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gacco Free Online Courses

NTT Docomo / JMOOC

gacco is a Japanese MOOC platform operated by NTT Docomo in partnership with JMOOC, offering free online courses from top Japanese universities and corporations with free certificates of completion.

Duration

Varies by course

Level

Beginner

Deadline

No Deadline

🌐 Available Languages: 日本語
📅 Last Updated: 2026-03-25

📋 Prerequisites

No prerequisites required. All courses are open to the public and taught in Japanese.

👥 Who Should Take This Course

  • Japanese-speaking learners seeking free university-quality education
  • Working professionals looking to develop new skills
  • University students supplementing their coursework
  • Lifelong learners interested in diverse academic topics

📚 What You Will Learn

1

University lecture series covering humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences

2

Business skills and professional development courses

3

Technology and digital literacy programs

4

Cultural studies and Japanese language courses

5

Community and regional development topics

🏛️ About the Institution — NTT Docomo / JMOOC

gacco is operated by NTT Docomo, Japan's largest mobile telecommunications company. Launched in 2014 as a JMOOC-affiliated platform, gacco has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of learners across Japan.

Founded

2014

Location

Tokyo, Japan

Recognition

JMOOC Official Platform | Operated by NTT Docomo

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is gacco free to use?
Yes, gacco offers free enrollment and free certificates of completion for most courses. Some specialized corporate training courses may have fees.
What is the relationship between gacco and JMOOC?
gacco is an official JMOOC-affiliated platform. JMOOC is the overarching organization promoting MOOCs in Japan, while gacco is one of its delivery platforms operated by NTT Docomo.
Can I access gacco courses from outside Japan?
Yes, gacco courses can be accessed from anywhere in the world. However, all courses are taught in Japanese, so Japanese language proficiency is recommended.

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