Linpress Hosts 'IT/System Planning Training' to Master IT Planning Models in One Day

Linpress (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takeshi Sannomiya), a provider of DX talent development training for enterprises, will host the 'IT/System Planning Training (SA Classroom),' a workshop designed to help participants learn the framework of IT planning in one day. This initiative aims to support the development of 'Business Architects,' a role defined as critical for large-scale corporate DX promotion.

In recent years, the shortage of 'Business Architects'—professionals capable of translating the intentions of management and business departments into concrete digital measures—has become the biggest bottleneck for Japanese companies' DX efforts. According to the 'DX Promotion Skill Standard (DSS-P)' formulated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and IPA, this role, which designs systems utilizing IT from a business perspective, is indispensable throughout every process of DX promotion.

Based on its unique 'CANVAS-SA®' IT planning methodology, derived from over 4,000 projects, Linpress provides a practical curriculum that enables even those without practical experience to acquire the skills of a Business Architect in as little as one day.

Outline of the Course Course Name: 1-Day Lecture-type IT/System Planning Training 'SA Classroom' Target Audience: DX department, business department, and IT department leaders/staff at large companies; those who have not systematically learned IT planning and find their personal methods limiting; those acting as bridges between business and IT. Date: June 11, 2026 (Thursday), 9:30 - 17:00 Fee: 66,000 yen (tax included) per person Format: Online (Zoom) Details URL: https://www.linpress.co.jp/service/it_planning

Why is 'IT Planning Ability' necessary for DX now? In system development, common issues include projects proceeding with ambiguous requirements, leading to massive reworks, or simply stuffing in user requests without achieving business outcomes. These often stem from IT planning phases where the consideration of 'what to solve and why' is left to individual experience or ad hoc methods. This program aims to improve overall organizational IT literacy and increase the success rate of DX projects by mastering a 'model' of IT planning procedures and deliverables in a short period.

Three Features of the 'SA Classroom' 1. Standardization via the proprietary 'CANVAS-SA®' method: Provides a framework for all 8 investigation steps, turning subjective IT planning into a 'replicable' model. 2. A business-centric approach: Learns the process starting from 'business problem solving' rather than technical theories, making it optimal for DX staff in both IT and business departments. 3. Learning from real examples: Explains key points to grasp during the IT planning phase based on actual cases and models, fostering the ability to judge the quality of planning for immediate practical use.

Introduction Cases Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.: https://www.linpress.co.jp/case/01 82 Nagano Bank, Ltd.: https://www.linpress.co.jp/case/05 Japan Marine United Corporation: https://www.linpress.co.jp/case/11

About Linpress With the mission to 'promote the digitization of society and realize future transformation,' Linpress is an IT consulting and human resource development firm with over 4,000 cases of support. Based on frontline experience, they provide practical training that systematizes necessary DX skills such as IT planning, project management, and design thinking. Company Name: Linpress Co., Ltd. Address: Shinagawa Grand Central Tower 23F, 2-16-3 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative: CEO Takeshi Sannomiya Established: April 1, 2017 Shareholder: Linkrea Co., Ltd. (100%) Capital: 50 million yen Business Description: DX training, IT consulting, in-house support URL: https://www.linpress.co.jp/