Classmethod Named Japan’s First dbt Labs Authorized Training Partner

Classmethod (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Satoshi Yokota; ”Classmethod”) has been officially certified as Japan’s first dbt Labs Authorized Trainer. This designation was awarded by dbt Labs, the pioneer of dbt and a leader in setting the standard for AI-ready structured data.

Japan’s First dbt Authorized Training Partner

Since establishing a domestic reseller agreement with dbt Labs in 2022, Classmethod has been focused on driving dbt adoption and supporting its utilization in the Japanese market. In recognition of these achievements, Classmethod received the “Partner of the Year 2024 – Asia/Japan” award in 2024, establishing its position as a key partner in the Asia/Japan region.

In 2025, Classmethod achieved the highest tier of the dbt Labs partner ecosystem, earning Consulting & Services Partner “Visionary Tier” status. Separately, Classmethod was also certified as a dbt Labs Authorized Trainer; Classmethod is the first organization in Japan to earn this designation, further validating its expertise to deliver high-quality dbt training in the Japanese market.

The dbt Labs Authorized Trainer certification is granted to partners who have met the strict standards set by dbt Labs and have been recognized for their ability to deliver high-quality dbt training. With this credential, Classmethod has established a structure to comprehensively provide sales, consulting, and training services, becoming the only partner in Japan currently capable of delivering official dbt training programs in the Japanese language.

Services Offered

Through this new certification, Classmethod offers the following comprehensive services:

dbt Labs-Certified Training Programs: Hands-on training delivered in Japanese to support systematic learning of dbt.
Implementation Consulting: As a Visionary Tier partner, providing consulting on dbt design and architecture aligned with client requirements.
Ongoing Technical Support: Support for dbt operations after implementation.

Comments from Stakeholders

“We are committed to helping data teams in Japan build the skills, performance, and confidence they need to deliver reliable analytics at scale,” said Mr. Shawn Toldo, Vice President of Worldwide Partner Ecosystem at dbt Labs. “With Classmethod as Japan’s first dbt Labs Authorized Trainer, organizations can move faster, operate more efficiently, and maximize the value of a modern data stack. Partners like Classmethod play a critical role in broadening access to dbt and enabling teams to turn data into a real competitive advantage.”

“We are extremely pleased to have been certified as Japan’s first dbt Labs Authorized Trainer. Since establishing our reseller agreement in 2022, we have been fully committed to driving dbt adoption across Japan,” said Satoshi Yokota, CEO of Classmethod. “With this certification, we have established a structure to provide our customers with more comprehensive services. Building a high-quality data foundation with dbt is an essential element for the success of AI utilization. Classmethod will continue to support Japanese enterprises across both data and AI domains, accelerating their transformation into data-driven organizations and contributing to the creation of business value.”

Looking Ahead

As an official training partner, Classmethod will continue to support Japanese enterprises in their data utilization and accelerate their transformation into data-driven organizations. Through support for building modern data stacks utilizing dbt, Classmethod will contribute to creating business value for its customers.

About Classmethod, Inc.

Classmethod, Inc. is a technology partner supporting corporate digital transformation (DX), with a focus on cloud-native technologies including Amazon Web Services (AWS), data analytics, mobile, IoT, and AI/machine learning.

In AWS consulting, Classmethod has been recognized as a top-tier partner continuously since 2015, and has received the “AWS Consulting Partner of the Year” award recognizing the best domestic partner four times. In 2022, Classmethod received the “SI Partner of the Year” award as the global top partner, and was again named a finalist in 2023, establishing Classmethod as one of the world’s leading AWS partners. To date, Classmethod has supported approximately 5,000 companies and assisted with the management and construction of over 35,000 AWS accounts. Classmethod also places great emphasis on a culture of technical knowledge sharing by its engineers. Its owned media platform “DevelopersIO”, features over 50,000 technical articles, and we also operate “Zenn,” a knowledge-sharing platform for developers, contributing to the growth of the broader technical community. Under the mission of “empowering creativity through innovative ideas and advanced technical expertise,” Classmethod will continue to propose optimal technologies that enhance the business value of its customers.

Headquarters: 26F Hibiya Fort Tower 1-1-1 Nishishimbashi Minato-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Satoshi Yokota
Business: Cloud migration, development of big data infrastructure and mobile applications, technical assistance on AI/machine learning and LINE based software development
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