Japanese digital learning platform LearningBox entered the Philippine market with three local partners seeking to deliver secure, AI-assisted training for businesses and educational institutions.
A memorandum of understanding was signed between LearningBox and its three partners at the Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig on Tuesday, the company said.
The collaboration seeks to address Philippine skills shortages, which is being reflected in unemployment figures as companies struggle to find candidates to fill their needs. Unemployment was 5% in October.
New venture proposes digital learning solution that can address this problem through scalable tools for employee training and upskillingfiCation.
Shintaro Nishimura, Director of Learningbox, said: businessworld This platform will allow companies and educational institutions to design industry-specific training programs. “By the end of 2026, our goal is to promote these model cases to many local agencies in every industry,” Mr. Nishimura said.
Kotaro Adachi, CEO and co-founder of TechShack Pte. Ltd., an Asian innovation ecosystem promoter, cited the importance of local partnerships and government support. “Even if the technology coming from abroad is good, it doesn't work without local ties,” Mr. Adachi said, citing TechShack's partnerships with the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Information and Communications Technology.
Mr. Adachi said, “Japan faces a saturated and aging market, while ASEAN countries have a young and growing economy. This trend allows even small Japanese companies to expand globally.”
Dominic De Leon, director at logistics firm Pack Atlantic Group, said he sees the platform facilitating onboarding and continuous learning, particularly in the area of logistics processes and regulatory updates. “The challenge is educating people to use the system correctly, but it has the potential to improve efficiency and skills within the workforce,” he said.
Danica Elpidama, business development lead at Digitear, said such platforms have applications for small businesses and large enterprises alike. “The adoption is positive, especially for Gen Z learners who are already familiar with digital learning environments,” Ms Elpidama said.
Learningbox provides tools to create and deliver online exams and training courses with a focus on security and AI-assisted learning. As of August, the platform supports more than 850,000 active users and is used by more than 1,600 organizations, including educational institutions and government agencies. As of October 2024, the platform was active in more than 120 countries and territories. – Erica Mae P. Sinaking