, became a full-time homemaker following childbirth. After raising three children, undertook digital reskilling. Leveraging this experience, she contributes to DX business education columns and question development for the DX Business Certification. ■ Kana Saito (Author) Senior Manager, Marketing Business Division, Next Education Think Inc. After working as a magazine editor at a mid-sized publisher and Recruit Co., Ltd., joined Next Education Think in 2009, handling overall marketing, creative production, and content writing for articles and columns. Since 2018, has managed the DX Certification (now NET) series secretariat. Based on insights gained from interviews and interactions with individuals studying the NET certification series and enterprises aiming to cultivate DX talent, she plans and disseminates seminars and initiatives. ■ Next Education Think Inc. (Editor) An educational service venture established in 1999, specializing in skill and competency assessment, training programs, and organizational talent analysis consulting using scientific digital technologies. Its assessments, such as the 'Human Capability Diagnostic,' have been utilized by over 1,500 companies and 4 million individuals cumulatively. The company plans, develops, and operates the 'DX Next Certification / DX Business Certification,' which has exceeded 80,000 examinees and 1,500 affiliated companies. Guided by the corporate philosophy 'A company is its people,' it comprehensively supports employee growth and corporate talent strategy and organizational development through organizational analysis, training, and consulting using scientific digital assessment methods. [How to Order] Available at nationwide bookstores and online bookstores. ■ Amazon ⇒ https://amzn.asia/d/0i0osDsm ■ Company Overview Name: Next Education Think Inc. Executive Officer and President: Tomoya Takashina Headquarters: 3-38-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Honjo Shintoku Building 7F Established: October 25, 1999 Business Activities: Talent assessment, organizational analysis, talent consulting, education and training, talent development system development, and others Capital: 30 million yen Affiliations: Japan User Association for Information Systems (JUAS), Japan Computer System Sales Association (JCSSA), JTAG Foundation, Japan Society for Software Testing, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, iCD Association (iCDA) ▽ Next Education Think Inc. Website https://www.nextet.net/ ▽ Next Education Think Inc. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/nexteducationthink

FAQ

When will the Revised DX Business Certification Official Textbook be released?

It is scheduled for release on June 16, 2026, available at bookstores and online retailers.

What are the key features of this textbook?

It features a restructured and expanded keyword framework designed to cultivate practical judgment skills.

Who are the authors?

Authored by Kazuyoshi Kishi, Akiko Kishi, Kana Saito, and Next Education Think Inc.

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