Schoo Releases Special Feature of Classes to Learn Basic Skills for Working Adults

Schoo Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Kenshiro Mori; hereinafter 'Schoo'), a company aiming for social transformation starting from learning and education on the internet, is pleased to announce the release of a special feature of classes where one can learn basic skills for working adults on its online learning service for professionals, 'Schoo'. All classes introduced in the feature are available to watch for free.

■ Feature Highlights: 'Fundamentals of a Working Professional' Supporting Trusted Work Styles

With rapid changes in the business environment, the skills required of working professionals are diversifying.

On the other hand, 'basic skills as a working professional'—such as business manners, workplace behavior, and building trustworthy relationships with others—are the foundation required in any environment.

In this special feature, we have picked up classes that can be applied to daily work, centering on themes such as:

- The basics of business manners
- Communication to build trustworthy relationships in the workplace
- Rules and mindsets for working in a company

This content serves as an opportunity not only for new employees but also for those already working as professionals to review their basics.

▼ Details

https://schoo.jp/news/2026/2026-04-06-12-00-00

■ Special Feature of Classes to Learn Basic Skills for Working Adults (in no particular order)

1. The 'Just Right' Vocabulary to be Trusted

Class Name: 'Vocabulary of a Trusted Person'

Class URL: https://schoo.jp/class/11791

Instructor: Yuko Yoshida (Japanese Language Instructor / Author)

[Overview]

'People with good vocabulary' or 'People who sound intelligent when speaking'—such people master the use of rich words in appropriate situations. In this class, you will learn practical skills to acquire a vocabulary that earns trust in business and daily life.

2. Basics of Business Honorifics

Class Name: 'Basics of Reiwa Business Manners'

Class URL: https://schoo.jp/class/12015

Instructor: Kumiko Hojo (Career Counselor / Executive Officer at BRILLIANCE+)

[Overview]

The relationship with people you interact with at work as a professional is different from that with friends. 'Keigo' (honorific language) is the language used while recognizing this difference in relationships. You will be taught the basics of honorifics and points to be careful about, intermixed with quizzes.

3. Must-Know Professional Manners

Class Name: 'Textbook of Business Communication'

Class URL: https://schoo.jp/class/8878

Instructor: Akira Karasawa (Communication Advisor / University Lecturer)

[Overview]

Greetings and honorifics are done as a matter of course, but do you truly have the basics down? Let's learn from the mindset and manners required for communicating.

4. Negotiation Skills to Bring Out Mutual Benefits ~ Internal Negotiation Edition

Class Name: 'Negotiation Skills to Bring Out Mutual Benefits'

Class URL: https://schoo.jp/class/11867

Instructor: Masaaki Ikoma (Business Negotiation Consultant®)

[Overview]

We will explain practical skills to derive the best agreement for both parties, respecting the other party's interests while not just 'pushing your own demands through'.

5. Assertive Listening and Speaking to Build Trust

Class Name: 'Skills to 'Step In' to Counterparts Whose True Intentions are Unclear'

Class URL: https://schoo.jp/class/10504

Instructor: Shio Morita (Representative Director, NPO Assertive Japan)

[Overview]

Learn from Ms. Shio Morita, a professional in 'assertive thinking' needed in today's business scene, about what is required and what needs to be discarded to build a relationship where the other party trusts you and speaks their true intentions.

6. Thinking About Career Ownership for the First Time

Class Name: 'What the Company Expects From You'

Class URL: https://schoo.jp/class/12427

Instructor: Tsukasa Jingu (Representative of Tokyo Commu Juku / Facilitation Coach / Speaking Coach)

[Overview]

Shifting from a work style of waiting for instructions to a work style of thinking and acting autonomously. This lecture teaches proactive approaches to accelerate not just tomorrow's work, but your career beyond that.

7. What is Followership?

Class Name: 'Followership is Required.'

Class URL: https://schoo.jp/class/11901

Instructor: Akira Nagao (Organization Development Facilitator)

[Overview]

What exactly is followership? How is it different from leadership? We will learn the answers together with Mr. Akira Nagao, an organization development facilitator.

8. What Exactly is Compliance?

Class Name: 'Don't Underestimate Compliance.'