camjapan.jp

What It Is

CAM Japan is an online coach-training school for the Japanese market, positioned as an “ICF-certified online coaching school.” Its parent organization comes from the United States and states that it was founded in 2005 and has trained thousands of coaches; the Japan branch launched in 2020. The program emphasizes not only learning coaching techniques, but also refining one’s character, way of being, and “coach-like communication.”

Core Courses and Certification

All courses are provided in Japanese, in the form of live online small-group classes, generally using Zoom. Slack is used for class communication, Q&A, recruiting peer-coaching partners, and community interaction. The basic class has 4–12 participants, while other classes have up to 18. Each class lasts 8 weeks, with one 1.5-hour session per week, plus up to 2 hours of assignments. For those aiming for an ICF credential, the study period is about 45 weeks, though taking two classes in parallel can shorten it. Its program has ICF Level 1 accreditation, and the school can cover the training hours, mentor-coaching hours, performance evaluation, and other components required for credential application.

Pricing and Payment

The site clearly states “from ¥99,000” and says pricing includes tax and is lower than comparable ICF training programs in Japan, but it does not disclose a complete course price list. Users can choose the CCAP course, the ICF credential course, or individual classes. Bank transfer inquiries are supported, but the school does not offer in-house installment payments. The cancellation policy is relatively strict: depending on the timing before the course starts, cancellation fees of 20% or 50% may apply, and the cost is higher after the course begins.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are a clear certification pathway, plenty of small-group interaction and practice opportunities, and a Slack community that supports ongoing practice. The instructor profiles list ICF credentials such as PCC, ACC, and MCC, and the curriculum also mentions integration with neuroscience, positive psychology, and leadership research. The drawbacks are that all instruction is in Japanese, creating a high barrier for non-Japanese learners; the full pricing and specific class fees require further inquiry; and makeup classes, retaking classes, and cancellations may incur additional costs, making time management important.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is suitable for managers, business owners, teachers, medical professionals, community operators, creators, and anyone who wants to improve communication, support others, or apply for an ICF credential. The site mentions that it has had participants from China, but does not clarify access stability from mainland China. The courses rely on tools such as Zoom, Slack, and LINE, so actual accessibility should be tested by applicants themselves. Therefore, the assessment for access from China is unknown.