The business training services market totaled ¥607.5 billion in fiscal 2025, up 3.7% year on year, and is forecast to reach ¥630 billion in fiscal 2026, remaining at a similar level. The market is expected to be driven by the advancement of human capital management and increased investment in education and training.
The market totaled ¥607.5 billion in fiscal 2025 on a provider-sales basis, with demand for classroom-based training, including open programs and customized programs, continuing to expand. Training for new hires, junior and mid-level employees, and next-generation leaders performed well, supporting growth across the market. In particular, the mandatory disclosure of human capital management information is stimulating investment in education and training, while demand is growing for training tailored to succession plans aimed at developing future successors.
3. Against the background of the future outlook and survey methodology, the market is expected to continue growing as human capital management initiatives expand. The market is forecast to reach ¥630 billion in fiscal 2026, up 3.7% year on year. The survey was conducted from April through July 2026 among providers offering training services for businesses, using a combination of direct interviews, questionnaires and desk research.