Association for the Promotion of Childcare ICT "Advanced Childcare ICT Certification" Released. To train leaders to take charge of DX in preschools

Also noted as a practical qualification in the childcare field.

- The following is content from the press release -

The Association for the Promotion of Childcare ICT (located in Seiyo City, Ehime Prefecture; Representative Director: Fuyuma Miyoshi), a general incorporated association that supports the promotion of digitization and ICT use in the childcare field, has officially released the "Advanced Childcare ICT Certification Test (Childcare DX Promotion Leader Certification)" in July 2025.

In recent years, as workloads increase and staff shortages become more serious in the childcare field, there are growing expectations for the use of ICT to improve operations and the quality of childcare. At the same time, however, the lack of human resources and knowledge to promote ICT has hindered the introduction and use of ICT as much as expected.
To help resolve these issues, the Association has offered the "Childcare ICT Certification Test Beginner Level" and "Intermediate Level (Childcare ICT Literacy Test)," which have been utilized by many people in the childcare industry.
This advanced course is designed as a follow-up step to those programs, with the aim of developing human resources who can proactively grasp such on-site issues and lead the improvement of the entire park's operations.

What is the Advanced Level Childcare ICT Certification (Childcare ICT Promotion Leader Certification)?

The Childcare ICT Certification Advanced is an online certification that trains and certifies leaders who can take the initiative in promoting ICT implementation and business improvement at childcare facilities. The certification is not limited to mere system implementation, but also fosters the ability to address the following essential issues in the childcare field.

Creating an environment in which childcare workers can focus on childcare
Spreading the use of ICT involving the entire preschool
Organizational Reforms to Achieve DX (Digital Transformation)

For those who are interested in improving their work with ICT, it can be used as a practical qualification test for the future of the childcare industry.

Recommended for

Those who wish to lead the implementation and improvement of ICT in preschools.
Those involved in staff training and team management.
Those who wish to bridge the gap between field practice and the use of ICT.

Features of the certification test

Combination of pre-course to deepen learning and certification test to confirm understanding to help students consolidate their learning.
Systematically understand the flow and concept of DX, and draw an improvement plan that fits your own park.
Mastering approaches to both improve the quality of childcare and reduce workload
Acquire practical skills in organizational development, leadership, and management for successful ICT implementation
Basic knowledge of IT risks essential for childcare, such as personal information protection and information security, is also covered.
Introduces many examples of actual problems that tend to occur in the field, and provides insights and tips on how to respond to them that can be learned from them.

Examination Outline

Name: Childcare ICT Certification Advanced (Childcare DX Promotion Leader Certification)
Target: ICT promotion staff, preschool directors, chiefs, field leaders, etc.
Examination format: online elective (pre-course + examination)
Number of questions: 90｜Passing standard: 70% or higher overall score
Course duration: approx. 6 hours and 30 minutes (14 total)
Examination fee: 22,000 yen (tax included)
Details and application:https://hoiku-ict.or.jp/advanced

Corporate Profile

Incorporated Association: Association for the Promotion of ICT in Childcare
Location: Seiyo City, Ehime Prefecture
Representative Director: Fuyuma Miyoshi
Establishment: September 2021
Main Business:

Training and consulting on introduction and utilization of childcare ICT
DX promotion projects in collaboration with local governments
Support for ICT-enabled business improvement and quality enhancement at childcare facilities
Administration of Childcare ICT Certification