Supporting employees in developing their own career path
SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Mobile Corp.
SoftBank BB Corp.,SoftBank Telecom Corp.
In September 2010, SoftBank and the three telecommunications companies of the SoftBank Group established SoftBank University, an evolved form of the existing core capability training, aiming to develop personnel who contribute to realizing management policy. SoftBank University provides traditional classroom training as well as programs carried out in SoftBank's distinctive learning style by utilizing mobile tools and virtual environment, including Next Generation Mobile Learning through PC, iPhone and iPad, online lectures via Ustream and online discussion. SoftBank University emphasizes diversity and the cultivation of a workforce rich in individuality, thus it provides a system which enables employees to select training subjects that match their personal goals and capabilities rather than a uniform, company-led career development or training system.
The Internally Certified Instructor (ICI) system has been in place since June 2009 to leverage employees’ knowledge and experience to support personnel development. This system certifies those employees with certain levels of skills as internal instructors and gives them opportunities to provide training drawn from actual experience and to develop higher skills. As of March 2013, there are over 80 ICIs teaching some 30 courses. SoftBank and the three telecommunications companies of the Group will continue to support employees' growth by providing training incorporating employees’ know-how, knowledge and experience...
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