zero to one Responds to Sakura Internet's 'Sakura Cloud Certification' System Revamp; Launches Updated 'Basic' and New 'Advanced' Learning Materials Today

zero to one, Inc. (Headquarters: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture; Representative Director: Takashi Takekawa; hereinafter "zero to one") continues to provide the educational platform for online materials and certification exams for the "Sakura Cloud Certification" (hereinafter "the Certification"), a program established by Sakura Internet, Inc. (hereinafter "Sakura Internet") to foster digital talent. In conjunction with the system's renewal, **zero to one began offering an updated version of the "Basic" materials and newly created online materials for the "Advanced" tier today, March 30.**

"Sakura Cloud Certification" was established by Sakura Internet in 2024 to help IT beginners—both professionals and students—build a foundation for cloud utilization. Its purpose is to support the acquisition of practical skills using "Sakura Cloud" by helping learners understand the fundamentals of digital technology. Effective March 30, 2026, the certification system has been revamped: the existing content is now designated as "Basic," and a new "Advanced" category has been introduced to cover more sophisticated cloud utilization. With these two tiers tailored to proficiency levels, the system now provides a systematic path for learning, ranging from basic cloud knowledge to advanced technical areas such as cloud environment design and optimization.

To date, zero to one has provided the online learning materials and the infrastructure for conducting certification exams through its own educational platform. In line with this system renewal, zero to one has updated the existing content to align with the "Basic" syllabus v2.0 and, under the production of Sakura Internet, released online materials for the newly added "Advanced" tier today, March 30. These online materials are available for anyone to take free of charge on zero to one's educational platform. Furthermore, **the two companies plan to collaborate on the regular administration of both "Basic" and "Advanced" certification exams in the future.**

In recent years, with the spread of cloud-native technologies such as containers and microservices, the importance of personnel with system design and operation skills based on cloud infrastructure has been increasing in companies and local governments. Through the provision of its educational platform and the development of learning materials, zero to one supports the cultivation of digital and cloud talent across a wide range of demographics, including professionals and students, and contributes to the development of digital engineers and the promotion of cloud utilization in Japan.

**[Overview of the "Sakura Cloud Certification" Revamp]**

- "Basic" Tier This tier aims to help learners acquire fundamental cloud knowledge, covering a broad range of topics from the basics of digital technology to the practical application of cloud services. (The original "Sakura Cloud Certification" itself is now the "Basic" tier. While the syllabus has been updated, there are no changes to the scope or difficulty level.)

Syllabus (v2.0) 1. Fundamentals of digital technology 2. Sakura Internet services 3. Architectural design on Sakura Cloud

URL: https://zero2one.jp/product/sakuracloudcertificate/

- "Advanced" Tier (Newly established) This is a higher-level tier aimed at acquiring advanced knowledge for mastering "Sakura Cloud," including design, construction, and optimization at a professional level.

Syllabus (v1.0) 1. Advanced utilization of Sakura Cloud 2. Optimal design on Sakura Cloud

URL: https://zero2one.jp/product/sakuracloudcertificate-advanced/

(From the top screen of the official online materials for Sakura Cloud Certification Advanced)

*For further details, please check the official "Sakura Cloud Certification" website below. https://www.sakura.ad.jp/certification/