learningBOX

learningBOX, Inc. is a Japanese EdTech company providing a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) designed for accessibility and affordability. The company's journey began with its founder, Yoichiro Nishimura, who, after graduating from Keio University Graduate School with a focus on software engineering, gained experience developing several e-learning systems. In 2011, he independently developed and released a quiz creation tool called "QuizGenerator". This venture was formalized in July 2012 with the establishment of Tatsuno Joho System, K.K. The catalyst for incorporation was a request from Broadmedia Corporation to develop a bespoke LMS for its Renaissance High School Group, an online correspondence school. This project formed the company's early focus.

Driven by user demand to add grade and student management features to his popular QuizGenerator tool, Nishimura's company launched its flagship product, learningBOX, in September 2016. The platform is engineered for ease of use, enabling organizations without specialized IT knowledge, such as corporate HR departments and school faculty, to create, manage, and deliver educational content. Recognizing the product's central role, the company rebranded from Tatsuno Joho System to learningBOX, Inc. in July 2022. The firm targets a wide range of clients, from small businesses and educational institutions to large corporations and government entities, both in Japan and internationally. By October 2024, the platform had surpassed 700,000 registered users across 1,400 paying organizations.

The business operates on a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, generating revenue through tiered subscription plans based on the number of users and data storage. A perpetual free plan for up to 10 users allows potential customers to trial the system extensively. Paid plans offer competitive pricing, starting from annual contracts that are significantly lower than many industry counterparts. The platform's core functionalities include tools for creating diverse learning materials like quizzes with 13 different question formats, videos, and PDFs, alongside robust features for member and grade management, and progress tracking. It also offers AI-powered features for automatic course and quiz generation, multilingual support, and options for e-commerce, allowing clients to sell their own courses. Strategic partnerships with major corporations like Benesse Holdings and CHANGE Holdings, formed in November 2022, have further solidified its market position and growth trajectory.

Keywords: learning management system, LMS, EdTech, corporate training, e-learning platform, online education, SaaS, employee training, quiz creation, compliance training, skill development, digital learning, knowledge sharing, user management, academic education, SCORM, AI in education, proctoring, online assessment, content management